JANUARY 1928

 


 

AUXIER, Harry

Two Floyd County men lost their lives last week as the result of injuries sustained in slate falls. One of the two, Harry Auxier, crushed by the slate Friday night in the Standard Elkhorn Coal Company mine at Garrett, died instantly, his neck broken. The other, Jacob Hamilton, succumbed in the hospital at Wheelwright last Thursday to injuries received when struck by slate in the mines of the Elk Horn Coal Corporation there, 2 weeks earlier. Big Sandy News, Jan 20, 1928

 

BLACKBURN, Levi

Death came Tuesday to Levi Blackburn, 74 years old, one of the best known and most highly respected farmers of this county at his home on Little Paint Creek near East Point. Mr. Blackburn was born and reared near where he died. Big Sandy News, Jan 27, 1928

 

BOGGS, Dudliama

Death at three o'clock Tuesday afternoon of last week claimed Mrs. Dudliama Boggs, 81, widow of Dr. Franklin Boggs at her home near Raceland, Greenup County. Surviving are the following children, Mrs. Jane Perkins of Webbville, KY, Mrs. Anna Perkins, of Bonanza, Ark., Mrs.  Elizabeth Holbrook of Gallagher, WV, Clem of Wurtland, Jonas of Tygart Valley, Nelson of Blaine, KY Sam of Portsmouth and Tom of Wheelersburg. Big Sandy News, Jan 27, 1928

 

BURKE, Milton

Milton Burke, 24 years old, died last Friday at Auxier, of tubercular trouble. He had been living here with his parents for the past 3 years, but early last autumn they moved to Auxier where the father died in November. Milton's death being the second within a few months, to bring great sorrow to this already bereaved home. Big Sandy News, Jan 27, 1928

 

BURTON

A two year old child of Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Burton of Ulysses died Friday of last week. Burial was made Saturday in the Burton Cemetery, Rev. D. A. Hays officiating. Big Sandy News, Jan 6, 1928

 

CASEY, Mary Jane

Yatesville--Mrs. Mary Jane Casey, one of the best and most respected women of our neighborhood, died on the 21st inst. The funeral services were conducted by the Revs. Moore and Hutchinson at her old home on Sunday the 22, after which the Rebeccas held their ceremonies which were the finest and most impressive your scribe ever witnessed. Mrs. Casey died at or near her birthplace where she was born 65 years ago. She leaves a host of near relatives and friends to mourn their loss, which from the evidence she left is her eternal gain. Big Sandy News, Jan 27, 1928

 

CAUDILL, Rev. A. P.

Prestonsburg, KY, Jan 21--The Rev. A. P. Caudill, of Westwood, Floyd County, was killed instantly when a stick of dynamite exploded in his hand while he was blasting stumps on what he had intended to be the site of his family's new home. The minister was hurled 50 feet by the explosion. The left side of his face was torn off and a number of bones in his body were broken. Big Sandy News, Jan 27, 1928

 

CHILDERS, Mrs. Harmon

Mrs. Harmon Childers, of Richardson, died Dec 29th of tuberculosis at the home of her brother here where she had been brought to be nearer medical service. She was buried Saturday in the Childers graveyard at Richardson. Mrs. Childers was a great sufferer for some time but before her death all pain seemed to leave her disease racked body, even joining in a song led by the Gallup pastor, Rev. Mr. Ashley and calling all her family around her bed, she told them of her going, appealing to loved ones in word that will never be forgotten, yes words that if treasured will be worth worlds when time shall be no more. She was a constant Christian and her passing sheds a gloom over our community where she was raised. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Wooten, of Richardson and besides her parents, several brothers and sisters, leaves her husband, and a little son of 2 years. Big Sandy news, Jan 6, 1928

 

CLINE, E. L.

  1. L. "Dude" Cline prominent John's Creek farmer, died Sunday night at his home, and was buried Wednesday in the family burial ground. E. P. Arnold, undertaker in charge. Death resulted from pneumonia. He was first married to Miss Laura Porter, a sister of Sam and Henry Porter, well known coal operators of this section. After her death he was united in marriage to Miss Ellen Castle of Georges Creek. Big Sandy News, Jan 27, 1928

 

COLEMAN

A distressing after Christmas accident Tuesday morning of last week resulted in the death of the 9 year old son of John Coleman, a Marrowbone farmer, at the hands of 7 year old Audrey Jean Ratcliff, son of Ruey Ratcliff, who has a restaurant at the mouth of Marrowbone, Pike County. Mr. Ratcliff had been troubled with robbers, at his restaurant and got out a couple of revolvers at his home to take to the restaurant, but forgot them, and the little lads got hold of them, with the result as above stated. The little fellow was shot through the chest. Big Sandy News, Jan 6, 1928

 

COLLINSWORTH, Mittie

Mrs. Mittie Collinsworth, wife of Clark Collinsworth, died last Sunday from smallpox. While suffering from smallpox she gave birth to a child which only lived a day or two, the mother only surviving the child a few days. She was buried in the Cooper Cemetery on Lick Creek. She is survived by her husband and 6 children. Big Sandy News, Jan 20, 1928

 

COOK, Byrd

Byrd Cook, 22, son of Belton Cook, a miner whose home is near Iaeger, Mingo County, was frozen to death beside a small stream of water near his home last Tuesday morning. the young man had evidently stumbled from a path alongside the small steam and received injuries in the fall which rendered him unconscious. the cold gripped his inert and unprotected body and before help arrived he died from exposure to the icy weather. Big Sandy news, Jan 13, 1928

 

CRABTREE

The 2 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elisha Crabtree of Chattaroy recently died and was buried at Fairview near Fort Gay. Big Sandy News, Jan 20, 1928

 

CURNUTTE, Stephen Gerard

Stephen Gerard Curnutte, aged 60, native Lawrence Countian, died suddenly early Monday morning at his home in Huntington and was brought to his boyhood home at Zelda, this county, for burial Wednesday. Mr. Curnutte, a well known house moving contractor, was born and reared at Zelda, a son of Stephen Curnutte, in his day one of the county's most prosperous farmers. Going to Catlettsburg a number of years ago, Mr. Curnutte became recognized as one of the most successful moving contractors in the Tri-State and did a thriving business for many years. He was twice married. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Lula Phene Curnutte, 2 sons, Golden Curnutte of Olive Hill and John Curnutte of Kenova and 2 daughters, Miss Florence Curnutte of Catlettsburg and Mrs. S. J. Bloss of Huntington. He is also survived by 4 brothers, E, B. Curnutte and Ol Curnutte, of Zelda, V. B. Curnutte of Huntington and H. H. Curnutte of Portsmouth and one sister, Mrs. Belle Fannin of Huntington. Funeral services were conducted at the Buchanan Chapel Wednesday and burial made in the Buchanan Chapel Cemetery. Big Sandy News, Jan 27, 1928

 

DAUGHERTY, Charlie

Charlie Daugherty, miner, was shot and instantly killed Dec 22, at Ligon, Floyd County, by Charles Fraley, mine superintendent for the Blue Beaver Elkhorn and Coke company of that place when he attempted to force his way into the Fraley home. The slain man is said to have had a revolver in his hand when he came to the door. When Fraley ordered him to stay out, Daugherty moved as if to fire, it is reported here. Fraley then fired a single shot. Big Sandy News, Jan 6, 1928

 

DILLON, Dewey

DILLON, Emma

Williamson, WV, Dec 31--From Mingo Democrat--A double tragedy occurred in the home of John Dillon who lives on Marrowbone Creek, this county, during the Christmas holidays, when Dewey Dillon, 24, a son of John Dillon, killed himself by injuries sustained with a pistol when his mother remonstrated with him over coming home in an intoxicated condition. After shooting himself he was rushed to a Huntington hospital, where he died last Saturday night. While young Dillon was in the hospital, his mother, Mrs. Emma Dillon, aged and afflicted with infirmities, in doing the house chores swept the blood stained bullet out from under a bed in one of the rooms, the sight of which brought back to her memory a vivid recollection of the suicidal intent of her son a day or so previous and the shock being too much for her heart, she died instantly. A double funeral was accorded the mother and son on Christmas day and those who attended stated it was one of the most touching scenes ever held in the community. Big Sandy News, Jan 6, 1928

 

EDWARDS, John

John Edwards, aged about 25, of Charley, died Tuesday of tuberculosis. He was a son of Todd Edwards who died about 2 months ago. Burial was made in the Joe Edwards Cemetery near Charley Wednesday. Big Sandy News, Jan 13, 1928

 

FITZPATRICK, Stephen Milton

Stephen Milton Fitzpatrick, 30 years old, mayor of this place, died here Monday afternoon at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Fitzpatrick after an illness extending from early in November. Mr. Fitzpatrick was a well-known man of this county, and was a member of one of the most prominent families of this section. He was a veteran of World War, during which he saw active service in France, being gassed while on the front. The deceased was also an active member of the local post of the American Legion. As a result of being gassed, his health was impaired, and this is believed to have contributed to his last illness. Big Sandy News, Jan 13, 1928

 

FUGITT, J. T.

Glo, KY--J. T. Fugitt died suddenly, the 14th inst. of heart failure. He had gotten up, was moving about the house when he removed a chair toward the window took his seat and when called a few moments later was found dead. He was about 60 years old, a good citizen, was a cousin once removed to the late B. E. Fugitt, esq. of Cherokee, Lawrence County. He leaves a wife and several children and a large circle of friends to mourn his loss. Big Sandy news, Jan 27, 1928

 

GRIFFITH, Alice

GRIFFITH, Wallace

East Point, KY, Jan 5--Within a week death has claimed 3 members of a Floyd County family. Mrs. Alice Griffith was found dead in her bed at her home at Auxier, Dec 22, and was brought here for burial Dec 23. On the Tuesday following her death her husband, Wallace Griffith, died in the Paintsville hospital. Burial was made beside his wife. Two days later, Mr. Griffith's mother is reported to have died near Prestonsburg. She was the daughter of James and Mrs. Minta Hatfield. About a month ago, a 2 months old baby of Mr. and Mrs. Griffith was brought here for burial. Big Sandy news, Jan 13, 1928

 

GROSS, Jerry

RUNYON, Mose

Pikeville--Mose Runyon, 76 years old, of Belfry and Jerry Gross, 74, of Meta, died Wednesday of paralysis. The former had been ill for one year, the latter one day. Mr. Runyon was the father of J. E. Runyon, County Clerk of Pike County and is survived by other children. Mr. Gross is survived by his wife, who is 79, and 4 children. Big Sandy News, Jan 6, 1928

 

HAMILTON, Jacob

Two Floyd County men lost their lives last week as the result of injuries sustained in slate falls. One of the two, Harry Auxier, crushed by the slate Friday night in the Standard Elkhorn Coal Company mine at Garrett, died instantly, his neck broken. The other, Jacob Hamilton, succumbed in the hospital at Wheelwright last Thursday to injuries received when struck by slate in the mines of the Elk Horn Coal Corporation there, 2 weeks earlier. Big Sandy News, Jan 20, 1928

 

HANEY, Dewey Victor

Funeral services for Dewey Victor Haney, 24, who was among the victims on the ill-fated submarine S-4, was held Wednesday afternoon of last week from the Baptist Church at Lyra, with Rev. Frank Manning, of the Church of God, Morgan County, KY, officiating. Interment followed in Vernon Cemetery. The body arrived here Monday noon and was removed to the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Haney of Lyra, in the McCurdy and Seat funeral coach. Big Sandy News, Jan 27, 1928

 

HANNAN, Rosa (Dillon)

Crazed with liquor, Frank Adkins, former Wayne county man, entered the bedroom of his paramour in the rear of the Dingess pool room in Shamrock Bottom, at Logan Thursday morning and with a club beat her to death in the presence of her daughter and her cousin, Edna Dillon, according to a  report by The Logan Banner. Adkins is 32 years old and is the son of Jeff Adkins, who lives at Shamrock Bottom at Logan. Adkins was born and reared in Wayne County. The dead woman is the daughter of John Dillon of Marrowbone Creek, near the Wayne-Mingo line. The story of the killing as published by the Banner continues:

 

The dead woman, Rosa Hannan, had been living with Frank Adkins at Shamrock Bottom for  over a year and the tragedy was the culmination of several months of trouble between the two. Brookie Hannan, the 11 year old daughter of the dead woman, related between heart-breaking sobs the tragedy. According to the girl, Adkins entered the bedroom which is in the rear of the pool room and aroused the three sleepers. He invited Rosa to drink with him but she refused. Her refusal to accept the liquor incensed Adkins and he replied, said the girl, that "he loved her enough to kill her". Seizing a club he beat her on the head until she was unconscious. Blood stains on the bed clothing and the floor indicated the gruesomeness of the slaying. Her skull was crushed and mangled by the blows that the drunk man rained on her head.

 

After she became unconscious he turned his attention upon her terror-stricken companions presumably with the intention of killing them also. Edna Dillon was severely wounded by the club beater and was removed to the Logan hospital after the killing. Her right arm was broken and her face was badly cut by the blows. The daughter of the dead woman escaped with a deep cut in her forehead. The dead woman was 28 years old and the mother of 7 children. Three of the children were living with her in the house and the other four with relatives at the head of Marrowbone, Mingo County. She had not been living with her husband for several years. She was a daughter of John Dillon and her husband's name was Isaac Hannah.

 

This is the third tragedy to occur in the Dillon family within the past month. Mrs. John Dillon having died instantly on Christmas eve, the day after her son Dewey shot himself fatally. Edna Dillon, one of the victims of Adkins' attack, is the daughter of Mrs. Riley Damron, by a former marriage. She is 16 years old. Authorities were not notified of the killing until several hours later. A search for Adkins was commenced immediately by the state police and deputy sheriffs, but no clues as to his whereabouts have been obtained. Adkins and the Hannan woman were both arrested several times last year, officers say, for violating the prohibition laws. One officer recalled that she had him arrested once and placed in jail and then came to his aid and helped to bring about his release from custody. Wayne County News. Big Sandy News, Jan 27, 1928

 

HICKMAN, Mose

Mose Hickman, of Lawrence County, was shot and killed by William Ratcliff Monday of last week in a restaurant at Stone, Pike County. Ratcliff is in the Pikeville jail. Big Sandy News, Jan 6, 1928

 

The death of Mosey Hickman, Jr., occurred at Stone, KY, Dec 26. He was shot and instantly killed by Bill Ratcliff. Mosey was the son of Mr. and Mrs. M. P. Hickman, was an industrious young man of good character, was loved by all who knew him. He spent most of his time working up and down Big Sandy Valley, and had been employed at Stone, KY, and had been employed at Stone, KY for some time. Just one fatal shot passing through the lower part of his neck. the officers were summoned by a man named Varney and arrived 5 minutes after the shooting. Ratcliff stated that Hickman had been drinking. Friends stated that Hickman was a sober man. Ratcliff is in the Pikeville jail. He and the man who owned the restaurant in which Hickman was killed were arrested. It is thought that this other man was Ratcliff's friend. No weapon was found on Hickman. Big Sandy News, Jan 6, 1928

 

HOLLAND, Hiram

Hiram Holland, of Garth, 68 year old father of 9 children, was shot in the back and killed Christmas Day by Sam Skeens, about 21 years old, of Buck's Branch, Floyd County, near Dinwood station, Beaver Creek. The aged man died within a few minutes after being shot. According to witnesses, Skeens ordered Holland to walk down a railroad track, and when Holland had walked a few yards, Skeens shot him. Holland's body was taken from the track barely in time to save it from being struck by a train. Holland is survived by a wife and 9 children. Big Sandy News, Jan 6, 1928

 

KEEL, John D.

John D. Keel, 52 years old, one of Floyd county's most prominent citizens, passed away Friday morning, Jan 6 at his home at Dock, this county, after a long illness which was brought to a crisis by an attack of pneumonia about a week before the end came. Floyd County Times. Big Sandy News, Jan 20,1928

KEENE, Kerry

Pikeville, KY, Jan 12--Kerry Keene, died at Vi, KY, Saturday night of a pistol wound received late Friday, according to a report received here today. Sanford Williamson, an erstwhile friend of Keene, is being held in jail at Pikeville, charged with firing the fatal shot. Big Sandy news, Jan 20, 1928

 

A sad tragedy occurred Friday afternoon, Jan 6th, at the home of Tennessee Justice at Miller's Creek on the Levisa Fork. Sam Williamson shot and killed Kerry Keen, a brother of Harper Keen. These two men were both drinking, and if there had been any trouble between them previous to this time it was not known. Williamson shot keen through the forehead, the bullet coming out the back of his head. When found he was lying prostrate on the floor gasping for breath and his brains were running out. After Williamson shot him he went to his brother's home, a distance of about a quarter of a mile and told him what he had done. The deceased man is about 45 years of age and has 4 children. His wife is an inmate of the Insane Asylum at Lexington. Williamson was arrested Friday night by Andy Blackburn, deputy constable and brought to Pikeville Saturday and placed in jail. Big Sandy News, Jan 20, 1928

 

KITCHEN, Leah

Mrs. Leah Kitchen, aged 90 years, of near Dennis, died last Thursday night. She was one of the best loved women of that community. Funeral services were conducted by Revs. Sturgill, Pennington and Crabtree. Burial was made in the family cemetery. Big Sandy News, Jan 27, 1928

 

MARCUM, Emma (Wellman)

Mrs. Emma Wellman Marcum, former Wayne County woman and wife of Hon. John S. Marcum, well known attorney, died at her home in Huntington Wednesday of last week. She was a devoted member of the Baptist Church. Six nephews acted as pallbearers at the funeral services. Mrs. Marcum died after a prolonged illness, a victim of paralysis. She was a life long resident of this  section and was one of the best known women in Huntington. She was of pioneer stock, the daughter of John D. and Martha Wellman, who at the time of her birth lived in Fort Gay in this county. Later her father engaged in business in Huntington and was long prominent in the mercantile world there. He lived to the age of 94 years, dying only a few years ago. Prior to her marriage on Dec 21, 1880, to Mr. Marcum, then a rising young lawyer, she taught school at Kellogg in her native county. Mr. and Mrs. Marcum lived in Wayne for 9 years after their marriage, going to Huntington in 1889. J. Roy Marcum, lawyer and social worker is her only son and she leaves one daughter, Mrs. L. W. Wells of Ben's Run, WV. there are 3 grandchildren, Helen Lew and Mary Wells. She also leaves 3 sisters, Mrs. D. A. Mossman, Mrs. v. B. Blanchard and Mrs. C. F. Wilsoxsen. Big Sandy News, Jan 13, 1928

 

MEAD, Elizabeth

Mrs. Elizabeth Mead, aged 66, widow of the late Hir?? Mead, died Monday at her home on Lick Creek. Surviving are a son, John, who resided with his mother and 2 daughters, Miss Ethel, at home and Mrs. Maud Picklesimer of Bluefield, WV. Big Sandy News, Jan 27, 1928

 

MILLER, Donald Franklin

Donald Franklin Miller, little son of A. C. and Della Ray Miller, was born Jun 7, 1927 and departed this life Jan 22, 1928, aged 7 months and 15 days. He had scarlet fever. He leaves to mourn his death his father and mother, one sister and 2 brothers, all small, and his grandmother, Mrs. Josie Miller and grandfather and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Ras Childers of Georges Creek and is a great grandson of Rev. A. H. Miller. Everything was done that kind hands could do to keep him with us. But He Who knows all things said, "Suffer Little Children to come to me" called him and he is resting in the Paradise of God. The funeral was preached by the Rev. Gilbert and A. H. Miller at his home on Meads Branch. After the funeral the remains were laid to rest in the Miller graveyard to await the coming of our Lord. Big Sandy News, Jan 27, 1928

 

MILLER, Harry

Harry Miller aged about 13, son of Henry Miller of Shannon Branch, died Wednesday of pneumonia. He had been sick only a few days. Big Sandy News, Jan 20, 1928

 

MILLER, Harvey M.

Harvey M. Miller, little son of H. B. Miller and wife was born Feb 11, 1916 and departed this life Jan 18, 1928, at his father's home on route one at the age of 11 years 11 months and 6 days. Pneumonia was the cause of his death. He was only sick about 4 days. Besides his father and step mother to mourn his loss he leaves 5 brothers and 3 sisters besides his grandmother and grandfather, Mary and Charles Mead. His father was at work at a mining town on Beaver Creek when he received the sad message of the death of his little son and he with his sons, Willie and Joe with their families took the first train and a sister of the deceased, Mrs. Bessy Webb of near Cliff came with them. So they all got home to be at the funeral. His remains was taken to the Meads Branch school house where there was a large congregation of people assembled and the funeral was preached by the Rev. A. H. and Gilbert Miller and the Rev. G. V. Pack after which the remains were taken to the Charles Mead graveyard and laid to rest to await our coming Lord. Big Sandy News, Jan 27, 1928

 

MOORE, Alzenia

Cherryville--Our neighborhood was shocked when the news came of the unexpected death of one of our friends, Mrs. Alzenia Moore, formerly of this place, but now of Torchlight. She has been a great sufferer of asthma for several years. She has many friends here where she spent almost her entire life. She is survived by her aged husband, Harrison Moore and one son, Will Moore of Torchlight, where she and her husband made their home; also by 5 granddaughters and one grandson; Mrs. Hermia L. Lambert, Mrs. Earl Wallace, Mrs. Landan Titter, Miss Mary E. Pennington, Miss Annie Moore and Garland Moore and an aged sister, Mrs. Mary Owens of South Charleston, WV and a host of friends. Mrs. Moore was a member of the Freewill Baptist church at Cherryville and at her passing the church has lost a faithful member. Mrs. M. T. P. Big Sandy News, Jan 13, 1928

 

MOORE, Col. W. M.

Col. W. M. Moore, aged 90, father of Miss Jessie Fry Moore who was formerly a teacher in the Louisa High School, died at his home in Cynthiana Christmas day. the Cynthiana Democrat devotes 2 and a half columns to an account of his death. He had served in the legislatures of 2 states--Kentucky and Missouri, and at one time was speaker of the Kentucky House. big Sandy News, Jan 6, 1928

 

MOORE, Fletcher T.

In loving remembrance of our dear father, Fletcher T. Moore, who departed this life Oct 23, 1927. He was born Dec 23, 1860, age being 65 years and 10 months. He was converted at the age of 58 years and joined the M. E. Church South. And it can truly be said that he lived up to his duty as a Christian from that time till God said "Come". He then laid life's burdens down and crossed death's silent sea. He leaves to mourn his loss a wife and mother, 3 sons and 5 daughters, one sister and a host of friends and relatives. Heart failure was the cause of his death. Big Sandy News, Jan 13, 1928

 

MOUNTS, Bud

Bud Mounts, Jr., aged 22, a son in law of Hampton Maynard of Clifford, this county, was killed in the mines at Red Jacket, Wednesday morning and his body was brought to Clifford where burial was made Thursday. Big Sandy news, Jan 20, 1928

 

PARSLEY

The little 3 months old child of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Parsley of near Delbarton kicked the blankets with which it was wrapped some time during the early hours of Tuesday morning and succumbed to the freezing temperature. The mother arose at about 3 o'clock and gave the baby a bottle and at that time the child was apparently comfortable. Big Sandy News, Jan 13, 1928

 

PELFRY, Mary

Mary Pelfry, who lived on the right fork of Twelve Pole between Wayne and Echo in Wayne County, WV was struck by an automobile and instantly killed last Sunday night while she was going to church on Patrick Creek. The automobile was driven by Dan Jones of Wayne, who with his wife, was also going to church. Mrs. Pelfry was walking along the road with Mr. and Mrs. Chapman Ball. Mrs. Pelfry started across the road and the driver of the car did not see her until she was within 10 feet of the car. An autopsy was held and Mr. Jones was exonerated from blame, the verdict being that the accident was unavoidable. Mrs. Pelfry died instantly. She is survived by one son, Ernest Pelfry, who is partially blind and made his home with his mother. Big Sandy News, Jan 27, 1928

 

PRESTON, Jane (Borders)

Mrs. Jane Preston, 77 years old, widow of the late McDonald Preston, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Clint Wallace, at Richardson, Monday of pneumonia. Mrs. Preston was a highly respected lady and a conscientious Christian. She had been a member of the United Baptist Church for more than 40 years. Funeral services were conducted from the M. E. Church at Richardson Tuesday by Rev. H. B. Hewlett and Rev. Ashley. The large crowd which braved the rain to attend the funeral attested to the esteem in which she was held by her neighbors. Surviving are a son and 2 daughters, J. H. Preston of Kenova, Mrs. Clint Wallace and Mrs. J. W. Akers, both of Richardson. Deceased was a daughter of John Borders of the Richardson section. Big Sandy News, Jan 20, 1928

 

RIFFE, Mrs. W. E.

Mrs. W. E. Riffe, 73, died at her home in Ashland Friday and was buried at Glenwood, this county. Those who survived her are her husband, W. E. Riffe, one daughter, Ms. P. R. Standley of Ashland, 2 sons, Forest Holbrook, of Glenwood, KY and Edford Holbrook, of Burley, Idaho. Two sisters, Mrs. John Smallridge of Ashland, Mrs. S. J. Mannons of Washington, C. H., OH, and one brother, J. T. Twinam of Ashland. Big Sandy News, Jan 20, 1928

 

RISNER, Leah (Kitchen)

Last Friday night the death angel claimed for its victim "aunt" Leah Kitchen Risner. She had passed the 90th milestone on life's high road. Up to the time she was attacked by pneumonia, she had been in very good health. She is survived by a brother, Arthur Kitchen, who is 84 and a sister, Sarah Combs, who is 92, both of whom have been in poor health for some time. The members of the Kitchen family have been remarkabley long-lived. Big Sandy News, Jan 27, 1928

 

ROGERS, Jo B.

Pikeville people were saddened to hear of the death of Jo B. Rogers at Williamson, WV, Sunday, who died with pneumonia. The deceased was a brother of Fon and Lon Rogers, and formerly lived in Pikeville for about 2 years. He leaves a wife, one son, Joe B. Jr., and 2 daughters, Winnie and Lora, to mourn his loss. Big Sandy News, Jan 13, 1928

 

ROUS, Mrs. G. W.

Mrs. J. L. Moore went to Boyd County Wednesday to attend the funeral of her sister, Mrs. G. W. Rous, aged 59, who died Sunday at her home on Whites Creek. Funeral services were held Wednesday from the Mary Moore Chapel and burial was made in the Catlettsburg Cemetery. The following is from Tuesday's Ashland Daily Independent:

Mrs. Rous has resided near her present home since early childhood. Early in life she became a member of the M. E. Church South and she attended service at this church as long as her health permitted, being one of the church's most devout members. Mrs. Rous was blessed with a sweet and kind disposition which won for her friends throughout the entire county. She is survived by her husband. G. W. Rous, prominent farmer of this county, one daughter, Mrs. H. L. Litz, and 2 sons, Charles E. Rous of Catlettsburg and E. P. Rous of Chesapeake, OH. Two brothers, H. N. Bluebaum and Boyd Bluebaum both of Boyd County and one sister, Mrs. J. L. Moore of Louisa, KY also survive. Big Sandy News, Jan 20, 1928

 

RUNYON, Mose--see under Jerry Gross

 

SCARBERRY, Emma

Miss Emma Scarberry, aged 15, died suddenly at the home of her parents, at Charley. She became ill early Saturday and died the next day about noon of double pneumonia. Surviving are her mother, Mrs. Will Scarberry and 2 brothers, Henry of South Charleston and Jay of Charley. Big Sandy News, Jan 6, 1928

 

SHANNON, W. D.

News has been received here of the death of W. D. Shannon, aged about 55, at his home at Williamsburg, OH Tuesday following an operation two months ago in a Cincinnati hospital for cancer of the stomach. Mr. Shannon is a native of Lawrence County and lived on Lick Creek near Louisa for many years before moving to Ohio. He was candidate for sheriff here once. Burial was made at Williamsburg, OH. Surviving are his wife who before marriage was Miss Emma Stratton and the following children: Mrs. Harlan Blackburn, Louisa, Bessie, Gladys, Fae, Mary, Homer, and Roy all at home. Big Sandy News, Jan 27, 1928

 

SLOANE, Malcolm

Malcolm Sloane, 35, miner, was shot and killed by Homer Mitchell, 42, Negro, at Wolf Pit, in Pike county, Christmas eve night. Mitchell was wounded twice before finally being captured by a posse. He was sentences to death at Pikeville Friday. Big Sandy News, Jan 6, 1928

 

STEPP, John

John Stepp of Kermit met death Dec 24 in a horrible manner when his clothing became entangled in a conveyor belt in the gravel pit at Ceredo. Stepp was drawn into the conveyor and his body terribly crushed and mangled. His remains were taken to Kermit for interment in the Stepp family burial plot on the old home place about one mile below Kermit last Sunday. Big Sandy News, Jan 6, 1928

 

STRATTON, Mrs. Sarah (Frazier)

The following from a Portsmouth paper tells of the death of a former Fort Gay woman:

Mrs. Sarah Frazier Stratton, 79, died at her home, 5513 Third Street, Sciotoville, Thursday morning. Her death resulted from pneumonia and heart trouble. Mrs. Stratton had been ill for several weeks with pneumonia, but was thought to be well on the road to recovery. Her death was attributed more to heart trouble than pneumonia, however, said the attending physicians. Mrs. Stratton was born at Fort Gay, WV, Jan 1, 1859. She spent most of her life in and around Ceredo, WV until several years ago when she moved to Sciotoville. the deceased was united in marriage to John M. Stratton Apr 15, 1888. Besides her husband she leaves the following children: Nan, Mary, Maxie and Jasper Stratton of Sciotoville and Rev. George C. Stratton of Kitzmiller, MD and a granddaughter, Mary Kathleen Stratton. Big Sandy News, Jan 20, 1928

 

STUMBO, Bill

Bill Stumbo, well known citizen of Garth, this county, dropped death last Thursday while at work near his home, according to a report received here this week. Heart failure is held responsible for his death. He was about 70 years old. Big Sandy News, Jan 27, 1928

 

THOMPSON, Josephine (Jarrell)

The following from last week's issue of the Wayne County News related the death of Mrs. Josephine Thompson, sister of Mrs. L. K. Vinson of Louisa:

Mrs. Josephine Thompson, known to her host of friends as "Aunt Joe" and wife of H. W. Thompson, died at her home at Wayne Friday afternoon, following an extended period of ill health with heart trouble and asthma. The deceased was 74 years of age and was a fine Christian character, loved and respected by everyone who knew her. the surviving husband, H. W. Thompson, was for several years a member of the Wayne County court and is widely known in the county. The married life of Mr. and Mrs. Thompson covered 52 years and the devotion of each to the other was of the finest type.

 

Mrs. Thompson was born Apr 13, 1857, the daughter of the late William Jarrell. She was married to Mr. Thompson Aug 31, 1876. to this union, 3 girls and 2 boys were born, but only 2 of the children survive, namely, Mrs. Dr. J. W. Riffe of Kenova, and Miss Kyle Thompson of Denver, CO. Miss Thompson is in Colorado for her health and because of her ill health was unable to return for her mother's funeral. The deceased was converted 54 years ago, joined the Pleasant Baptist Church, later moving her membership to the Wayne Baptist Church. Two brothers survive, Wayne Jarrell and John L. Jarrell, of Effie and also 2 sisters, Mrs. L. K. Vinson, of Louisa, KY and Mrs. Kyle Noe, of Effie. Funeral services were conducted at the Wayne Baptist Church Sunday afternoon by the pastor, Rev. A. W. Damron and Rev. H. J. Francis, of Kenova. The large crowd present attested to the esteem in which "Aunt Joe' was held by friends and relatives. Interment was made in the cemetery at Wayne. The community has lost a good Christian woman and her family a devoted wife and mother. Big Sandy News, Jan 20, 1928

 

WHITT, John

John Whitt, 26 years old, was crushed to death in the mines at Wayland early last week by a heavy slate fall. He came here a few months ago from Borderland, WV, his remains were taken back to that point for interment. He was an exemplary young man and during his stay here made many friends. Big Sandy News, Jan 27, 1928

 

WILEY, Tobe

Tobe Wiley, 48, prominent attorney of Paintsville, died in the Paintsville hospital Sunday following the amputation of a leg necessitated by a bone disease. In his younger days, Tobe Wiley was a teacher of Johnson County and followed this profession for a number of years, later engaging in the insurance and real estate business. A short time ago he took the state bar examination and entered the practice of law and at once became one of the leading attorneys in Paintsville and was successful from the start. Mr. Wiley's father, W. E. Wiley lives at Whitehouse. Big Sandy News, Jan 27,  1928


 

FEBRUARY 1928


 

BAILEY, Elizabeth

Mrs. Elizabeth  Bailey, 70, native of Flat Gap, Johnson County, KY died at her home at Portsmouth, OH, Sunday of pneumonia. She had lived i Portsmouth for the past 10 years. Mrs. Bailey is survived by 3 sons and one daughter, Daniel and Melvin at home, Elbert of Athens, OH and Miss Martha Bailey at home. Six brothers, Stephen Ross of Wakefield, Joseph Ross of Portsmouth, Elijah Ross of Flat Gap, David Ross, of Pikeville, KY, William Ross of Martha, KY and Jeff D. Ross of Leavenworth, WA. One sister, Mrs. Phoebe Shavers, of Boyd County, KY also survives. Big Sandy News, Feb 3, 1928

 

BAKER, Roberta June

Roberta June Baker, four and one half years old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George P. Baker of West Russell, was almost instantly killed when struck by an automobile owned and driven by Sherman Stanley of Wurtland, shortly before 11 o'clock Sunday morning. the little girl, with her head badly crushed, died enroute to the Martin hospital at Ironton. Big Sandy News, Feb 24, 1928

 

BALL, John

John Ball, aged about 55, died at his home near Adams last Friday of tuberculosis. Mr. Ball was one of the county's well known farmers and a substantial citizen. Surviving are his wife and the following children: Rube and Edgar of Ashland, Sylvester of near Louisa, and Miss Carmia Ball at home. Burial was made Sunday in the W. L. Ball Cemetery. Big Sandy news, Feb 10, 1928

 

John Ball of near Adams, KY died Friday, Feb 3, inst. of tuberculosis. Mr. Ball was a well known citizen and a true Christian. He was the father of 8 children, of which 6 are surviving. They are McKinley and Homer Ball of Columbus, Oscar Ball and Mrs. James Adams of Ellen, Mrs. Frank Reffett and Miss Carmen Ball at home. Besides his wife and children Mr. Ball leaves to mourn his loss a host of friends and relatives. Big Sandy News. Feb 17, 1928

 

BARTRAM, William

William Bartram, aged about 66, of Clifford, died last week of typhoid fever. Mr. Bartram was a good citizen and highly respected in his neighborhood. Surviving are his wife, 3 sons and 4 daughters. Big Sandy News, Feb 3, 1928

 

BENTLEY, Juanita (Adams)

A very sad death occurred last Friday night when Juanita Adams Bentley, age 35 years, wife of John A. Bentley of Pikeville, passed into the world beyond. Just one hour before her passing a new soul was born into the world, little Charles Aaron, whom she had named before his advent. Mrs. Bentley was a home loving, kind and gentle wife and mother. Big Sandy News, Feb 3, 1928

 

BENTLEY, Susan

Mrs. Susan Bentley, about 67 years old, died Wednesday night, Feb 8, at the home of her son in law, J. C. Scarberry, on Stephens Branch where she resided. Big Sandy News, Feb 24, 1928

 

BERRY

A three year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Berry of Big Hurricane, near Fort Gay, died Monday of leakage of the heart. Big Sandy News, Feb 17, 1928

 

BOWEN, Alpha

Alpha Bowen, age 49, prominent Huntington business man and a native of Bowen, Beech Fork, Wayne County, died  last week at a Chicago hotel, following a brief illness with pneumonia. Mr. Bowen was in Chicago attending a convention when he became ill. Big Sandy News, Feb 10, 1928

 

CALDWELL, John M.

John M. Caldwell, 75, prosperous farmer and cattle dealer of Boyd County, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Lutie Davis, of Bear Creek Monday of Bright's disease. Funeral services were conducted at the Grassland Church Wednesday with Rev. W. C. Pierce officiating. Mr. Caldwell leaves his wife, 3 brothers, Andy, and William of Catlettsburg and Ben of Boyd County and one daughter, Mrs. Lutie Davis of Bear Creek. big Sandy News, Feb 24, 1928

 

CANTRELL, Frank

Martha--Frank Cantrell, aged 55, died near here Saturday of apoplexy. big Sandy News, Feb 24, 1928

 

CASTLE, Scott

Scott Castle, 67, one of the county' best citizens, died suddenly at his home at Richardson early Friday morning of last week of a heart attack. Mr. Castle was a devoted member of the Baptist Church and a substantial citizen, highly respected. Funeral services were conducted at the M. E. Church at Richardson Sunday, the Rev. A. Preston of Patrick officiating. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Arvilla Castle, 3 daughters, Mrs. C. Ferguson, Portsmouth, Mrs. Josephine Cregor, Cockpit, VA, and Miss Rose Castle, Portsmouth, by 3 sons, Corbet Castle, Russell, Proctor Castle, Stone, KY, and Charley Castle, Portsmouth. Also by 2 sisters, and 2 brothers, Mrs. J.B. Crutcher, and Mrs. D. C. Spencer of Louisa and M. F. Castle, Catalpa and Dave Castle of Richardson. The following from Louisa attended the funeral: Mrs. D. C. Spencer, Mrs. J. B. Crutcher, Jack Crutcher, Malcolm Crutcher, Paul Crutcher, Miss Emily Crutcher and Mrs. J. W. Alley of Detroit, MI. Big Sandy News, Feb 17, 1928

 

CISCO

Prestonsburg--A small child of Melvin Cisco was fatally burned last week at its parents home at Justell when its clothing became ignited. Big Sandy news, Feb 17, 1928

 

CRUM, Fiesta

Fiesta Crum, 14 years of age, of North Kenova, WV, was fatally burned last Friday morning and passed away Wednesday evening from burns received when her dress caught fire from an open grate. She was the daughter of William Crum, formerly of Banner, KY and who moved to North Kenova about a week ago. Big Sandy News, Feb 24, 1928

 

DEMPSEY, James Marion

James Marion Dempsey, 67, died at his home on John Street, Catlettsburg Thursday night after an illness of 4 weeks. He had been a resident of Catlettsburg for many years, was one of the city's most respected citizens. He had been employed for several years by the C & O as crossing watchman. The body was sent to West Virginia where the funeral services will be conducted at the Griffith Creek Church with interment following in the Griffith Creek Cemetery. Big Sandy News, Feb 24, 1928

 

DANIELS, Frances E.

Mrs. Frances E. Daniels, 73, for many years a resident of Flat Gap, near Paintsville, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Clara Fitch, in South Ashland, on Thursday of last week after an illness of several days. Besides Mrs. Fitch, Mrs. Daniels is survived by the following children: Mrs. Lawrence Hamilton of Flemingsburg, KY, Mrs. Bertie Littleton, S. C. Daniels, Flat Gap, and W. E. Daniels of Moore Haven, FL. The body was taken to Flat Gap on the early morning train Saturday where burial was made Sunday. Big Sandy News, Feb 17, 1928

 

DAVIS, Floyd

We are sorry to hear of the death of Floyd Davis formerly of Ulysses, but recently of Lick Creek. He leaves a widow and 6 small children. Big Sandy News, Feb 17, 1928

 

FAIRCHILD, Dr. William

A message received here last Saturday tells of the sudden death of Dr. William Fairchild, a former resident of this city and county, who moved to Flora, IL, a number of years ago to make his home. The message stated that Dr. Fairchild died Friday evening. He is survived by his wife who will be remembered as Miss Mint Fairchild, daughter of the late Billie Fairchild of this city, and one daughter, Mrs. R. D. Finch, of flora, IL. Mrs. Mary Fairchild and Mrs. H. G. Hazelrigg, left Saturday to attend the funeral. Big Sandy news, Feb 17, 1928

 

FINNEY, Mrs. Ed P.

Mrs. Ed. P. Finney, 55, died at her home in Catlettsburg on Wednesday of last week following a paralytic stroke. Mrs. Finney was a daughter of the late James H. and Karen Powell Finney and was born Nov 7, 1872, at Buchanan, Lawrence co., KY. She finished her education at a school for young women at Staunton, VA. She was married to Edward P. Finney of Russell Co., VA on Nov 16, 1892. Soon after her marriage her family located at Catlettsburg and have resided here since. She is survived by the following children: Mrs. P. B. Black, Burr, Nancy--the latter returning home from one month ago after having completed a course at Columbia University and also in dietetics at a New York hospital--James who returned home a few days before Christmas after having completed 4 years service in the U. S. Navy; Clara, Mary Edward and Joe. the eldest son, Burns Finney and also an infant son, Jack, passed away a few years ago. Mrs. Finney is also survived by her mother, Mrs. J. M. Finney, and a sister, Miss Nannie Finney, who had been almost constantly with her from the beginning of her illness and who were present at the funeral. She is also survived by numerous other relatives, Miss Beatrice Finney, a sister who passed away a few years ago, had been a well known missionary to Africa, as had also her sister, Miss Nannie Finney. Big Sandy News, Feb 3, 1928

 

GALLIHER, Mrs. J. P.

Mrs. J. P. Galliher, 63, a native Louisian, died at her home in Huntington Monday. Mrs. Galliher was born in this county and moved to Huntington many years ago. Burial was made at Catlettsburg. Besides her husband she is survived by 3 daughters, Mrs. G. A. Baltrushes, Mrs. Walter Terry, of LeSage and Mrs. Nathan Akers, of Huntington, 2 sons, James and Leo Galliher; 3 brothers, Dan and Edward Davenport of Catlettsburg and O. B. Davenport of Huntington and one sister, Mrs. Charles Armstrong of Catlettsburg. Big Sandy News, Feb 3, 1928

 

HARVEY, Polly (Jarrell)

Mrs. John Harvey, affectionately known and loved as Aunt Polly Jarrell Harvey, died Friday night of last week at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles Leroy in Williamson. Mrs. Harvey was born in Wayne County Dec 9, 1838 and was 89 years one month and 17 days old. Converted at the age of 15 Mrs. Harvey united with the Missionary Baptist Church and lived a consistent Christian life. In 1856 she was united in marriage to John Harvey, one of the prominent men of this section. To this union 8 children were born, those surviving being Sam and William Harvey of Louisa and Mrs. Leroy. For a number of years Mrs. Harvey made her home in Williamson with Mrs. Leroy and while afflicted with infirmities incident to age she was in fairly good health until stricken with pneumonia about 2 weeks ago. The end came very peacefully Friday night. the funeral services were conducted by a nephew, Rev. Pharo Wilson, of Ft. Gay Sunday afternoon at the Baptist Church. Big Sandy News, Feb 10,1928 also in Feb 17, 1928 issue

 

JOHNS, Daniel B.

Daniel B. Johns, 74 years old, died Jan 28 at his home in Alhambra, CA, where he had resided for 7 years. Born at Louisa, KY, Mr. Johns resided for a number of years at Groton, South Dakota, at Spring Valley, Wis., and for several years at Litchfield, Minn. going to Alhambra from the latter city. Most of his business life was devoted to banking and the management of a hardware store. Mr. Johns was a member of the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Alhambra and of the Alhambra Commandry No. 48, Knights Templar. He also was a member of the Masonic Blue Lodge and Royal Arch Masons in Litchfield. Mr. Johns, who was active in civic affairs in Alhambra and the middle west, is survived by his widow, Mrs. Jessie M. Johns, a daughter, Mrs. George Egleston Logan, Alhambra, and a brother, William H. Johns of Minneapolis. Big Sandy News, Feb 10, 1928

 

JOHNSON, Mollie (Boyd)

Mrs. Mollie Boyd Johnson, aged about 65, wife of William Johnson, died Wednesday at her home at Ulysses of gallstones. Surviving are the husband and 2 sons, Charles of Ulysses and David of Ashland. Big Sandy News, Feb 10, 1928

 

Mrs. Mollie Boyd Johnson wife of Will Johnson of Lower Ulysses, who had been seriously ill of gallstones for quite a while, died on the 8th inst. All was done for her that loving friends and medical skill could do, but the summons came and she peacefully closed her eyes on the scenes of life and quietly passed into the great beyond. She was a faithful wife, a devoted mother and a good neighbor, who will be greatly missed in her home and in the community where she spent the greater part of her life. Each of the following ministers participated in the funeral rites at her home: Rev. Ed Preston, Rev. G. V. Pack and Rev. Lige Wiley, all of the United Baptist Church of which she had long been a member. After the close of the funeral services at the home the order of the I.O.O.F. took charge and after the impressive ceremonies of the order  her remains were interred in the family burial ground at her girlhood home at this place. The deceased is survived by her husband, 2 sons, Dave of Princess and Charles of this place and several grandchildren, 4 brothers and one sister. Big Sandy News, Feb 17, 1928

 

LAWRENCE, Daisy (Wilson)

The body of Mrs. Daisy Wilson Lawrence, 17, who was killed by her husband, Robert F. Lawrence, at their home in Williamson Saturday night, was brought to Fort Gay Sunday and taken to her girlhood home on Greenbrier for burial. Mrs. Lawrence and Emory Yorbor of Cinderella were both shot and instantly killed by her husband late Saturday night when, he awoke from a drunken stupor and discovered the two together, according to the Williamson Daily News. Lawrence, who himself is only 19 years of age, conducts a small store in his home in East Williamson. Saturday night Yarbour and 2 other customers came to his store with liquor and all became drunk, according to reports. When he awoke and realized the situation, he drew his pistol and shot Yarbour who died instantly. He then turned the gun on his wife inflicting wounds from which she died 30 minutes later. In jail at Williamson, Lawrence stated that their previous married life had been one of tranquility. Other reports say, however, that he was insanely jealous of his wife and had threatened to kill her. Mrs. Lawrence was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Wilson, who formerly lived on Greenbrier, 7 miles for Fort Gay. They now live at Cinderella, WV. The body of Mrs. Lawrence was buried in the Joel Thompson Cemetery on Greenbrier Monday. Big Sandy News, Feb 17, 1928

 

LOWE, Elizabeth (Runyon)

Mrs. Elizabeth Runyon Lowe, 86, died at her home at Whitepost, KY, following a long illness. Death was due to infirmities which had confined her to her bed for a period of over 2 years. The venerable lady was one of the pioneer resident of the Big Creek district, having lived in that vicinity for over 60 years. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Aadron Runyon and was born Jul 1, 1841 in the Pond Creek district. She married O. B. M. Lowe in 1858. Her husband preceded her in death 16 years ago. She had numbers of grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. She was a member of the Baptist Church at Whitepost for 33 years and was very active in its work until she was forced to her bed. She was the mother of 11 children, 7 of whom survive, as follows: Orison Lowe, Whitepost, KY, Mont Lowe, Hunon, KY, Hays Lowe, Whitepost, KY, Mrs. Jane Harrie, Goody, KY, Mrs. W. J. Slater, Goodman, WV, Mrs. Clinton Williamson, Whitepost, KY and Mrs. Dave Stepp of Whitepost, KY. Funeral services were held at her home at Whitepost Thursday afternoon with the Rev. Ester Hopkins and J. T. Alley in charge. Big Sandy News, Feb 10, 1928

 

MCGINNIS, Louise

Griffith Creek--Mrs. Louise McGinnis, 80, died last week at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Sarah Ward, of pneumonia. Mrs. McGinnis was a life long resident of Martin County and took sick while visiting her daughter here. She was a member of the Inez Christian Church. Burial was made in the Ward Cemetery. Big Sandy News, Feb 17, 1928

 

MCGLOTHLIN, George W.

George W. McGlothlin, died at his home here Thursday after an extended illness. He had been a resident of Catlettsburg for 20 years. Mr. McGlothlin leaves to survived him his wife and 2 children, Cora and Jimison. Big Sandy News, Feb 10, 1928

 

MEADE, Elizabeth

God calls those whom He loves and why should He not call His own jewels to shine in His own house though our own lives He made dreary. Mrs. Elizabeth Meade was called from her home 3 miles south of Louisa on the afternoon of Jan the 23. She was 64 years of age and the widow of Hiram Meade, deceased, a life long citizen of Lawrence County. She is survived by 3 children, Mrs. Maud Picklesimer, Bluefield, WV, John and Ethel Meade, at home. all were home at the time of their mother's death. Mrs. Meade was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church and a devoted Christian the greatest part of her life. She trusted God for all things and her death came in its most beautiful form. Big Sandy News, Feb 3, 1928

 

MOLES, Ginsey

WIREMAN, "Uncle" P.

In the past month death has removed two of Eastern Kentucky's oldest citizens, "Uncle" P. Wireman, 108, of Magoffin County, and "Aunt" Ginsey Moles, 106 of Pike County. "Uncle" P. Wireman, probably the oldest man in Eastern Kentucky, died recently at his home on the Trace Fork of the Licking River at the age of 108 years. Mr. Wireman was a picturesque Mountain figure, and the story of his life is one which bears with it much of the story of the Hills. He is survived by many relatives, being a member of one of Magoffin County's largest and best known families.

 

"Aunt" Ginsey Moles, who, according to authenticated records, was 106 years old, died at her home at Mossy Bottom, Pike County, Jan 31. She is survived, it is said, by 33 grandchildren, 142 great grandchildren, and 64 great-great grandchildren. Believed to have been the oldest woman in Eastern Kentucky, she was a member of a family noted for longevity. the Floyd County Times states that it is reported that a brother of Mrs. Moles dies at the age of 135. Big Sandy News, Feb 17, 1928

 

MOORE, George

George Moore, 65, died recently at the home of Frank Moore, a brother in Johnson County, near Paintsville. His death was caused by cancer. The remains were taken to Rarden, OH Saturday for burial. Big Sandy News, Feb 24, 1928

 

MOORE, Rev. H. K.

Rev. H. K. Moore, aged Methodist minister and a native Lawrence countian, died at his home at Auxier Monday night following a stroke of paralysis suffered the previous Monday while preaching from the pulpit of an Auxier church. A son of the late Rev. James H. Moore, of the head of Rich Creek near Ellen, this county, Rev. Moore received his education in the public schools of this county and under Prof. Elma at Blaine. Early in life he became a minister and at one time served as presiding elder in the Western Virginia  Conference of the M. E. Church South. He was one of the best known ministers in this section. His body was taken to New Martinsville, WV where he served as pastor of the M. E. Church, South for a number of years, for burial Wednesday. Surviving are his wife who was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Curnutte of Brushy, this county and 5 children, all married. Big Sandy News, Feb 17, 1928

 

MOORE, Leonard Donald

Leonard Donald Moore, 4 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Archie Moore, died at Borderland, Jan 30, of diphtheria, after an illness of one week. He is survived by his parents and one sister. Interment was made in the Deskins Cemetery. His mother was before marriage Miss Mae Noe of Glenhayes. Big Sandy News, Feb 17, 1928

 

MUSIC, Lon

Chattaroy, WV--The death angel visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lon Music Feb 4, taking the beloved husband and father. His age was 65 years. The surviving are Mrs. Lon Music, Mrs. Sadie Stumbo, Mrs. Hattie Cook, Mrs. Fannie Crum, Oscar Music, Mrs. Maude Stepp, Mrs. Briza Crabtree and 3 small children. Also many friends. Big Sandy News, Feb 10,1928

 

NEWMAN, Montague M.

Montague M. Newman, 95, a pioneer resident of Summit, died at the home of his son there of infirmities of old age last Saturday. Mr. Newman was a native of West Virginia, but spent the greater part of his life in this section. He is survived by the following children, Mrs. Lee Stillman and Mrs. W.M. Clay of Louisa, J. S. Newman of Fairview, J. B. Newman, Summit, L. B. Newman of Lucasville, OH and T. A. Newman, Houston, TX. Big Sandy News, Feb 3, 1928

 

NEWSOM, Thomas

Thomas Newsom, 84, died at Zelda, this county, Monday following a prolonged illness attendant to old age. Surviving are 4 sons and one daughter, Delbert, Christal, Block, WV, William, Fullers, KY, Jefferson, Rit, WV, and Mrs. C. C. Lett of Kenova. Also 2 sisters, Mrs. Efe Moore, Zelda and Miss Mamie Newsome of Ceredo. Funeral services were held Tuesday by Rev. S.D. Harvey, pastor of the M. E. Church, South, of Buchanan and burial was made in the Buchanan Chapel Cemetery. Big Sandy News, Feb 17, 1928

 

PATRICK, Mrs. Sam

Salyersville--Mrs. Sam Patrick of Middle Fork, died Sunday at the home of Parish Arnett, who lives at the old Jec Arnet place. Mrs. Patrick was around 90 years of age. Big Sandy News, Feb 10, 1928

 

PERRY, Mrs. G. W.

Mrs. G. W. Perry, aged 90, native of the Blaine section, this county, died at her home at Red Bush, Johnson County, on Tuesday of last week of infirmities of age. She was one of the oldest citizens of Johnson County. Before her marriage to Mr. Perry, of West Virginia, she was a Miss Skaggs and was born and raised in this county. She was a member of the Baptist Church and a consecrated Christian. Surviving are 3 sons and 2 daughters, Hance Perry, Louisa, Haden Perry, Barnrock and Major Perry, Red Bush and Mrs. Ellen Fyffe, Keaton, and Mrs. Margaret Adkins of Ratcliff.  Tom Skaggs of Johnson County and Arthur Skaggs of Magoffin County are brothers of the deceased. Big Sandy News, Feb 17, 1928

 

PORTER, Teal

Prestonsburg--Teal Porter was found dead Sunday night in his home, where he lived alone, on the Long Branch of John's Creek by 2 neighbors, Hosea Burchett and his brother. An inquest was held and the jury gave the following verdict: We the jury, do agree that the cause of the death of Teal Porter was that he has drunk something poisonous. It was held by those acquainted with the case that Mr. Porter did not commit suicide, but was the victim of poisonous whisky. Big Sandy news, Feb 17, 1928

 

POWERS

Meads Branch--An infant of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Powers of Columbus who are here visiting Mrs. Power's mother, Mrs. Lizzie Meade, died Tuesday. Big Sandy News, Feb 17, 1928

 

PRESTON, Jesse

Jesse Preston, 85, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. H. VanHoose near Lucasville, OH Thursday morning of last week from infirmities of age. Mr. Preston spent practically all his life on a farm midway between Paintsville and East Point, KY in the picturesque Big Sandy Valley. Surviving relatives include the widow and 4 children, Fred Preston, and Mrs. W. L. Preston, of Paintsville, E. E. Preston of Huntington, and Mrs. J. H. VanHoose of Lucasville. Two brothers, Eliphas Preston and James Preston of Paintsville are the only members of the original family remaining. Big Sandy News, Feb 10, 1928

 

SELLS, Mary

Mary Sells, 12 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Sells, of Garrett, was scalded to death Sunday at the Sells home when she fell into a tub of boiling water. Burial was made Monday at Garrett. G. D. Ryan, undertaker, in charge. Big Sandy News, Feb 3, 1928

 

SESCO, Melvin

Tram--Little Melvin Sesco, Jr., the 22 months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Sesco, was fatally burned on Wednesday and died Thursday night. Mrs. Sesco was sewing and breaking her needle, stepped out to a neighbor's house to borrow another, leaving her children in the yard playing. The baby went back in the house and must have been playing in the fire, for, when Mrs. Sesco returned, its garments were in flames. She seized the baby in an effort to extinguish the flames, and was severely burned herself about her arms and shoulders. She is in a very serious condition at present, owing to ill health and shock of losing her baby. Big Sandy News, Feb 17, 1928

 

SHANNON, Joe

Joe Shannon, 62, died at his home at Prichard, WV, last Saturday of nephritis. He was a member of the M. E. church. Surviving are his wife and a son and daughter, Ezra Shannon and Miss Blanche Shannon, both at home. Big Sandy News, Feb 24, 1928

 

SPROUSE, George

George Sprouse aged 70 and residing at East Kermit passed away at the home of his daughter last Friday from infirmities of old age. Uncle George, as he was familiarly known, was a  former resident of Pigeon Creek where he reared his family. Big Sandy News, Feb 10, 1928

 

SPRY, Andrew

Andrw Spry and brother were crushed by rock in the Howard Collier coal mines. their ages were 21 years. Andrew Spry will be buried at Chattaroy cemetery. Edgar Spry has been taken to Welch Hospital. He is getting along fine. Big Sandy news, Feb 10, 1928

 

STURGELL, John

Ratcliff--John Sturgell departed this life Feb 5, age 70 years. Heart trouble was the cause of his death. He had been in failing health for about 15 years with rheumatism. Funeral services were conducted at his home by Rev. Martin Berry. He was laid to rest in the McKinney Cemetery by the side of his son Willie, who departed this life about 25 years ago. He leaves to mourn his loss a wife and 5 daughters, Mrs. Ed Maxwell, of Virginia, Mrs. John Thompson of Ratcliff, Mrs. Burl Bowling of Virginia, Mrs. Younger Boyes of Webbville, Mrs. Dennis Kiger of Ratcliff. Also several grandchildren. Big Sandy News, Feb 17, 1928

 

THOMPSON, William

Webbville-The body of William Thompson, 36, who died at Columbus, OH of spinal meningitis was brought here over the E. K. and taken on to his former home at Cherokee for burial. He leaves a wife and 3 children. Big Sandy News, Feb 17, 1928

 

TRAYTER, Banner

Banner Trayter, of East Point, KY, who was shot, it is allegedly by Bob George last Friday, died in the Paintsville hospital Wednesday. the body was taken to Midas, KY for burial. According to Floyd County officials the shooting occurred at East Point about 3 hours after George had been released from the county jail where he had served 3 months on a liquor charge. It is reported that George, while under the influence of liquor went to Trayter's home, who resided near George's home, and told him that he felt like he wanted to kill someone, and when Trayter turned his back, it is charged that George shot him. Big Sandy News, Feb 24, 1928

 

TUCKER, Pollyanna Loraine

Pollyanna Loraine Tucker, 17 months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Tucker of the Forks of Big Hurricane near Fort Gay, died Monday and was buried in the family cemetery Wednesday. Big Sandy news, Feb 17, 1928

 

WARD

Georges Creek--We were sorry to hear of the death of Mr. and Mrs. Carley Ward's baby. Big Sandy News, Feb 10, 1928

 

WARD, James S.

James S. Ward, age 87, of Ceredo, died Sunday morning. Death was due to a complication of diseased incident to old age. The deceased was a pioneer citizen of Wayne county and widely known in the county. Big Sandy News, Feb 3, 1928

 

WARIX, Mrs. Wiley

Mrs. Wiley Warix, 41 years old, died at her home near Cliff, Monday morning after an illness of about 10 days. The deceased was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dock Meadows, and was reared on Spurlock Fork of Middle Creek. Big Sandy news, Feb 17, 1928

 

WATSON, J. W.

Mr. J.W. Watson, former resident of Catlettsburg and who owned property in the north side died at the place where he was boarding in Ashland Wednesday. Mr. Watson was a carpenter by trade. A great tragedy came into his life not long ago when 2 of his daughters were killed while crossing the railroad above Portsmouth, OH, bringing sorrow to his heart from which he never creased to feel the hurt. big Sandy News, Feb 10, 1928

 

WATTS, Freelin

Freelin Watts, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Watts, of  Big Lyon Creek, WV, died Jan 19 at the home of his sister, Mrs. Dewey Cyrus of Holden. Big Sandy News, Feb 3, 1928

 

WIREMAN, Mr. P. (also see under Ginsey Moles)

Mr. P. Wireman, of the Trace Fork of Licking, died last week. It is thought that he was the oldest man in Magoffin County, it being claimed that he was 107 years old at the time of his death. Big Sandy News, Feb 3, 1928

 

WRIGHT, James

James Wright, 40, of New Boston, OH, died early Monday in Portsmouth General hospital from complications due to an appendicitis operation which he submitted to on Feb 14. He was born in Carter County, KY and moved to New Boston about 14 years ago. He leaves his wife, Eliza Wright, 5 children, Leonard, Cecil, and Elmer of Holden, WV, and Arthur, Roscoe and Goldie at home. He also leaves 2 sisters, Mrs. Della Salyers and Mrs. James Willis and 2 brothers, Garfield and William of Webbville, KY. big Sandy News, Feb 24, 1928

 


MARCH 1928

 


 

ADAMS, Aleck

MARCUM, Joe

CAUDILL, Albert

Three men are dead and three are seriously wounded as the result of shooting affrays in Martin, Johnson, Boyd and Lawrence Counties within the past 10 days. The dead are Aleck Adams, of Whitehouse, Joe Marcum of Martin County, Albert Caudill of Flatwoods, Boyd County. The wounded are Henry Riggs of Elliott County, Henry Marcum and Jimmie James of Himlerville.

 

Aleck Adams, aged about 29, was killed by Jasper Lemaster, 38, Wednesday at Lemaster's store at the mouth of Hammond's Creek about one mile below Whitehouse. the killing was the result of a dispute over a store account, it is said. According to word given the News, Adams, during the dispute, attacked Lemaster with a small hatchet, whereupon Lemaster shot him in the head, the bullet entering the forehead and passing out the back of the head. Adams died 2 hours later. Lemaster placed himself in the custody of deputy sheriff Joe Rickman, and was taken to Paintsville for examining trial.

 

In Martin County deputy sheriff Nathan Booth killed Joe Marcum, 45, of Twelve Pole Creek, Wayne County, WV last Saturday and wounded Heeney Marcum and Jimmy James of Himlerville when he attempted to stop a drunken brawl at the home of Heeny Marcum at Himlerville. Deputy Booth surrendered himself to authorities at Inez and stated the he shot in self defense.

 

In Boyd County it is alleged that Frank Smith, 20, shot and killed his father in law, Albert Caudill, 50, father of 9 children. The shooting which occurred at Flatwoods, is said to have followed an argument over trouble between Smith's wife who had left him to return to her parents. Smith shot 5 times at his wife, who refused to return with him but the shots went wild.

 

At the home of Jeff Boggs on the head of Cains Creek in this county, Clabe Steel, 40, merchant of Hannah, shot and seriously wounded Henry Riggs, 40 of Elliott County on Tuesday of last week. The shooting was caused by a dispute over liquor, it is said. Three bullets entered Riggs body, one passing through the breast, one entering the thigh and one in the hip. He was removed to his home in Elliott County and will probably recover, according to word fro Blaine Thursday morning. the shooting occurred at the same place where Lafayette Gambill was killed by Claude Cooper 20 years ago. Big Sandy news, Mar 30, 1928

 

ADAMS, Anna Lee (Berry)

Mrs. Anna Lee Adams, 28, wife of A. L. Adams of Portsmouth, natives of Lawrence County, died at her home in Portsmouth Friday of complications following an operation submitted to in Mercy Hospital. A daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Berry, of the Yatesville section, Mrs. Adams was born and reared in this county. She moved with her family to Portsmouth 5 years ago. She is survived by her husband, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Berry of Yatesville, KY, 3 sisters, Miss Emma Newsom, Mrs. Lou Adams, and Mrs. Ida Adams, all of Yatesville, 3 brothers, John, Ova and Millard of Yatesville. Big Sandy News, Mar 23, 1928

 

ADKINS, George

George Adkins, 42, prominent farmer of Cannonsburg, and a native of this county, died at his home at Cannonsburg Friday after a 10 days illness of pneumonia. A son of the late John D. Adkins of this county, he was born and reared in the Fallsburg section. Eight years ago he moved to Cannonsburg where he became known as one of Boyd County's best farmer. His remains were brought to Fallsburg Sunday where funeral services were conducted by Rev. H. B. Hewlett and burial made in the family cemetery on the John D. Adkins farm. Surviving are a wife and 6 children and 2 brothers, Roy Adkins of Accoville, WV and J. Adkins of this place. Mrs. Cora Pope of Wolfpit is a sister. Deceased was a Mason and an Odd Fellow. Big Sandy News, Mar 9, 1928

 

ALLEN, Elsie

Elsie Allen, the 7 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ance Allen was burned to death at Crum last week. While playing with matches she set some dry grass on fire which caught her clothing. Big Sandy News, Mar 23, 1928

 

ALLEN, Oscar

Prestonsburg--Oscar Allen, 34 years old, veteran of the World War, passed away Saturday evening at the home of his mother, Mrs. Willie Allen, of tuberculosis contracted while in the service. Big Sandy News, Mar 16, 1928

 

Cannonsburg--Sorry to hear of the death of George Adkins of this place. Surviving are his widow and 9 children: Dennie, Dela, Eveline, Ethel, John D., Amos, Virginia Belle, George F. and James Cecil. Mr. Adkins was a member of the Masonic Lodge and also the Odd Fellows. Burial took place at the Fallsburg Cemetery Sunday afternoon. Big Sandy News, Mar 9, 1928

 

ATKINS, Kate (Salyers)

Mrs. Kate Salyers Atkins, 71, died at her home in Louisa Wednesday of heart dropsy. Mrs. Atkins was a native of Johnson County, and was a member of the Christian church. Surviving are 4 sons, John, of Russell, Clem, of West Virginia, Dude of Normal, and Drew of West Virginia; 3 daughters, Mrs. Dennie Walker, of Potters, Mrs. Frank Hazlett, of Louisa, and Mrs. Lou Easton of Louisa, a sister, Mrs. Mary Castle of Greenup, and one brother, George Salyers of Huntington. Funeral services will be conducted at the residence Friday afternoon. Rev. Jack Thompson officiating. Burial will be made in the Fulkerson Cemetery here. Big Sandy news, Mar 23, 1928

 

BAILEY

Griffith Creek--The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Bailey died Sunday of pneumonia. It was born Mar 11, 1928 and died Mar 25, 1928. Big Sandy News, Mar 30, 1928

 

BAKER

Pikeville--While Mr. Albert Baker, who lives at forks of Harold's Branch, opposite north Pikeville, and his wife were out working at some cross ties, one of their children was driving a horse hitched to a sled loaded with wood and the sled ran over the youngest child, who was almost 2 years of age and killed it almost instantly on Wednesday evening, Feb 29th. Big Sandy News, Mar 16, 1928

 

BALDRIDGE, J. W.

Prestonsburg--J. W. Baldridge, 54 years old, merchant and well known citizen of Hueysvile, this county, died suddenly Friday afternoon in his store as the result of heart failure, according to a report received here. Reaching for an article purchased by a customer, Mr. Baldridge suddenly sank to the floor and died before neighbors who had been called to render assistance could reach him. He moved to his farm on Salt Lick, near Hueysville, about 4 or 5 years ago, from Jones Fork, near Lackey, where he formerly was a magistrate during the Whitt-Triplett trouble. Big Sandy news, Mar 16, 1928

 

BALL, Ardela

Ardela Ball, wife of Callihan Ball departed this life Jan 27. She was 46 years old and leaves a husband and 9 children, 3 boys and 6 girls, and a host of near relatives and friends to mourn her loss. To known her was to love her. She had been a Christian for over 20 years and was true to her profession. The church and Sunday school has lost a good worker, she always went with her husband and children to Sunday School but God saw fit to call her to that heavenly home. Big Sandy News, Mar 2, 1928

 

BARRETT, John K.

Suffering a heart attack about 3 minutes after he had returned to the home of his son after a visit with relatives in Greenup, KY, John K. Barrett, ??, a native Lawrence Countian, passed away while seated in a chair Friday evening at the home of his son Fred Barrett of East Portsmouth, OH, with whom he had been making his home the last 2 months.  A son of Charles and Rebecca Barrett, Mr. Barrett was born in the Fallsburg section of this county and moved to Ohio about 16 years ago. Surviving are the following children: Mrs. Stella Burton, Portsmouth, Fred Barrett, Portsmouth, Mrs. Anna Emmett, of Portsmouth, Charles of Boyd Co., KY, Mrs. Lula Byington, Ashland, Miss Eloise Barrett, Ashland, and Mrs. Goldie Havnar, Charleston, WV, 3 brothers Thomas, Louisa, Robert, Ashland and Rev. James Barrett, Huntington. His wife, Viola Barrett, died 11 years ago. Big Sandy News, Mar 16, 1928

 

BILLUPS, John L.

John L. Billups, 86, prominent Fort Gay citizen, died at his home in Fort Gay Tuesday afternoon, following an attack of heart trouble. In his passing Wayne County, loses one of her pioneer citizens. Mr. Billups was an early settler in this section, coming to Wayne county from his native state of Virginia when a boy. During the Civil War he served in the Confederate Army under the command of Col. Wayne Ferguson. The war over, he returned to Fort Gay and soon rose to a rank of prominence in the business and political life of Wayne County. He was long a successful merchant of Fort Gay, and served one term as sheriff of Wayne County. In recent years he has been an extensive farmer and live stock dealer. Mr. Billups was a member of the Baptist Church, a charter member of the Fort Gay Masonic lodge, and a member of the Masonic Lodge at Wayne. Funeral services will be held at the home Friday morning, Rev. B. S. Akers and L. D. Bryan will officiate. Burial in Fairview Cemetery, Fort Gay. Surviving are his widow and 3 sons and 7 daughters, The sons are Bert, of Fort Gay, Fred of Kenova, and John S. of Huntington. The daughters are Mrs. Sarah Bowe of Wayne, Mrs. Ella Stewart of West Moreland, Mrs. John Beckley of Kenova, Mrs. Ida Wellman, of Catlettsburg, Mrs. Oliver Ritz who resided in Tennessee, Mrs. Beulah Brown of Fort Gay and Mrs. Jennie Riggins of Indianapolis, IN. Big Sandy News, Mar 2, 1928

 

BLANKENSHIP, Charles

Pikeville--Charles Blankenship, age 21 years, of Lower Elk, KY, 2 miles from Devon, WV, was shot and instantly killed Saturday morning Feb 18th, by Mines Hall, special officer for the Norfolk & Western Railway. The shooting occurred a few yards from the Blankenship home in the lumber camp at Lower Elk, where officer Hall and deputy sheriff W. L. Smith of Pike County discovered a large quantity of stolen merchandise, which they allege was stolen from railroad boxcars and stores by Blankenship and Troy Hurley. En route to the Mingo County jail Blankenship made for Smith's pistol and Hall supposed that he was getting behind a rock pile to shoot, but the fleeing prisoner had failed to get it. Hall fired, killed Blankenship instantly. Big Sandy News, Mar 2, 1928

 

BLEVINS, Mrs. Robert

Prestonsburg--Mrs. Robert Blevins, 65 years old, died Sunday of pneumonia at her home at Weeksbury, this county. The deceased formerly resided in Johnson County and the body was taken to Paintsville, where burial was made Tuesday afternoon. Big Sandy News, Mar 9, 1928

 

BOLLING, Robert Marcus

Pikeville, KY, Mar 12--Little Robert Marcus Bolling, son of Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Bolling, was drowned in the Levisa River at his home opposite Pikeville Saturday afternoon, while playing with his sister, Olva Anna, 5 years old. Olva tried to save him from drowning and plunged into the river but she strangled. She saved herself by clinging to a tree at the edge of the water. A number of boats immediately took up the search and after 10 or 15 minutes one of them found the body, 300 yards down stream. A hurried call brought Dr. O. W. Thompson, Pikeville dentist, who used every available means to resuscitate the child but in vain. Dr. r. S. Johnson and Dr. K. G. Osborn were summoned.

 

"Robert fell into the wart and I jumped to get him", Olva told her father when he reached home shortly after. "The water choked me and I held to a tree and reached for him. He reached his hand but I couldn't get it. He cried a little and was gone." "Bobby" as he was called by his playmates belonged to one of Pikeville's leading families. His father is the son of J. M. Bolling, a leading Pikeville attorney, known throughout Kentucky. His mother, formerly Miss Mabel Picklesimer, is the daughter of E. J. Picklesimer, former county attorney of this county. funeral arrangements have not been made. Big Sandy News, Mar 16, 1928

 

BOYD, James

The death of James Boyd Friday of last week came rather unexpectedly. While he had been feeling rather badly little or no complaints offered. On Wednesday night he became alarmingly ill and while everything was done that loving hands and human skill could do yet to no avail. The summons came and must be answered. He passed into the Great beyond at 10 o'clock a.m. Friday. He was a time honored citizen, a native of this county and had been living here for quite a while, coming here from Mud Creek, his native home. He reared a family of 12 children, 7 boys and 5 girls all of whom have reached the period of manhood and womanhood, and all survive him. His remains were taken Sunday to Emma for interment. Big Sandy News, Mar 9, 1928

 

BRANHAM, Mrs. Dave (Virgie Webb)

Prestonsburg--Mrs. Dave Branham died Thursday morning in the Methodist hospital, Pikeville, where she was taken about 10 days ago for treatment. Big Sandy News, Mar 16, 1928

 

Mrs. Virgie Branham, wife of Dave Branham, of Prestonsburg, died Mar 8, at the Methodist Hospital. She was 37 years of age. Before her marriage she was Miss Virgie Webb, daughter of Nelse Webb of Johnson County, KY. Big Sandy News, Mar 23, 1928

 

BROAS, Richard M.

Capt. Richard M. Broas, 84, Civil War veteran, and well known Kentucky coal operator, died in an Ashland hospital Sunday, after an illness of 10 days. He is survived by one son, Richard S. Broas, of Caldwell, NJ. The body was taken to Mount Cocono, PA for burial. Big Sandy News, Mar 9, 1928

 

CASKEY

Two small children of Arthur Caskey, farmer, were burned to death and another barely escaped when fire destroyed their home, one mile from Grayson, Monday morning. The victim, a boy, 1 year old and a girl, 4, were asleep in a second floor bedroom when their mother discovered the flames. She had been washing clothes at the rear of the home and was unable to fight her way into the house. Big Sandy News, Mar 9, 1928

 

CASTLE, Scott

On Feb 10, 1928, the death angel came into the home of Mrs. Scott Castle and claimed for its victim her loving husband. Although Mr. Castle had been in failing health for a number of years his death came as a shock to the entire community as well as to his immediate family. Funeral services were held at the M. E. Church Sunday and conducted by Rev. A. Preston in a very impressive and sympathizing manner. He was a member of the Baptist Church and lived a consistent Christian life every day. His walks through life were such to follow in his foot steps. Besides a host of friends and relatives he leaves to mourn his loss his widow and 6 children: Mrs. S. G. Creger, Corckett, VA, Mrs. Cecil Ferguson, Portsmouth, OH, Corbett Castle, Russell, KY, P. C. Castle, Stone, KY, Charles Castle, Portsmouth, OH and Miss Rose Castle of Richardson, KY. Big Sandy News, Mar 2, 1928

 

CAUDILL, Albert see under Aleck Adams

 

CHAFFIN, James

James Chaffin, aged about 58, of Twin Branch, died at the home of his sister, Mrs. Jeff Gilliam last Friday following an invalidism extending over a period of 5 years. Big Sandy News, Mar 2, 1928

 

CHAMBERS, Isaac

Yatesville--Word received here over the wire is to the effect that Isaac Chambers who has been in the hospital at Lexington for several years past, died there on last Saturday morning and that his remains were shipped here to Garrets Chapel on East Fork and buried there. He leaves 2 sisters who have the deepest sympathy of all the neighbors. Big Sandy News, Mar 16, 1928

 

CHAPMAN, Rebecca (Booth)

Mrs. Rebecca Chapman, 91 years old, of Miller, OH aunt of former Mayor Floyd S. Chapman, died Sunday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Poling, of Miller, WV. She was the daughter of the late Jefferson Booth, prominent Wayne County resident and for many years was an active member of the United Brethren Church. In addition to her daughter she is survived by 3 sons, Arch Chapman, of Apple Grove, OH, Lightborn and William Chapman of Miller, 2 brothers, Hurston and Jefferson Booth, of Kenova, 5 sisters, Mrs. Emily Chapman and Mrs. Mahala Adkins of Huntington, Mrs. Sarah A. Plyburn, Mrs. Martha Staley and Mrs. Allen Smith of Wayne County. Big Sandy News, Mar 2, 1928

 

CLIFTON, Ada

Last Thursday, Mrs. Ada Clifton, wife of John Clifton, of Eureka died at the age of 27 years. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Elam and was married to John Clifton in June 1927. Big Sandy News, Mar 30, 1928

 

COLLINS, Oliver (alias Jack Jones)

Prestonsburg, KY, Feb 29--Oliver Collins, 45, alias Jack Jones, was fatally wounded in Duttons restaurant at Justell, Friday, by Deputy Sheriff W. C. Smith. Intoxicated, Collins, it is alleged, was forcing people at the restaurant to eat against their will. Deputy Sheriff Smith was called and when he entered the restaurant Collins drew his pistol. Each seized the other's gun and in the scramble both fired. Collins bullet going wild but the deputy sheriff;' bullet found its mark. Collins was taken to a hospital at Paintsville where he died Saturday. The wife of the deceased is a daughter of Dock Thompson of Johns Creek. all of Thompson's 3 daughters have lost their husband in violet deaths. Big Sandy News, Mar 2, 1928

 

COX

The 14 months old infant of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Cox, of Dinwood, died last week. the body was taken to Lawrence County for burial, it is said. Big Sandy News, Mar 16, 1928

 

CRUM, Testa

The body of Miss Testa Crum, 14 years old, a Floyd County girl, who died Feb 15 at South Point, OH, of burns sustained Feb 10, was returned last week to Banner, place of her birth, for burial in the family cemetery. The tragedy occurred when the child was washing dishes beside the kitchen stove and her clothes caught fire. Her father, Willie Crum, had moved to South Point from Banner only a week before the accident. Big Sandy News, Mar 2, 1928

 

DALTON, Mrs. Robert (Sallie Perdue)

Mrs. Robert Dalton former Wayne County woman, died Mar 3rd, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Albert Colberg of Dassel, Minn. after suffering with cancer for 2 years. She was before marriage Miss Sallie Perdue, daughter of Luke Perdue and was born Oct 20, 1860 near Whites Creek, this county. She was married in 1887 to John M. Ferguson, a widower. To this union was born one daughter, Jay, who is now Mrs. A. Colberg, with whom Mrs. Dalton has made her home for 13 years. Mr. Ferguson died in 1890. Two years later she married another John M. Ferguson of Frankfort, KY. To this union was born one daughter, Garnet, who is now Mrs. Lloyd Dowie. The second Mr. Ferguson died in 1898 at Louisa, KY. In March 1901 she moved to Dassell, Minn., with her father and married Nov of that year to Robert Dalton, who died Feb 1915. From that time on she made her home with her daughter. Big Sandy news, Mar 23, 1928

 

DAMRON, Mrs. Artie

Mrs. Artie Damron, widow of M. D. Damron, of Yeager, departed this life Feb 16, aged 86 years. Her husband preceded her in death 5 years ago. She was reared in Johnson County, KY and came to Pike County in 1861, having married M. D. Damron Mar 20, 1861 and has since resided here. All of her children were at her bedside when she breathed her last, namely: James Damron of Yeager, John Damron of Louisa, Jerome Damron, Jackson County, OH, Robert Damron, Yeager, Mrs. Adams Damron, Yeager, Mrs. Layne Whitman, Pikeville, Mrs. George Pinson, Pikeville and Mrs. Duran T. Keel, Pikeville. Big Sandy news, Mar 2, 1928

 

DEBOARD, William

William Deboard of Lowmansville died Mar 15 following a 2 weeks illness of pneumonia. Surviving are his wife and 6 children. Interment was made in the family cemetery near his home. Deceased was an honest and upright citizen. Big Sandy News, Mar 23, 1928

 

DOOLEY, Thomas L.

Thomas L. Dooley, 65, passed away at his home in South Portsmouth, KY, recently. B.C. Dooley of Charley, this county, is a brother of the deceased. Burial was made at Mt. Zion, KY. Big Sandy News, Mar 23, 1928

 

ELLIOTT, Mrs. Artie

Prestonsburg--Mrs. Artie Elliott, 75 years old, wife of Bud Elliott, died last Saturday evening at her home at Dock, this county, after a long illness. Mrs. Elliott was a sister of the late Judge R. E. Stanley and was a member of one of Floyd County's most promiennt families. Big Sandy News, Mar 16, 1928

 

EVANS, Ellen

Mrs. Ellen Evans of Crum, died Feb 17. She is survived by her husband, John Evans, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mitchel Marcum and the following brothers and sisters: Flora, Elsie, John, Brown, Hubert and Pat Marcum. Burial was made in the Marcum Cemetery. Big Sandy news, Mar 2, 1928

 

FRANCIS, Fletcher

Fletcher Francis, of East Lynn, Wayne County, WV, was instantly killed Tuesday afternoon while working in the mines of the Katona Coal Company of East Lynn. Francis met his death when a rock fell from the roof of the mines striking him on the head. He lived only about a minute after the accident. Henry Stiltner and Bob Raines were with him at the time in the mines. Raines was not injured, but Stiltner suffered a mashed toe. The deceased was the son of John Francis of Camp Creek near East Lynn well known citizen of that community. This is the first casualty in the Katona mines for some time. Wayne County News, Big Sandy news, Mar 2, 1928

 

FRANCIS, Jack

Pikeville--Jack Francis, 3 year old son of McKinley Francis, died Mar 3rd at the home of it's father across the river from west Pikeville. The child on the day before it's death plucked a plant from the ground, growing by the roadside, and ate the root of the plant which proved very poisonous and caused the child's death. Interment took place Sunday in the Cline graveyard just below Pikeville. Two other children are in a critical condition who also ate a part of the root of a plant. Big Sandy News, Mar 16, 1928

 

FRAZIER, Eliza

Prestonsburg--Mrs. Eliza Frazier, 76 years old, was found dead in bed Friday morning, Mar 2, at the home of her son, Granville Frazier, on the May Branch, below here. Death was caused by paralysis, it is held. the victim was the widow of the late G. W. Frazier, who died about 6 months ago. Big Sandy News, Mar 16, 1928

 

GILLAM, Martha

Martha Gillam, wife of L. F. Gillam, was born in Martin County, Feb 8, 1893 died Mar 26, 1928. Surviving are her husband, L. F. Gillam, and 5 children, who live on Rove Creek, Buchanan, KY. She was laid to rest in the cemetery at Buchanan Chapel, at Zelda. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. S. D. Harvey, on Tuesday. She left a bright experience of her faith in Christ, and departed this life happy in her Lord. Big Sandy News, Mar 30, 1928

 

GRIFFITH, William Walter

William Walter Griffith, 79, prominent Greenup County farmer and a native of the Blaine section of this county, died Thursday at his home at Wurtland following an attack of heart trouble. He was born at Blaine, May 14, 1848, the son of Jeff and Margaret Griffith. Mr. Griffith is survived by his widow, Mrs. Elizabeth Griffith, and the following children, Robert L. of Raceland, Henry M. of Portsmouth, John, Greenup, Jeff, Columbus, Mrs. Lee Sorrel, Wurtland, Mrs. Huston Walker, Lucasville, one sister, a twin, Mrs. Nancy Sturgill of Willard, KY. Funeral services were held Friday. Burial in Riverton Cemetery. Big Sandy News, Mar 2, 1928

 

HALL, J.B.

B. Hall, highly respected citizen of Matewan, died recently at the home of his son Ernest Hall of Borderland, after an illness of several years with rheumatism. big Sandy News, Mar 23,1928

 

HANCOCK, L. D.

D. Hancock, 94, died Monday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. E. G. Lambert, near Fort Gay, of dropsy and infirmities of age. Mr. Hancock was one of the oldest citizens of Wayne County. He was a native of Virginia. Burial was made Wednesday in the Frazier Cemetery. Big Sandy News, Mar 23, 1928

 

HATTEN, Mary (Wheeler)

Mrs. Mary Wheeler Hatten, aged 78, widow of the late J. F. Hatten, of Buchanan, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. F. T. D. Wallace, Jr., in Ashland at noon Wednesday following an invalidism of several months. Mrs. Hatten had been in declining health the greater part of last year and bout 2 months ago was removed to the home of her daughter in Ashland, where she received the tender treatment of a devoted daughter. Born and reared near Paintsville, Mrs. Hatten was before marriage Miss Mary J. Wheeler, member of a prominent Big Sandy family. She had been a life long member of the Baptist Church. Her remains were brought to Buchanan Thursday evening to remain in state until Friday morning when they will be taken on the morning train to Kavanaugh for funeral services and interment. Surviving are 2 daughters, Mrs. Margaret Wallace, of Ashland and Miss Lizzie at home and 2 step daughters and a step son who reside in the west. Big Sandy News, Mar 9, 1928

 

HAYS, Elizabeth

Miss Elizabeth Hays aged 15, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lige Hays of Charley, died Saturday afternoon in the Baptist General Hospital at Ashland following an operation for appendicitis submitted to late Friday night. Surviving are her parents, 3 brothers and 6 sisters. Funeral services were conducted at Charley Monday by Rev. D. A. Hays and burial was made in the family cemetery. Big Sandy News, Mar 9, 1928

 

Elizabeth Hays, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lige Hays of  Charley, born Mar 27, 1914. She was a beautiful and lovable little girl and the favorite of every one. To know her was to love her. She was stricken with appendicitis and was taken to Ashland to the Baptist General Hospital. Everything was done that loving hands and skilled physicians could do, but to no avail and the beautiful little life came peacefully to a close Saturday noon Mar 3, age 14 year, 11 month and 5 days. Her body was brought back to Louisa to the home of her uncle, Rosco Burton, and on Sunday morning was brought home and on Monday afternoon she was laid to rest in the family cemetery by the side of her sister, Minnie, to await the resurrection. She was not afraid to die. Big Sandy News, Mar 23, 1928

 

HENSON, Mrs. Bud

Mrs. Bud Henson, about 70 years old, well known woman of the upper Left Beaver section of Floyd County, died suddenly Saturday night of a heart attach at her home on Clear Creek. She lived only a few hours after becoming ill. Big Sandy News, Mar 2, 1928

 

HORTON, Nat

Nat Horton, about 38 years old, of Rock Fork, Floyd County, succumbed Wednesday, Feb 25 at the Methodist Hospital, Pikeville, as the result, it is said, of poisoning following the removal of several teeth. Big Sandy News, Mar 2, 1928

 

ISON, Irene

Isonville--The death angel visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thuran Ison Mar 9th and took from them their darling babe Irene, aged 11 months and 8 days. Big Sandy News, Mar 23, 1928

 

JAMES, Ida Bell

Ida Bell James, 4 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Garfield James of Holden, WV, former residents of this county, died in a Holden hospital on Tuesday of last week of severe burns suffered earlier in the day when her clothing caught fire from an open grate. Her body was taken to Richardson for burial last week. Mrs. James was before marriage Miss Dixie McCoy of near Richardson. Big Sandy News, Mar 9, 1928

 

KIRK, Mrs. Floyd

Kermit--Died, Mar 27, at Kessler-Hatfield hospital at Huntington, Mrs. Kirk, wife of Rev. Floyd Kirk, of Kermit. Mrs. Kirk was stricken Wednesday night, the 22, suffering from bronchial-pneumonia. She died Monday the 27. Her remains were brought back to her home here on No. 16 Monday. Funeral services were conducted at her home on Tuesday evening. She was taken to the Mouth of Emily Creek, up Wolf Creek about 7 miles to the family burial grounds, where she was interred. Mrs. Kirk was 44 years old. Besides her husband she leaves 5 children, Clay, Elijah, Elsie, John and Paul to mourn her loss. Big Sandy News, Mar 9, 1928

 

LOWE, Lawyer T.

One of Pike County's oldest citizens, Lawyer T. Lowe, died Saturday morning, Mar 10, at the home of his son, Adrian R. Lowe, at Mayflower, about 12 miles from the city of Pikeville. Big Sandy News, Mar 23, 1928

 

MARCUM, Joe--see under Aleck Adams

 

MAYNARD, Bud

Bud Maynard died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Vergie Slater of Chattaroy, Mar 2. He is survived by many friends and relatives and was well known to several Wayne County people. Big Sandy News, Mar 23, 1928

 

MAYNARD, Jacob A.

Jacob A. Maynard died at his home near Crum, Mar 1. Mr. Maynard was a member of the United Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Jennie Maynard and 2 children, Myrtle of Long Branch, NJ and Burgess Maynard. Two brothers, Moses and William Maynard also survive. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Dean of Kenova and burial made in the Davis Cemetery. Big Sandy News, Mar 23, 1928

 

MCCOWN, Tilden

Tilden McCown, the 14 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. William McCown of Melvin, died Friday in a Martin hospital from burns received when gun powder he was carrying in his trousers' pocket exploded. The accident occurred Thursday. It is reported the boy had visited some nearby magazine and put powder in his pocket. It is supposed he was sprinkling small quantities in the grate to see it sparkle when a spark ignited the powder in his pocket. It was believed by many he could not live, but he was taken to the hospital hoping he could be saved. He died Friday and was brought home for burial Saturday. Big Sandy News, Mar 30, 1928

 

MELLON, Rhoda

Mrs. Rhoda Mellon, wife of Henry Mellon, formerly of Prestonsburg but now of Huntington, died in a Huntington hospital last Mar 19, after a surgical operation for tumors. Two tumors one weighing 8 pounds and the other 10 pounds were removed and we understand one had burst. Mrs. Mellon survived the operation only a few hours. She was 44 years of age. She visited relatives here just last week although she has not been well for some time She was taken worse on her return and underwent the operation. She was bought here Tuesday evening for burial which will take place in the Richmond Cemetery Thursday afternoon. She is survived by her husband, her mother, 3 brothers and one sister as follows: Mrs. doll Mellon of this city, Floyd (Dump) Laferty and Hi (Dad) Laferty and Epp Laferty. Big Sandy News, Mar 30, 1928

 

MOORE, Harold Burton

The death angel visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Coonie Moore, 1896 South 5th street, Columbus, OH and announced the death of their darling baby, Harold Burton. He was born Jan 13, 1928 and was laid to rest with Jesus in the O'Betts Cemetery, Jan 15th. Big Sandy News, Mar 2, 1928

 

MUSIC, Laura Ann

Mrs. Laura Ann Music, 73, wife of Sam J. Music, died Saturday at her home in Lexington and was brought back to Morgan County and interred at Little Caney Tuesday. Mrs. Mary Ferguson of Morgan County is a daughter. Big Sandy News, Mar 30, 1928

 

NEWSOM, Thomas

Feb 12 the death angel visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Lett and claimed as its victim their darling father, Thomas Newsom. He was born Feb 10, 1845 and departed this life Feb 12, 1928, his age being 85 years and one day old. Big Sandy News, Mar 23, 1928

 

OSBORN, Harry

Harry Osborn, aged about 25, son of W. S. Osborn, of Blaine, died Tuesday of tuberculosis at the Osborn home at Blaine. Big Sandy News, Mar 30, 1928

 

PAULEY, Mrs. W. C.

The sad news reached here Saturday of the death of Mrs. W. C. Pauley at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. W. T. Ford, at Meta, at 12 o'clock that day. She was seized with a stroke of paralysis of the throat on Friday night about 6 o'clock and never regained consciousness. The deceased leaves surviving her 3 sons, J. F. and Hi Pauley, business men of Pikeville and Ireland Pauley of Couder, KY. Two daughters survive her, Mrs. Alfred Young of Piso and Mrs. Dr. John M. Jackson of Gulnare. Two brothers and one sister also survive her, Hi Williamson, banker of Williamson, WV and Tom Williamson of Pikeville, and Mrs. Nicholas Varney of near Williamson, WV. Big Sandy News, Mar 23, 1928

 

PRATER, Banner

Shot in the abdomen by the charge of a shotgun fired at a distance of approximately 10 feet late Friday afternoon by Robert George, Banner Prater, farmer, of near East Point, this county, died in the Golden Rule hospital, Paintsville, Tuesday night. George, a steam shovel operator, is said to have been at the time of the shooting in a crazed condition as the result of drinking rub alcohol. Enraged at Prater, whom he is said to have accused of quarreling with or striking his brother. George is alleged to have gone to his aunt's home, obtained a shotgun and then to have accosted Prater while the latter was at work. After a brief conversation, George fired. Big Sandy news, Mar 2, 1928

 

PRINCE, Mahala

Mrs. Mahala Prince of Crum died Mar 6 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mary Bowen. She is survived by 2 daughters, Mrs. Mary Bowen and Mrs. Ruth Varney and one step daughter, Mrs. Nancy Marcum. Big Sandy News, Mar 23, 1928

 

RAMEY, Isaac

Pikeville--Isaac Ramey of Elkhorn City, age 55 years died Mar 12 at the Methodist Hospital with pneumonia. Big Sandy News, Mar 23, 1928

 

REED, Dillard

Prestonsburg--Dillard Reed, 72 years old prominent Hueysville citizen, succumbed at his home on Salt Lick Creek, 2 miles from Hueysville Saturday morning after a long illness. Big Sandy News, Mar 9, 1928

 

RISTER, Leah (Kitchen)

In remembrance of Leah Kitchen who departed this life Jan 19, Deceased was a sister of Arthur Kitchen of Gladys, KY. She was a member of one of the county's pioneer families being survived by only 2 of this family, a brother, Arthur, age 83 years, Gladys, KY and a sister, Sarah Comb, age 93 years, Osie, KY. She had journeyed long upon life's highway, having passed her ninetieth year, her frame was bent by the weight of years, her brow was wrinkled, her hair white like the snow of the winters through which she lived, but this aged exterior enveloped a noble soul, a loving heart which endeared her many friends to her. She was once wed and 26 years ago her husband, Jack Rister, passed to the great beyond. After the death of her husband, she came and made her home with her brother and resided with him until her death. The large crowd that attended the funeral told of the esteem in which she was held. Big Sandy News, Mar 2, 1928

 

ROBERTSON, Annie E.

Mrs. Annie E Robertson, aged 96, grandmother of J. B. Bryant, bookkeeper for the Borderland Coal Corporation, passed away last Friday afternoon at Borderland, WV from infirmities incident to age. The body was taken to Lexington, KY for interment. Mrs. Robertson was a member of one of Kentucky's most distinguished families and was prominently identified with the social life of the state in her younger days. She was at one time adjudged Kentucky's most beautiful woman and her picture appeared in many magazines at home and abroad. Her husband died many years ago. For the past 8 years Mrs. Robertson made her home at Borderland with her daughter, Mrs. Mary Bryant, mother of J. B. Bryant. Two months ago Mrs. Robertson entertained a number of friends with a party in honor of her 96th birthday, displayed unusual vitality for her age. Big Sandy News, Mar 30, 1928

 

ROBINSON, Johnny

Johnny Robinson of Greasy Creek committed suicide last Sunday afternoon at 5 o'clock at this home, with a pistol shot through the heart. He is a miner at that place. The reason for committing this act is not known. His wife died about one month ago. Big Sandy News, Mar 30, 1928

 

SALISBURY, Elizabeth

Mrs. Elizabeth Salisbury, widow of the late L. C. Salisbury, a brother of J. P. Salisbury, of Prestonsburg, died at her home at Hunter, Floyd County, Monday of heart dropsy. Big Sandy News, Mar 2, 1928

 

SALISBURY, Dr. William M.

Dr. William M. Salisbury, 62, former mayor of Ashland, long identified with the political and business life of that city, and for a number of years one of the most noted physicians and surgeons in Eastern Kentucky, died Saturday in a hospital in San Diego, CA. Mrs. Salisbury was by his side when death came, while they were enroute home after having been in Honolulu. In the passing of Dr. Salisbury there went from this life a figure styled the most picturesque. Characterized by a dominant will power and the spirit of blunt and even ruthless methods, he is said to have gained for himself, during his active life, more friends and more enemies than any other man of the community. He never rested until he had paid back ten fold for an act of friendship and in return he fought back against those who opposed him with every ounce of his forceful will. Born at Aden, Carter County, Mrs. Salisbury was graduated in the primary schools there and then attended school in Louisa under Prof. Littleton and later was graduated from Jefferson Medical College. After retiring from the practice of medicine he became one of the most influential business men and politicians in Ashland. burial was made at Ashland. Big Sandy News, Mar 2, 1928

 

SAMMONS, John Gaines

John Gaines Sammons, 77, died at his home at Summit, this county, on Monday evening of last week after a prolonged invalidism of Brights disease. Mr. Sammons was a highly respected citizen and had been a Christian for many years. Surviving are his wife, one son, McClellan Sammons of Summit, and a daughter, Mrs. Anna Harper of Wolcott, IN, who had been at his bedside since December. Big Sandy news, Mar 23, 1928

 

SEGRAVES, Nancy (McDonnell)

Hilliards, OH--On Mar 1st the death angels visited the home of A. M. Segraves and claimed for it's victim his loving mother who before marriage was Nancy McDonnell. She was born in Lawrence County, KY Mar 19, 1837 near Blaine, KY. She was 90 years 11 months and 12 days of age. She was united in marriage to Greenville Segraves in 1860. to this union were born 7 children of which 3 died in infancy. She raised 3 daughters and one son, Emly Muncie, Mary Alice and Alexander, Emily departed this life Sep 13, 1927. She leaves to mourn her loss Mondo Stevens of Hilliards, OH, Alomender Segraves of Hilliards and Mary Alice Ramey of Scarberry, OH besides a host of relatives and friends. She was greatly loved by everyone who knew her and has been a Christian for many years. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. W. M. Skaggs and S. Barker of Kentucky. Her body was laid to rest in the Wesley Chapel Cemetery. Big Sandy News, Mar 9, 1928

 

SPEARS, Jack

Jack Spears, the 13 year old son of Harve Spears of Endicott, was killed Tuesday morning while crossing the bridge at Emma with a team. It seems that he was going to Emma to haul goods and the bridge, being slender and heavy with snow, gave way, one of the piers, we  understand toppled over, and in the scramble the horse stepped on the boy killing him instantly. Big Sandy News, Mar 30, 1928

 

STEVENS, Eugene

M. Stevens of New Boston, OH and Raleigh Stevens of Royalton, KY, both prominent business men were here this week having been called by the death of their brother, Eugene Stevens, who died in the Paintsville Hospital Tuesday evening from gunshot wounds inflicted by a youth by the name of Dotson. Together with their mother they accompanied the remains of young Stevens to Royalton for burial. Big sandy News, Mar 23, 1928

 

SULLIVAN, Nora K. (Borders)

Mrs. Nora K. Sullivan, 59, widow of the late Henry C. Sullivan, for many years a prominent attorney of Louisa, died suddenly Saturday morning at the home of J. W. M. Stewart at his country home near Lexington. She was found dead in bed by Jack Fox, her young grandson. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart were touring in Florida and efforts to apprize them of the death were unavailing. they remained unaware of Mrs. Sullivan's demise until Monday night when Mr. Stewart called by telephone from Miami to inquire about affairs at home and was told of the death. they left for Kentucky immediately and arrived in Lexington Wednesday evening. The funeral of Mrs. Sullivan was held Thursday afternoon at the Stewart home and the body placed in a vault at Lexington from where it will be moved to Louisa for burial in Pine Hill cemetery later on.  A daughter of Allen P. and Louisa Mayo Borders, who moved to Louisa from Richardson, Mrs. Sullivan was a resident of Louisa the greater part of her life. Her husband died a number of years ago and lately she had resided in Ashland and last year moved with the Stewarts to their country home near Lexington. She was a member of the M. E. Church, South. She is survived by an adopted daughter, her niece, Mrs. J. W. M. Stewart, and by 2 sisters, Mrs. Jennie Roffe of Huntington and Mrs. Frank H. Yates of Ashland, R. A. Bickell of Huntington is a nephew. Big Sandy news, Mar 2, 1928

 

THOMPSON, Richard R.

Richard R. Thompson, 78, died at his home at Busseyville Saturday after an invalidism extending over a period of 6 years. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon, Rev. Fugitt and Rev. Ball officiating. Mr. Thompson was a highly respected citizen and widely known. Surviving are his wife, 3 sons, and 6 daughters. Big Sandy News, Mar 30, 1928

 

TRAVIS, Mrs. Dock

Mrs. Dock Travis died at her home at Wilbur recently of creeping paralysis, a disease from which she had suffered for 5 years. Surviving are 3 children, Roy B., Everette, and Mrs. Green Thompson, all of Wilbur, 3 brothers, Rob Preston, Lucasville, OH, Charley Preston, Beaver, KY, Life Preston, River, KY, 4 sisters, Mrs. Grant Daniels, Paintsville, Mrs. Ernest Brown, Frankfort, Mrs. Jasper Woods, Paintsville, Miss Helen Preston of Mingo, KY, and her father, Jeff Preston of Mingo, KY. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. D. A. Hayes of Charley and burial made in the family cemetery. Deceased was a member of the United Baptist Church. Big Sandy News, Mar 16, 1928

 

TRIMBLE, Mrs. Nat

Paintsville--Mrs. Nat Trimble, 77, died Tuesday at her home on Barnett's Creek following a stroke of paralysis. Big Sandy news, Mar 30, 1928

 

WALLACE, F. T. D.

Casting deep sorrow throughout Louisa and the entire Valley, death at four o'clock Wednesday afternoon removed Hon. F. T. D. Wallace, one of Eastern Kentucky's most prominent citizens. Mr. Wallace passed away peacefully at his home in Louisa after a prolonged invalidism, having its inception last spring, bringing cessation to a life profoundly active and prominently identified with the development of the Big Sandy Valley.

 

Born in Louisa Mar 28, 1850, a son of Thomas Wallace, a leader in the early history of this county, Mr. Wallace had lived his entire life of 78 years in Louisa, being the oldest person who had lived continuously in Louisa. Associated with Col. Forbes, he was a pioneer in building the Chattaroi Railway up Sandy, and when the Chattaroi was taken over by the C & O he became the C & O's attorney with offices in Ashland. He has been an attache in one capacity or another of Big Sandy railroads for 47 years. Until last Spring when declining health caused his retirement he made the round trip to his law offices in Ashland daily, and was known and respected by more people perhaps than any other Big Sandian. Despite his inability in recent months to report at his office, his name was carried on the payroll of the C & O.

 

In 1872 he was united in marriage to Miss Phoebe Wood of Hartford, NY who in her early girlhood came to Louisa to visit her sister, the late Mrs. Jay H. Northup. they have lived in the home in which Mr. Wallace died for 55 years. She survives him. Representing the counties of Lawrence, Carter, Elliott and Morgan, he served in the Kentucky Legislature from 1882 to 1885? as State Senator, the only political position he ever sought. He was a Mason belonging to the Maysville commandery. Mr. Wallace was one of Louisa's loyal and substantial citizens, always standing for the best in civic and social affairs, and was one who had entered largely into the development of this section. Surviving him are his devoted wife and 2 sisters, Mrs. G. W. Castle and Mrs. R. C. McClure.

 

The funeral will be held at the home on Main Street Saturday morning with Rev. Harvey C. Porter, pastor of the M. E. Church, South, officiating. Interment follow in the family lot in Pine Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Honorary--Ed. Ferguson, T. J. Snyder, George R. Vinson, M. S. Burns, Dr. T. D. Burgess, Robert L. Vinson, M. F. Conley, G. J. Carter, Robert Dixon, W. M. Justice, Harry Wellman, Jeff Justice, F. L. Stewart; Active--S. E. Wallace, Richard Moore, John Hatcher, Mack Turner, John Moore, Eugene Wallace. Big Sandy news, Mar 9, 1928

 

WATSON, Porter

Salyersville--Porter Watson, about 62 years of age, of near Gifford, died last Friday night while being taken to the hospital at Paintsville. He was buried Sunday at the Riley Keaton Cemetery. Big Sandy News, Mar 2, 1928

 

WEBB, William

Willie Webb, 29, died at his home in Fort Gay Saturday evening of pneumonia. Surviving are 4 children. His wife passed away sometime ago. Mr. Webb formerly conducted the Farmers Hardware & Supply Company in Fort Gay and was well known in this section. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. L. D. Bryan and Rev. Basil Hodge. Burial was made in the family cemetery near Webb with the Masons and Knights of Pythias in charge. Big Sandy news, Mar 23, 1928

 

WELLMAN, Jane

Mrs. Jane Wellman was born in Wayne County, WV Oct 11, 1869 and departed this life Mar 6, 1928, aged 58 years 4 months 21 days. She was united in marriage to Calvin Wellman Nov 16, 1893. She is survived by the husband and 7 children, 3 brothers and one sister with many other relatives and friends. Mrs. Wellman was converted in the year of 1894 and lived a Christian life from then on till death. She joined the Methodist Protestant Church in the year of 1910. The Master called and she answered. A good woman has come and gone a finished product of the Christian religion and the fruit will live on throughout eternity. Her children will rise up and call her blessed. Funeral services were in charge of Rev. Basil Hodge and were conducted in the Church at Saltpeter, WV. Burial was made in the Wellman Cemetery on the morning of Mar 8, 1928. Big Sandy News, Mar 23, 1928

 

Mrs. Jane Wellman, wife of Calvin Wellman, died  Mar 13, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Maxie Jackson of Salt Petre. Mrs. Wellman had been ill for several years. She was a devout Christian woman and loved by all who knew her. Mrs. Wellman is survived by her husband and the following children: Mrs. Maxie Jackson, Mrs. Nan Damron, and French Wellman all of Salt Petre; Mrs. Lizzie Woods of Jean, KY, Mrs. Nettie Ferrill of Louisa, Earl Wellman of Fort Gay and Theron Copley of Paddle Creek by a former marriage. The following brothers and sisters also survive: John Lynch of Salt Petre; Burl Lynch of Paddle Creek, William Lynch of Florida and Mrs. Sarah Ratcliffe of Logan. Rev. Hodge of Fort Gay conducted the funeral services and interment was made on Thursday in the Wellman Cemetery near Salt Petre. Big Sandy News, Mar 30, 1928

 

WELLMAN, Rachel (Farris)

Mrs. Rachel Wellman of Gragston, WV, was born Jan 11, 1857, died Mar 17, 1928, aged 71 years 2 months and 6 days. She was married to Oliver Wellman Jan 25, 1877. Before marriage she was Miss Rachel Farris. She lived at true devoted Christian life, starting to work for our Master at the age of 15. She leaves to mourn her loss 4 daughters, Mrs. L. F. Frasher of Fort Gay, Mrs. C. E. Romans, Mrs. Toney McCoy and Miss Josephine Wellman of Gragston, 2 granddaughters, Mrs. W. B. Roberts of Louisa and Miss Blanche McCoy of Gragston, 5 grandsons, Ernest Romans, Richard McCoy, Frank and Edgar Wellman of Gragston, Everette Romans of Crawley, WV and one great granddaughter, Lucille Romans of Huntington, one brother, B. F. Farris of Parkwater, Wash., 4 step daughters, Mrs. Lee Ward, and Mrs. Georgetta Ward of Harveytown, Mrs. Malissa Romans of Fort Gay, Mrs. Erastus Wellman of Tabors Creek. two stepsons, Oliver and Alphonzo Wellman of Westmoreland, 16 step granddaughters, and 14 step grandsons and 33 step great grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Monday morning at the home by Rev. Allen Smith. the body was laid to rest in the Booth Cemetery on the head of Gragston. Big Sandy News, Mar 23, 1928

 

WILLIAMSON, Mary Elizabeth

Miss Mary Elizabeth Williamson, daughter of Rev. C. H. and Mrs. Thursa Burns Williamson, passed away at their home in Albuquerque, NM where they had been living the past year or two on account of her illness. The body was brought back to Memphis, TN for burial which occurred last Friday. She was the granddaughter of R. T. Burns, deceased, of Louisa and often visited here in her childhood. Mrs. L. S. Johnson of Frankfort went to Memphis to join her family and attend the funeral. Big Sandy News, Mar 30, 1928

 

WOODS, G. C.

C. Woods, 50, general manager of the Tierney Coal Mining Company at Stone, Pike County, was found dead in his home with a revolver by his side last Thursday. A bullet wound was in his head. Authorities believe the case a suicide. Woods was in charge of extensive Tierney interest at Stone for a number of years and was well known and prominent in Pike County. His widow and 4 sons survive. Big Sandy news, Mar 9,1928

 

WORKMAN, George W.

George W. Workman, age 72, who for many years lived at Echo 5 miles south of Wayne, and conducted a store there, died Saturday at his home at Huntington, where he has resided the past few years. the deceased was a brother of the late W. T. Workman who died suddenly a few months ago at his home at Echo. Big Sandy news, Mar 30, 1928

 


APRIL 1928


 

ALLEY, Jonah

Funeral services for Jonah Alley were conducted on Sunday afternoon at the home of his parents on Two Mile near Louisa. His death occurred Friday night from pneumonia following an illness of influenza. He was 16 years of age and the son of Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Alley. His parents, 2 brothers, and 5 sisters survive. The funeral was conducted by Rev. V. P. Glass, pastor of the Louisa Christian Church, and member of the choir of his church and of the one at Two Mile sang favorite hymns. Mr. Alley and family are members of the Christian Church. He was a young man of good habits and his untimely death is mourned by a large circle of friends. the number attending the funeral attested to the high esteem in which the young man was held. Interment was made near the home in the family cemetery. Big Sandy News, Apr 6, 1928

 

BARTRAM, Mary S.

Mrs. Mary S. Bartram died Sunday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lewis Borders in Fort Gay, WV. She was 78 years of age and the widow of John Bartram whose death occurred 16 years ago. Mrs. Bartram was a consistent member of the M. E. church. She is survived by 3 daughters and 3 sons: Mrs. Lewis Borders, U. G. Bartram, William L. Bartram, John M. Bartram, of Fort Gay, WV, Mrs. Lizzie Riston of Kingston and Mrs. Amanda Wilson who lives in Ohio. the funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon at the M. E. Church in Fort Gay, Rev. L. D. Bryan, preaching the sermon. Burial in the Bartram Cemetery, undertaker H. H. Curtright in charge. Big Sandy News, Apr 6, 1928

 

BILLUPS, Mrs. Lum

Mrs. Lum Billups, aged about 72, a native of Lawrence County, died Wednesday at the home of her son Steve Queen at Pikeville of heart failure, following an invalidism extending over a period of 2 years. The remains will be brought to Zelda, this county on the morning train Friday and burial will be made in the Buchanan Chapel Cemetery. Big Sandy News, Apr 27, 1928

 

BLANKENSHIP, Mrs. Bartley (Edith Viers)

Mrs. Edith Blankenship, died Apr  19, of cancer at her home at Mingo Junction, OH. She was 40 years of age and was born and reared in Wayne County, WV on Gragston Creek, moving to Mingo Junction after her marriage. She is survived by her husband, Bartley Blankenship and the following children: Ray, May, Ruby, Charles, Fred, Lillian, and Shirley, all at home. Her mother, Mrs. Jane Viers of Prichard and the following sisters and one brother also survive: Mrs. Bennie Booth and Mrs. Harry Blankenship of Mingo Junction, OH, Mrs. G. F. Keller of Williamsburg, OH, Mrs. Charley Hatten of Prichard, Mrs. John Wilson of Sidney and Elizabeth Richmond, VA; Oliver Viers of Prichard. the deceased was a member of the Gragston Baptist Church. Burial was made at Mingo Junction, OH. Big Sandy News, Apr 27, 1928

 

 

BOOTH, Millard

Millard Booth, a resident of the mouth of Trace Creek, near Echo, Wayne Co., WV was killed Saturday when he fell over a 40 foot rock cliff on Patrick Creek. Booth had been over to the farm of Victor Adkins on the head of Toms Creek to get some cabbage plants to set out. He was returning to his home, taking a short-cut through the woods by way of Patrick Creek. Judging from the circumstances surrounding his death, it seems that he must have slipped on some moss, causing him to fall over a rock cliff about 40 feet high. He had then dragged himself some little distance and fell over another cliff about 12 feet high. Booth was by himself, accompanied only by a little dog which had been given to him by G. B. Ketchum, Wayne merchant. When the body was found the dog was lying on the body of its master and refused to let anyone approach. It is also believed that the dog went over the cliffs with its master and it carried scratched places about the head. Booth was the son of the late French Booth. He is survived by his widow and several children. He was blind in one eye and could not see well in the other eye, which is believed to have been responsible for his death. Big Sandy News, Apr 13, 1928

 

BOOTON, Homer

Homer Booton, well known citizen of Millers Fork, better known as "Uncle Dude" Booton, died suddenly at his home Thursday, Mar 22 from a heart attack. He was 70 years old. Big Sandy News, Apr 6, 1928

 

BRUMFIELD, Katherine

Mrs. Katherine Brumfield, age 60, of Huntington, died at her home in Huntington last Wednesday. Funeral services were held at the Sandy Valley Baptist Church in this county and burial made at Cyrus, this county. Surviving are her husband, John Brumfield, 2 sons, Frank and Basil Brumfield, and 5 daughters, Mrs. Goldie Cyrus, Mrs. Lawson and Mrs. Sarah Johnson, of Huntington, Mrs. Lucinda Mullins, of Glenwood, KY, and Mrs. Mettie Mullens of Monoville, WV. Big Sandy News, Apr 6, 1928

 

CHAFFIN, Helen Allene

The death angel visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Chaffin on Mar 18, 1928 and took from them their darling little baby Helen Allene. She was sick only a short time and all was done for her that kind hearts and loving hands could do. It was hard to give her up, but God knew best. She is at rest and we know that our loss is Heaven's gain. She was laid to rest in the family cemetery overlooking the home. Burial services were conducted by Rev. Fred Vanhorn. Big Sandy News, Apr 13, 1928

 

CHAFFIN, Joseph Toney

Joseph Toney Chaffin, 32, died at his home in Louisa Wednesday afternoon of tuberculosis following an invalidism extending over a period of several years. A son of the late John Chaffin of Zelda, this county, Mr. Chaffin was born and reared in this county and moved to Louisa some few years ago. He was a member of the Louisa M. E. Church. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Chaffin of Louisa, his wife Mrs. Hannah Heston Chaffin, 4 sisters, Mrs. H. V. Huff of Ashland, Mrs. Frank Fight, of Portsmouth, Mrs. W. M. Staton, of Drift, and Miss Irene, at home and by 2 brothers, William and Oliver of Louisa. Funeral services will be conducted at the Louisa M. E. Church Friday morning and the remains will be taken to Zelda on the morning train for interment in the Buchanan Chapel cemetery. Big Sandy News, Apr 20, 1928

 

CHAFFIN, Keenes

Yatesville--Immediately after the last issue of the News we learned over the wire of the death of Keenes Chaffin, aged 91 years, a time honored citizen of the Twin Branch section. Mr. Chaffin died at the home of his daughter and son in law, Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Gilliam who have the deepest sympathies of all who know them. Big Sandy News, Apr 27, 1928

 

CONLEY, Mart

Mart Conley aged 84 years, died at his home near Estill Thursday of last week. He had endured invalidism quite a long time, but was very patient and courageous to the last, until relieved by death. Mr. Conley was a native of this county and a member of one of the oldest and best known families in the entire Sandy Valley, closely related to the earliest pioneers in this section and possessed a vivid recollection of all the principal events of this country for the past three and three fourths score of years, he leaves a family and a large circle of friends to mourn his loss, as he was a worthy and upright citizens. Big Sandy News, Apr 6, 1928

 

CRISP, Columbus

Prestonsburg--March 20, Columbus Crisp of Martin died of dropsy. He was about 58 years of age and was liked by all who knew him. He was buried Thursday in Buck's Branch cemetery. Big Sandy News, Apr 6, 1928

 

DANIELS, Bud

Pikeville--A tragedy occurred Sunday afternoon at the Sycamore Bottom near Freeburn, when Hugie Simpson and Arthur Blankenship shot Bud Daniels, a deputy sheriff. It is reported that Daniels died a few hours afterwards. It is reported, that Daniels, an officer, was trying to arrest the pair who were drunk and they resisted. Blankenship's head is beaten up badly. Big Sandy news, Apr 6, 1928

 

DEAN, Lizzie (Belcher)

Mrs. Lizzie Belcher Dean, wife of Dr. L. B. Dean, passed away Wednesday at their home in Kenova, WV after a long period of invalidism. she was a sister of Mrs. John Bradley and Mrs. Chris Thompson of this county, and was a native of Wayne County, WV. The funeral and burial took place at her home at Hubbardstown, WV on Thursday afternoon, burial in the family cemetery. Big Sandy News, Apr 6, 1928

 

On May 6, 1874, a baby girl was born to Jefferson and Sarah Belcher. She was named Elizabeth. Apr 4, 1928 Heaven's portals unfolded to admit another angel and that angel was the same Elizabeth that blessed promise was dear to her and is dear to us. "In my father's house are many mansions, if it were not so I would have told you. I will go and prepare a place for you, if I go to prepare a place for you I will come again and receive you unto myself". Lizzie was converted and joined the M. E. Church early in life and has been shining the Christian light all these years. She was married to Dr. L. B. Dean Nov 28,1911. Happy was their married life altho the last 9 years she had been handicapped with very poor health. She bore her sufferings patiently ever looking forward to God the great maker and keeper of his children. She was a wonderful mother. Always thinking and praying to God to lead and guide her boy. She was conscious up to the last moments of her life, with her eyes toward heaven, then smiling a sweet goodbye to her loving husband crossed the river. She leaves behind her devoted husband, one son, Lee, Jr., one brother, 5 sisters and other relatives and a host of friends. Big Sandy news, Apr 28, 1927

 

DOOLEY, Martha

Mrs. Martha Dooley, wife of D. C. Dooley, of Charley, died suddenly Tuesday of heart failure. Funeral will be made in the Thurston Cemetery, Thursday. Surviving are the husband and 5 children. Big Sandy News, Apr 20, 1928

 

DUPUY, Captain James M.

MOSS, Judge Marcellus J.

Death within the last fortnight has removed two picturesque Kentuckians widely known throughout the Commonwealth--Captain James M. Dupuy, famed steamboat captain and Judge Marcellus J. Moss, prominent mountain judge of Bell County. Capt. Dupuy made his last voyage Mar 30 when he passed away at his home in Cincinnati. born 79 years ago at Bennett's Mills, Greenup County, Capt. Dupuy ran away from the farm at the age of 14 and following in the footsteps of his uncles, Capt. John Littlejohn and Capt. Lewis Bagby, became a cabin boy on an Ohio River steamer. He soon became a mate and finally captain of steamer plying between Pittsburg and New Orleans, being one of the youngest captains to be placed in charge of those great passenger and freight steamers. When the old Island Queen was built, Capt. Dupuy was placed in command and took her out on her first trip. For 25 years he was captain of the Island Queen and during that time had within his care approximately, 8,000,000 passengers without the loss of one. He belonged to the old group of rivermen and was one of the last survivors of river captains whose services dated back to the war between the States.

 

Judge Moss died at his home in Pineville Apr 1 at the age of 74. Born in the hill country of Bell County on a tract of land which now forms Cumberland State Park, the son of Rufus and Mary Bell Moss, Judge Moss was a direct descendant of George Washington and has always been considered one of the pioneer citizens of the Cumberlands. As judge of the old Bell-Harlan-Letcher-Perry district, Judge Moss was a real "circuit judge", riding horseback over the mountain trails to the county seat towns for court. His record on the bench was highly commendable and his handling of the now2 famous Ku Klux Klan cases from Letcher in which he convicted 19 leaders for participating in the slaying of a young man and his mother won him recognition throughout the Commonwealth. Big Sandy News, Apr 13, 1928

 

EASTON, William

William Easton, 65, a former resident of East Fork, died Wednesday at his home at Westwood, a suburb of Ashland following a long illness. He leaves a wife, formerly Miss Sallie Smith of Buchanan, and several children. For a number of years he resided on East Fork and was an honest upright citizen. Big Sandy News, Apr 13, 1928

 

GALLION, John

After a few days suffering of pneumonia John Gallion, died Saturday night. He had passed his 3 score years and ten and was a hard worker. He had not accumulated much of this world's goods but his door stood open to all who wished to enter and he was respected by all. He leaves a wife and several children to mourn the loss of a kind and loving husband and father. Big Sandy News, Apr 20, 1928

 

GRIMSLEY, Elizabeth

Mrs. Elizabeth Grimsley, aged 84, of Flat Gap, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Life Ross, at that place, on Wednesday of last week. She had been suffering from dropsy quite a while. Surviving members of the family are 2 daughters, Mrs. Ellen Holbrook and Mrs. Ross. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Willie Skaggs and burial took place at Skaggs. Big Sandy news, Apr 6, 1928

 

HATFIELD, Isadore

Prestonsburg, KY, Apr 19--Isadore Hatfield, 50 years old, storekeeper at Wheelwright, 22 miles from here on the Left Fork of Beaver Creek, is dead and 2 Floyd County Deputy Sheriffs, Andy Gayheart, 50, and Joe Yontz, are seriously wounded and in a hospital at Martin, KY, 5 miles from here, as the result of a duel last Thursday afternoon at Hatfield's store following an attempt of the deputies to serve him with summons in his wife's suit for divorce filed here. The deputies are expected to recover. The two deputies went to Hatfield's store about 2:30 and he became angered with them for attempting to serve the papers, it was reported, Hatfield opened fire, shooting both deputies in the abdomen, and they returned the fire, wounded him 5 times, once in the head. He died almost instantly. The Hatfields had been married 5 or 6 years and separated about 4 months ago. Mr. Hatfield is survived by several children by a former marriage. Mr. Gayheart has served as deputy sheriff of Floyd County for many years. Big Sandy News. Apr 27,1928

 

HAYTON, Charles Lucian

Charles Lucian Hayton, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Hayton, of Gragston Creek, Wayne County, was born Apr 17,1914 and died Mar 31, 1928, after being ill of pneumonia for 2 weeks. Big Sandy News, Apr 13, 1928

 

HOGG, Mrs. Lucien M.

Mrs. Lucien M. Hogg, 56, of Huntington, mother of Mrs. Charles E. Skaggs of Louisa, died in Omaha, Neb., Sunday night while en route home from Los Angeles, CA where she had been visiting. Death was caused by meningitis, following influenza. The body of Mrs. Hogg was brought to Huntington Wednesday where funeral services were conducted Thursday by Dr. Mauge, pastor of the first Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Hogg was born at Letart, Mason County, and has resided in Huntington for the past 15 years. She is survived by 2 sons, Clarence and Lester Hogg, of Beckley, one daughter, Mrs. Charles Skaggs of Louisa, KY; 4 brothers, Dr. W. D. Petty and Dr. R. E. Petty, of Parkersburg, Dr. Claude Petty of Mason City and Dr. Charles Petty of Hartford. Big Sandy News, Apr 20, 1928

 

HOWELL, Mrs. Cosby

Mrs. Cosby Howell, of Amba, KY, died Monday from a stroke of paralysis. She was about 85 yeas of age. Mr. Oscar Bush was her grandson. Big Sandy News, Apr 13, 1928

 

HUMPHREY, Joseph

Joseph Humphrey, 68, died at his home on the Brushy Fork of Bear Creek near Adeline, Wednesday of cancer of the liver. Born and reared in Ohio, Mr. Humphrey came to this county in his early manhood and was united in marriage to Miss Anna Hensley of Rove Creek. surviving are his wife and 6 children: Charles, at home, Arlie and Ed of Ashland, Fred of Kenova, Mrs. Lutie Vanhorn and Mrs. Joe Bellomy, both of Adeline. Big Sandy News, Apr 13, 1928

 

Joseph Humphrey was born Aug 4, 1860 in Jackson Co., OH. Was married to Rose Anna Hannahs Feb 8, 1883. Coming to Kentucky Oct 1, 1885, where he lived the rest of his life. To this union 7 children were born, one of whom has preceded the father to the great beyond. He departed this life at this home Apr 11, 1298, age 67 years, 8 months and 7 days. He lived an honest moral life. He was converted Apr 5,1928 and lived the last few days of his life a Christian. He talked with his wife and children and friends and told them he was ready to go, that he had a better home waiting for him. He bore his sufferings patiently and said he would like to talk to everybody so he could tell them about Jesus and his love. He told his wife and children he was going to Heaven and wanted them to meet him there. He leaves to mourn their loss a faithful wife, an 6 children, E. W. Humphrey, Catlettsburg, KY, Allen Humphrey, Ashland, Fred Humphrey, Kenova, WV, Charlie Humphrey, Mrs. Joe Bellomy, Mrs. Luther Vanhorn, all of Adeline, KY and 2 brothers, and 3 sisters, one brother lived in Tennessee. All the rest in Jackson County, OH and many more relatives, and his friends are numbered by all who knew him. the funeral services were conducted by his pastor, Rev. Basil Hodge. Interment was made in the Humphrey Cemetery. Big Sandy News, Apr 27, 1928

 

ISOM, Regina

Mrs. Regina Isom, 18, wife of Duke S. Ison, died at the Baptist General Hospital in Ashland last week and her remains were taken to Paintsville for burial in the Hitchcock cemetery. Big Sandy News, Apr 13, 1928

 

ISAAC, John

In loving memory of our dear grandfather, John Isaac, who departed this life Mar 8,1928, age 78 years 1 months and 18 days. He had been seriously ill for several months with heart dropsy. All was done that kind hearts and willing hands could do but God saw fit to call him to the bright and fairer country. He lived a devoted Christian life. He leaves to mourn his loss a loving wife and one daughter and 3 sons. Big Sandy news, Apr 13, 1928

 

JUSTICE, A. J.

J. Justice, age 72 years, died last Saturday at Elkhorn City, and was buried Monday in the Spears Cemetery at Dunleary. the funeral was preached by Rev. Freeland Taylor of the Christian Church. Big Sandy News, Apr 6, 1928

 

LAYNE, Mrs. John W.

Mrs. John W. Layne, 40 years old, of Prestonsburg, died Monday morning in the Pikeville Methodist Hospital, after submitting to an operation there. The deceased was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Keen Sloane, of Abbott Creek, this county. Besides her husband, she is survived by 2 children, Mrs. Dewey Harmon, of Betsy Layne, KY and Andrew Layne, a student in Pikeville College. Big Sandy News, Apr 13, 1928

 

LITTERAL, Flem

Flem Litteral, 84, high class citizen of Oil Springs, Johnson County, died Sunday. He is survived by his aged wife, and the following children: Mrs. E. D. Witten, Paintsville, Mrs. John F. Coldiron, Catlettsburg, KY, Mrs. J.C. Runion, Huntington, WV, Miss Hanna Litteral, Oil Springs. Also 2 sons, Tom and Harry Litteral, of Oil Springs. Big Sandy News, Apr 20, 1928

 

MAGGARD, Merlin

Merlin Maggard of Martin died Mar 24, of dropsy. He had been sick about 6 months. He was married and was about 46 years of age. He leaves a widow and 2 children, a son and a daughter. Prestonsburg Post. Big Sandy News, Apr 6, 1928

 

MALCOLM, Beulah

Miss Beulah Malcolm, 22, of near Buffalo Creek, Wayne County, died suddenly at her home late Saturday evening. Miss Malcolm was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Malcolm. In addition to her parents, she is survived by 3 brothers, Carl, Paul and Donald Malcolm, all at home. Big Sandy News, Apr 13, 1928

 

MARCUM, Lace

A Wayne County man was shot and killed in a shooting affair at Holden, Logan County, last week. Lace Marcum, age 40, son of Tom and Nancy Porter Marcum was the man murdered band Dave Lykens is held by Logan authorities in the Logan jail charged with the offense Marcum was the stepfather of Mrs. Lykens. Big Sandy news, Apr 13, 1928

 

MAY, Gusta

Gusta May, 15 years old, died Mar 18 at her home near Gragston. Her parents are both dead and she is survived by her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Canterbury of Whites Creek and several uncles and aunts. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Allen Smith and burial was made at Cyrus. Big Sandy News, Apr 6, 1928

 

MILLER, Lydia

Thursday, Mrs. Lydia Miller, wife of A. J. Miller, of Bypro, died in a Martin hospital after an illness of some 12 months of asthma. She was 45 years of age and is survived by her husband and one daughter, Mrs. Dora  Newsom of West Prestonsburg. Mrs. Miller was buried here last Friday. Big Sandy news, Apr 20, 1928

 

MOORE, Elizabeth

Elizabeth Moore was born Jun 30, 1864 and departed this life Mar 11, 1928, age being 64 years 8 months and 11 days. She had been suffering for years with that dreadful disease intestinal nephritis, but she was only confined to her bed 2 weeks. Mother was converted at the age of 15 years and joined the M. E. Church, South and it can be truly said of her that she lived up to her duty as a Christian till God called her home. She leaves to mourn her loss 8 children, 2 sisters, and 2 brothers. Twenty-eight grandchildren and a host of friends and relatives. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. C. W. Moore and Scott Thompson after which the remains were laid to rest in the home cemetery to await the judgment day. Her daughter. Big Sandy News, Apr 13, 1928

 

MOSS, Judge Marcellus J.--see under James M. Dupuy

 

MOSSER, Guy

Guy Mosser, 25, of Wayne, WV was fatally injured when the Standard Oil Company motor truck he was driving went over a 200 foot embankment Wednesday evening. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Benton Mosser and is survived by his wife and 2 children. Big Sandy News, Apr 6, 1928

 

A singular incident or premonition in connection with the death of Guy Mosser of Wayne, WV. who was killed when a Standard Oil truck which he was driving rolled over a 100 foot embankment, was in fact that his wife, who had been sick, was sleeping Wednesday afternoon, and while asleep dreamed that her husband had just been killed. She had just awakened when Benton Mosser, father of Guy, went to break the news of the accident to her. Mr. Mosser asked her how she was feeling and she replied that she had just awakened from a dream that Guy had been killed. And at this point Mr. Mosser told her that the dream was true as Guy had just been killed. Wayne County News, Big Sandy News, Apr 13, 1928

 

MUSIC, Murril

East Point--Murril Music, age 20 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Music, died at the John Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Mar 24th following an operation for tumor of the brain. The body was brought here Sunday. Funeral services in charge of Rev. Griffith were held Monday at the home. A large crowd of sorrowing relatives and friends were in attendance. Among those from a distance were: Mrs. Mary Stone, M. A. Stone and children of Ashland, Albert Stone of Texas, Mrs. John Spradlin and children of Glo, KY, Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Music of Prestonsburg. Big Sandy News, Apr 6, 1928

 

OSBORN, Martha

Friday, Mrs. Martha Osborn, of Fed, passed away of infirmities due to old age. She was 80 years of age and the widow of James Osborn, deceased. She is survived by the following sons and daughters, William Osborn, Mrs. Tim Jones, Mrs. Sam Moore and Mrs. Andy Damron, all of Ligon. Big Sandy News, Apr 20, 1928

 

PACK, ERVIN

The body of Ervin Pack, 24, who was killed in a car wreck at Manbar, WV, Thursday night, was brought back to Lawrence County Friday and taken to his home at Charley where funeral services and burial took place Sunday. Mr. Pack was killed Thursday evening when a truck in which he and 13 other workmen were returning from work plunged over a 200 foot embankment. Three of the other occupants were also killed. Mr. Pack was employed as assistant mine foreman at Manbar, WV. A son of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Pack of Charley, Mr. Pack was born and reared in this county. He was formerly a rural school teacher and was an excellent young man, well respected by everyone. Burial was made Sunday in the Berrys Chapel Cemetery near Charley. Big Sandy News, Apr 27, 1928

 

PETERS, Charles F.

Charles F. Peters, born in Virginia, died at his home in Fort Gay, WV Tuesday at the age of 81 years. He was a highly respected citizen. He came to Lawrence County many years ago from Virginia and resided until in recent years when he moved to Fort Gay. He and his family lived in Louisa for some time. He was in Riverview Hospital some weeks ago with pneumonia, but was able to return home after several days. His wife passed away about 4 years ago. He is survived by 4 sons and 2 daughters, G. G. Peters of Sciotoville, OH, Roscoe H. Peters of Pekin, OH, Fred and Sanford of Philo, OH, Mrs. Mollie Meek of Pikeville and Mrs. John Holbrook, of Grant, KY. Also, one sister, Mrs. Malissa Smith of Illinois, and 2 brothers, Mike Peters, who lives in Kansas and C. B. Peters of Ashland. Mr. Peters had been a faithful member of the Christian Church for many years. The funeral was held at the Baptist Church in Fort Gay on Thursday afternoon, the Rev. P. Glass, officiating. Interment in the family cemetery. Big Sandy News, Apr 6, 1928

 

PRESTON, Bruce

Bruce Preston, age 40, a resident of Thealka, and employed as a coal loader at No. 3 mine at Thealka, was instantly killed Tuesday afternoon when hit by a large piece of slate which fell on him. the slate struck the back of his head and he died instantly. Big Sandy News, Apr 27, 1928

 

PUCKETT, Green

Green Puckett, 58, of Magoffin County, KY, died Saturday in the C & O hospital at Huntington of injuries he is presumed to have suffered when struck by a train at Russell the same day. Big Sandy News, Apr 20, 1928

 

QUEEN, John

John Queen, aged about 40, died at the home of his brother, Green Queen, at Long Branch, this county, Monday of pneumonia. Deceased was a son of the late Hector Queen. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Eva Queen and one brother Green Queen with whom he resided. Big Sandy News, Apr 20, 1928

 

RANKIN, Ruth Marie

Ruth Marie Rankin, 30, died at Lexington, Sunday evening after a week's illness. She was the daughter of the late John Rankin, of Ashland, who died on Feb 20, of this year. Besides her mother, she is survived by 2 sisters and 5 brothers. The funeral service was held Wednesday from the Grassland Church with Rev. J. O. Black in charge. Burial was made in the Fannin Cemetery. Big Sandy News, Apr 6, 1928

 

RUNYON, Sarah

Mrs. Sarah Runyon, 73 years old, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E. E. Smeltzer of Huntington, Apr 10. Mrs. Runyon was the widow of the late James A. Runyon, who died 14 year ago. Mr. and Mrs. Runyons formerly lived near Wayne. She is survived by one son, Alvin T. Runyon of Huntington and the following daughters: Mrs. C. C. Davis of Kenova, Mrs. W. M. Caperton of Ceredo, Mrs. Leslie Mowry of Holden, Mrs. Larkin McKenzie of fort Gay, Mrs. Smeltzer,, Mrs. J. S. Bocook, Mrs. Wade Thompson all of Huntington. Big Sandy News, Apr 27,1928

 

SALYER, Nelson

Nelson Salyer, aged 87 died at a Paintsville Hospital last Tuesday morning. Mr. Salyer has been a familiar figure about Salyersville for some years, having lived almost a hermit's life in a room over the garage of his grandsons, Nelson and Boone Howard. He took seriously ill 2 weeks ago, and was taken to the hospital last week. Big Sandy News, Apr 6, 1928

 

SAMMONS

The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Sammons of Louisa, KY, died at the Ward hotel at Kermit last week. Mr. Sammons has a contract on the Kermit-Williamson road and the family is staying at the Ward hotel. Big Sandy News, Apr 13, 1928

 

SAMMONS, Mary (Peck)

Mrs. Mary (Polly) Sammons, 83, of the Griffith Creek section died Saturday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ed Harper at Wolcott, IN, where she had gone about 3 weeks ago following the death of her husband, John G. Sammons on Mar 12. She contracted flue shortly after arriving in Indiana, which was followed by pneumonia, culminating in her death. Before marriage she was Miss Mary Peck. Her remains were returned to her old home in this county and interred in the cemetery at Summit. Mrs. Sammons was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Surviving are 2 children, Mrs. Ed Harper of Indiana, and Squire McClellan Sammons of Summit. Big Sandy News, Apr 20, 1928

 

SHUFF, Mary (Stuart)

Mrs. Mary Shuff, nee Stuart, died at her home at 940 Piedmont, Westmoreland, WV, Mar 27, aged 69 years. She is survived by her aged mother, Mrs. Barbara Stuart who resides with her son E. H. Stuart near Cadmus, KY, George Stuart, Marvin, KY, G. M. Stuart, Ratcliff, KY, H. H. Stuart of Arkansas, C. B. Stuart, Oldtown, KY, Jennie Wilson, Jattie, KY, and Mrs. Samantha Taylor all are brothers and sisters of deceased. She leaves a husband John Shuff and 4 daughters, Mrs. Dorsa Hughes, Russell, KY, Mrs. Lena Hester, Salt Lake, UT, Mrs. Martha Peyton, Brooklyn, NY, and Miss Grace Shuff. Big Sandy News, Apr 6, 1928

 

SKAGGS, Normal

Normal Skaggs, 17, son of Mr. and Mrs. Felix Skaggs of Louisa, died at the Skaggs home here early Sunday morning following a brief illness of scarlet fever and pneumonia. Deceased was a youth of good habits, industrious, and well liked by everyone. Surviving are his parents and 3 sisters, Mrs. Cora Mae Williamson of Louisa, Miss America Skaggs and Miss Marie Skaggs at home. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Collier Tuesday and interment made in the Muncy Cemetery at Smokey Valley. Big Sandy News, Apr 13, 1928

 

STEEL, Genoah

Mrs. Genoah Steel, 56, wife of John Steel, of Cordell, died Wednesday morning following a prolonged invalidism. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. G. V. Pack and burial was made in the Steel Cemetery Thursday. Surviving are her husband, 4 daughters, Mrs. Virgie Cordle, and Mrs. Dewey Moore, both of Ashland, Mrs. Ernest Hall of Ellen and Miss Nannie Steel, at home; and by one son, Fred Steel of Cordell. Deceased was a member of the Baptist Church. Big Sandy news, Apr 13, 1928

 

STEPHENS, Eugene

Eugene Stephens, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Stephens, of Royalton died in the Paintsville Hospital last Tuesday from the effects of a gun shot wound said to have been administered several weeks ago by a young man named Dotson. Stephens was rushed to the hospital immediately after the shooting by a special train and every effort made to save his life. Big Sandy News, Apr 13, 1928

 

STUMP, Oscar B.

Oscar B. Stump, aged 67, passed away at his hoe in Nauvoo, OH Saturday morning following a few days illness with complications. Mr. Stump, who was custodian of the Nauvoo school, was taken ill Tuesday and his condition was not considered serious until Friday evening, when serious complications developed. His wife, Mrs. Hulda Stump, passed away 20 years ago. Mr. Stump was born in Tazewell County, VA and had been a resident of Nauvoo for the past 9 years. Surviving to mourn his death are 7 children as follows; Charles Stump of McHanan, KY, Mrs. Bessie Johnson of Hubbardstown, WV, Mrs. Mary Van Horn, at home, Thomas Stump, of Nauvoo, Mrs. Sophia Grizzell of Sciotoville, Miss Cecelia Stump and George Stump, at home. Mr. Stump was a member of the Methodist Church. Big Sandy News, Apr 6, 1928

 

STURGILL, Mrs. John

Mrs. John Sturgill, 70, died Apr 17 at her home at Ratcliff of apoplexy. Funeral services were conducted at the home by Rev. J. M. Thomas and Rev. M. V. Berry. Interment was made in the family cemetery. Surviving are 5 daughters, Mrs. Edd Maxwell of WV, Mrs. Burl Bowling of VA, Mrs. John Thompson of Ratcliff, Mrs. Y. Bayes, of Webbville, Mrs. Dennis Kiger of Ratcliff. Big Sandy News, Apr 27, 1928

 

THOMPSON, Richard R.

In loving remembrance of our dear husband and father, Richard R. Thompson who was born Oct 7, 1849 and departed this life Mar 24, 1928 age 78 years 5 months and 17 days. He was converted when very young and joined the M. E. Church. He was kind-hearted and loved by all who knew him and will be sadly missed by his friends and relatives. All was done for him that kind hearts and loving hands could do but no one could stay the cold hands of death. He had been in failing health for many years but he bore his sufferings patiently until the end. He leaves to mourn his loss a wife, 11 children, 3 sisters and one brother, Ulysses Thompson of New Boston, OH and several grandchildren. He was laid to rest in the family cemetery. Burial services were conducted by Rev. Trig Fraley. Big Sandy News, Apr 6, 1928

 

WARD, Andrew Jackson

Johnson County again mourns the passing of a grand old man. Andrew Jackson Ward, age 93, departed this life last Friday night at his old home near Oil Springs, bringing to a close a long and useful life spent in Christian service. Few men have attained such a ripe old age; few men ever lived who had so many friends as did "Uncle Jack", as he was familiarly known to the county. Few of the old pioneers of this county who did their part in wresting from the wild and placing the county on a solid foundation survive at the age of 93, and the passing of this grand old man is deeply regretted by the whole county. Big Sandy News, Apr 13, 1928

 

WEBB, Hazel

Prestonsburg--Mar 24, Hazel Webb, wife of Darwin Webb and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Davis, died in a Martin hospital. She was just a girl having been born on Mar 23, 1913 and was therefore just 15 years and one day old. She was married Dec 22, 1926 when she was less than 14 years of age. She was buried at Bays Branch. She is survived by her husband, mother, 3 brothers and 2 sisters. Big Sandy News, Apr 6, 1928

 

WELLMAN, Wayne

Wayne Wellman, 93, highly respected citizen, of Saltpetre, WV, and a former resident of near Louisa, died Wednesday at his home at Saltpetre of a complication of diseases attendant to old age. Surviving are one son, Cal Wellman and one daughter, Miss Nettie Maynard both of Saltpetre. Funeral services were conducted from the home Thursday and interment was made in the Wellman cemetery. Big Sandy News, Apr 20, 1928

 

Wayne Wellman, born Feb 18, 1835, and departed this life Apr 18, 1928, age 93 years 2 months. He died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Nettie Maynard, of Fort Gay, WV. He lived a devoted Christian life and was loved by all who knew him. A good man has come and gone. the Master called and he answered. He leaves to mourn his loss 4 children, Mr. Charlie Wellman of Nolan, WV, Mr. Calvin Wellman, Mr. James Wellman and Mrs. Nettie Maynard, all of Fort Gay, WV. Two brothers, Mr. Dave Wellman of Fort Gay, WV and Al Wellman of Twin Branch, WV one sister, Mrs. Nan Vinson of Louisa, KY. Funeral services were conducted in the Wellman Cemetery on Mar 19, 1928. Big Sandy News, Apr 27, 1928

 

WELLS, Rev. A. E.

Rev. A. E. Wells, 68, of Olive Hill, brother of Melvin Wells of Webbville, died Mar 29 at his home in Carter County. Big Sandy News, Apr 13, 1928

 

WORKMAN, Lawrence

Lawrence Workman, 15, of Hulette, this county, died in the King's Daughters' Hospital at Ashland Thursday. Funeral services were conducted at Hulette Sunday by Rev. Rolan Hutchinson and burial made in the family cemetery. Big Sandy news, Apr 20, 1928


 

MAY 1928

 


 

 

ACORD, Ken

Ken Acord, 32, well known citizen of Delbarton and for some time employed as a struck driver by the county road department, died in the Williamson Memorial Hospital Sunday night as the result of a blow given him in a fight by his younger brother, Dewey Acord, 28, also of Delbarton. From information learned by Sheriff Bishop and Capt. I. R. Brockus this is another homicide that can be directly traced to moonshine whiskey. Both the slayer and the slain are said to have been intoxicated when the death blow was struck. Big Sandy News, May 25, 1928

 

ALLEN, Floyd

Prestonsburg, KY, Apr 27--Floyd Allen, age 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carew Allen of Northern Floyd County, succumbed Apr 20 shortly after being struck in the temple by a baseball thrown by a son of Hiram Lafferty, with whom the victim was passing ball. His injury was thought not to be serious at first. After walking home, eating supper, and returning to a store for aspirin to relieve the pain, however, he became violently ill and died shortly afterward. Big Sandy News, May 4, 1928

 

ATKINS, Mrs. John

In remembrance of our dear mother, Mrs. John Atkins of Shannon Branch. Died at her home late Thursday of last week. She was born Aug 22, 1876 age 51 years, 9 months and 25 days. She leaves her husband, and 9 children, 6 boys and 3 girls. The boys are G. W. Atkins of Meads Branch, and Charley Atkins, and Robert Atkins, of Ashland, Ora Atkins, Monroe and Samie, at home. The daughters are Mrs. James Morris of Sprigg, WV, and Bessie and Delphia at home. Other survivors are an aged father, one brother and a host of grandchildren. She will be missed in our home and by her relatives. Big Sandy News, May 25, 1928

 

BATES, Charles

Charles Bates, aged 52, of near Olive Hill, Carter County, was instantly killed, almost, when a bed of a truck in which he was riding came loose and dumped, throwing him out on the paved road striking him in the head, breaking his neck. In the truck was a battery which struck him in the head when he fell. Big Sandy news, May 25, 1928

 

BENTLEY, John Adams

Pikeville, KY, May 14--Efforts of "Pal" dog-chum of John Adams Bentley, 11 to save his young master from drowning in the Big Sandy River failed Monday. The boy with 6 companions had gone to the river for his first swim of the summer. Only a few minutes after he entered the water John called for help and "Pal" swam to the rescue. The dog succeeded in bringing his master closer to shore but failed to drag him from the water. The body of the boy, son of John Bentley, Hotel Lloyd proprietor, was recovered half an hour later. Big Sandy News, May 18, 1928

 

BEVINS, Dr. R. C.

Dr. R. C. Bevins, 50, prominent Floyd County physician, died last week at his home on John's Creek of heart trouble. Big Sandy News, Jun 29, 1928

 

BLACK, John

John Black, 67, retired carpenter of West Russell, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Martha Baldridge, Friday after an illness extending over a period of several years. His body was brought to Webbville, this county, where funeral services were held Sunday afternoon with interment in the Webbville cemetery. Big Sandy News, May 11, 1928

 

BLANKENSHIP, William Moore

Capt. William Moore Blankenship, believed to be the oldest man in Lawrence County, died at his home in Louisa Monday at the age of 96 years, 9 months and 23 days. Born in Mercer Co.., VA, Capt. Blankenship came to Lawrence County at the age of 18 and has lived in this section ever since. Upon the outbreak of the Civil War he joined the Union army and came out at the conclusion of the war with the rank of captain. Death came after an invalidism of 10 months He has been a member of the Christian Church for 40 years. Funeral services were conducted at the Christian Church Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Glass officiating. Burial was made in the Fulkerson Cemetery here. Surviving are 5 sons and 2 daughters, Moses of Catlettsburg Dan W. of Louisa, Pete of Louisa, Tom W. of Estill, Floyd County, Burch of Louisa, Mrs. John Saulsbury and Mrs. C. M. Evans both of Chandler, OK.. Capt. Blankenship's wife who was before marriage Miss Mildred Hulette of Potter, died 8 or 10 years ago at the age of 88. Big Sandy News, May 18, 1928

 

BLANTON, Patton

Patton Blanton, of Hargiss, KY, was drowned Saturday morning the backwater of Paint Creek in Johnson County while trying to ford the creek on a mule, according to word received here. The body was recovered about an hour  afterwards. Blanton had been working on a pipe line and because of the high water work had ceased and he is said to have been on his way home to spend the weekend when he was drowned. Blanton is married. Besides his widow he is survived by one child. Big Sandy news, May 4, 1928

 

BOOTH, Elmyra

Mrs. Elmyra Booth, 77, died of paralysis, May14, at the home of her son, Taylor Booth, of Wilson Creek. She is survived by the following children: J. Fletcher Booth of Wayne, Millard, Fred, Sam and Mack Booth of Huntington, Mrs. Nova Lackhart, of Portsmouth, Taylor Booth, Wilson Creek. Big Sandy News, May 25, 1928

 

BRYANT, Hay

VANOVER, Noah

Shortly before going to press news comes from Pikeville that Hay Bryant, 28, and Noah Vanover, 30, killed each other in a pistol duel at Shelby Gap, Monday. The two men met at the mouth of Marshall's Branch and opened fire after Bryant said he would "arrest" Vanover, it was said An old grudge was said to have caused the shooting. Big Sandy News, May 11, 1928

 

BURCHETT, Oakley

Oakley Burchett, son of Roland Burchett of Prestonsburg, was instantly killed and Donald Horn, son of John Horn also of Prestonsburg was seriously injured last Saturday night when a car in which they were driving 50 miles an hour failed to negotiate a curve on the Mayo Trail at Dawkins Station, a mile and a half above Paintsville, and turned over 4 times. The two Prestonsburg youths had driven to Paintsville to attend a carnival and the accident occurred as they were returning home sometime past midnight. Big Sandy News, May 11, 1928

 

BUSH, Joe

Four men were killed and 5 wounded in a gun fight at Ligon, a small town on a tributary of Left Beaver in Floyd County, at 9:30 Saturday night as the result of a dispute over admission to a dance hall. The dead are Milford Newsom, 35, Ligon merchant and prominent citizen, C. Reynolds, 30, of Ligon, Alonzo Napier, 30, of Garrett, and Joe Bush, 25, of Garrett. The wounded are Ernest McCown, shot through the chest, Alex Newsom, Ligon, shot in the hip, Dewey Gibson, deputy constable of Garrett, shot in the thigh, and ____ Napier, brother of the slain Napier, shot in the knee.

 

Alonzo Napier and his brother, and Joe Bush, it is said, had rented an old pool room at Ligon and Saturday night marked the opening of the dance hall there. Ernest McCown objected to paying 75 cents admission, offering to pay 50 cents. After a dispute, Gibson, a deputy constable brought from Garrett to maintain order, shot McCown through the chest. McCown ran to a nearby building and lay down upon a table. Word was borne to Milford Newsom, an intimate friend of the wounded man, that McCown was shot. Seriously ill with pneumonia, Newsom rose from his bed, dressed, armed himself and started for the dance hall. He was joined enroute by his father, Alex L. Newsome, his brother, Jarvey, C. Reynolds, and others. The two factions met at the door of the dance hall and after exchanging a few words, the shooting began. Probably 50 shots were fired.

 

Napier and Bush were riddled with bullets. Milford Newsome, shot through the neck and chest, died after emptying his revolver. Reynolds, shot through the head and shoulder, died about 3 hours later aboard a special train bearing him to the Beaver Valley Hospital at Martin The wounded men are all in the Beaver Valley Hospital, except the brother of the slain Napier, who , although, wounded in the knee, escaped into Knott County. All the wounded men are expected to recover. Bush and Napier, native of Letcher County, who came to Ligon to open the dance hall, lay all night where they fell, citizens of Ligon refusing to take charge of their bodies, the News was informed in a telephone conversation with Circuit Clerk O. H. Stumbo at Prestonsburg Wednesday. County officials sent caskets to Ligon in which to inter the bodies but it was not known Wednesday whether or not Bush and Napier had been buried. Sheriffs went to Ligon to make an investigation but returned without having made an arrest, reporting that citizens at Ligon declined to talk about the shooting, and that very little information could be secured. As Bush and Napier have no relatives at Ligon no further trouble is imminent, Circuit Clerk Stumbo said. Big Sandy News, May 11, 1928

 

CANTRILL, Henry

Red Bush, KY, May 21--Henry Cantrill, of Red Bush, was burned to death while fighting fire on F. P. Hamilton's farm. He was on one end of the new ground alone. The men on the opposite end knew nothing of his death until one of the men, F. P. Hamilton, discovered him lying in a place where the fire had burned past him. Mr. Cantrill leaves 3 children. Big Sandy News, May 25, 1928

 

CARTMEL, Frances (Estep)

Mrs. Frances Cartmel, 57, formerly of Buchanan, died Thursday of last week at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Clyde Colley in Ashland. Mrs. Cartmel was a daughter of the late H. Estep of Ashland. She was united in marriage to Thomas Cartmel and spent her married life at Buchanan, moving to Ashland upon the death of her husband 10 yeas ago. Her remains were brought back to this county and interred in the Buchanan Chapel Cemetery Saturday. Those who survived her are 2 daughters, Mrs. Clyde Colley and Mrs. j. W. Savage of this city, a step son, Green Cartmel of Buchanan, one brother, George Estep, Rannesslaer, IN, 7 sisters, Mrs. Frank Kirk, Mrs. Theo., Kirk, Mrs. J. H. McNealy, Mrs. W. W. Thomas, all of Ashland, Mrs. J. J. Cornwell of New Brighton, PA, Mrs. J. E. Boyd, East Liverpool, OH, Mrs. Eugene Goodwin of Newell, WV and 5 grandchildren. Big Sandy News, May 11, 1928

 

CLIFTON, Frank

The funeral of Frank Clifton, the 19 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. William Clifton of Dwale took place last Saturday afternoon. Young Clifton was a ministerial student at Grayson, KY and had undergone an operation for appendicitis and was thought to be better when he suddenly grew worse and died. Big Sandy News, May 4, 1928

 

COLLINS, Del

HEDRICK, Ona

West Virginia--Del Collins, 28, of Omar, and Ona Hedrick, 34, of Elkins, were killed instantly when a rock slide on several hundred tons fell on the stream shovel which was operating on Route 8 on the Jonny Cake section, near Iaeger Wednesday. O. A Canfield, the fireman, escaped but was badly scalded. The slide came so suddenly and without warning that the shovel and road truck was caught as if in a huge deadfall, crushing the life out of the occupants of the truck. the slide was of such large proportion that it will take a week to clear it for traffic, the road being completely blocked at this time to everything except foot travel. All of the men were employees of the Price Construction company, of Huntington, who have been doing state work in this section. Big Sandy News, May 4, 1928

 

CONN, Syvilla (Seagraves)

Mrs. Syvilla Conn, 26, wife of Richard Conn of Wilkinson, WV, a daughter of John Seagraves of near Hitchins, KY died Sunday. Big Sandy News, Jun 29, 1928

 

CURNUTTE

Mattie--The infant of Mr. and Mrs. Mart Curnutte which died at Ashland was brought back and buried in the family cemetery here Saturday. Big Sandy News, May 4, 1928

 

FIELDS, John Harvey

Taking too many aspirin tablets is believed to have caused the death of John Harvey Fields, 45, of Buck Creek, Martin County, recently. Indisposed, Fields sought relief by taking the tablets at short intervals. One box failed to bring relief and he began on a second and then went to bed. When his wife went to awake him for supper, he was dead. Big Sandy News, May 4, 1928

 

FINDLAY, Mary A. (Kirk)
Mrs. Mary A. Findlay, well known and highly respected Chattaroy woman, died at the home of J. W. Spry, Wednesday morning. Mrs. Findlay was 74 years of age and had been ill for some time with a complication of troubles due to age. She was a sister of Andrew Kirk of Jenkins and of Judge Kirk of Paintsville. The body was taken to Wayne County for burial. Big Sandy News, May 18, 1928

 

FRAZIER, Mrs. C. W.

Mrs. C. W. Frazier, 63 years old, died at her home in Wayne, Apr 26, of heart trouble. She is survived by her husband, who is deputy circuit clerk and the following children: Golden and G. W. Frazier of Kenova, Mrs. Martha B Workman of Sidney, Mrs. Rhoda Boothe, Mrs. Sadie Mitchell and Carl Frazier of Wayne, Charles Walt Frazier of Wayne. Big Sandy News, May11, 1928

 

GAMBILL, Elva

On Nov 10, 1927, the death angel made its way into the home of Lee Gambill and claimed for its victim his darling wife, Elva, age 25 years, 8 months and 26 days. She was the daughter of George and Mellie Sturgill and was married 8 years ago. Besides her husband she is survived by 2 small children, father, mother, 4 brothers and 4 sisters and a host of relatives and friends. She was laid to rest in the graveyard overlooking the home at Martha. Funeral services was conducted by Rev. Hard Wallace. Big Sandy News, May 18, 1928

 

GERALD, Seymour

Seymour Gerald, was born Oct 23, 1860 and departed this life at his home at Hulette, KY, May 3, 1928, age 67 years, 6 months, and 10 days. He leaves a wife, 5 children and 2 sisters, Victora Frashier of Portsmouth, OH and Margaret O'Daniel of Hulette, KY. And many other relatives and friends Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Basil Hodge and burial was made in the Harmon Cemetery at Hulette, KY near his home on the morning of May 4. Big Sandy News, May 11, 1928

 

GOBLE, Julia

Prestonsburg--Mrs. Julia Goble, 61 years old, wife of C. C. (Dick) Goble, of Woods KY, died Friday, Apr 20, of pneumonia. Mrs. Goble was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ben Burchett and a member of one of the oldest families in this section.--Floyd County Times. Big Sandy News, May 4, 1928

 

GOINS, George

George Goins, 61, highly respected citizen of the Yatesville section, died Wednesday of heart trouble. Funeral services will be conducted at the home Friday morning by Rev. Miller and interment will be made in the Chaffin Cemetery. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Intha Goins and the following adopted children: George Diamond, Matewan, WV, Mrs. James Short, Ashland, Mrs. Dennis Pennington, Gladys and William Holley, at home. Big Sandy News, May 4, 1928

 

HACKNEY, James

James Hackney, 28, of Peter Creek, Pike County, died Tuesday in a Logan, WV hospital where he had been brought early Monday after being shot in the left side and abdomen with a shot gun at a drunken party in Pike County Sunday according to word reaching here. On account of the remoteness of the section where the shooting occurred, Hackney before his death was unable to throw any light on the affair. The body was taken back to Pike County for burial. Big Sandy News, May 25, 1928

 

HAMMOND, Mrs. Morton

Mrs. Morton Hammond, 31, died Tuesday at her home at Jattie, after a lingering illness of tuberculosis. Surviving are her husband, one son, Vinson, age 3, and the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lafe Thompson of Jattie. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday at the Jattie M. E. Church, Rev. Bentley officiating. Burial in family cemetery. Big Sandy News, May 25, 1928

 

HATTEN, Marion

Mrs. Marion Hatten, 71, died at her home on Durban, Boyd County, Friday after a brief illness. A daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Tevis Burris, Mrs. Hatten was born and reared on Durbin and was a devoted member of the Cyrus M. E. Church South. Mrs. Hatten is survived by 2 daughters, Mrs. Jessie Cyrus and Mrs. Frank Thocker and one son, Ed Hatten, all of Durbin. Two brothers, W. S. Burris of Huntington, WV and George Burris of Wayne County, WV also survive. Big Sandy News, May 18, 1928

 

HENSLEY, Mrs. J. W.

Mrs. J. W. Hensley, of Huntington, WV, formerly Miss Lou Burns, of Milton, WV, died Apr 12 after a lingering illness of pneumonia. The stepchildren are as follows: Mrs. C. M. Arthur of Evington, VA, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Morrow of Terre Haute, IN, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hensley of Waterloo, OH, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hensley of Huntington, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Hensley of Milton, Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Long, Los Angeles, CA, Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Hull, Pasadena, CA, Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Hegerling, Long Beach, CA, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Hensley, Louisa, KY, one sister, Mrs. Wise of Milton, one brother, C. Burns of Logan and a number of grand and great grandchildren also survived. Burial was at Milton, WV. Big Sandy News, May 18, 1928

 

HERALD, Debora

Mrs. Debora (Aunt Deb) Herald, 94, of West Prestonsburg, died after a lingering illness due to complications. She is survived by her husband, Clint Herald, 5 sons, and one daughter as follows: Will Jeff, James and Mrs. Hattie Puckett of West Prestonsburg, Frank Herald of Russell and Ballard Herald of Ligon, KY, E. P Arnold was the undertake in charge. Big Sandy News, May 11, 1928

 

HOLBROOK, Mrs. Cosby

Mrs. Cosby Holbrook who lived at Franklin Furnace, near Wheelersburg, OH, departed this life on Apr 22, 1928. She left surviving her, her husband, R. L. Holbrook and 2 sons, Reece M. Holbrook and John E. Holbrook. They were here Saturday looking about the Mary I. McKinster farm on Little Blaine which John E. Holbrook now owns. Mrs. Cosby Holbrook was a sister of Mrs. I. McKinster and like Mrs. McKinster was an educated and a good woman. Big Sandy News, May 25, 1928

 

JOBE, Willie

Willie Jobe, son of the late John Millard Jobe, of Hicksville, died in West Virginia and his remains were brought back to this county for burial at Hicksville. He was working in the coal fields in West Virginia and died in a hospital there. He is survived by his wife. Big Sandy News, May 4, 1928

 

In loving memory of our dear cousin, Willie Jobe, who departed this life Apr 23, 1928, aged 33 years 1 months and 23 days. He lived but a short time after he became ill. He leaves a wife, one sister, Pearly Sexton of West Virginia and 3 brothers, Keffer, Estell of Ohio and Chester of Kentucky. All were present at the funeral, which was conducted by Bro. Berry. He was laid to rest in McKinney graveyard. Big Sandy News, May 18, 1928

 

JOHNSON, A. J.

Mr. A. J. Johnson, former coal operator of Beaver Creek and elsewhere died recently at Charleston, WV, where he had been ill for some time. He was a self-made man, having been in his earlier days a coal miner, laboring in the mines of Pennsylvania and through honesty and industry rising up to be one of the leading financiers, and mining operators. His body was taken to Anita, PA, and buried beside that of his wife in the family cemetery. Besides a wide circle of friends he leaves 2 sons, Bill Johnson and J. O. Johnson both of Ashland, KY. A beautiful wreath of flowers was sent in memorial to him by his personal friends Attorney and Mrs. Jack May of Prestonsburg. Big Sandy News, May 18, 1928

 

JOHNSON, Hobart Gambill

Hobart Gambill Johnson, 31, of Blevins, this county, died in a hospital at Huntington Friday, culminating an invalidism of 3 years. Johnson was a veteran of the World War and for a number of years had been an employee of the C & O as fireman. burial was made at Blevins. Besides his father, E.. F. Johnson, he is survived by the following brothers and sisters, C. T. Johnson, H. B. Johnson, Mrs. Nancy E. Elswick, Mary Johnson, A. E. Johnson and J. H. Johnson. Big Sandy News, May 18, 1928

LESTER, Margaret

Mrs. Margaret Lester, highly respected Christian woman of this county, died at the home of her son, P. P. Lester at Wayne. She was 86 years old. She is survived by her husband, Isaac M. Lester, who makes his home with his son, P. P. Lester at Wayne and 2 sons, P. P. Lester and Newton Lester. Interment will be made in the family cemetery on Big Hurricane. Big Sandy News, May 18, 1928

 

LONG, B. D.

D. Long, 35, died suddenly at his home at Middle Creek, Martin County Sunday of appendicitis. His mother, Mrs. Sarah Long, survives him. Big Sandy News, May 25, 1928

 

MARTIN, D. J.

J. Martin age 37, formerly employed by B. S. & K. R. Railroad as agent at Dawkins, KY, died at the Ashland General Hospital, May 7, after an illness of 18 months duration. He has been a resident of Paintsville for the past 16 months. Funeral and burial took place near Hager Hill, KY, May 9. Big Sandy News, May 25, 1928

 

MAY, Martha Mayo

Mrs. Martha Mayo May died at the home of her son Ivan Scott, on Cline Street. She was 71 years of age and was one of the oldest citizens of Pikeville, having lived in Pikeville for almost 50 years. She was first married to Silas Scott and to this union were born 4 children, 3 of whom survive her, Ivan Scott of Pikeville, Mrs. Nora Spears of Kewanee, and Mrs. Bessie Pugh of Doran, WV. She later married Evan May, who preceded her in death. Big Sandy News, May 25, 1928

 

MOORE, Lizzie

On Sunday morning the death angel entered the home of Mrs. Lizzie Moore for the third time in about 8 months--first took the son John, next the father, Fletcher, the last call took the mother, Mrs. Lizzie Moore, age 65 years, 11 months 8 days. "Aunt Liz" was loved by all who knew her, always had a kind word for everyone. She leaves to mourn her death 3 sons, 5 daughters, 2 sisters, Mrs. Lou Thompson of Man, WV and Ruby Bamer of Hardy, KY, 2 brothers, John and Dave Holly. Big Sandy News, May 18,1928

 

MOORE, Susie (Webb)
Mrs. Susie Webb Moore, 76, died at her home on Irish Creek last Saturday of pneumonia. Funeral services were conducted by Revs. M. V. Berry and Custer Bishop and burial was made in the Moore Cemetery. Surviving are 5 sons, Richard, James, Hez, Mart and Samuel and one daughter, Mrs. Martha Thompson and the following brothers and sisters, Will Webb and Dock Webb of West Virginia; James Webb of Ashland, Mrs. Martha Atkins of Osie and Mrs. Addie Webb. Big Sandy News, May 4, 1928

 

MOUNTS, Lige

Lige Mounts, 27 year sold motorman at the Vulcan colliery, lost his life last Friday in one of the most unusual accidents in the history of the county. Mounts had stopped his motor about 100 feet from No. 1 drift mouth to make some adjustments when a huge rock, weighing several tons, came crashing down the mountain side and struck him in the back. the rock, loosened by heavy rains, traveled a distance of about 100 feet before striking Mounts and had gained terrific momentum. Mounts died from his injuries 3 hours later. The unfortunate man was a native of the Vulcan section and is survived by his wife and 5 children. Big Sandy News, May 18, 1928

 

NAPIER, Alonzo--see under Joe Bush

 

NEWSOM, Milford--see under Joe Bush

 

NICKLES, Mary (Webb)

Mary Webb Nickles, wife of Frank Nickles of East Kermit and infant baby died Sunday morning and were buried Sunday at 3 o'clock p.m. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. William Henry Hensley. Mrs. Nickles was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Webb, Sr. Big Sandy News, May 18, 1928

 

OSBORNE, Mollie Anne

Mrs. Mollie Anne Osborne, 60, the wife of Charles Osborn of West Portsmouth, died Apr 27, rather suddenly of paralysis, she having had a stroke 2 years ago.. Mrs. Osborn and Mrs. Herald were near neighbors and friends, both died the same day and were buried in the same cemetery, the same afternoon. Both were good wives and neighbors and will be greatly missed. Mrs. Osborne is survived by her husband, C. H. Osborne and 3 sons, Luther, Clarence and Joe and 3 granddaughters, the little Maggard sisters, E. P. Arnold was the undertaker in charge. Big Sandy News, May 11, 1928

 

PACK, Susan

Susan Pack, was born Nov 2, 1861 and departed this life at her home in Wayne County, WV May 13, 1928, age 67 years, 6 months and 11 days. She was married to B. A. Pack in 1880. to this union 10 children were born, 6 of whom preceded the mother to the Great Beyond. She was converted in 1923, and joined the M. P. Church. She said just before she departed this life she was ready to go. She leaves to mourn their loss a husband, 4 children, 2 brothers, and one sister, and many other relatives and friends. The funeral sermon was preached by her pastor, Rev. Basil Hodge at the home and burial was made in the Pack Cemetery on the morning of May 14, 1928. Big Sandy News, May 25, 1928

 

PENNINGTON, Harold L.

In loving memory of our dear son, Harold Lee Pennington who died May 6, 1928 at Lundale, WV. He was 8 years and 26 days old. He was buried in the Catlettsburg Cemetery. He leaves his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pennington, one sister, Ethel, his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Sexton of Amberstdale, WV and a host of relatives and friends. Rev. Crocklin of Barboursville, WV conducted the funeral services. Big Sandy News, May 25, 1928

 

PORTER, Bat

Pikeville, KY, Apr 28--Tom Hopkins, son of the late Rev. N. T. Hopkins, at one time a member of the Congress, was under arrest today on a charge of killing Bat Porter, 40 years old, at Yeager, 15 miles from here, where both men lived. Hopkins was recently arrested on a charge of burning a house 2 weeks ago owned by Porter. When the 2 men met yesterday evening, mute evidence indicated that they had engaged in a deadly duel with revolvers when Porter was found a short time later shot through the heart with his pistol at his side and Hopkins went to Shelby Junction and surrendered to Sheriff John M. Moore. Porter's revolver, it is said, contained 4 empty shells. Porter leaves a widow and 5 children, the youngest being 5 yeas old. Big Sandy News, May 4, 1928

 

PRATER, William Harve

Prestonsburg--William Harve Prater, 78 years old, of Abbott Creek, this county, died Thursday, Apr 19, at the home of his son, W. B. Prater. Senility was said to be the cause of his death. Big Sandy News, May 4, 1928

 

QUEEN, Clumble Frances (Curnutte)

Clumble Frances Curnutte Queen, was born Jun 10, 1854, at Zelda, KY, departed this life Apr 24, 1928. She leaves 4 sons and one daughter: Steve Queen and Hance Queen of Pikeville, KY, John Queen of Logan, WV, Fred Queen of Portsmouth, OH, Emma Poe of Hulette, KY. She was converted over 30 years ago and joined the M. E. Church South. She died in the faith of her Lord, that she found so precious to her soul, 30 years ago. Her funeral was conducted by Rev. S. D. Harvey, pastor of the Kavanaugh Circuit, on Apr 26. After the funeral, in the presence of many of her relatives and friends, she was laid to rest in the family cemetery at Zelda, by her husband, Mr. Queen who had been dead for some time. Big Sandy News, May 4, 1928

 

QUEEN, Milton

Milton Queen, 40, well known citizen of the East Lynn section of Wayne County, WV was found shot to death in the road near his home on Little Laurel Creek Tuesday morning. He had evidently been shot shortly before daylight. The bullet entered his head from the back, breaking his spinal column at the base of the skull and coming out at his mouth. Mystery shrouds killing. Bloodhounds brought from Huntington picked up a trail Tuesday at midnight and caused officials to arrest Charley Davis, Hezekiah Davis and Ren Carter. Big Sandy News, May 11, 1928

 

REYNOLDS, C. --see under Joe Bush

 

ROBINSON, Tom

Tom Robinson, 8 year old son of William Robinson, of Jacobs, near Olive Hill, accidentally shot and killed himself May 2. The little boy was permitted to take his 22 rifle with him to get the cows. As he started from the porch to get the cows, his toe caught the trigger, firing the gun. The ball took effect in the upper lip and entered the brain. Big Sandy News, May 18, 1928

 

ROE, Isaac

Isaac Roe, 48, of near Olive Hill, Carter County, committed suicide Apr 22 by hanging himself, with a trace chain. Threats of killing himself had caused his wife and son to keep a close watch over him, but Sunday he went to the barn alone, took a trace chain from a set of harness, tied it to a rafter in the barn, fastened the other end securely around his neck and closed the link with a pair of pliers and jumped from the loft of the barn. About 2 years ago he had considerable sickness in his family and lost 5 children, most of whom were about grown, and it seemed that he never did recover from the shock, and that his mind had been out of balance since that time. Big Sandy News, May 4, 1928

 

SEE, Joseph

Joseph E. See, eldest son of Michal and Elizabeth See, was born in Lawrence county, KY, Jan 24, 1861 and died in Seattle, WA Mar 31, 1928. He was married to Cordelia Roberts at Gallup, KY, in Feb 1889, and moved to Seattle, WA in the following November. They bought property and built a home on W. Bertona Street and have lived in the same place for over 30 years. Mr. see had a stroke of apoplexy about 2 years ago and was unable to work after that time. Last October dropsy and gangrene set in and he was soon a helpless invalid. Was unable to leave his chair the last 4 months of his life. His wife was his faithful and patient nurse through all his terrible suffering and when he became so bad his youngest daughter Mrs. Elizabeth Bevins with her husband and young son, left their home and came to minister to him. But best of all Mr. See realized the great goodness of God and repented of his sins and went to face his judge in peace.

 

Those left to mourn their loss are his wife Mrs. Cordelia See, 101 W. Bertona Street, his son, Everett See, 2 daughters, Mrs. Alva Blanchard and Mrs. Elizabeth Bevins, 6 granddaughters and an only brother, George See, 1320 N. 41st Street. His youngest brother, David See having passed away nearly 8 years ago. A very beautiful and impressive funeral was held at Bleitz Undertaking parlors, Rev. T. D. Marsh of the Free Methodist Church officiating, with special music by the F. M. College quartette. Relatives attending the funeral were Mrs. Hester Peck, Kalama, WA, Mr. and Mrs. George See, F. G. See, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Freeman, Mr. and Mrs. H. Leonard, Mr. and Mrs. Jay See, all of Seattle, Mr. and Mrs. George F. Peck, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Peck, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Peck, Mr. and Mrs. William Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Haggie Wallace, of Issaquah, WA, Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Guss and Miss Dorothy Guss of Des Moines, WA. Big Sandy news, May 25,1928

 

SETSER, J. M. (Jake)

M. (Jake) Setser, 70 died May 7. In the year of 1882 he married Etta Burchett and to this union were born 5 children, 4 living and one dead, Mrs. Kinzie Wells, Mrs. Linie Moore of Prestonsburg, KY, Mrs. Robie Grier of Eureka and Mrs. Dewey Hunt of Prestonsburg. He also leaves 2 brothers and 2 sisters. W. T. Setser of Endicott, Mose Setser of West Virginia, Mrs. Drew Jarvis of Endicott and Mrs. Jack Skeens of Glen Mary, TN. Big Sandy News, May 18, 1928

 

SKAGGS, Garth

With liquor affording part of the entertainment, a party at the home of Garth Skaggs, 22, a newlywed, on Chestnut Creek, just across the Lawrence line in Johnson County, ended late Saturday night with the murder of the host by one of the guest according to reports reaching here, Vernon Boyd, 23, of Chestnut Creek, is alleged to have fired the fatal shot. According to word given the News, Skaggs, who had recently gone to housekeeping after wedding a Lawrence County girl 4 weeks ago, was acting the role of host to a number of neighborhood young people at a party at his home Saturday night. As the party progressed the host and some of the guests became drunk, it is said. A quip sprung by a Ratcliff boy aroused the anger of Skaggs and resulted in a fight. The two were separated and Ratcliff left to avoid further trouble. Skaggs, it is said, attempted to follow Ratcliff but was restrained by his guests. Crazed with liquor, Skaggs, it is said, secured a butcher knife and demanded that he be permitted to follow Ratcliff. Boyd is alleged to have shot Skaggs when the latter approached him with the knife. The shot passed through the abdomen. Skaggs died 40 minutes later. Boyd was arrested by Johnson County officials and taken to Paintsville, but later was released on bond. Young Boyd is a son of George Boyd, Chestnut Creek, while the slain man is a son of Curt Skaggs of Seattle, WA. Big Sandy News, May 25, 1928

 

SKAGGS, Katie

Mrs. Katie Skaggs, age 83, of Skaggs, died Apr 24. She was the wife of Martin Skaggs and the mother of 11 children, all living. Katie Skaggs was a devoted Christian and had been for several years. She was good and kind to everyone. We have great sympathy for Martin Skaggs. He is still living and 86 years old. He still makes his home at his old home place with his youngest son, Asa Skaggs. Big Sandy News, May 18, 1928

 

SMITH, Albert

Uncle Albert Smith, a pioneer citizen of Wayne County and a man loved by everyone who knew him, died May 2nd, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Mattie Workman, at Echo. The deceased was born Jun 11, 1839. His wife, "Aunt Harriett", who was the daughter of the late Dr. Harrison Walker, died in 113 ( Note: probably?1913?). Uncle Albert was probably the oldest member of the Masonic Lodge in Wayne County, having been made a Master Mason in 1865. He had been a member of the Baptist Church since 1868 and was a devout Christian, always taking an active interest in church work. He served in the Confederate Army in the Civil War, being a member of Company "K" in the 8th Virginia Cavalry. He was born on Lick Creek in this county and had lived in Wayne County all his life. Following are the surviving relatives: 3 sons, Byron, Clarence and O. J. Smith, of Wayne, 3 daughters, Mrs. Mattie Workman of Echo, Mrs. Tom Mills of Wayne, and Mrs. Billie Napier of Arkansas. He had 2 girls and one boy dead. Big Sandy News, May 18, 1928

 

STEELE, Genoa

On Apr 10,1928, the death angel came into the home of John Steele and claimed as its victim the loving wife and mother, Mrs. Genoa Steele, age 56 years. Although she had been in failing health for a number of years her death came as a shock to the entire community. She was converted and joined the United Baptist Church at the age of 16 years and lived a consistent Christian life. Besides her husband she is survived by a son and 4 daughters, Fred Steele of Cordell, Mrs. Lillie Caudill, Ashland, Miss Nannie Steele, Cordell, Mrs. Sylvia Moore, Ashland, and Mrs. Ada Hall of Ellen. She was laid to rest on her home place. Funeral services conducted by Rev. Green Pack. Big Sandy News, May 18, 1928

 

STEVESON, Clinton E.

Clinton E. Steveson, better known as "Steve", a native of Zaleski, OH, who came to West Virginia in 1891 as a telegraph operator for the N & W and who had worked at Kenova, Wayne, Dunlow, Dingess, Nolan and Williamson, died recently in a Huntington hospital. For many years he was station agent at Williamson and later entered the real estate business at Huntington. Big Sandy news, May 18, 1928

 

STRATTON, Charles

Although the body has not been recovered from the river, the man who was drowned in Levisa River a half mile below Kise Station at midnight Sunday, Apr 22, is believed to be Charles Stratton, an aged citizen of Van Lear. Stratton has been missing since the day before the drowning and a man filling his description was reported to have passed down Georges Creek Sunday evening, traveling the Mayo Trail. the lock of hair found on a rock near the scene of the drowning was declared to be Stratton's by relatives who made an investigation early this week. High waters which have kept the river at flood stage ever since the drowning have prevented a thorough search and the body has not yet been found. Stratton, a man 76 years of age and believed to be suffering with temporary amnesia, had been living at the home of his children since the death of his wife, going from one to the other at his will. On the Saturday before the drowning he left the home of one of his children supposedly to visit another. It was not until 3 or 4 days later that he was found to be missing. News of the drowning at Kise intensified the search and his son, French Stratton learned that an aged man had been seen walking down the Mayo Trail and by inquiring along the road traced him to within a few miles of the scene of the drowning. Below Kise no one had seen a man meeting his description Young Stratton and a son in law of the senior Stratton were in Louisa Sunday and Tuesday of this week and said that they were convinced that the person drowned was Charles Stratton. What drew him to the river yet remains a mystery. big Sandy News, May 4, 1928

 

The body of the man drowned in Levisa River near Kise Station 3 weeks ago was found Monday evening and proved to be Charles Stratton, aged 76, of Van Lear who had been missing since Apr 21. While dragging the river Monday Jim Shannon located the body near the spot where the drowning occurred. His hold slipped, however, and the body was not brought to the surface. Loosed from the sand, the body floated three quarters of a mile down the river and was sighted at Malcom Burgesses, where Dan Fortner obtained a boat and brought the body ashore.

 

Coroner Hugh Dobbins and county attorney, K. C. Elswick held an inquest Monday evening and reported that the aged man came to death by accidental drowning. No indications of foul play were found on the body. The body was fast decomposing. A watch found on the man had stopped at 1:20 corroborating the story told by John Stewart who saw the man by lantern light on the midnight of Apr 22 a few moments before he let loose of a snag to which he was holding, and was drowned. Suffering from temporary amnesia, the aged man, it is surmised, stumbled over an embankment on the Mayo Trail  and was knocked unconscious when his head struck a rock, and later wandered into the river. When advised that the body had been recovered, Warren Meek, a son in law, of Paintsville, and other relatives came to the scene and took charge of the body. It was taken to Paintsville where burial was made Tuesday. Big Sandy News, May 11, 1928

 

SWORD, Elizabeth

Pikeville, KY, May 8--Mrs. Elizabeth Sword, 100 years old, died yesterday at the home of James Gibson on Island Creek, 4 miles from Pikeville. Mrs. Sword was formerly Miss Elizabeth Nickels of Virginia. Big Sandy News, May 11, 1928

 

TAYLOR, Margaret

Mrs. Margaret Taylor, former resident of near Crum, died in Bluefield, WV last week at the home of her daughter Mrs. William Looney. One son also survived, Curtis Taylor, of Bramwell. The body was returned to her former home near Crum for burial. Big Sandy News, May 4, 1928

 

THOMPSON, Mrs. George (Ida Robinett)

Mrs. George Thompson, 47, died at her home on Mead's Branch Thursday of last week after a 6 months illness. Funeral services were conducted Friday morning by Rev. Scott Thompson and burial was made in the family cemetery. Surviving are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Flem Roberts, the husband and 6 children. Big Sandy News, May 18, 1928

 

May 10,1928, the death angel visited the home of George Thompson and family and claimed for its victim his darling wife. She was born Apr 9, 1880, and was 47 years 1 month and 1 day old. Before marriage she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fleming Robinett of Little Blaine. She leaved to mourn her loss an aged father and mother, 4 sisters, and 4 brothers, husband, 6 children, 2 girls, Elizabeth and Myrtle and 4 boys, Miltie, Erna, Clyde and Graydon. All who were at her bedside during her sickness. She was a good Christian woman and was loved by all who knew her. Bro. Scott Thompson and Trig Fraley preached her funeral and her mortal remains were laid to rest at the home place. Big Sandy News, May 18, 1928

 

THOMPSON, Gypsie (Beaire)

Mrs. Gypsie Thompson, 52, wife of Mate Thompson of Greenbriar, Wayne Co., WV, died at the Thompson home Sunday of cancer. Mrs. Thompson was a devoted member of the Greenbriar Baptist Church and was well known in this section. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Goliath Beaire. Surviving are the husband and 4 children: Mrs. Luther Copley, Fort Gay, Burch Thompson, Louisa, and Miss Jean and Miss Genevieve at home. Also by the following brothers and sisters: George Beaire, Charleston, Samuel Beaire, Fort Gay, Mrs. James Wheeler, Fort Gay, and Mrs. James Kelley, of Twin Falls, ID. Funeral services were conducted at the home Tuesday by Rev. H. B. Hewlett and Rev. Crabtree and burial was made in the Thompson Cemetery. Big Sandy News, May 4, 1928

 

TOMLIN, Joseph

Joseph Tomlin was born Nov 14, 1849 died May 16, 1928, age 78 years 6 months and 2 days. He leaves 3 children, Mrs. Laura Clay, Lockwood, KY, Kizzie Cornwell, of Catlettsburg, and one boy in the western part of the state. He also leaves his wife, Zura Tomlin, and one sister, Kizzie Clarkson of Ceredo, WV. He was converted 51 years ago and joined the Protestant Methodist Church of which he remained a faithful member, dying in the faith of the saints. His funeral was conducted by Rev. S. D. Harvey, assisted by Rev. Joseph James on May 17 at the Mary Moore Church. After the funeral his remains were taken to the Moore Cemetery and laid to rest. Big Sandy News, May 25,1928

 

VANDERPOOL, Enoch

Enoch Vanderpool, 85, died at his home near Lakeville, on May 6th, 1928. He was born Jun 26, 1842. The deceased joined the Union Army in 1861 and served 3 years with Company "I", 14th Kentucky Infantry. He was honorably discharged at Louisa in 1865. Big Sandy News, May 25, 1928

 

VANHOOSE, Eliphes

Eliphes Vanhoose died at his home at Shelbiana Sunday morning after an illness of 3 years duration, having been a sufferer from dropsy and paralysis. He was 80 years of age and was a man held in high esteem by all who knew him. Mr. Vanhoose was a native of Johnson County, but came to Pike County 30 yeas ago and has since that time been numbered among its foremost citizens. When he was able during the past several yeas he was employed by the C & O Railway Company at Shelbiana. Big Sandy News, May 25, 1928

 

VINSON, Margery (Caperton)

Mrs. Margery Caperton Vinson, 18, wife of Donald Vinson, of Louisa, died in the Guthrie Hospital in Huntington Tuesday following an illness of 4 weeks. Her remains were brought to Louisa Wednesday and funeral services were conducted at the M. E. Church Thursday afternoon by Rev. Fryman and Rev. J. D. M???. Interment was made in the Fulkerson Cemetery. Deceased was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Grover Caperton and had attended the Louisa High School. Surviving are the husband, and a son 4 weeks old, the parents, and 4 sisters and 3 brothers. Big Sandy News, May 11, 1928

 

WELLMAN, Mrs. W. M.

Mrs. W. M. Wellman, 72, died at her home at Kenova, WV Sunday culminating an invalidism which began 2 years ago with a stroke of paralysis. Mrs. Wellman was a former resident of Catlettsburg. For many years she and her husband operated what is now known as the Grace Hotel on Division Street. Mrs. Wellman is survived by her husband, 3 daughters, all residing in Catlettsburg and one son, Fred Wellman of Louisa. Two sisters, Mrs. W. R. Scott of Catlettsburg and Mrs. Hines also survives. Services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the late residence in Kenova conducted by Rev. V. E. Ray of Huntington, WV. Burial followed in the Williams Cemetery at Ashland. Big Sandy News, May 25, 1928

 

WELLS, Orville

Grayson, KY, Apr 27--Orville Wells, 20, of Pleasant Valley, near here, was killed Thursday night when an automobile in which he was driving with 5 companions collided with the car of J. W. Lusby, president of Christian Normal Institute, driven by his daughter, Miss Mabel Lusby 21. The accident occurred on the Midland Trail near Wells' home. Big Sandy News, May 11, 1928

 

WHITT, Autie

Autie Whitt, 40, member of the Elliott County Board of Education, was shot and fatally killed by John Will Green, 54, merchant of Sandy Hook and one of the most prominent citizens of Elliott County, in the hallway of the latter's home in Sandy Hook Sunday evening, the News was informed in a telephone conversation with court house attaches at Sandy Hook Thursday. According to word given the News, Green, whose wife is county superintendent of schools, and Whitt, a member of the board of education, had gone into the rural section to select a site for a new school building. A dispute arose between Whitt and John Wilson, trustee of the district and Green, playing the role of peacemaker, intervened and separated Whitt and Wilson. On the way back to Sandy Hook, Whitt, it is said, told Green that he had gone back on him, and then fired the pistol twice. Green spurred his horse and fled to town. After placing his horse in the barn Green repaired to his home as he entered the back hall door, Whitt, it is said, entered the front door. What happened here is not known except that Green, it is alleged, shot Whitt twice with an automatic shotgun, one load riddling his heart. Liquor, it is said, featured in the affair, but in what manner the News was not told. Green's examining trial will be held Friday, court house attaches at Sandy Hook told the News. Big Sandy News, May 11, 1928

 

WHITTINGTON, Flora (York)

Mrs. Flora York Whittington, 26, daughter of Thomas York, of Glen Hayes, WV and well known in Louisa, died last Thursday of tuberculosis in a sanitarium in San Antonio, TX where she went nearly a year ago for the benefit of her health. She was a niece of Dr. L. H. York of Louisa. The remains were brought to Huntington for burial. Big sandy News, May 25, 1928

 

WILLIAMS, Kate

Mrs. Kate Williams who died at the home of her son, Rev. O. F. Williams, at Ashland, recently, was the widow of Rev. H. S. Williams, a charter member of the Western Virginia M. E. Church Conference. She reached the ripe old age of 91 Sunday, Apr 22nd. Mrs. Williams was the youngest daughter of Rev. and Mrs. William George of Mason County,, WV. Her father was a pioneer Missionary Baptist preacher who crossed the mountains from his native Virginia, to the then sparsely settled Great Kanawha Valley and reared a large family at his home on the Great Kanawha river 5 miles above the mouth of the same. She is survived by the following children: W. J. Williams, of Mexico, O. F. Williams, Ashland, KY, Mrs. M. B. Hudson, Cincinnati, A. M. A. Williams, Cincinnati, Luella Williams of Huntington, and Mrs. Byrd Vanzandt of Mannington, WV. The body was taken on Thursday to Point Pleasant, WV for burial. Big Sandy News, May 4, 1928

 

WORKMAN, Lawrence C.

Lawrence C. Workman, age 15 years 10 months and 10 days, died at King's Daughters' Hospital, Ashland, Apr 12. He was sick only a short time and his death was a great shock to his many friends. He was a grandson of J. H. Workman of Hulette. Besides his mother he leaves to mourn his loss 2 brothers, Teddy and Lora, one sister, Myrtle, and one half brother, Paris, and a host of relatives and friends. Big Sandy News, May 18, 1928

 

YOUNTS, Joe

Glo, KY, May 14--Joe Younts, a deputy sheriff, was shot and instantly killed Sunday afternoon at Wheelwright Junction of Left Beaver by Frank Hatfield as an aftermath of a shooting affair a month ago in which Younts was seriously wounded and the father of Hatfield was slain. Younts had returned from the hospital only last week and when he met the son of the slain Hatfield, both without uttering a word, drew their pistols and opened fire at each other. Hatfield, quicker on the draw, killed Younts at the first shot and escaped uninjured. Big Sandy News, May 18, 1928


 

JUNE 1928

 


AKERS, Hiram

Hiram Akers, 39 years old, prominent farmer, of Drift, Floyd County, was found dead early Tuesday morning beside the railway tracks a short distance above Hunter station, on left Beaver, presumably the victim of a train. Mr. Akers met his death at some hour the preceding night. Leaving his team at the barn of Ad Halbert, he started hoe, unaccompanied. Mr. Akers was the son of Jacob Akers, well-known Floyd County man, who survives. Big Sandy News, Jun 22, 1928

 

AKERS, Preston

Preston Akers, 34, of Peter Creek, Floyd County, died Jun 14. Big Sandy News, Jun 29, 1928

 

ALEXANDER, A. R.

R. Alexander, 40, died at the Williamson Memorial hospital Monday evening from the effect of injuries sustained when a blast prematurely exploded in the mine of the Puritan coal corporation on Pigeon Creek, where he was engaged as a miner last Saturday morning. Alexander's skull was fractured by the force of the blast. Big Sandy News, Jun 29, 1928

 

AMICK, Nora

Miss Nora Amick, of Ashland, formerly of Pikeville, died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Sadie Scott in Ashland Wednesday of last week. Big Sandy News, Jun 8, 1928

 

ATKINS, Mrs. John

In loving remembrance of our dear mother, Mrs. John Atkins, who departed this life May 17, 1928. Heart trouble was the cause of her death. She leaves husband and 9 children to mourn her loss--6 boys and 3 girls: George of Meads Branch, Charley of Louisa, Robert of Ashland, Monroe, Sam and Ora at home; Mrs. James Morris of Sprigg, WV, and Mrs. Edgar Gose and Delphia at home. Big Sandy News, Jun 15, 1928

 

AUXIER, Willis

Willis Auxier, of Morehead, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Lucy Borders at Mash Fork, Magoffin County, last week. Big Sandy News, Jun 22, 1928

 

BAILEY, George

George Bailey, 30, of Lockwood, died in the Paintsville Hospital Monday of a bullet wound alleged to have been inflicted by Frank Moore, 30, of Salt Lick, Beaver Creek, at Royalton Sunday night. According to available information here Moore was drinking and was shooting through the loft of the house in which he and Bailey were staying and when requested by Bailey to stop he is alleged to have turned the gun on him. Bailey, who is a son of Irwin Bailey of Lockwood, was buried at Lockwood this week. Big Sandy News, Jun 1, 1928

 

BAIRD, Nora

Mrs. Nora Baird, daughter of J. H. Millender of Ceredo, WV died in Denver, CO, May 11 following an operation. Big Sandy News, Jun 1, 1928

 

BERRY, Elizabeth Florence (Frazier)

Mrs. Elizabeth Florence Berry, 60, daughter of the late W. D. Frazier of Clifford, this county, died on Thursday of last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Ratcliff at Kenova. Surviving are 3 sisters and one brother: Mrs. G. C. Ratcliff, Kenova, Mrs. J. B. Wallace, Catlettsburg, Mrs. W. R. Maynard, Kenova and William Frazier of Glenhayes. Big Sandy News, Jun 29, 1928

 

BLANKENSHIP, Charlotte (Pigg)

Mrs. Charlotte Pigg Blankenship, 38, wife of Oscar Blankenship, of Louisa, died at her home here Sunday after an illness of 2 weeks. Funeral services were conducted at the home Tuesday, Rev. H. B. Hewlett officiating. Burial was made in the Fulkerson Cemetery here. Surviving are her husband and 2 sons, Herman, 7, and Wayne, 14, and an aunt, Mrs. Susie Pryle, of Columbus, OH. Big Sandy News, Jun 8, 1928

 

BLANKENSHIP, Jeff

Jeff Blankenship, 80, died at his home in Huntington, May 23. Big Sandy News, Jun 1, 1928

 

BLANKENSHIP, Vivian (Fluty)

Mrs. Vivian Fluty Blankenship, 18, wife of Floyd Blankenship and daughter of Thomas Fluty of Aflex, Mingo County, WV died last week and was buried in Martin County. Big Sandy News, Jun 29, 1928

 

BOLAND, Mrs. Harriet John

Mrs. Harriet John Boland died in a hospital in Lexington Monday of this week after a protracted illness. she had reached the ripe age of 89 years. Her husband was Dr. J. M. Boland, pastor of the M. E. Church South in Louisa from 1900 to 1904. He died several years ago at Point Pleasant, WV which this venerable couple called their home during the last years of their lives. These were highly cultured and deeply consecrated people. Louisa never had a more beloved couple serving in religious work than Dr. and Mrs. Boland. After the passing of Dr. Boland his widow often visited here and her friends have kept in touch with her from time to time. She was the daughter of J. Reed and Jane Smith John, of Selma, Alabama, and is survived by 3 sisters, Mrs. F. J. Hobbs of Selma, Ala., Mrs. Mary J. Watson of Cincinnati, OH, and Mrs. L. H. Montgomery of Pineville, KY and a brother the Rev. Joseph John of Pennsylvania. Mrs. Boland was taken to the hospital in March from Paris, KY where she had been visiting Mrs. James McClure. the body, accompanied by James McClure, was taken to Selma, Ala. Big Sandy News, Jun 22, 1928

 

BOLEN

Garrett, KY, Jun 14--The small son of Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Bolen, of Garrett, was fatally hurt when a string of 5 mining cars passed over his body. the boy, who was about 13 years old, was stealing a ride on one of the cars, without the knowledge of the driver when losing his balance he fell directly in the way of the cars, nearly the whole string passing over him before they could be stopped. Big Sandy News, Jun 15, 1928

 

BOOTEN, R. S.

S. Booten, 88, a native of Lawrence County and at one time commonwealth's attorney in the 31st judicial district, died on Wednesday of last week at his home in Lamar, MO and his remains were brought back to Big Sandy and interred in the May Cemetery near Prestonsburg. Mr. Booten moved to Missouri more than 20 years ago from Floyd County. He was a native of Lawrence County, and for a number of years was a Democratic leader in Floyd County and in district politics. He was commonwealth's attorney, when the 31st judicial district was composed of Floyd, Pike, Johnson, Martin and Knott Counties. The deceased was a Mason and is remembered in this section by thousands of persons. Big Sandy News, Jun 29, 1928

 

BORDERS, Wallace

Wallace Borders, aged 79, one of the county's best citizens died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Lena Pack, at Ulysses on Thursday of last week of acute indigestion. Surviving are a son, Henderson Borders of Catlettsburg, and several daughters by his first marriage and one small son by a second marriage. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Burns Conley of Paintsville and Rev. G. H. Young of Ulysses. Burial in the family cemetery at Ulysses. Big Sandy News, Jun 8, 1928

 

On last Thursday at 3 p.m. May 31st Uncle Wallace Borders, one of our aged citizens, died at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lena Pack his son in law and daughter of this place. His illness was very brief having been taken ill we are informed on decoration day of a serious attack of acute indigestion and grew worse until the end came Thursday at 3 p.m. On the 29th he and his small son visited the cemetery near his home and placed flowers on the graves of some of the members of his family that had preceded him to the grave. Funeral rites were conducted by Rev. Burns Conley at Paintsville and Rev. G. H. Young of this place, after which he was interred in the family burying ground beside his son, the Rev. Charles Borders who died one year ago. He is survived by one son, Henderson Borders of Catlettsburg and several of his daughters by his first marriage and one small son by a second marriage. Henderson and several of his daughters attend the funeral. Uncle Wallace lived to a ripe old age, he being probably near his 80th mile stone. big Sandy News, Jun 8, 1928

 

BREWER, Mrs. George

Mrs. George Brewer, 36, of Rexville, Morgan County, died May 27. Big Sandy News, Jun 15, 1928

 

BROWN, Ben F.

Ben F. Brown brother of John B. Brown of Paintsville and a native of Johnson County, died recently at his home in Duluth, MI. Big Sandy News, Jun 22, 1928

 

BRUMFIELD, Shirley Marie

Shirley Marie Brumfield, 11, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Commodore Brumfield, Jr., of Huntington, formerly of Wayne was drowned at Huntington last week when she wadded into a pit dug for a bridge pier. Big Sandy News, Jun 22, 1928

 

BRYANT, Nancy Ellen

Mrs. Nancy Ellen Bryant, 55, wife of W. H. Bryant of Winifred, Johnson County died recently. Big Sandy News, Jun 15, 1928

 

CANDILL, L. C.

C. Candill, Ashland grocer, formerly of Salyersville, died in Ashland on Thursday of last week. Big Sandy News, Jun 15, 1928

 

CAPERTON, Edward

Edward Caperton, 36, of Louisa, died at the Soldiers Home Hospital at Dayton, OH Sunday of pneumonia contracted while at work at Fairfield, OH 4 weeks ago. His remains were brought to Louisa Tuesday. Funeral services were conducted at the home of his sister Mrs. Ira Wellman, Wednesday afternoon. Rev. Jack Thompson, pastor of the Baptist Church officiating. Burial was made in the Fulkerson Cemetery here. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. W. M. Caperton, his wife and 2 brothers and one sister: Grover and Fred and Mrs. Ira Wellman, all of Louisa. Big Sandy News, Jun 8, 1928

 

CARR, Mrs. Allen

Mrs. Allen Carr, of Ceredo, died in the Riffe-Ferguson hospital last week. Big Sandy News, Jun 8, 1928

 

CASTLE, Frank

Frank Castle, 34, formerly of Richardson, and a son of M. F. Castle of Catalpa, was killed in the mines at Lookout, Floyd County Wednesday according to information received here Thursday. Big Sandy News, Jun 1, 1928

 

CAUDILL, Varley

Prestonsburg, KY, Jun 22--(From Floyd County Times)--Varley Caudill, 18 year old son of Floyd Caudill, Prestonsburg attorney, was fatally wounded Monday evening, shortly after midnight, when his kinsman, B. F. Caudill, about 50, thought his knock for entrance to the latter's home on the head of Hollybush Fork of Caney, Knott County, to be the noise of someone attempting a forced entrance into the house. Roused from sleep at the youth shook the door, the elder man seized a revolver and fired through the door. The bullet penetrated the younger man's intestines. Big Sandy News, Jun 29, 1928

 

COLVIN, John

John Colvin, 70, died at his home at East Paintsville May 16 after a brief illness. Big Sandy News, Jun 1, 1928

 

COPLEY, Wilburn

Wilburn Copley, 24, of Crum, WV died Jun 5. He was a son of Phillip Copley. Big Sandy News, Jun 22, 1928

 

COX, Rebecca

Mrs. Rebecca Cox, 93, formerly of the Cove Gap section of Wayne County, WV, died at the home of her son, Henry C. Craft at Portsmouth, June 14. Big Sandy News, Jun 29, 1928

 

CRUM, Ora

Ora Crum, formerly of Wayne County, WV was killed by a train in Logan County May 26. Big Sandy News, Jun 15, 1928

 

CURNUTTE, Elizabeth (Moore)

Ledocio--On Thursday morning, May 31st, the death angle with out-spread wings called at the home of W. D. Curnutte and took from him his darling wife and companion, Elizabeth. She had been sick for several months but was able to go about for about 4 days previous to her death. She was married to W. D. Curnutte several years ago and to this union were born 10 children, 9 of whom are living. She is survived by her aged husband and the following children: Mrs. Della Thompson of Louisa, Mrs. Ella Blackburn, of Louisa, Mrs. Emma Blackburn of Louisa, John M. Curnutte of Ledocio, Arlie and Tom Curnutte of Columbus, OH, Mart Curnutte of Ashland, Alva Curnutte of Mattie, at home and by 3 brothers, Lumb, Linzy and Joe Moore and by one sister, Mrs. D. L. Pigg of Busseyville. She was converted and joined the Methodist Church some years ago. She was laid to rest in the Moore Cemetery overlooking the home of her brother. Rev. Trigg Fraley, Dave Allen Hayes and Rollen Hutchinson had charge of the burial. Big Sandy News, Jun 8, 1928

 

ON May 31, 1928, the death angel visited the home of our father and called our loving mother to that great eternal home on high. Mother was born at Mattie, KY, Oct 2, 1865 and was married to W. D. Curnutte 45 years ago. To this union was born 11 children, 2 preceding her to the glory land. The following children survive: Tom and Harley Curnutte, of Columbus, OH, Mart of Ashland, John and Alva of Ledocio; Mrs. Lafe Thompson of Louisa, Emma and Ella Blackburn of Louisa, Mattie at home. Big Sandy News, Jul 15, 1928

 

DAMRON, William P.

William P. Damron died Jun 6th at his home in Ashland. He was born Sep 9, 1840, making him 87 years of age. Mr. Damron served all through the Civil War as a volunteer, in Company C 14th Kentucky Regiment. He was a member of the Methodist Protestant Church, having been converted many years ago and just prior to his death left a beautiful testimony, assuring all his relatives that he was fully prepared to meet God. Burial was made at the Lockwood Cemetery. Rev. H. L. Shumway of Catlettsburg, officiating. Big Sandy News, Jun 15, 1928

 

DAVIS, Cap

Cap Davis, 35, of Varney, Pike County and an employee of the Lewis Furniture Co., of Williamson, WV, was killed Saturday when his automobile left the road on Brushy mountain, 25 miles from Pikeville, and crashed 75 feet below. Big Sandy News, Jun 1, 1928

 

DAVIS, Henry

Henry Davis, 65, formerly of Olive Hill died at Ashland recently. Big Sandy News, Jun 15, 1928

 

DAVIS, Ollie

Salyersville, KY, Jun 25--Ollie Davis was found shot to death in the yard of Kanawha Patrick on Cow Creek Friday. Evidence introduced at the inquest held by coroner Ben Perkins showed that he was slain by Patrick and he was brought to Salyersville and placed in jail. Patrick stated that Davis shot in his house several times that day, had run his wife away from the home, and that the killing was done as the last resort and in self-defense. Big Sandy News, Jun 29, 1928

 

DIALS, Ed

Ed Dials, 74, of Floyd County died May 10. Big Sandy News, Jun 1, 1928

 

DUKE, Dr. and Mrs.

One hour after calling his estranged wife to his palatial home on the banks of Beaver Creek at Bosco Friday for an attempted reconciliation of domestic difficulties, Dr. John Duke, 53, placed a revolver against his wife's breast and fired 3 bullets into her body, wounding her fatally and then placed the barrel against his head and fired 2 bullets into his brain. When their 2 children rushed to the room both were lying unconscious on the floor. A special train made up at the instance of the slain woman's brother, Dr. Hauley Allen, bore the victims to a Pikeville hospital but both succumbed soon after the train reached there. Dr. and Mrs. Duke were classed among the best citizens of Floyd County. After returning from medical college in 1918, Dr. Duke located near Bosco and became comparatively rich and built one of the most beautiful homes on Beaver Creek, where he and his wife resided until a short time ago when domestic difficulties caused their separation. The tragedy is one of the most shocking in the history of Floyd County. Big Sandy News, Jun 22, 1928

 

EASLEY, Julia Elizabeth

Miss Julia Elizabeth Easley, daughter of the late Robert Easley of Cinderella, WV, and formerly of Fort Gay, died in a hospital at Roanoke May 17 following influenza which developed into tuberculosis. Burial was made at Athens, WV. Big Sandy News, Jun 15, 1928

 

ELAM, Noble

Noble Elam, 37, of Jacobs, Carter County died May 30. Big Sandy News, Jun 15, 1928

 

ELDRIDGE, Willie

Willie Eldridge, 30, of Eldridge, Elliott County, was shot and fatally wounded by Shade Oliver, 50, of Albert, Elliott County, on the court house square at Sandy Hook Wednesday of last week, according to information reaching here this week. Eldridge, a defendant in a liquor case, had forfeited his bond which was signed by Oliver. Oliver had captured him and was returning him to the court officials. Nearing the county jail, Eldridge broke away from his captor and attempted to escape. Shouting for him to halt, Oliver fired several shots one of which took effect in the fleeing man's back as he stumbled over the court house steps. It is said that Oliver was firing near his feet and that he did not intend to kill Eldridge. Eldridge died on the following day. Big Sandy News, Jun 8, 1928

 

FLEMING, Charles

Charles Fleming, 67, of Hoods Creek, KY died May 20. Big Sandy News, Jun 1, 1928

 

FRAZIER, Mrs. Elijah

Mrs. Elijah Frazier, 28, of Ligon, Floyd County, died last week. Big Sandy News, Jun 29, 1928

 

GEARHART, Green

Green Gearhart died at Garrett, Floyd County, KY, May 18 following a stroke of paralysis. Big Sandy News, Jun 8, 1928

 

GEARHEART, J. J.

J. Gearheart, N & W engineer out of Williamson, WV, died of pneumonia fever late Wednesday. Mr. Gearheart was 48 years of age. He is survived by a wife and 2 children. the Gearhearts were residents of Huntington and are well known here. Big Sandy News, Jun 8, 1928

 

GEE, Elbert

Elbert Gee, 30, son of Robert Gee, of Gregoryville, Carter County, died May 19. Big Sandy News, Jun 1, 1928

 

GERALDS, Joseph

The body of Joseph Geralds, 30, of Pike County was found in the Tug River near Cedar Station Sunday. Mystery shrouds his death. A coroners jury returned a verdict which said that Geralds met with foul play, while authorities said that deep bruises on his head indicated he was beaten to death. Big Sandy News, Jun 1, 1928

 

GRAHAM, J. Polk

Polk Graham, 81, formerly of Lawrence County and long a resident of Greenup, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. W. Flaugher at Portsmouth recently. Big Sandy News, Jun 15, 1928

 

HALE, Nelse

On Monday morning of last week the body of Nelse Hale, of Stephens Branch, Floyd County was found in the Licking River near Sam Bailey's store. His head was crushed and foul play is suspected. It is said he had been to Bailey's store a short time before in company with 2 young men who will be questioned. Mr. Hale was recently in court at Prestonsburg charged with complicity in a killing recently, but was acquitted. Big Sandy News, Jun 1, 1928

 

HALL, W. C.

C. Hall, 37, well known resident of Trace Creek, Mingo County, WV died last week. Big Sandy News, Jun 29, 1928

 

HAMMOND, Lucy (Thompson)

On May 22, 1928, the pale horse and its rider visited our community and took for its victim, Mrs. Lucy Hammond, beloved wife of Morton Hammond. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lafe Thompson and was born Mar 27, 1899, being only 29 years, one month and 27 days old. Those left to mourn her loss are her husband, one small son, 2 step daughters, father, mother, 2 brothers, 5 sisters, besides a very large number of relatives and friends. The family were all at her bedside when the end came except one sister, Mrs. Lora Holbrook, of Holden, WV who arrived in time for the funeral. "Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord that they may rest from their labors, and their works do follow them." This can be truly said of Mrs. Hammond for she was a sincere Christian, being converted at the age of 21 years under the wonderful preaching of Rev. Richard Conley of Portsmouth, OH, who was holding a meeting here at that time. She joined the Methodist Church and was baptized by Rev. Roland Hutchison. Her life was an example of deep piety and strong faith in God. Her funeral was conducted by Rev. Harve Kelly, assisted by a number of other ministers in the presence of a large audience of sorrowing relatives and friends and she was laid to rest on the hilltop overlooking her beautiful home. Big Sandy News, Jun 15, 1928

 

HANNAH, Nola (Neal)

Mrs. Nola Hannah, 42, wife of Walter H. Hannah, Portsmouth real estate dealer, and a daughter of Charles Neal formerly of Glenwood, this county, died in the Portsmouth General Hospital Thursday night of injuries sustained the previous day in an automobile accident. Mrs. Hannah sustained a crushed skull, fractures of both legs and internal injuries when a car in which she was riding skidded into a telephone pole. Charles Ehrman, driver of the car, remains in a critical condition in the hospital. He sustained a broken pelvic, ruptured bladder and sprained back. Miss Nola Hannah was born near Glenwood, Lawrence County. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Neal now reside in Ironton. Besides her grief stricken husband and parents, the deceased is survived by the following brothers and sisters, Bert Neal of Ironton, Isaac Neal of Huntington, Jacob Neal, of Olive Hill, KY, Mrs. Loa Blecher of Huntington and Mrs. Nolda Casey of Huntington. Big Sandy News, Jun 29, 1928

 

HARRIS, Lawrence

Shot through the chest by a bullet from a .32 calibre Winchester rifle fired by his step-brother, Irvin Mullins, Lawrence Harris, 28, was fatally wounded Sunday, Jun 10, at the mouth of Dry Creek, near the Floyd-Knott County line. The shooting followed a fight between Mullins and Harris' 12 year old son, in which the lad was worsted, it is said. Harris took up his son's quarrel, and in the ensuing fight between him and Mullins he is said to have struck the other with a rock. Mullins went for his rifle, almost a mile away and returned to find Harris awaiting him, one version of the affair states. He fired a single shot, Harris leaves a wife and 6 children. Big Sandy news, Jun 22, 1928

 

HARRIS, Virgil

Virgil Harris, 10 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. G. D. Harris of Crum, WV died in the Williamson hospital following an operation for appendicitis. Big Sandy News, Jun 22, 1928

 

HATTEN, Rose Belle (Burris)

Rose Belle Hatten, a daughter of Trivis and Agnes Spears Burris, was born Nov 4, 1857, departed this life May 10, 1928, age 70 years, 6 months and 6 days. She was born in Johnson County, KY and was married to F. M. Hatten of Buchanan, KY, who preceded her to heaven 5 years ago. To this union 4 children were born, J. B. Hatten, deceased about 10 years ago, and left to mourn their loss are: Mrs. Jesse Cyrus, Mrs. Frank Thacker and Mr. Ed Hatten, all of Buchanan, also 2 sisters and one brother living in the west and George Burris, Stanton Burris, and Mark living near home and 2 sisters, Lou and Sarah. She was converted and joined the M. E. Church, South, in her girlhood. She lived all of her life here on the little creek named Durbin. She was one of the pillars of the church where she lived. Her home was the preachers' home. The church and the community where she lived will miss Rosa Hatten. Her funeral was held on the 13th at her home church on Mother's Day. after prayer by Ollie Black and a short address by him, her pastor preached her funeral to one of the largest congregations that was ever at a funeral, of her many friends and relatives who came to pay the last respect to sister Rosa Hatten. After the funeral services she was laid to rest by the side of her husband in the family cemetery by the church. Big Sandy News, Jun 15, 1928

 

HOWARD, Dayton

Dayton Howard, 21, of Palmyra, Greenup County, was killed Sunday when his Ford roadster went over an embankment on the Mayo Trail near Ashland. Big Sandy News, Jun 22, 1928

 

HOWINGTON, Boone

Boone, Howington, 30, of Salyersville, died Jun 15. Big Sandy News, Jun 29, 1928

 

HUNT, W. O.

After an illness of a year or more with tuberculosis, W. O. Hunt, 24, popular Williamson, WV barber died last Monday morning at the home of his uncle, John Hunt, of Welch. Big Sandy News, Jun 1, 1928

 

HUNTER, Hibbard D.

Hibbard D. Hunter, 44, died at Pikeville Sunday of last week. Big Sandy News, Jun 8, 1928

 

HUTCHINSON, Joe

Joe Hutchinson of the Dennis section died Saturday after a lingering illness. Surviving are a wife and 5 children, 5 brothers and his mother. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Martin Berry and interment made in the Hicks graveyard. Big Sandy news, Jun 22, 1928

 

INGRAM, George

George Ingram, 36, of Cincinnati, formerly of Olive Hill, died May 10. Big Sandy News, Jun 1, 1928

 

IRBY, Belle

Mrs. Belle Irby, 58, of Shoals, Wayne County, WV died Tuesday of last week. Big Sandy News, Jun 8, 1928

 

JACKSON, John W.

John W. Jackson, native Lawrence Countian and a prominent business man of Barboursville, WV was fatally injured Wednesday of last week when struck by a C & O train one mile east of Barboursville near his home. Intending to cross the track on foot, Mr. Jackson waited for a west bound train to pass and then stepped directly in the path of the oncoming eastbound train, apparently without seeing or hearing it. He died next day in a Huntington hospital. Interment was made at Greenup, KY. A son of Clayton Jackson, Mr. Jackson was born and reared at Estep this county. At the time of his death he was president of the Barboursville Lumber & Supply Co and had lived at Barboursville for 9 years. He was a mayor of the city in 1927. He was a Mason and a member of the M. E. Church, South. He is survived by his wife and one son, Naaman Jackson, in Barboursville, 6 daughters: Mrs. A. C. Bailey, the Misses Queen, Anne, Emma Helen, Rebecca Tillie and Johnnie Jackson, all of  Barboursville; his brother, Senator Naaman Jackson of Logan, 2 sisters, Miss Lora Jackson and Mrs. Inez Vinson, both of Greenup and his father Clayton Jackson of Greenup. Big Sandy News, Jun 22, 1928

 

JOHNSON, Johnny

Funeral services were held at Sprigg, WV for Johnny Johnson, 24, who died Sunday from the effects of a stab wound received in a free for all fight staged on the Kentucky side near the Hatfield tunnel east of Sprigg, last Wednesday. One man Frank, Brown, of Sprigg, has been arrested and he has been placed in the Pike County jail in connection with the crime, it being stated that he was one of the participants in the fight that resulted fatally to Johnson. Big Sandy news, Jun 15, 1928

 

JOHNSON, Otto

Otto Johnson, 17 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Charley Johnson of near Ulysses, died Monday of blood poisoning resulting from a sore on his hand. Burial was made in the family cemetery Tuesday. Big Sandy News, Jun 8, 1928

 

JORDAN, Thomas Wallace

Thomas Wallace Jordan, 71, died at his home in Louisa Tuesday afternoon following several month's invalidism of a complication of diseases. A son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Jordan, Mr. Jordan was born and reared on Rich Creek and spent most of his life in that section where he was a prominent farmer. He moved to Louisa 7 years ago. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the old home burial ground near Blaine, with Rev. C. W. Moore, and Rev. Jess Holbrook, officiating. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Genoa Chaffin Jordan and 2 sons, Kay Jordan and Schofield, Jordan, both of Louisa, and by 5 brothers, Zeal of Jenkins, Vess, of Louisa, Mart and Scott of Columbus and H. A. Jordan of Portsmouth. Big Sandy News, Jun 29, 1928

 

JUDD, Matt

Matt Judd died Sunday in Pike County as the result of blows received about the head in a drunken fight with George Bowens and John Strother, at the home of Bill Bowens at McCarr. The participants did not have pistols but fought with clubs and fists. His antagonists have serious wounds about their heads as a result of the fight, according to word received here. Big Sandy News, Jun 1, 1928

 

LEE, Russell

Russell Lee, 38, formerly of Jackson, Breathitt County but recently of Prestonsburg, died Sunday of last week. Big Sandy News, Jun 15, 1928

 

LEWIS, Ira

Ironton, OH, Jun 11--Gus Miller, reputed bad man, who is past 80 years of age, late Sunday nigh shot and killed Ira Lewis, near the site of the old Hecla Furnace, 3 miles back of this city. the motive for the slaying of Lewis was unknown. the only information which the office of Sheriff White possessed, was that Miller deliberately walked up to a car where Lewis was sitting and shot the latter twice with the old type army Springfield rifle. Miller, it was alleged, was a former desperado. Old timers characterized him as being a "heller". He is known to have served time in the Ohio penitentiary for cutting and seriously wounding Henry Halliday of Coal Grove a number of years ago. Miller formerly resided in Coal Grove, and was said to have been mixed in a number of brawls around Ashland and Catlettsburg 30 or more years ago. Big Sandy News, Jun 15, 1928

 

LOWE, Abe

Abe Lowe, 66, prominent farmer, of Grahn, Carter County, died suddenly May 18 of heart failure. Big Sandy News, Jun 1, 1928

 

LYONS, Sarah Margaret

Mrs. Sarah Margaret Lyons, died at her home at Westmoreland, WV, May 18. Big Sandy News, Jun 1, 1928

 

MARCUM, Pearley

Mrs. Pearley Marcum died at her home on Bull Creek, Wayne County, WV May 17. Big Sandy News, Jun 1, 1928

 

MAGGARD, Maryland

Maryland Maggard, 40, a native of Hindman, Knott County, but lately a resident of Martin, Floyd County, died Friday of last week. Big Sandy News, Jun 15, 1928

 

MARTIN, Dr. Henry

Dr. Henry Martin, born in Ashland 54 years ago, the son of the late Dr. J. M. Martin died Monday at his home in Atlanta, GA. Big Sandy News, Jun 15, 1928

 

MAY, John

John May, 20, son of the late Dave May and nephew of Atty. A. J. May, of Prestonsburg dropped dead on his farm at Langley of heart failure May 22 while unharnessing his team after working all day. Big Sandy News, Jun 1, 1928

 

MAYNARD, Mrs. Bee

Mrs. Bee Maynard died Jun 10 at the home of her son Asa Maynard on Twelve Pole, Wayne County, WV. Big Sandy News, Jun 22, 1928

 

MAYNARD, Henry

Henry Maynard, aged 30, son of the late Riley Maynard, was fatally injured some time during the night of last Thursday when struck by an east bound freight train about 2 miles east of Naugatuck. With his shoulder and hip badly crushed Maynard was found after daylight Friday and was brought to the Williamson Memorial hospital. He died early Sunday morning. Although unconscious most of the time Maynard told friends, during rational moments, that he had been hit by a train. Maynard had left Naugatuck some time during the night to walk to his home a few miles east. He is survived by his mother and one brother. Funeral services were held Monday at Maher. Big Sandy News, Jun 22, 1928

 

MAYNARD, Russell

Russell Maynard, of Greenup, formerly of Brushy Creek, Pike County, died at Greenup recently. Big Sandy News, Jun 8, 1928

S. Maynard died at his home near Greenup, KY after only a few days illness of pneumonia. He was the father of Prof. Fred Maynard, Superintendent of the Fullerton schools also one time a student of the K.N.C. at this place. Mrs. Maynard was Miss Lucille Blankenship, one of Lawrence County's former school teachers. Big Sandy News, Jun 15, 1928

 

MCCOY, Floyd

Floyd McCoy, 78, died of paralysis at the home of his daughter, Murie Coger at Kenova Jun 1. Big Sandy News, Jun 15, 1928

 

MCGRANAHAN, Zetty

In loving remembrance of dear little Zetty McGranahan who was born Apr 5,1 921 and departed this life May 19, 1928. He was sick only a short time. All was done for little Zetty that kind hearts and loving hands could do to save him but God knows best and took him away. He leaves to mourn his loss a father, mother, 3 brothers, and a host of friends and relatives. Big Sandy News, Jun 1, 1928

 

MEADE, Crate C.

Crate C. Meade, of near Paintsville, prominent farmer of Johnson County, died in the Paintsville Hospital Wednesday of inflammation of the brain following a severe case of flu. Big Sandy News, Jun 15, 1928

 

MOORE

Two children of Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Moore of McDowell, died Friday night, Jun 8, of a disease which baffled physicians, and which was termed by Dr. H. A. Shufflebarger, as gangrene of the measles. The victims were aged 2 and 4. the children first were ill with measles, then by the gangrenous condition which caused their deaths within 3 weeks. Big Sandy News, Jun 22, 1928

 

MURRAY, Dan

Dan Murray of Normal, Boyd County, died May 21. Big Sandy News, Jun 1, 1928

 

NEAL, John H.

Using a 32 Colt automatic, which he had taken from his father's home earlier in the day, John H. Neal, 34, better known as "Peggy", shot himself thru the head on Thursday of last week. The bullet entered the head just above the left eye and caused immediate death. The tragedy occurred at Neal's home near Catlettsburg and was witnessed by his wife and 3 other people. Neal had told his wife and intimate friends that he was going to kill himself. Ashe raised the gun to fire the fatal shot, his wife rushed to him and attempted to take the automatic from him. the first shot went wild and struck Mrs. Neal in the arm, inflicting a painful flesh wound. Neal and his wife had recently separated and his suicide was attributed to domestic troubles. Big Sandy News, Jun 8, 1928

 

NEWSOME, Alex

A bullet wound received May 5 in the gun fight at Ligon, Floyd County, when 4 men were killed and 5 wounded as the result of a dispute over admittance to a dance hall, resulted in the death of Alex Newsome, 60, last week in the Beaver Valley Hospital at Martin. Newsome was shot in the knee, gangrene developed, and his leg was amputated. His condition had been grave for sometime. His son, Milford Newsome, a merchant, was killed instantly the same night he was wounded. Big Sandy News, Jun 1, 1928

 

NICKELL, Smith

Smith Nickell, 22, of Ezel, Morgan County, died May 22. Big Sandy News, Jun 8, 1928

 

O'DANIELS, Harlan

Harlan O'Daniels, 68, native of Hulette, this county, died at his home in Huntington Thursday. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Sarah O'Daniels, and one son. Burial was made at Hulette Saturday. Big Sandy News, Jun 1, 1928

 

OWENS, Reece

Reece Owens, of Huntington, formerly of Lower Docks Creek, Wayne County, WV died May 17. Big Sandy News, Jun 1, 1928

 

PETERS, Mrs. David F.

Mrs. David F. Peters, formerly of Mill Creek, Wayne County, WV, ended her life at her home in Portsmouth Sunday by firing a bullet through her heart. Mrs. Peters had been in poor health since she submitted to a major operation last January and her failure to recover so preyed on her mind that friends and relatives say she was not responsible for her act. Mr. Peters had just stepped into the kitchen of his home to get something to eat for his wife. He heard a shot fired, but thought it came from the outside. Upon going back upstairs he found his bedroom door and the bath room door locked. Breaking the latter door he found his wife dead on the floor, where she had fallen. Mrs. Peters was a daughter of Lewis and Elizabeth Frasher. Mrs. Frasher is still living and is 93 years old. She resides with relatives in Kenova. Mrs. Peters also leaves 2 sisters, Mrs. Freeland Workman of Kenova and Mrs. Mec Workman of Crewe, WV and one brother, L. F. Frasher of Fort Gay, WV. Burial was made at Wheelersburg, OH. Big Sandy News, Jun 8, 1928

 

PHELPS, Mary Ann

Mrs. Mary Ann Phelps, 53, wife of Martin Phelps, of Millers Fork, WV died May 28. Big Sandy News, Jun 15, 1928

 

PINSON, Lilburn

At Toler on Pond Creek Mike Maschello shot and killed Lilburn Pinson Sunday of last week when Lilburn Pinson's boy hissed a dog on one of Mike Maschello's hogs. Mike slapped the Pinson boy and his father, Lilburn Pinson, took it up with Maschello, Lilburn Pinson, hit Maschello with his fist and started away possibly to get a gun and Maschello shot him in the back of the head and in the side. He died instantly. Big Sandy News, Jun 22, 1928

 

PRICE, Mrs. Lizzie

Mrs. Lizzie Price died at the home of her son, Edgar Hager, of Branchland, WV. Big Sandy News, Jun 22, 1928

 

PURDUE, Raymond

Raymond Purdue, 28 years old, of Ceredo, and 2 other workmen were drowned at St. Marys, WV when a bridge collapsed Thursday. Big Sandy News, Jun 15, 1928

 

RAMEY, James

James Ramey, 80, died at the home of his daughter at Cuzzie, Wayne County, WV, Jun 13. Big Sandy News, Jun 29, 1928

 

RIVERS, Fannie (Johnson)

Mrs. Fannie Rivers, daughter of the late George M. Johnson of Johnson County, died recently at the her home in Denver, CO. Big Sandy News, Jun 22, 1928

 

ROBINSON, Lace

Lace Robinson, 45, of Stafford Fork of Rockcastle in Martin County, and an employee of the Hope Engineering Company in Floyd County, died in the Beaver Valley Hospital at Martin Saturday of a bullet wound in the abdomen inflicted by a stray bullet fired by deputy constable Bill Wright while attempting to arrest a drunken man in a pipe line camp on Caney Fork of Middle Creek in Floyd County. The shooting occurred when the drunken man, Johnson, whipped out his gun to resist being arrested by constable Wright. Wright, quicker on the trigger, shot the pistol out of Johnson's hand. The bullet, after passing through Johnson's arm plowed its way through a tent and into the stomach of Robinson who was seated on a cot, resting after a days work on the pipe line. He died the next day. Big Sandy News, Jun 1, 1928

 

RONK, Albert

Albert Ronk, 82, of Kenova, died last week and was buried at Echo. Big Sandy News, Jun 8, 1928

 

RONK, G. W.

W. Ronk, 82, Civil War veteran, formerly of Whites Creek, WV, died at the home of his son Ben Ronk at Kenova last week. Big Sandy News, Jun 8, 1928

 

SALYERS, Willie

West Liberty, KY, Jun 14--While working on the road Thursday, Willie Salyers, of Williams, Morgan County, fell dead of heart failure. He had been bothered with heart trouble for some time. Big Sandy News, Jun 15, 1928

 

SANISLO, Louis

"Goodbye America: Goodbye all", Scribbling this terse farewell message in Hungarian on the back of an envelope, Louis Sanislo, 60 year old miner of Majestic, sent his soul hurling into eternity shortly before 8 o'clock on Thursday evening, Jun 7, while standing on the banks of Tug River, near Cedar. with several sticks of dynamite tied over his heart, the Hungarian set the explosive off with an electric battery, the force of the explosion blowing the man's body into pieces and mangling it to such an extent that it was scarcely recognizable. there were no witnesses to the horrible tragedy. Sanislo having selected a secluded spot on the banks of the Tug River, removed from any habitation. Despondency occasioned by the aged miner's failure to procure enough money to defray the expenses of a visit to his home in southern Hungary is believed to have been the cause of Sanislo's suicide. Big Sandy News, Jun 22, 1928

 

SHUMATE, Maggie

Mrs. Maggie Shumate, 66, of Olive Hill, died May 20. Big Sandy News, Jun 1, 1928

 

SIMPKINS, General W. (Did)

General W. (Did) Simpkins, formerly of Beech Fork, Wayne County, WV was killed in a slate fall in the mines at Logan County recently. Big Sandy News, Jun 15, 1928

 

SKAGGS, Nola

Miss Nola Skaggs, 14, daughter of  Mr. and Mrs. Lee Skaggs of Louisa, died early Friday morning of last week in an Ashland hospital following an operation for appendicitis submitted to the previous day. Her remains were brought to Louisa Friday and taken to Smokey Valley where funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon. Rev. H. B. Hulette officiating. Burial was made at Smokey Valley. Big Sandy news, Jun 15, 1928

 

SLOAN, Mrs. Margaret

Mrs. Margaret Sloan, 34, wife of C. T. Sloan, of Huntington, despondent over ill health, committed suicide by drowning herself in the Ohio River Saturday evening. Big Sandy News, Jun 22, 1928

 

SMITH, Dock

Dock Smith, 24, was drowned in Tug River near Matewan, late Sunday afternoon of last week when he attempted to escape to the Kentucky side from a West Virginia officer who was holding him on a drunk charge. The young negro leaped into the river and was attempting to swim to the Kentucky side when the weight of his sodden clothing pulled him beneath the water and he was drowned before persons on the river bank could rescue him. Big Sandy News, Jun 22, 1928

 

SMITH, Nora (Atkins)

Mrs. Nora Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. Atkins of Wayne, WV died in a Huntington hospital last week and was buried at Wayne. Big Sandy News, Jun 29, 1928

 

SPARKS, Ruby

Paintsville, KY, Jun 21--(From Paintsville Herald)--Miss Ruby Sparks, age 18, a waitress at the Hotel Rule of this city, died almost instantly from the effects of a self-administered dose of strychnine poisoning last Thursday afternoon. Miss Sparks stirred the deadly poison in a glass of buttermilk and quaffed the deadly draught while in the kitchen of the hotel and death was almost instantaneous. the unfortunate girl went into convulsions after swallowing the poison and her agones were horrible until death relieved her suffering. Miss Sparks left no note or had she intimated to anyone the rash act she contemplated. But it is evident that self-destruction had been previously planned as it is reported a day or two previous to her death she sent her clothing to her mother and went to different places where she owed bills and settled her accounts. She was the daughter of Mrs. Thurmond Sparks of Franks Creek, 10 miles from Paintsville. Big Sandy News, Jun 22, 1928

 

STANLEY, Eva

Mrs. Eva Stanley, 4?, wife of Flem Stanley of Buffalo Creek, Wayne County, WV died last week. Big Sandy News, Jun 8, 1928

 

Mrs. Flem Stanley of Buffalo Creek, Wayne County, WV died Jun 11. Big Sandy News, Jun 22, 1928

 

STEELE, Sarah A.

Mrs. Sarah A. Steele, 63, widow of the late Frank Steele, died at her home at West Liberty May 17. Big Sandy News, Jun 1, 1928

 

STEPHENS, Mrs. A. V.

Mrs. A. V. Stephens, 82, widow of the late J. F. Stephens, died at the home of her son, C. G. Stephens on Little Lynn Creek, Wayne County, WV, Jun 18. Big Sandy News, Jun 29, 1928

 

STEPP, Malissa

Mrs. Malissa Stepp, 85, widow of Harve Stepp, died at her home in Wayne County, WV near the Wayne-Mingo line May 17. Big Sandy News, Jun 1, 1928

 

SWORD, Bettie

Pikeville, KY, Jun 2--Aunt Bettie Sword, of Island Creek, believed to be the oldest resident of Pike County died as the result of a fall which she sustained 6 months ago. She was 102 years old. Her husband, William Sword, Sr., died 20 years ago. Big Sandy News, Jun 8, 1928

 

TACKETT, Harve

Harve Tackett, 92, Civil War Veteran and former politician in Pike County, died at his home at Virgie Thursday. Big Sandy News, Jun 1, 1928

 

TAYLOR, Nancy (Robinson)

Mrs. Nancy Robinson Taylor, 75, widow of the late Rev. John W. Taylor, and daughter of the late Richard P. Robinson, Sr. of Pike County, died Jun 2. Big Sandy News, Jun 15, 1928

 

TAYLOR, Rufus M.

Rufus M. Taylor, 69, owner of the Ashland Racket Store died at his home in Ashland Saturday. Big Sandy News, Jun 1, 1928

 

TERRILL, Frank W.

Hon. Frank W. Terrill, 76, formerly telegraph operator at Wayne, WV and 4 times a member of the House of Delegates from Wayne County, died Monday of a sudden heart attack at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Basil S. Burgess near Wayne. Big Sandy News, Jun 22, 1928

 

THOMPSON, Mrs. A. J.

Mrs. A. J. Thompson, 72, of Williamson, WV a native of Pike County, KY died in Williamson last week. Big Sandy News, Jun 22, 1928

 

THOMPSON, Nancy

Prestonsburg--Nancy Thompson, 49 years old, wife of Dock Thompson, died at her home at Wonder, May 27, 2 days after being stricken with a severe pain in her neck. Mrs. Thompson was the mother of 14 children, 10 of whom survive, and was one of the best mothers in this community. Her husband survives her. Big Sandy News, Jun 22, 1928

 

TRONT (or could be Trent), Thomas

Thomas Tront, 58, of Whitepost, Pike County died in a Williamson hospital last week as a result of  carbuncles on his neck. Big Sandy News, Jun 29, 1928

 

VANCE, George T.

George T. Vance, 72, of Hoods Creek, Boyd County, died Friday. Big Sandy News, Jun 15, 1928

 

VANDERPOOL

Prestonsburg, KY, Jun 8--(from Floyd County Times)--The 8 months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Vanderpool was shot and instantly killed in its mother's arms Saturday afternoon at the Vanderpool home on Raccoon Fork of Salt Lick, Floyd County, when a 22 calibre bullet fired at a bird by an elder brother glanced and struck the babe, piercing its brain, a report received here says. Big Sandy News, Jun 15, 1928

 

WALLER, Asbury

Asbury Waller, aged 81, a Civil War veteran, died at his home at Potter, this county, Tuesday of infirmities of old age following a prolonged invalidism. Coming out of the Civil War at an early age, Mr. Waller located in this section and has lived in this county for the past several years. He was a devout Christian and an member of the Baptist Church. Funeral services were conducted at Potter Wednesday, the Rev. Rolen Hutchinson officiating. Burial was made near Potter. Surviving are his widow and the following children by a former marriage: L. G. Waller of Fort Gay, C. M. Waller of Wagoner, OK, Dennie Waller of Potter, Mrs. Bee Saulsberry of Potter, Mrs. G. W. Chapman of Huntington, and Mrs. W. M. McWharter of Parogould, Ark. Big Sandy News, Jun 29, 1928

 

WELLMAN, Pauline

Mrs. Pauline Wellman, 72, of Kenova, died last week. Big Sandy News, Jun 8, 1928

 

WHITE, Lindsey

Lindsey White, 74, father of Kwen White and Millard White of this county, died at his home near Cannonsburg, Boyd County, Thursday. Big Sandy News, Jun 1, 1928

 

WHITT, Addison T.

Addison T. Whitt, Sr. president of the Winchester Bank, formerly of Clay City, died last week from a stroke of apoplexy. Big Sandy News, Jun 8, 1928

 

WILCOX, Nancy E.

Mrs. Nancy E. Wilcox, 75, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lucy Harmon at East Point, May 22. Big Sandy News, Jun 1, 1928

 

WILLIAMSON, Esther

Mrs. Esther Williamson, wife of Mack Williamson, of near Wilsondale, Wayne County, WV, was found dead in her garden May 30. Big Sandy News, Jun 15, 1928

 

WOOLFORD, Riley

Following an argument over a debt of $18 Riley Woolford, aged 50, of Majestic, KY, was shot and fatally wounded last Thursday afternoon by Edgar Blankenship at the latter's home at Sand Siding, one mile east of Vulcan. According to information reaching authorities Woolford went to Blankenship's home and demanded payment of an alleged debt of $18. Both men had been drinking, it is stated, and when Woolford demanded the money a heated argument resulted. The shooting occurred in Blankenship's home, the only eye witnesses being Blankenship's wife and child. Wayne County News. Big Sandy News, Jun 29, 1928

 

WRIGHT, Jimmie

Jimmie Wright, 19, of Salida, CA, employee of the Hope Engineering Co., in Johnson County, died in a Paintsville Hospital Saturday of typhoid. His mother came from California to be at his bedside but he died before she arrived. To make the grief more unbearable she found a telegram awaiting her in Paintsville apprising her of her father's death in California which had occurred after she left home. Big Sandy News, Jun 15, 1928

 


JULY 1928

 


ADAMS, Em

Pikeville--About midnight, Saturday, Jun 30, Em Adams, a young taxi driver, accidentally balked his car off the road just above Whitesburg. The car, a sedan, went about 20 feet down a bank covered with rocks and scrubby timer, and stopped with the rear end in about 3 feet of water. The doors were jammed. Almost immediately the car burst into flames, making it impossible to get the youth out before he was fatally burned. Rescuers removed him by smashing the back of the car. He lived several hours after the accident and was conscious a portion of the time. Big Sandy News, Jul 20, 1928

 

ADAMS, Matthew

Matthew Adams, Civil War veteran, and a former resident of Morgan County, died recently in West Virginia. Big Sandy News, Jul 20, 1928

 

AKERS, Hiram

That Hiram Akers whose mangled body was found on the morning of Jun 13 on the railway tracks near Hunter, on left Beaver Creek, was murdered is the belief, now held, as the result of a telegram received at Martin Wednesday afternoon from Jeff, Perry County, stating that a man named Tackett at that place had told of killing Akers. Bog Martin, a relative of the victim, left for Jeff, Thursday to return the man who has confessed to the murder to this county. When the body was found on the railway tracks, suspicion of foul play arose, but his death had later been laid to accident. Mr. Akers was a prominent man and was one of this county's most prosperous farmers. Big Sandy News, Jul 20, 1928

 

ALLEN, Rev. Pharoah

Rev. Pharoah Allen, 80, former resident of Floyd County and well known minister of the Baptist Church, died at Portsmouth, OH recently. Big Sandy News, Jul 20, 1928

 

BAILEY, J. S.

A telegram received by Louisa friends states that J. S. Bailey, former resident of Louisa, was killed instantly near his home at Gauley Bridge, WV, Tuesday. Further particulars were not given. the bailey family resided on Lock Avenue here until 2 years ago and the daughter, Miss Daisey Lee Bailey graduated from the Louisa High School. Burial was made at Gauley Bridge, Thursday. Big Sandy News, Jul 20, 1928

 

BELL, Samuel W.

Samuel W. Bell, father of Atty. F. P. Bell of Prestonsburg, died at Hartford, KY Jul 1. Big Sandy News, Jul 20, 1928

 

BERRY, James Conrad

James Conrad Berry, one of Lawrence County's most prominent citizens, died at his home at Adams Sunday following a 4 years invalidism of tuberculosis. A son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Berry, of Adams, Mr. Berry was born and reared in Lawrence County and for a number of years was one of Lawrence County's rural school teachers. For the past several years he had resided at Washington, D. C. where he held a responsible position with the Federal government. Ill health caused him to relinquish his position and he returned to his old home at Adams, this county, only 3 weeks ago. Funeral services were conducted at the home of his uncle, Toms Berry, at Ellen Monday, Rev. H. B. Hewlett officiating. Burial was made in the Berry cemetery with the Masonic order in charge. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Carrie Berry and one son, Byron Berry, age 14. Two brothers and a sister also survive him: Green Berry and Andrew Berry both of Adams and Mrs. Mollie Curnutte of Columbus, OH. Big Sandy News, Jul 6, 1928

 

BILLITER, Charles

Charles Billiter, 72, of Pike County died Jul 7. Big Sandy News, Jul 20, 1928

 

BLACKBURN, Veva (Fluty)

Mrs. Veva Blackburn, 18, wife of Floyd Blackburn of Aflex, KY, and a daughter of Tom Fluty, of Cassie, Wayne County, WV died Jun 19. Big Sandy News, Jul 6, 1928

 

BLAIR, ARby

Paintsville, KY, Jul 25--Arby Blair, of Horse Mill Branch, lies at the point of death in the Paintsville Hospital as the result of being run over by his brother's truck heavily loaded with cross ties. Blair for some reason decided he wanted to get off the truck and attempted to jump off while was in motion and was thrown under the wheels. The rear wheels of the truck ran over the left side, crushing in his ribs on that side. He also sustained injuries in the head and other parts of his body. Big Sandy News, Jul 27, 1928

 

BLEVINS, Dr. H. C.

Dr. H. C. Blevins, 40, well known Floyd County physician died Jun 20 at Thomas. Big Sandy News, Jul 6, 1928

 

BUTLER, W. D.

D. Butler, 30, son of the late Milt Butler of Edger, Floyd County, was killed in an automobile accident on the Pikeville-Williamson road Wednesday. In company with his wife and sister, Mr. Butler was on his way to Ashland and Huntington when the wreck occurred. Big Sandy News, Jul 13, 1928

 

CANTRELL, Curtis

Pikeville--Carl Ratliff and Curtis Cantrell of Toney's Camp, just below Burdine, went to Adams siding and got boozy. Curtis had a revolver and on the way back decided to shoot on the railroad. Carl attempted to take the revolver and in the scuffle the gun was discharged. The bullet entered Curtis's stomach proving fatal. Big Sandy News, Jul 20, 1928

 

CASEY, Mrs. Curtis

Mrs. Curtis Casey, 59, formerly of Fort Gay, died Jul 13 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ed Carsell at Ceredo. Big Sandy News, Jul 27, 1928

 

CHAFFIN, Earl

FLETCHER, Cecil

Unfamiliar with the river, swollen by recent rains, 2 youths were drowned at different places in Tug River near Kermit Saturday afternoon, according to information reaching here. Earl Chaffin, 12 year old son of Elmer Chaffin, a farmer of Middle Burning Creek, was drowned Saturday afternoon when he and a group of companions were in swimming near the union of Tug River and Middle Burning Creek, about one mile east of Kermit. Cecil Fletcher, 18, a son of Jim Fletcher, of Stnecoal, 4 miles from Kermit, drowned 2 hours later when he got beyond his depth and was unable to reach the shore before exhaustion overcame him and he sank to the bottom of the river, where his body was removed several hours later by a party of dredgers. Big Sandy News, Jul 13, 1928

 

CHAPMAN, Ed

Ed Chapman, aged about 75, died at his home on Mill Creek in Wayne County, WV Friday. Big Sandy News, Jul 13, 1928

 

CONN, Alex

Alex Conn, 70, well known citizen of Dana, Floyd County, died Jul 13. Big Sandy News, Jul 27, 1928

 

COOK Dave

Dave Cook, was shot and killed by Jess Scott at Sharondale, on Pond Creek. It is reported that Scott was drinking. Cook was on his porch at home. His brains were shot out. Both men are married. Pike County News, Big Sandy News, Jul 20, 1928

 

COPLEY, Mrs. Henry (Fannie Lea Thornbury)

Mrs. Henry Copley, 77, one of the most widely known and best loved of the old settlers on Tug River, died at her home at Crum, WV, Jul 12 of asthma. Her body was taken to the home of her son, Hon. J. Walter Copley of Williamson and burial made Saturday. Mrs. Copley, who was Miss Fannie Lea Thornbury, of Pike County, came to the Crum section more than 50 years ago. Big Sandy News, Jul 20, 1928

 

Mrs. Fannie Copley, 72, widow of the late Henry Copley, died Thursday of last week at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Stella Crum, at Crum, WV. Mrs. Copley was a daughter of Lieutenant Walter Thornberry, one of the pioneer settlers of Pike County, KY, who served with distinction as a Union soldier in the Civil War. She was one of the most highly regarded women of Tug River. For nearly a quarter of a century the family resided at Crum where both Mr. and Mrs. Copley were active figures in the social and religious life of that community. Mrs. Copley is survived by 3 sons, Attorney J. Walter Copley and Leonard Copley of Williamson and Frank Copley of Colorado Springs and 2 daughters Mrs. Ida Marshall of Colorado Springs and Mrs. Stella Crum of Crum. Big Sandy News, Jul 20, 1928

 

CRANK, R. F.

F. Crank, 77, died Thursday of last week, at the home of his son, Millard Crank, at Yatesville. Slightly ill, Mr. Crank was reclining on a bed in a room adjoining the dining room where the family was eating dinner. Going into the room after dinner, members of the family found him dead in bed. He had been in declining health for several months. He leaves 5 children by 3 marriages. Burial was made near Yatesville. Big Sandy News, Jul 20, 1928

 

CRUMP, John H.

John H. Crump, prominent Ashland citizen, died on Wednesday of last week. Big Sandy News, Jul 27, 1928

 

DANIEL, Arnold

Arnold Daniel, 16 year old son of Mrs. Joel Daniel of Abbots creek, Floyd County, died last week of typhoid. Big Sandy News, Jul 20, 1928

 

DAVIS, Elba

Elba Davis, of the mouth of Garretts Creek, Wayne County, WV died recently in the West Virginia State Asylum. Big Sandy News, Jul 27, 1928

 

DAVIS, Emery

Pikeville-Caught beneath a fall of draw slate Emery Davis, 39 year old machine runner residing near Leckieville was instantly crushed to death Friday evening while at work in the Pond Creek Colliery of the railroad fuel department. Davis' untimely demise occurred less that an hour after he entered the mine for his night's work. Big Sandy News, Jul 6, 1928

 

Emery Davis, 39 years old, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Davis of Harold, this county, was crushed to death recently in the Pond Creek Colliery mines at Leckieville, Pike County, when caught beneath a huge slab of slate. Big Sandy News, Jul 13, 1928

 

ESTEP, Marie

Funeral services for Marie Estep, 8 years old, the adopted daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Estep, of Guyandotte, WV, who died from injuries received when she was struck by a car were held at Patrick. The girl's skull was fractured when she stepped into the path of Thierry's car and died at a hospital without regaining consciousness. Big Sandy News, Jul 20, 1928

 

FERGUSON, Simpson B.

Simpson B. Ferguson, 88, born  and reared near Wayne Co., WV died at Huntington, Jul 4. Big Sandy News, Jul 13, 1928

 

FITCH, Everett

Everett Fitch, 17 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Kern Fitch of near Richardson, died Sunday after an extended illness of dropsy. Big Sandy News, Jul 20, 1928

 

FLETCHER, Cecil--see under Earl Chaffin

 

GIBSON, Alex

Prestonsburg, KY, Jul 19--While on his way to Prestonsburg to surrender to authorities after shooting Stub Adams at Lackey Friday night, Alex Gibson, Lackey policeman, was fatally injured by the Beaver Creek passenger train Saturday morning at Allen when he attempted to cross the track to the depot. He was hurled several yards and sustained several broken bones and a crushed skull. He died aboard a special train bearing him to the Beaver Valley Hospital at Martin. Gibson had shot Adams through the arm, the bullet grazing his breast. Adams will recover. The shooting was accidental, Gibson claimed. Big Sandy News, Jul 20, 1928

 

GORMLEY, Marie

Prestonsburg, KY, Jul 25--The body of Mrs. Marie Gormley, 58, who died Monday while visiting her daughter, Mrs. W. R. Jillson at Frankfort, was brought here today for burial. Mrs. Gormley was a native of Prestonsburg and a highly respected lady. Big Sandy News, Jul 27, 1928

 

GYER, Walter

Walter Gyer, age 21, of Gary, WV died Tuesday afternoon in a Logan hospital from injuries sustained Sunday afternoon at the Gilbert bathing beach. Young Gyer jumped from the bank into water less than one foot deep and sustained injuries to his spine. Big Sandy News, Jul 13, 1928

 

HATCHLETT, Mabel Claire

Miss Mabel Claire Hatchlett, 44, of Grayson, died last week. Big Sandy News, Jul 20, 1928

 

HAZELETT, Elizabeth (Hatten)

Buchanan--Mrs. Elizabeth Hazelett died at the home of her son in Cincinnati and was brought to her old home on Garver for burial. She was a sister of the late J. F. Hatten and was born and reared in this vicinity. She was about 80 years of age. Burial took place Tuesday of last week. Big Sandy News, Jul 27, 1928

 

HEIDLER, J. T.

T. Heidler, ??, foreman of the N & W shops at Kenova, died Sunday. Burial at Manpin, PA. Big Sandy News, Jul 13, 1928

 

HUNLEY, Mrs. James

Mrs. James Hunley, 43, of Cherryville, died suddenly Friday shortly after returning to her home after attending church. A daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Thompson, of Little Blaine, Mrs. Hunley was born and reared in this county. Surviving are her husband and 4 children. Burial was made Saturday in the Vaughan Cemetery in the Griffith Creek section. Big Sandy News, Jul 6, 1928

 

LAMBERT, Teddy

Teddy Lambert, 19, son of Mrs. C. L. Holbrooks of Belfonte, Boyd County, died last week and was buried on East Fork. Big Sandy News, Jul 6, 1928

 

LAYNE, Moses S.

Moses S. (Sant) Layne, aged and wealthy citizen of Tram, Floyd County died Tuesday of last week at the age of 95 years. He was a large land owner and sale of coal lands netted him a fortune. Big Sandy News, Jul 6, 1928

 

LAYNE, Mrs. Rachel Johnson

Mrs. Rachel Johnson Layne, 25, wife of Frank Layne, of Buchanan, died Jun 25. She was a daughter of Elige and Mary Johnson of Buchanan. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Samuel Harvey and burial made at Buchanan. Surviving are her husband, 3 children and her parents. Big Sandy News, Jul 6, 1928

 

LE CLARE, August

August LeClare, 67, died in a hospital here Tuesday from injuries sustained when a car in which he was riding and which was driven by his son in law, Ed V. Crutcher, manager of the Southern Bell Telephone Co., in the Big Sandy District, collided with a stump on the Pikeville Williamson road, throwing both from the car. Mr. LeClare came to America early in life from France. when he was taken to the hospital after the accident occurred, he was in a jovial spirit and remarked: "You can't kill a Frenchman". He was taken to his room and the doctors were dressing his wounds when he suddenly died just a few minutes afterwards. He was cut about the head. When he was a boy in France he had a fractured skull and a plate had been inserted; it is very probable that this had something to do with his dying so suddenly after the cut caused by the accident. He was a fine old man and possessed a jovial spirit. He was a florist in the city of Lexington. Big Sandy News, Jul 20, 1928

 

LEWIS, William H.

William H. Lewis, 74, pioneer citizen of Pollard, Boyd County, died last week. Big Sandy News, Jul 13, 1928

 

MARKELL, John

John Markell, aged 30, former well known resident of Williamson, was fatally injured Thursday night of last week near Radnor, Wayne County, when his car, a Dodge roadster, left the road and plunged down a steep bank. Markell who was taken to Kenova by a passing car, died there the next day. Big Sandy News, Jul 13, 1928

 

MASSIE, Frank

Frank Massie, 69, a former Wayne County, WV man who worked in a timber job at the mouth of McComas Creek, died recently in Cincinnati. Big Sandy News, Jul 27, 1928

 

MAY, Henry

Henry May, 70 years old, Catlettsburg, committed suicide by hanging himself with a rope tied to a limb of a tree in a pasture near his home Thursday of last week. the body was found by Catlettsburg police after Mrs. May's family became worried when he did not return from the pasture, where he had gone at 6 o'clock to milk his cow. Coroner J. L. Richardson, Ashland, at an inquest, stated that the death was a "suicide by hanging." Big Sandy News, Jul 20, 1928

 

MCCARTY

A 13 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Burns McCarty of Van Lear was drowned last Friday in the Levisa River at the railroad bridge at Van Lear, the Paintsville Herald said this week. The McCarty lad, in company with a number of other boys, had returned from berry picking and the day being hot, they plunged into the cooling waters for a swim. In some way McCarty went beyond his depth and sank beneath the surface. The other boys became frightened and gave the alarm and John Kennard, driver for the Sandy Valley Grocery Company who was passing went to the boy's rescue. He was taken from the water in 15 minutes after he sank, but all efforts to resuscitate him failed. Big Sandy News, Jul 27, 1928

 

MEADOWS, Doker

Doker Meadows, 70, widely known citizen of Johnson County, died at his home at the mouth of Barnetts Creek last week following a stroke of paralysis. Big Sandy News, Jul 27, 1928

 

MILLER, Mrs. C. H.

Prestonsburg--Mrs. C. H. Miller, 50 years old, of Estill, this county, was instantly killed Tuesday afternoon when she stumbled and plunged head first from a swinging bridge between Wayland and Glo, it was learned here this week. Her neck was broken by the fall. The tragedy was the result solely of an accident, since Mrs. Miller had crossed the bridge and apparently stumbling fell down the steps. Big Sandy News, Jul 6, 1928

 

On Thursday of last week one of the most deplorable accidents in all the history of our county happened. Mrs. M. C. Miller, an elderly lady living at Estill came to Glo to visit her daughter, and after spending a few hours with her, started home by way of Wayland, desiring to shop a little at the Wayland store, on her way home. While crossing the swinging bridge spanning the creek between Wayland and Glo, lost her balance falling a distance of 15 feet landing on her head. A broken neck resulted, and death was instantaneous. She was a splendid woman, having come here a few years ago from the state of Pennsylvania with her husband, whom she leaves to mourn her loss. She was laid to rest in the Estill graveyard near where she lived at the time of her death. Big Sandy News, Jul 13, 1928

 

MOORE, Lock

Lock Moore, 48, well known resident of Louisa, was found dead in bed at his home here at 2:20 Thursday afternoon. An empty strychnine bottle was found at his bedside. Thirty minutes before his death he was on Main Court Street talking with various townspeople, apparently in good spirits. he went to his home at 2 o'clock and 20 minutes later was found, still dressed, lying across his bed, dead. Only his wife and daughter were at the home at the time of his death. No motive for the suicide is known. He unsuccessfully attempted suicide, 5 or 6 weeks ago, it is said. He was a prominent citizen and at the time of his death was employed as traveling salesman for Hagen-Ratcliff Wholesale Grocery Co., of Huntington. Big Sandy News, Jul 27, 1928

 

MORRISON, James

Ulysses--On last Thursday Jul 12th another one of our aged and respected citizens was called by death. James Morrison, Sr., of this place has who has been seriously ill for quite a while peacefully passed away at the age of 77 years, 2 months and 8 days.  He had been in failing health for some time and all was done for him that loving friends and medical skill could do but the white winged messenger came and claimed for its victim the venerable husband and kind and loving father, and good neighbor and bore him away from his bed of affliction to a brighter clime where suffering and death are unknown. This is the consoling evidence left by the deceased before he died that he was ready to go when the summons came. His wife and all his children were at his bedside during his last illness and did all for him that human help could do. His physician, Dr. Wray of Louisa, tried  but in vain to relieve his suffering. His funeral was preached by Rev. John Walker. Undertaker H. H. Curtright of Louisa came and prepared the body for burial. He was placed in a beautiful casket and interred in the family burying ground near his home. Funeral services were brief but impressive. After he was interred his son and 7 daughters by his first marriage returned to their homes. there being one son and 2 daughters by his last marriage. His widow and 11 children and a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren survive all who have our profound sympathy. Big Sandy News, Jul 20, 1928

 

James Morrison, 79, died at his home at Ulysses on Thursday of last week following a 3 months illness from a complication of diseases. Funeral services were conducted  by Rev. John Walker of Paintsville and interment was made in the family cemetery. Mr. Morrison was an esteemed citizen and had been a member of the Church of God for several years.. He was also a Mason. Surviving are his wife and the following children: Mrs. V. C. Minotti, Logan, Mrs. F. B. Williamson, Delbarton, WV, Mrs. Sam Cox, Mrs. Fred Litteral, and Mrs. Frank Smith, all of Thacker, WV, Mrs. Bea Marshall, Hurricane, WV, Mrs. John Sloan, Logan, WV, Mrs. Frank Bentley, of Yatesville and Miss Lizzie, at home. James Morrison, at home and Charles Morrison of Hurricane, WV. Big Sandy News, Jul 20, 1928

 

MOSSMAN, Dan A.

Dan A. Mossman, prominent pioneer business man of Huntington, died Tuesday of last week. Big Sandy News, Jul 13, 1928

 

PERRY, Albert

Albert Perry, brother of Sam W. Perry of East Lynn, WV, died in Cincinnati. Big Sandy News, Jul 13, 1928

 

PRICE

Glo--An infant child of Jesse Price and wife, victim of spinal trouble died last Friday after an illness of only 3 days. The remains were taken Saturday to their old home on Tom's Creek in Johnson County for interment. Big Sandy News, Jul 13, 1928

 

QUILLEN, Roll

Roll Quillen, 64, of Ashland, formerly an employee of the old Chatteroi railroad and later a policeman at the Ashland Armco plant, died Jul 11. Big Sandy News, Jul 20, 1928

 

ROW, Louraina

Mrs. Louraina Row, 66, wife of B. F. Row who has resided for the last 9 years in Texas, died recently at Hazelgreen, KY. Big Sandy News, Jul 6, 1928

 

RUNYON, "Uncle Mose"

"Uncle Mose" Runyon, the grand old man of Pond Creek, died last week at his home at Belfry. Big Sandy News, Jul 27, 1928

 

SHANNON, Charles C.

Charles C. Shannon, age 38, well known citizen of Lawrence County, who resides on Lick Creek, a few miles from Louisa, was fatally injured on Thursday of last week while drilling a well for the Inland Gas Corporation on the Caney Fork of Middle Creek in Floyd County. While lowering a bit into the well Mr. Shannon's glove caught in the cable and his body was crushed between the cable and the drum of the "bull" wheel. His neck broken and his left side crushed Mr. Shannon expired 3 hours later. His body was brought to Louisa on train No. 37 Friday morning. funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon from the home of Garfield Roberts, his father in law, near Busseyville, Rev. H. B. Hewlett, officiating. Interment was made in the Roberts Cemetery. A son of Mr. and Mrs. William Shannon of Madge, Mr. Shannon was born and reared in this county and has been employed in various capacities in the oil fields of Lawrence and adjoining counties for a number of years. He was one of the county's best and most widely known citizens. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Bertha Roberts Shannon, and 7 children: Mary Elizabeth, William G., Jack, Charles, Joanna, Alice and Robert Bruce, all at home. His parents and 9 sisters and a brother also survive. the sisters: Mrs. Roy Carter, Rossmore, WV, Mrs. R. W. Vinson, Louisa, Mrs. Oliver DeLong, Akron, OH, Mrs. Jay Vinson, Wayland, Mrs. John Carrolson, Louisa, Mrs. j. O. Moore, Ledocio, Mrs. Junior Barnett, Wayland, Mrs. John Jobe, Louisa and Mrs. Elisha Jobe, Louisa, Riley Shannon of Louisa is a brother. Big Sandy News, Jul 20, 1928

 

SMITH, Gladys

Gladys Smith, daughter of Mayor and Mrs. E. H. Smith of Ceredo, WV died in a Columbus hospital while being treated for goiter. Big Sandy News, Jul 13, 1928

 

SMITH, Melcie

Wading into a deep hole of water that had been washed in Twelve Pole Creek by the recent flood, Miss Melcie Smith, 13 year old daughter of Mrs. Vera Smith of near Wayne, WV, was drowned Tuesday afternoon. Melcie and her smaller brother waded into the step-off into the water over their heads. Her brother was able to swim to shore but she could not swim and sank to the bottom. Unable to give assistance the children in bathing with her ran a quarter of a mile to summon W. C. Ferguson who came and recovered the body. The victim's father, John K. Smith died 2 years ago. Big Sandy News,, Jul 13, 1928

 

SMITH, Nora

Mrs. Nora Smith, 54, wife of J. E. Smith formerly of Wayne county, WV died last week in a Huntington hospital. Big Sandy News, Jul 6, 1928

 

SPENCE, Lydia

Mrs. Lydia Hammond Spence, wife of James Spence, and a native Big Sandian died Jul 7. She was a daughter of Stephen Hammond of Floyd County and a brother of Albert Hammond of Jattie. Big Sandy News, Jul 20, 1928

 

SPURLOCK, Albert

Albert Spurlock, a native of the Dickson section of Wayne county, WV died May 22 at his home in Fontana, Kansas. Big Sandy News, Jul 6, 1928

 

STARR, John Henry

John Henry Starr, 69, of Pigeon Creek, WV died last week. Big Sandy News, Jul 13, 1928

 

STOWERS, Charles E.

Charles E. Stowers, 13 years old of Ceredo, WV, died early Monday evening in a Huntington Hospital of burns received Friday Jul 13, when gun powder with which he was playing became ignited. His clothing caught fire and his entire body was burned. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Watt Stowers. Big Sandy News, Jul 27, 1928

 

THOMPSON, Clayton

Clayton Thompson, 48, respected citizen of the Left Fork of Little Blaine, died at his home Friday of last week after a 2 weeks illness of blood poisoning developing from an injury sustained in a fall. Funeral services were held Sunday at the home by Revs. Copley and Fraley and interment made in the family cemetery. Surviving are his wife and the following children: Misses Lula, Marjorie, Corine, Lena, Meral and Opal at home; Cecil Thompson of Busseyville and Herschel, Hiskey and Junior, at home. Big Sandy News, Jul 20, 1928

 

TYLER, William

William Tyler, 75, of Hardburley, Morgan County, died last week of paralysis. He was buried in Magoffin County. Big Sandy News, Jul 6, 1928

 

VANCE, Jim

West Liberty, KY, Jul 25--Bryan Vance shot and killed his brother, Jim Vance, at White Oak, Morgan County. The brothers had been quarreling and Bryan, who is said to have been drinking, rushed into the house and secured a shotgun and shot Jim one time, killing him almost instantly. Another brother of these boys, Lige Vance, shot the father a few years ago. He was tried and sentenced to the penitentiary, but was pardoned. Big Sandy News, Jul 27, 1928

 

VAUGHAN, Charles

Prestonsburg, KY Jul 20--From Floyd County Times--Four Floyd County men were shot during the past weekend. One is dead, and another lies seriously wounded. As the result of a family quarrel and an ensuing tussle with his wife for possession of a revolver, Charles Vaughan, 24 years old, was shot accidentally, it is said, through the abdomen at his hoe in Weeksbury Sunday night, and succumbed to his wound Monday at the Beaver Valley hospital, Martin. It is held that the shot was fired accidentally and while the weapon was in Vaughan's hands. Vaughan was a miner and was a native of Carter County. He is survived by his widow and one son. The body was taken to Grayson for burial.

 

Charles Jones was shot and seriously wounded Saturday night in a gun fight with Bill Burner and James Osborn, officers at Wayland, when the officers raided a moonshine still at which Jones was found on Shop Fork, above Wayland. One of Jones's bullets is said to have grazed Osborn, and at the officers' fire a bullet pierced Jones' side a report received her says. The third man to be shot was Brack Adkins, of Harold, whom Jay Hall, a son of Greenbury Hall, is said to have fired upon while Adkins sat on the porch of his home playing cards with friends Saturday evening. The bullet of a .45 calibre revolver struck Adkins in the left leg, below the hip. His condition is reported as not being serious. Hall Escaped shortly after the shooting. According to the Pike County New, Hall fired when Adkins refused to accompany him to Betsy Layne. Big Sandy News, Jul 27, 1928

 

VAUGHAN, Mrs. W. E.

Mrs. W. E. Vaughan, 21, of Coal Branch, WV, shot and killed herself instantly last Friday night at her home. The young woman's motive for suicide is said to have been jealousy of her husband, W. E. Vaughan, mine foreman for the Aracoma Coal Co. Mrs. Vaughan's final rancor at her husband is said to have been caused by the fact that ht he not come home when she had requested him to do so. Big Sandy News, Jul 27, 1928

 

WARD, John

Griffith Creek--Death removed from our midst last Saturday John Ward, age 23 years. He was the victim of tuberculosis which he contracted in Panama while a member of the U. S. Army from which he was discharged last December. His condition becoming gradually worse, becoming bedfast in the early spring. He was converted on the day before his death, leaving bright hopes of a life in that celestial land not made with hands. He leaves to mourn their loss his mother, several brothers and sisters and a host of friends, wherever he was known. Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to all his loved ones and especially to his mother who has mourned the loss of her husband, mother and son in less than 10 months. Big Sandy News, Jul 27, 1928

 

WEBB, Nancy (Auxier)

Mrs. Nancy Auxier Webb, 99, pioneer resident of Big Sandy, died last week at her home near East Point. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Auxier. Big Sandy News, Jul 27, 1928

 

WEDDINGTON, Elizabeth

Mrs. Elizabeth Weddington, 29, native of Elliott County, wife of William Weddington, of New Boston died Saturday morning, 2 hours after the birth of a daughter. Besides her husband and infant daughter she is survived by one son, John Henry, 5 years old, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Trewitt, of Elliott County,  Mack, Ben Wallace Trewitt of Ashland, KY, Miss Sarah Jane Trewitt of New Boston, and Mrs. Ada Lewis of Elliott County. Funeral services were held Monday and the body taken to Elliott County, KY for burial. Big Sandy News, Jul 20, 1928

 

WELLMAN, Wallace Rown

Wallace Rown, 9 months old son of Noah Wellman of Huntington, died last week and was buried near Saltpetre. Big Sandy News, Jul 27, 1928

 

WILLIAMS, Guy

Guy Williams, 64, of Malone, Morgan County, died last week and was buried in Magoffin County. Big Sandy News, Jul 27, 1928

 

WILLIAMS, Nellie

Mrs. Nellie Williams, 27, daughter of Mrs. Alice Pack, of East Williamson, died at her home in Oklahoma last week and was brought back to Williamson for burial. The deceased was born and reared at Meredith, Wayne County. Big Sandy News, Jul 27, 1928

 

WILLIAMS, Tom

Tom Williams, of Lucy, Magoffin County, died last week of leakage of the heart. Big Sandy News, Jul 6, 1928

 

WILLIAMSON, Charles

Remorseful over killing a man 18 years ago, Charles Williamson, 35, a native of Magoffin County, committed suicide in Pike County, OH last week by shooting himself through the chest with a 12 gauge shot gun. Distant relatives of Williamson claim he killed a man in Kentucky 18 years ago. Williamson's mother was killed by an unidentified man and later Williamson killed a man he thought responsible for the slaying. Relatives also say, that there are at least 2 murder charges against the man in Kentucky and that he was once sent to the Kentucky state prison to pay the death penalty but was pardoned. Big Sandy News, Jul 6, 1928

 

WOODS, Daisy

Daisy Woods, 20 months old child of Mr. and Mrs. Claud Woods, of Ashland, formerly of Lawrence County, died Jun 28 from burns sustained 3 weeks earlier, when she fell in a kettle of hot lye water. The remains were brought back to Lawrence County and interred in the home cemetery at Dry Ridge. Big Sandy News, Jul 13, 1928

 


AUGUST 1928

 


 

ADAMS, Eliza (Richards)

Mrs. Eliza Adams, 92, widow of the late John Adams, and a daughter of L. P. and Amanda Elliott Richards, died recently in Carter County. Big Sandy News, Aug 31, 1928

 

ADAMS, Jay

ADAMS, Fred

HALL, Alex

Jay Adams, 30, his brother, Fred Adams, 20, and cousin, Alex Hall, 19, were killed late Thursday afternoon in a fall of slate in Pike County coal mine. their bodies were taken to Craynor, Floyd County, for funeral services and burial Sunday. Jake Coburn, 20, injured in the accident, is in a serious condition at a local hospital. The accident occurred at the mine of the Kentucky Black Fuel Company at Johancy near Elwood Station on the Chesapeake & Ohio railroad The 3 victims were in a stooped position shoveling coal when the slate fell, burying them under tons of slate and crushing them to death instantly. Coburn a driver, had just reached the place for a load of coal and was struck by the outer edge of the falling slate. His right let was broken away from the spine and another rib on the right side was broken in a similar manner. He lives at Elwood. the Adams were son of Seymour Adams of Justell, Floyd County, Fred Adams and Hall had started working Monday at the mine, where Jay Adams had been employed for some time. Big Sandy News, Aug 3, 1928

 

ADKINS, Donald

Pikeville, KY Aug 27--Donald Adkins, 17 year old son of Campbell Adkins, prominent farmer of Virgie, died Sunday near his home as the result of becoming intoxicated on poison liquor. Another brother is critically ill from the same source. Big Sandy News, Aug 31, 1928

 

ADKINS, Katherine

Mrs. Katherine Adkins, 94, died at her home at Dunlow, WV Aug 11, following a week's illness. Funeral services were in charge of Rev. Joseph Turner of Kenova and burial made in the family cemetery at Dunlow. Mrs. Adkins is survived by the following sons: Joe Adkins of Dunlow, Pat Browning and Jesse Browning. Mrs. Adkins' daughter, Mrs. Sallie Farra, 69 years old, died the same day at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Kate Fitzpatrick of Glenhayes. Mrs. Farra is survived by her husband, James Farra, who is a brother of G. T. Farra of Wayne, and the following children: Mrs. Emma Patterson and Mrs. Vessie Workman of Ceredo. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. William Sparks at the Fitzpatrick Cemetery. Both Mrs. Adkins and Mrs. Farra were members of the Christian Church. Big Sandy News, Aug 31, 1928

 

ADKINS, Morris

Morris Adkins, age 60 years, former Wayne County man, died at the home of his son Manford Adkins, at Huntington, last week The burial was held in the Bartram Cemetery in Wayne County. Big Sandy News, Aug 17, 1928

 

ADKINS, Sigman M.

Sigman M. Adkins, of Winslow, Wayne County, WV died Aug 7. Big Sandy News, Aug 31, 1928

 

AKERS, John

Pikeville, KY, Aug 13--John Akers, 24 years old, of Harold, Floyd County, died at the Methodist Hospital last midnight of injuries suffered in an automotive wreck on the Pikeville-Williamson Road Saturday night. The car left the road on a sharp curve 5 miles from Pikeville and turned over. He is the third person killed in an automobile wrecks at that point. Big Sandy News, Aug 17, 1928

 

ALLEN, Douglas

Prestonsburg, KY, Aug 4--From Floyd County Times--Stricken by a ruptured blood vessel in his brain while swimming in Beaver Creek, Monday afternoon, Douglas Allen, of Langley succumbed Tuesday. The lad had been berry picking and had gone into the water for a swim before cooling. Big Sandy News, Aug 10, 1928

 

ARNETT, Mattie

Mrs. Mattie Patrick Arnett, 70, widow of the late Atty. Augustus E. Arnett of Salyersville, died at her home there Saturday. She was one of the best known women in Magoffin County. Big Sandy News, Aug 31, 1928

 

BALDWIN, A. J.

J. Baldwin, formerly a mining engineer and newspaper man at Pikeville, died in a Charleston hospital last week following an appendicitis operation. Big Sandy News, Aug 10, 1928

 

BEAIRE, Jolliffe

Jolliffe Beaire, aged about 80, died at the home of his son, Sam Beaire on Mill Creek a few miles out of Fort Gay early Thursday morning, according to word reaching the News shortly before press time. Burial will be made in the Wellman Cemetery near Salt Petre Friday afternoon. Big Sandy News, Aug 31, 1928

 

BELCHER, Irvin

Irvine Belcher, 9 year old son of William Belcher of Borderland, WV was drowned in the Tug River at Borderland Saturday while in bathing. His body was recovered 2 hours later. Big Sandy News, Aug 10, 1928

 

BERRY, J. Conrad

In loving remembrance of our dear relative, J. Conrad Berry who after a few months of suffering gently and peacefully fell asleep and the soul went back to God who gave it. Born Dec 25, 1885, died Jul 1, 1928, age 43 years. His childhood home was at Ellen, and at a very early age he showed remarkable talent for learning. The first book he tried to read was the Bible. He went a few years to school at Louisa, became a teacher and after teaching a few years he married Miss Carrie Endicott of Millet, WV. to this union was born one son. He later received a position in the Government Department at Washington, D. C. After several years of successful employment his health began to fall and gradually became worse until he answered the final summons to leave this world of sorrow and woe for that eternal city to walk the golden streets surrounded with perpetual brightness, breathing an atmosphere of heavenly purity, and free to enter the palaces of the King where no shadow ever passes. He leaves a wife, son, Bryon Byington Berry, one sister, Mrs. L. G. Curnutte, of Columbus, OH, 2 brothers, Drew Berry of West Jefferson, OH and Green Berry of Adams, KY. He was a son of Alfred Berry who was the eldest brother of G. T. Berry of Ellen and M. G. of Louisa. Big Sandy News, Aug 10, 1928

 

BLEVINS, J. L.

L. Blevins, 47, superintendent of the Half Mountain Coal Co., at Carver, Magoffin County, and a former resident of Fort Gay, WV is dead, and Arlie Cole and Tom Pugh, cousins, are in a Paintsville hospital suffering from bullet wounds as the result of a gun fight at the mines at Carver Monday, resulting after Blevins had discharged Pugh as an employee. Blevins on Monday discharged Pugh, who pinned a notice on the door of the superintendent's office saying "Do not let the sun go down on you here". Blevins wrote underneath the warning, "The sun may go down on me, but if it goes out, others will ride the same train." Monday night the men met and the fight followed. Blevins was shot 11 times, Cole was shot in the abdomen and is in a serious condition, but Pugh is not regarded as serious. Blevins until 2 months ago resided at Fort Gay where his family conducted a  restaurant. Mrs. Raymond Billups and James Massie, of Fort Gay, are step children. Blevins' body was taken to his former home at Birmingham, Alabama for burial. Later--Cole died Wednesday afternoon. Big Sandy News, Aug 24, 1928

 

BOWEN, Mrs. Eulin

Mrs. Eulin Bowen, 34, of Ceredo died Jul 23. Big Sandy News, Aug 3, 1928

 

BRADSHAW, George

George Bradshaw, age 22 years, of Wayne County, died in a Huntington hospital last Friday. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Bradshaw, of near Wayne. Big Sandy News, Aug 17, 1928

 

BURRIS, Homer A.

Homer A. (Slim) Burris, 30, barber of West Williamson, died last week at Williamson. Big Sandy News, Aug 17, 1928

 

CASSADY, Ben

Ben Cassady, 75, prominent Eastern Kentucky attorney, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. M. C. Kirk at Paintsville on Thursday of last week after a lingering illness of a complication of diseases. His remains were brought to Louisa, Saturday and interred in Pine Hill Cemetery. A son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Alex Cassady, Mr. Cassady was born and reared to manhood at Inez, Martin County. Early in life he became a merchant and conducted stores at Inez and Warfield. Studying law by correspondence in company with Atty. W. T. Cain, Mr. Cassady passed the bar examination 31 years ago and became a successful attorney, enjoying a lucrative practice. After practicing law at Inez a few years he removed to Louisa and resided here until 24 years ago, going from here to Olive Hill where he was elected Police Judge. He resided in Ashland and practiced his profession there until he became ill about 3 months ago.

 

Mr. Cassady's funeral was held at the home of his daughter in Paintsville Saturday and his body was brought here in the afternoon and interred on Pine Hill beside his second wife who died while they resided here. Mr. Cassady became closely attached to the people of Louisa during his residence here and it was his request to be buried on Pine Hill. The Louisa Masons conducted the burial rites. Surviving are his wife and 3 daughters. He was a Mason, an Odd Fellow a church man. His membership was in the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. He not only held a membership in the church, but attended the services and supported its work He was a men of deep convictions and of unfailing devotion. He was a member of one of the oldest and best families in Martin County. Big Sandy News, Aug 17, 1928

 

CASTLE, Mrs. J. R.

Mrs. J. R. Castle, of Prichard, WV died in a Huntington hospital last Friday. Big Sandy News, Aug 10, 1928

 

CASTO, Orvill

Orvill Casto, 14, son of Virgie Casto of Ceredo, died last week of spinal meningitis. Big Sandy news, Aug 10,  1928

 

CHILDERS, Hassell

Pikeville, KY, Aug 9--Hassell Childers, 18, son of Cell Childers was drowned in Levisa River near the mouth of Marrowbone Sunday when he was seized with cramps while in swimming. Neighbors searched for 2 hours before they were able to find the body. The remains were taken to his father's home at the head of Rockhouse Fork of Marrowbone for burial. Big Sandy News, Aug 17, 1928

 

CHILDERS, Lizzie

Mrs. Lizzie Childers, 40, wife of Phars Childers, of Georges Creek, died on Wednesday of last week 4 hours after suffering a stroke of paralysis. Surviving are the husband and several children. Big Sandy News, Aug 31, 1928

 

CISCO, Patton

Patton Cisco, 82 died recently at his home at Florress, Morgan County. Big Sandy News, Aug 17, 1928

 

COCHRAN, Ponto

Ponto Cochran, 60, of Stone Coal, Pike County, died last week of cancer. Big Sandy News, Aug 10, 1928

 

COTTLE, Jane

Mrs. Jane Cottle, wife of Henry Cottle, of Forest, Morgan County, died last week. Big Sandy News, Aug 3, 1928

 

COX, Henry M.

West Liberty, KY, Aug 13--Henry M. Cox, 55 years old, for many years a member of the Democratic State Central Committee and widely known Eastern Kentucky Democratic leader, died suddenly this afternoon at his home here. Death was unexpected. He served as United States Marshal for Eastern Kentucky under the Wilson Administration. He is survived by his wife and several children. Funeral arrangements have not been made. Big Sandy News, Aug 17, 1928

 

CRAFT, Audrey Mae

Audrey Mae Craft, 7 year old daughter of C. C. Craft, Hueysville, Floyd County, died last week in the Beaver Valley Hospital following an appendicitis operation. Big Sandy News, Aug 10, 1928

 

CRAFT, Emma

Mrs. Emma Craft, 36, wife of Alva Craft, well known citizen of Chattaroy, WV died last week in the Williamson Memorial hospital. Big Sandy News, Aug 17, 1928

 

CRISP, Nan

Mrs. Nan Crisp, 83, of Martin, Floyd County, died Jul 9. Big Sandy News, Aug 3, 1928

 

CRUM, Riley

Riley Crum, 17 year old son of Seymore Crum of Wilsondale, Wayne County, WV died 2 weeks ago. Big Sandy News, Aug 10, 1928

 

DAVIS, Mary Cline

Mrs. Mary Cline Davis, 81, life long resident of Gilbert Creek section of Mingo County, WV died Aug 2. Big Sandy News, Aug 17, 1928

 

DEAN, Wayne

Wayne Dean, 56, brother of Will Dean of Fort Gay, died at his home on Joels Branch in Wayne County, WV, Aug 7. Big Sandy News, Aug 31, 1928

 

DILS, Annie (Williamson)

Mrs. Annie Dils, 62, wife of John Dils, son of Col. Dils, died at her home in Pikeville Jul 28. She was a daughter of Hibbard Williamson and one of Pikeville's best loved residents. Big Sandy News, Aug 10, 1928

 

DUNIGAN, Sarah

Cancer proved fatal to Mrs. Sarah C. Dunigan, 34, of Nolan, WV who died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nem Thompson Friday morning 2 weeks ago. Big Sandy News, Aug 17, 1928

 

ENYART, William

William Enyart, 39, a native of Lawrence County was crushed to death under the wheels of a C & O train late Sunday night near his home at Wurtland, Greenup County. Young Enyart, a cripple was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom J. Enyart who formerly resided at Estep this county. No one saw the fatal accident but it is believed that Enyart was hit by the train as he was walking across the track while returning from a party. The body of the unfortunate man was not mangled beyond recognition. His right leg was severed near the hip and both arms were mangled and cut. He only received several minor bruises about the face and head. His body was brought to this county and interred near Estep Wednesday afternoon. In addition to his grief stricken mother and father, he is survived by the following brothers and sisters: Lafe Enyart, Talbert Enyart, and Lindsey Enyart and Fred Enyart, of Michigan, and Mrs. Ana Mowery of Wurtland, Mrs. Ella Pennington of Monteville, WV and Miss Anna Enyart at home. Big Sandy News, Aug 17, 1928

 

FARRA, Sallie--see under Katherine Adkins

 

FITCH, John

John Fitch, 63, of McVeigh, a native of Patrick, this county, died on Tuesday of last week in the Methodist Hospital at Pikeville of typhoid fever. The body was brought to Patrick where burial was made Friday. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. R. Fitch. Big Sandy News, Aug 17, 1928

 

FITZPATRICK, Virgie

Prestonsburg, KY, Aug 1 (Floyd County Times)--Joined at the Beaver Valley Hospital 10 minutes before her death by Fred Hall without whose love she welcomed death, Miss Virgie Fitzpatrick, 15 year old daughter, of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Fitzpatrick, of Garrett, clasped his hand and whispered to him a farewell message and quickly passed into eternity Saturday, succumbing to a wound inflicted when she fired a bullet into her stomach 3 days previous while grieving because her love for her sweetheart was unrequited. Hall had been calling on Miss Fitzpatrick regularly for the past 18 months until recently, when he is said to have paid attentions to another girl. Mr. and Mrs. Fitzpatrick were in the garden near the home Wednesday evening when the report of the revolver sounded. Rushing into the house they found their daughter lying on the floor. She had  procured the revolver from a neighbor, Mr. Fitzpatrick said Thursday.

 

The bullet which she fired from a .38 calibre revolver penetrated the abdomen, perforating the intestines 5 times. " I love Fred Hall better than anybody in the world, and he has treated me dirty, " was the explanation Miss Fitzpatrick made when her father and mother reached her. She was rushed to the Beaver Valley Hospital at Martin where Drs. Ed and W. J. Stumbo performed an operation in an effort to save her life. Miss Fitzpatrick's parents said they had seen their daughter writing a note or a letter earlier in the evening. As she lay on the operating table in the hospital, a crumpled piece of paper was clutched in her hand. the paper, which is believed to have been a farewell note and probably a fuller explanation of the cause of her attempted suicide, later disappeared.

 

Ministers who visited her bedside urged her to pray. It is reported that she replied, "I don't want to pray, I want to go to hell and be with Fred Hall." She uttered a brief prayer, however, shortly before she died. In her suffering at the hospital she constantly called for her sweetheart. Hall was sent for and arrived at her bedside 10 minutes before she died. The tragedy, he said, was caused by untrue statements which other girls told Miss Fitzpatrick. Only a few days ago Hall purchased a $65.00 wrist watch to present to Miss Fitzpatrick. In his haste to reach her bedside before she died, however, he forgot to bring it with him to the hospital. After her death he returned with the watch and placed it upon her wrist, and the watch was buried with the girl. Big Sandy News, Aug 3, 1928

 

FRY, Andrew

Andrew Fry, Sr., died in Wayne Aug 20, at the home of his son, H. F. Fry, County Superintendent of Wayne schools. Big Sandy News, Aug 31, 1928

 

GIBSON, Rev. C. N.

Rev. C. N. Gibson, 68, former resident of Catlettsburg, but late of Riverton, KY, died last week at the home of his son, Asa Gibson, at Riverton. Big Sandy News, Aug 10, 1928

 

GILLIAM, Mary

The death angel visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Andy Gilliam and took their loving sister. She was kind and was loved by all who knew her. She had made her home for several years with a niece, Lizzie Hamilton. About 7 months ago she came back to the old homestead to Mr. Cas and Andy Gilliams. Aunt Mary had a host of friends and relatives. She was a good Christian woman. Her body was laid to rest in the family cemetery. Burial services were conducted by Rev. W. Brickley. Big Sandy News, Aug 3, 1928

 

HALL, Mrs. Bert

Mrs. Bert Hall, 20, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Howell, of Prater Creek, Floyd County, died at her home at Harold last week. Big Sandy News, Aug 10, 1928

 

HALLEY, John

John Halley, 16, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Halley, of Raccoon, Greenup County, was shot and killed last Thursday by Clifford Meadows, 15, son of Mrs. Rebecca Meadows, of Oldtown, who surrendered to police. Police said the 2 boys, who had been friends, visited a moonshine still and became intoxicated. Halley then is said to have taken a pistol and fired several shots at Meadows. Meadows retaliation, according to police, is said to have gone to the home of a nearby farmer and procured a shotgun, with which he shot and killed the other boy. On Saturday, 2 days after the tragedy Meadows was tried at Greenup and sentenced to the reform school to serve until he becomes 21 years of age. Big Sandy News, Aug 10, 1928

 

HAMPTON, Addie

Mrs. Addie Hampton, 60, widow of the late G. D. Hampton, died at Fort Gay Friday morning of a complication of diseases. Surviving are 2 grandchildren, Miss Esther Louise Ferguson and Hampton Ferguson, both of Huntington. Funeral service were held at the Fort Gay Baptist Church Saturday, Rev. P. H. Wilson and Rev. L. D. Bryan officiating. Big Sandy News, Aug 10, 1928

 

HANNERS, Mrs. James A.

Mrs. James A. Hanners, 48, of Ashland, formerly of Anglin, Carter County, died Saturday. Big Sandy News, Aug 31, 1928

 

HAY, Mrs. Ambrose

Mrs. Ambrose Hay, 46, died at her home at Smokey Valley Thursday morning of tuberculosis. Surviving are her husband and 6 children: Emily, Berbage, Martin, Willie, Ethel, and Estie, all at home; her father, Richard Skaggs, of Louisa, one sister, Mrs. Sybial Minnix and 4 brothers, C. C. Skaggs, Lee Skaggs, and W. W. Skaggs, all of Louisa and M. L. Skaggs of Barn Rock, KY. Funeral services will be held at the Smokey Valley Church Friday morning. Big Sandy News, Aug 3, 1928

 

HESTON, Mrs. Sam

Mrs. Sam Heston, 46, of Mohawk, WV, a native of Lawrence County, was instantly killed and her husband a former Louisian and their 2 eldest daughters are in a Welch, WV hospital, believed to be fatally injured, as the result of a bad automobile wreck near Panther, WV Sunday evening. Five smaller children, also occupants of the ill-fated Hudson touring car, are suffering from minor injuries. The accident, occurring near the Mingo-McDowell border resulted when the car driven by Heston, an assistant mine foreman for the Mohawk Coal and Coke Co., attempted to pass a truck on a narrow section of the road, skidding on the slippery highway and plunged down a 70 foot embankment to the railroad tracks at the foot of the cliff, according to Williamson Daily News.

 

When extricated from the twisted mass of steel and wood life was extent in the body of Mrs. Heston. Her neck was broken. Word received from the hospital Wednesday stated that physicians hold little hope for the recovery of Mr. Heston and the 2 eldest daughters. Mr. Heston suffered a fractured skull and internal injuries, while Anna Heston, 20, has a fractured skull, Rachel, 11, sustained a fracture of the pelvis and other serious injuries. The early Sabbath evening mishap was the tragic end to a pleasure trip which the family had started on a few minutes earlier. That all 7 occupants of the car were not killed outright in its perilous plunge is little short of miraculous. Their rate of speed was not excessive nor was the truck crowding the touring car, the slippery condition of the road, being held responsible for the wreck. Mr. Heston is a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Zeb Heston and was born and reared in Louisa. He is a brother of Mrs. Tessie Page, Mrs. Bert Pickrell and Ben Heston, all of Louisa. Mrs. Heston before marriage was Miss Mandy Grady of near Fallsburg. She was buried at Mohawk, WV Tuesday. Big Sandy News, Aug 10, 1928

 

HESTON, Sam

Sam Heston, 48, of Mohawk, WV, a native Lawrence Countian, died in a hospital at Welch, WV Saturday of injuries sustained in an automobile wreck at Panther, WV Aug 5 at which time his wife was instantly killed and his 2 daughters seriously injured. The accident, occurring near the Mingo-McDowell border, resulted when the car driven by Heston, an assistant mine foreman for the Mohawk's Coal and Coke Co., attempted to pass a truck on a narrow section of the road, skidding on the slippery highway and plunged down a 70 foot embankment to the railroad tracks at the foot of the cliff.

 

Mrs. Heston died instantly of a broken neck and Mr. Heston lingered 3 weeks before succumbing Saturday to a broken back. Two daughters, Miss Anna, 20 and Miss Rachel, 13, will recover from their injuries, it is reported at the hospital. Mr. Heston's body was brought to Louisa Monday where funeral services were held at the home of his sister, Mrs. Tessie Page Monday conducted by Rev. H. B. Hulette and Rev. V. E. Fryman. Burial was made in Pine Hill Cemetery. Mr. Heston was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Zeb Heston and was born and reared in Louisa. He is a brother of Mrs. Tessie page, Mrs. Bert Pickrell and Ben Heston, all of Louisa Mrs. Heston was before marriage, Miss Mandy Grady of near Fallsburg. she was buried at Mohawk, WV 3 days after the fatal wreck. Big Sandy News, Aug 31, 1928

 

HOBACK, Helen

Mrs. Helen Hoback, a native Wayne County woman who has lived in Huntington the past 15 years died recently and was buried in the Dock Creek cemetery. Big Sandy News, Aug 3, 1928

 

HOWARD, Lewis

Salyersville, KY, Aug 6--Lewis Howard, 21, was shot and instantly killed on the Licking River near the mouth of Brushy Fork, Magoffin County, by a son of J. T. Shepherd, according to word reaching here. When neighbors arrived on the scene Howard was dead from a gaping wound in his face from the charge of a shotgun. Cause of the trouble is not known here. Big Sandy News, Aug 10, 1928

 

HUNT, Luther

Luther Hunt, 22, son of Mrs. John Buckley by a former marriage died in the hospital here Tuesday from a bullet wound in his stomach accidently self inflicted at his home on Buckley's Creek Monday while cleaning a pistol which he had found in an old safe in his store. The pistol discharged while passing through a door, the trigger catching in the screen wire. Buckley was an employee of the State Highway Department in Pike County. Big Sandy News, Aug 3, 1928

 

JOHNSON, Alma Larraine

Miss Alma Larraine Johnson of Buchanan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Johnson and a granddaughter of Mrs. Annie M. Kinner of Buchanan, KY, was born Jun 11, 1911 at Portsmouth, OH and died Aug 3, 1928, age 19 years, 1 month and 23 days. She gave her heart to God in 1922 at the early age of 13 years and connected herself to the M. E. Church, South and was a consistent and loyal member until the Master called her home. The Lord gave, the Lord hath taken her unto Himself. Those who knew her best loved her most. She left to mourn her going, a devoted father, T. L. Johnson, of Akron, OH, one brother, Nick Johnson of Cleveland, OH and one sister, Ada Johnson of Akron, OH and a host of relatives and friends here at Buchanan, KY. Her funeral services were conducted by Rev. S. D. Harvey, pastor of the Kavanaugh Circuit, at Buchanan Chapel, on Aug 5, 1928. After the funeral services, her body was laid to rest in the family cemetery at Buchanan Chapel, in the presence of many relatives and friends. Big Sandy News, Aug 10, 1928

 

JOHNSON, Cora (Cook)

Mrs. Cora Cook Johnson, 65, pioneer citizen of Williamson, WV died at Radford, VA, last week. Big Sandy News, Aug 31, 1928

 

JOHNSON, James M.

James M. Johnson, 71, former resident of Louisa, died Aug 22, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Johnson Glover at Catlettsburg. Mr. Johnson was stricken with an attack of indigestion a week ago. His illness was not considered serious until he developed hiccoughs after which he gradually grew weaker until little hope was entertained for his recovery. He moved from Virginia to Louisa in early manhood. He spent the last 50 years of hi life at Catlettsburg. the deceased is survived by 3 children, J. W. Johnson of Huntington, WV, Mrs. May Johnson Glover, and H. W. Johnson of Fort Gay, one sister, Mrs. Rinda Clark of Ashland and 3 grandchildren. His wife preceded him in death 5 years ago. Big Sandy News, Aug 31, 1928

 

JONES, Mary

Mrs. Mary Jones, 82, of Ashland, died Friday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. A. H. Points. Big Sandy News, Aug 10, 1928

 

JORDAN, Lee

MOORE, Nellis

A fight on Haw's Fork in Breathitt County in which liquor and women played a part ended fatally for Nellis Moore, 25, and Lee Jordan. Homer Trusty was shot through the chest and lies at the point of death in the Paintsville Hospital. One version of the affair says that Moore and Jordan quarreled. Moore was unarmed, it is reported, having given his revolver to a friends named Manns to take to Leslie Pitts for repair. Sensing trouble, he is said to have called to Manns and Pitts, who lived nearby, to bring his gun to him. Before they reached him, however, Jordan knocked Moore down by a blow from a revolver butt and Trusty shot the prostrate man twice in the back with a shotgun, the report says. At the same time the Rowe girl, holding to Moore was wounded. Moore died almost instantly. when Manns arrived on the scene he in turn began firing upon the men who yet remained at the scene of the killing. One of his bullets took effect in Jordan's head, killing him instantly another passed through Trusty's lungs, according to one narrator's report.

 

Moore's body lay from Sunday evening until Monday evening, unattended except for the rude care which the Pittses could offer. Jasper Moore, a brother of the slain man, is said to have approached the vicinity for the purpose of claiming the body, but was warned to stay away. He is said to have found friends of Jordan and Trusty in force and returned to Salt Lick, Knott County, for reinforcements before going into the vicinity of the battle. A number of shots were fired in the direction of the Pittses when they were taking Moore's body from where it fell to their home as the result of the alleged inaction of friends of Jordan and Trusty to prevent the body being moved. Relatives Moore reached the scene of the fight Monday afternoon and returned the body to the old Moore home on Salt Lick, a short distance from the Floyd-Knott line, before daybreak Tuesday. Burial was made in the Sutton Cemetery, Floyd County, Tuesday afternoon. Moore was a son of the late John Moore and Mrs. Rebecca Moore of Garrett, Floyd County. Big Sandy News, Aug 3, 1928

 

KEGLEY, Willard

Willard Kegley, 9 year old son of Ed Kegley of Holly, Lewis County, died last Wednesday after being kicked in the stomach by a mule. Big Sandy News, Aug 17, 1928

 

KIDD, Saphronia

Miss Saphronia Kidd, of Honaker, Floyd County, daughter of the late James Kidd who was killed recently in a slate fall, died last week. Big Sandy News, Aug 31, 1928

 

KINNER, Elwood

Elwood Kinner, 61, prominent merchant of Greenup, KY and a native of Lawrence County, died at his home in Greenup, Saturday after a 6 months invalidism of a complication of diseases. A son of the late Lafayette Kinner and Elizabeth Durney Kinner, pioneer citizens of the mouth of Blaine section, Mr. Kinner was born and reared in this county. Going to Greenup at the age of 22, Mr. Kinner entered the merchandising business and conducted a department store there until he became ill in February. He was also an extensive farmer, and for many years directed the operation of 2 farms in Greenup County, one in Ohio and another in Missouri. He was a member of the Greenup Presbyterian Church and a faithful Christian; also a member of the Greenup Order of Mason and of the Ashland Commandery Knights Templar. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Fannie Warnock Kinner, one son, Matthew Warnock Kinner, of Huntington, a sister, Mrs. James P. McCloskey, of Tulsa, OK, and 4 brothers, Coon, Burg and John of Greenup and Fred of Catalpa, this county. Funeral services were held at the home at Greenup, Tuesday afternoon. Rev. Harsh, of Greenup, Rev. J. M. Literal of Covington and members of the Greenup Mason and the Ashland Commandery Knight Templars officiating. Interment was made in the Greenup Cemetery. Big Sandy News, Aug 3, 1928

 

Elwood Kinner, son of Lafayette and Elizabeth Kinner was born Jun 17, 1867 at Kinner, KY. He passed away Jul 28, 1928 at Greenup, KY where he has resided for the past 41 years. Age 61 years, 1 month and 11 days. He was united in marriage to Fannie J. Warnock Oct 14, 1896. to this union was born ne son, Matthew Warnock Kinner. Besides his beloved wife and dear son, he leaves one sister, Mrs. J. P. McCloskey of Tulsa, OK and 4 brothers, Coon, Burg, and John of Greenup and Fred of Kinner, KY. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church and a faithful Christian. Big Sandy News, Aug 10, 1928

 

LA VIERS, Ruth

Mrs. Ruth LaViers, 19 years old, wife of Abe LaViers, died Jul 31 at Auxier of sleeping sickness. She lingered several months before the end came. She was a daughter of E. B. Claggett. Big Sandy News, Aug 17, 1928

 

LEMASTER, Proctor

Proctor Lemaster, 52, native of Redwine, Elliott County, was killed when a 16 inch gas line exploded at Mt. Vernon, OH where he was working. Big Sandy News, Aug 31, 1928

 

LOCKWOOD, Jack Allen

Jack Allen Lockwood, son of B. J. Lockwood and Bessie Turman Lockwood and one sister, Doris, and 2 brothers, Vernon and Charles. His funeral was conducted in the Kavanaugh Church on Jul 29 by Rev. S. D. Harvey, pastor of the M. E. Church, South. After the services his remains were laid to rest in the family cemetery at the Kavanaugh Cemetery. Big Sandy News, Aug 10, 1928

 

MARCUM, Martha

Mrs. Martha Marcum, 43, died in the Williamson Memorial Hospital last Friday night from injuries sustained when a Studebaker car, driven by her son in law, Wesley Stowers, of East Williamson, plunged over an embankment on the Pigeon Creek road a short distance from Delbarton Friday afternoon. Stowers, it is stated, fell asleep at the wheel, permitting the car to dive a distance of 50 feet down a steep grade. Mrs. Stowers, wife of the driver and a daughter, of Mrs. Marcum, sustained a fractured hip. George McNeely, another occupant of the car, sustained a bad fracture of the leg. Other occupants of the car escaped with minor injuries. Big Sandy News, Aug 31, 1928

 

MCHAFFA, Mrs. Ezra

Ezra MaHaffa is being held at Williamson, WV charged with the beating to death of his 28 year old wife at their home in East Williamson last Friday. McHaffa admitted to officers that he had given his wife a beating when she refused to tell him to whom she was writing a letter. His wife was taken to Virginia for burial. Big Sandy News, Aug 3, 1928

 

MCKINNEY, Albert

Williamson, WV, Aug 18--A 55 year old father, his 2 sons and daughter, were in the Mingo County jail on charges of murder in connection with the slaying of Albert McKinney, 24, husband of the daughter, who was shot to death in his mountain home in an isolated section of Mingo County, near Gilbert. McKinney, mortally wounded by a bullet shot through the door of his cabin, died without making a statement, but state police claimed was influenced in remaining silent by his wife. Those held are Dave Cline, owner of a mountain store, Mrs. Synthia McKinney, widow of the slain man, and her 2 brothers, Buffalo and John Cline. they denied any knowledge of the shooting. Big Sandy News, Aug 24, 1928

 

MCREYNOLDS, George

Excessive heat which prevailed in the Big Sandy Valley 3 days last week caused the deaths of two men and rendered a number of others seriously ill, a check-up made by the News this week reveals. The dead are George McReynolds, 65, of Clifford, this county and Ben Sparks, 50, of Meta, Pike County.

Mr. McReynolds became overheated Thursday afternoon of last week while engaged in dismantling oil tanks at Glenhayes. The temperature that day registered 95 degrees. After becoming ill Mr. McReynolds went to his store where he spent the night. When his wife went to the store Friday morning she found him lying a cot, seriously ill and speechless. He died shortly afterward. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Lucy Maynard McReynolds, and 2 sons, Eligah at home and Charles of Clifford. Sam Derefield at Clifford is a half brother. Funeral services were conducted Sunday and burial made at Clifford. Mr. McReynolds was well known in this section and highly respected. Big Sandy News, Aug 17, 1928

 

MEADE, Elizabeth (Carter)

Mrs. Elizabeth Carter Meade, 46, wife of Blaine Meade, of Smokey Valley, died in a Huntington hospital Aug 17 of peritonitis developing from an appendicitis operation submitted to 2 days previous. A member of the Evergreen M. E. Church and a rural School teacher, Mrs. Meade was one of the county's most highly respected women. She has taught school in Lawrence County for 26 years. Funeral services were held at the Evergreen M. E. Church, Sunday afternoon, Rev. Charles Moore and Rev. Ball officiating. A large crowd of sorrowing friends attended the funeral. Burial was made in the Carter Cemetery on Little Blaine. Surviving are the husband, the father, Lon Carter and 3 sisters and one brother. Big Sandy News, Aug 24, 1928

 

MERIDITH, Earl Lloyd

Earl Lloyd Meridith, commonly known as "Earley", age 32, assistant superintendent of The Basic Products Co., of Kenova, was killed recently at Kenova while he was in the act of passing from one plant across the track between 2 cars that were standing still, when a workman dropped a loaded car down the line into one of the idle cars, catching him between the draw heads, killing him instantly. He leaves a wife, formerly Miss Marguerite Chapman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. P. Chapman and little daughter, Lula Marguerite, age two and one half years, of Ceredo, mother, Mrs. Sarah E. Meredith, 2 sisters, Mrs. Lawrence See and Mrs. Ray Selbee of Kenova, 7 brothers, Carney Meridith of Louisa, James Meredith of Fort Gay, WV, and Edgar, Standard, Fred and Dewey Meredith of Kenova. Big Sandy News, Aug 17, 1928

 

MITCHELL, Helen Allene (Preston)

Mrs. Helen Allene Mitchell, age 24, wife of James Mitchell, died Sunday morning, Aug 12, at the Paintsville Hospital, following the birth of a new born babe. Mrs. Mitchell was one of the best known and best loved ladies of Paintsville and her untimely passing has caused much sorrow to her numerous friends and relatives. Mrs. Mitchell was the daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Warren L. Preston and was born Oct 13, 1904. Paintsville Herald, Big Sandy News, Aug 17, 1928

 

MOBLEY, Helen

The body of Mrs. Helen Mobley was brought to Louisa from Columbus, OH and was taken to Lick Creek where burial was made in the Cochran cemetery on Jul 18. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. William Burgess. Her death resulted from injuries received in an automobile accident on Jul 3 and occurred in Grant Hospital, Columbus where she had bee in the accident. She was a member of the Methodist Church, having recently been converted and baptized. She leaves to mourn the loss, her parents. Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Cochran, husband, Jack Mobley, one sister, Nora Cochran and 2 brothers, Harlan and Henry Cochran and many other relatives and friends. Big Sandy news, Aug 10, 1928

 

MOLES, Frank

Frank Moles, 54, prominent citizen of East Point, Floyd County and a brother of Lon S. Moles of Prestonsburg, died last week. Big Sandy News, Aug 31, 1928

 

MOORE, Lock

Impressive funeral service was held last Saturday afternoon for Mr. Lock Moore, at the M. E. church in Louisa, conducted by the pastor, Rev. V. E. Fryman. A quartet composed of O. C. Atkins, F. L. Hagaman, Mrs. John Hinkle and Miss Flossie Fryman sang favorite hymns, with Mrs. G. R. Vinson, pianist. Prayer was offered by Rev. H. C. Porter, pastor of the M. E. Church, South, and the scripture was reading was by Rev. V. P. glass, pastor of the Christian Church. The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. Fryman who spoke of Mr. Moore as a close personal friend and helpful man in the church and community. Burial was made in Pine Hill Cemetery, the I.O.O.F. members taking charge of the services at the grave, W. T. Cain and C. E. Hensley performed the rites. Mr. Moore had been a traveling salesman for many years in the Big Sandy Valley territory. For a number of years he was representative of the Consolidation Grocery Company of Ashland and a stockholder. Recently he had been traveling for Hagen, Ratcliff & Company, Huntington, WV. He had a wide circle of friends throughout the valley. Mr. Moore is survived by his wife, Mrs. Stella Prince Moore and one son, Oscar M. Moore, and an adopted daughter, Miss Lucille. His aged father, Eli J. Moore, is critically ill at his home at Cordell. Two brothers, Charles Moore of Pikeville and Dewey Moore, Cordell, 3 sisters, Mrs. w. H. Adams, and Mrs. J. P. Gartin of Ashland and Mrs. A. W. Osborn, Louisa, also survive. Big Sandy News, Aug 3, 1928

 

MOORE, Nellis--see under Lee Jordan

 

MORRIS, Alfred

Alfred Morris, about 35 years of age, motorman at McVeigh at Fordson No. 7 mines, was killed Monday afternoon when the motor wrecked on the trestle, and he fell about 50 feet to the ground. He died about one hour afterwards. Big Sandy News, Aug 24, 1928

 

MORRIS, Mrs. J. P.

Mrs. J. P. Morris, 55, wife of Jake Morris of Pikeville and a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jake Ratcliffe, died at Pikeville last week of injuries sustained when she was run over on the Mayo Trail by a car driven by John Hawpe. Big Sandy News, Aug 3, 1928

 

Mrs. Jake P. Morris died at Pikeville last week of injuries she received when she was struck by an automobile on the Mayo Trail at her country home 2 miles above Pikeville just before dark Friday. Mrs. Morris had crossed the road for some water and was returning with 2 buckets when struck She was approaching her side, it was said, when she became frightened, and turned back to the center of the road. She was knocked some 10 or 15 feet. Both legs were broken and her skull injured. The automobile was a Hudson and was driven by John Hawpe. Mrs. Morris was the wife of J. P. Morris, who was formerly jailer of Pike County. Big Sandy News, Aug 3, 1928

 

MUNCEY, Nancy

Sprigg, WV, Aug 14--Mrs. Nancy Muncey, 72, highly respected resident of Sprigg was fatally burned Wednesday morning of last week when her clothing became ignited from a clay pipe which she was smoking. The burns were so severe that she remained unconscious after sustaining them until she died a few hours later. Big Sandy News, Aug 17, 1928

 

NAPIER, Mat

Mat Napier, 28, son of the late J. M. Napier, of East Lynn, Wayne County, WV died Aug 11. Big Sandy News, Aug 31, 1928

 

NEACE, Nora Salters

Mrs. Nora Salters Neace, daughter of Harve Salters, of Yatesville, died at the Salters home Wednesday. Burial was made Thursday in the family cemetery. Big Sandy News, Aug 3, 1928

 

OAKLEY, John W.

John W. Oakley, 81, former resident of Yocum, Morgan County, died recently at his home in Oklahoma. Big Sandy News, Aug 3, 1928

 

OLIVER, Margaret

Mrs. Margaret Oliver, 27, wife of G. W. Oliver of Ironton, and daughter of W. O. Herald, formerly of Prestonsburg, died last week at Ironton. Big Sandy News, Aug 3, 1928

 

OWENS, Martha E.

Martha E. Owens, 84, died at her home last week. Big Sandy News, Aug 3, 1928

 

PERRY, Ethel (Endicott)

Mrs. Ethel Endicott Perry, 28, wife of Cleave Perry, of Milo, Martin County, died Monday after a 2 weeks' illness of typhoid fever. Burial was made in the family cemetery. Surviving are her husband and 5 children and her parents, J. J. and Alice Endicott. Big Sandy News, Aug 24, 1928

 

QUEEN, Eph

Eph Queen, of Logan County, WV and a brother of Wiley Queen, of Fort Gay died Aug 6. Big Sandy News, Aug 17, 1928

 

REED, Maggie (Sexton)

Mrs. Maggie Reed (nee Miss Maggie Sexton), 21, wife of Little Joe Reed, of Hueysville, Floyd County died last week. Big Sandy News, Aug 31, 1928

 

RIFFE, John Benton

John Benton Riffe, 8 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Waite Riffe, of Louisa, died Sunday night in the King's Daughters Hospital at Ashland of tetanus developing from a broken arm sustained Jul 29 when he fell from a trapeze while playing with neighboring children in the back yard of the Riffe home. Both bones in the left forearm were broken. Tetanus developed 6 days later and he was taken to the hospital Saturday. he died the following night. Funeral services were held at the Christian Church Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Glass officiating. Burial was made in the Fulkerson Cemetery. He is survived by his parents. Big Sandy News, Aug 10, 1928

 

ROSEBERRY, Cody

Cody Roseberry, 19, son of W. C. Roseberry, of near Grayson, died last week of blood poisoning. Big Sandy News, Aug 31, 1928

 

SAMMONS, Dave

Dave Sammons, 90, oldest Confederate veteran of Floyd County, and a quaint character, died last week at his home a few miles above Prestonsburg. Big Sandy News, Aug 31, 1928

 

SCALF, Elizabeth

Mrs. Elizabeth Scalf, 78, of Gulnare, Pike County, died Aug 9. Big Sandy News, Aug 31, 1928

 

SHEPHARD, Mrs. Jim

Mrs. Jim Shepherd, resident of Garner, Boyd County, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ely Harris at Kenova, WV. Mrs. Shepherd had a wide circle of friends who will be grieved to learn of her death. She is survived by her husband and 7 children. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon from the old home on Garner followed by burial in the Fannin graveyard. Big Sandy News, Aug 3, 1928

 

SHREWSBURY, A. W.

After a lingering illness due to a complication of diseases, A. W. Shrewsbury, 77 years old, died at his home in Wayne Monday night. Big Sandy News, Aug 10, 1928

 

SKEENS, Mrs. J. P.

Mrs. J. P. Skeens, 59, of Buffalo Creek, Wayne County, WV died Aug 19. Big Sandy News, Aug 31, 1928

 

SLAY, James Douglas

Ulysses--On Sunday night, Aug 12 little James Douglas Slay, the 11 month old son of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Slay, died at their home at Logan, WV. His parents and other relatives brought his remains here Monday and interred them Thursday in the family burying ground at the former home of Mrs. Slay, who was before marriage Miss Georgie Morrison of this place. Funeral rites were conducted by Rev. Henry Griffith of Lowmansville who preached an interesting sermon. The parents, 2 brothers and a large number of other relatives survive. Big Sandy News, Aug 24, 1928

 

SPARKS, Arlie

Arlie Sparks of Henrietta, died recently of tuberculosis. Big Sandy News, Aug 31, 1928

 

SPARKS, Ben

Excessive heat which prevailed in the Big Sandy Valley 3 days last week caused the deaths of two men and rendered a number of others seriously ill, a check-up made by the News this week reveals. The dead are George McReynolds, 65, of Clifford, this county and Ben Sparks, 50, of Meta, Pike County.

 

Ben Sparks, 50 years old, of Meta, Pike County, died at his home there late Thursday after being overcome by heat the day before. Sparks was overcome while putting a new roof on his house and was carried from the roof. He is survived by his wife and 5 children. Big Sandy News, Aug 17, 1928

 

SPENCER, Edward Kirker

Edward Kirker Spencer, junior member of the Big Sandy News firm, died in a hospital at Huntington Wednesday morning at one o'clock, Aug 8th. He became ill on Sunday evening, Jul 29th, and suffered considerably for the next few days. On Thursday morning he came to the News office for about an hour, and left soon afterward in an automobile for Huntington. On Friday morning on operation was performed in the stomach, said to have been caused by an ulcer. It was also found that the appendix was diseased. Very slight hope was held our for his recovery. The end came peacefully on the following Wednesday. the body was brought home within a few hours. The funeral will take place at the M. E. Church South on Friday afternoon. In the absence of the pastor, Rev. Frank E. Jenkins of Pikeville, will conduct the service. The body will be viewed by friends from 1:30 to 2:25 in the church, Friday afternoon. Interment on Pine Hill will follow the funeral service.

 

Deceased was the only son of Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Spencer. He was born in Louisa nearly 41 years ago and spent practically all of his life here. He is survived by the wife and stepson, his parents and 4 sisters, Misses Opal and Dorothy Spencer of Louisa, Mrs. G. C. Cook of Huntington, and Mrs. Dana O'Neal of Catlettsburg. He was an enthusiastic Mason, a member of the Blue Lodge and the Chapter at Louisa, and the Knights Templar, Ashland Commandery and the El Hasa Temple of the Mystic Shrine. He had served as Master of the Louisa Lodge. Also, he belonged to the American Legion. He enlisted in the world war, being attached to air service, mechanical division.

 

In the death of Ed Spencer the Big Sandy News sustains irreparable loss and the community suffers severely; but it is upon family and friends that the calamity falls heaviest. The writer of the brief tribute includes himself in this number. He was a man of exemplary habits, unflagging industry and unquestioned integrity. He was reared in Louisa and his life is an open book to those who knew him through the years of childhood and maturity. It is a record which his family and friends may well refer to with pride, and it will be a source of consolation through the days and years of sorrow that must follow. He had no enemies. His good qualities were appreciated by everybody.

 

As a boy Ed Spencer was attracted to the printing business. He began work in the Big Sandy News office early in life, during vacation periods. This was continued until he was graduated from high school, where he made an excellent record as a student. Then he took regular employment in the News office. From the first he was eager to learn all about the business, and he never lost interest in his work. He loved the printer's art. Proficiency was his ideal, and he became an artist in his chosen line. He was also an expert linotype operator. Returning from army service in Europe soon after the close of the war he came back to the Big Sandy News, this time as a partner in the business. During nearly 10 years of partnership there was never a disagreement or a word of dissention in the partnership. To the surviving partner his untimely passing comes as a heavy personal blow, like that of a near relative.

 

An incident in his career that appears especially sad is the fact that he was permitted to enjoy for only a few months an attractive new home, into the building of which he and his wife had thrown so much of their lives and means. Happily married only a few years ago, it seems all the more tragic that the end should have come so soon. He was just in the prime of life, established in the career he loved, looking forward to many years of useful and happy life. The subject of this sketch had a very modest and retiring disposition. This fact stands out before us as we perform the sorrowful task of writing his obituary, and a certain restraint is present--a feeling that he would not approve of the full measure of praise that we are prompted to print in our newspaper. To the stricken widow, parents and sisters, the deepest sympathy is extended. Big Sandy News, Aug 10, 1928

 

SPENCER, D. C.

Heart-broken by the death on Wednesday of last week of his only son, Ed K. Spencer, junior editor of the Big Sandy News, D. C. Spencer, 74, well known, Louisa merchant, collapsed at his store Wednesday when informed by his daughter, Miss Opal Spencer of his son's demise and sometime during the day suffered a cerebral hemorrhage to which he succumbed Monday morning, crating one of the saddest misfortunes which has befallen a Louisa family since the flu epidemic. Mr. Spencer was at his store when informed of his son's death, and collapsed. Shortly afterward he was stricken by a cerebral hemorrhage which gradually grew more severe, rendering him speechless from the day of his son's funeral until death which came peacefully at his home Monday morning.

 

Such a deluge of calamities seldom comes to one family in so short a time as has been the sad experience of the D. C. Spencer family in Louisa. Within 2 weeks the only son and the father have died after very brief illness, Miss Dorothy, a daughter, underwent an operation for appendicitis and could not be informed of the death of her brother and father. She is recovering nicely from the operation and will be removed from the Kessler-Hatfield Hospital Sunday to the home of her sister, Mrs. G. C. Cook, in Huntington, where she will be informed of the passing of her brother and father.

 

Coming to Louisa shortly after his marriage 42 years ago, D. C. Spencer has resided in Louisa during all of his married life except for a year's residence in Catlettsburg. For the past 35 years he had conducted a grocery store. Mr. Spencer possessed a very modest and quiet disposition and was supremely attentive to his store and home and had no enemies. In keeping with the quiet disposition of the deceased the funeral services held at the home Wednesday afternoon were simply and quietly. Rev. Porter read a hymn and was followed by Rev. Fryman who read a passage from the Scriptures, Rev. Porter then offered prayer and later in a brief funeral talk paid a tribute to the deceased and spoke words of comfort to the survivors. The borne to Pine Hill Cemetery where interment was made beside his son. During the funeral all places of business were closed, out of tribute to the deceased. Surviving are the wife and 4 daughters, Misses Dorothy and Opal, at home, Mrs. G. C. Cook of Huntington and Mrs. Dana O'Neal of Catlettsburg, Mrs. T. J. Spencer of Louisa is a sister. Big Sandy News, Aug 17, 1928

 

SPIVEY

A 16 year old girl, the daughter of Charles Spivey, of Hellier, Pike County, was drowned in Russell Fork near Elkhorn City Sunday afternoon. The body was recovered a short time later. The girl, who could not swim, was attempting to cross the stream, in which she, with her uncle, John Spivey, and his son and daughter were wading when she sank. Mr. Spivey rescued his own daughter, who also was in danger, but could not reach his niece. Big Sandy News, Aug 3, 1928

 

STACKHOUSE, Mrs. Thomas B.

Mrs. Thomas B. Stackhouse, 58, of Lavalette, Wayne County, WV died in a Huntington hospital recently. the Stackhouses bought a home at Lavalette only a few months ago moving there from Huntington where Mr. Stackhouse was manager of the Florentine Hotel. Big Sandy News, Aug 3, 1928

 

STAFFORD, Challan

Challas Stafford, 28, son of E. B. Stafford of Catlettsburg, was instantly killed on Thursday of last week when he stepped from a passenger train directly in front of another train at Delaware, OH. Big Sandy News, Aug 31, 1928

 

STEELE, Lee

STEELE, Arthur

Crazed by liquor 2 weeks after resuming the drinking habit from which he had been a total abstainer for 19 years, Lee Steele, 54, hard working farmer of Abb Creek, went on a rampage Sunday and fatally wounded his son, Arthur Steele, seriously wounded his son in law, and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Campbell, and fired at his wife before being slain by 3 bullets through the heart fried from a .38 caliber revolver in the hands of the dying son. When the smoke of the battle cleared, the father lay dead on the floor of his son's home, the son lay in the yard mortally wounded, and the wife, sick and fear-stricken, was fleeing over the hill to her son's home on Caines Creek to escape the wrath of a death-dealing husband and father. The scene of this double murder, the saddest and most gruesome ever committed in Lawrence County, was at the home of Arthur Steele on the head of Abb Creek within a few hundred yards of the Elliott County line. The daughter, Mrs. Campbell, shot through the apex of the left lung, may die of the wound, while her husband with a bullet in his thigh will recover, barring complications. both are at their home, being treated by a county doctor.

 

The trouble started at Lee Steele's home in a controversy between Steele and his wife while preparing to visit their son, Clabe Steele on Caines Creek, immediately after the noon day meal Sunday. Mrs. Steele, who has been in frail health for some time, requested that they make the trip in a buggy. Mr. Steele, crazed by liquor, is said to have remarked that the spring wagon was good enough but that he would end her suffering right there. Reaching in his saddle bags he secured his pistol and fired once at his wife, who fled from the room and escaped while her daughter restrained the father by barring the door Mrs. Steele fled up the creek to the home of her son, Arthur Steele.

 

Breaking out of the room, Steele followed his wife to the son's home, threatening to kill the whole family. Entering the house from the rear, he repaired to the living room where Arthur and Mr. and Mrs. Campbell were enjoying victrola music. Flashing his 32-20 revolver as he entered, he struck the wall with his fist, swearing he was the meanest man that ever saw that place. Campbell grabbed Lee's pistol in an effort to wring it from his grip and sustained a bullet wound in his hip, crumpling to the floor.  Lee then turned to his son Arthur and fired a bullet through his stomach. Though seriously wounded, Arthur walked to the mantle and secured his .38 caliber revolver. While doing so, Lee swung the cylinder from his pistol and replaced the 2 empty cartridges. When Arthur turned, a pistol duel followed. In the exchange of shots a outlet went through Arthur's breast near the heart and another through the abdomen, while 3 bullets went through Lee's heart and another though his stomach. Lee fell dead on the floor. The son walked into the yard where he fell mortally wounded and died 9 hours later.

 

During the duel ??? bullet which passed through Arthur's body struck Mrs. Campbell in the chest and punctured her left lung. When Lee Steele entered his son's home, Mrs. Steele hid from him in a cane patch near the house and fled to the home of another son, Clabe Steele on Caines Creek thus escaping being killed, perhaps. A minister called to the scene shortly after the shooting asked Arthur to pray, to which he is said to have replied "Don't let that worry you. The only thing I dread is to leave my wife and baby. I would do anything for mother." He died about 10 o'clock that night and was conscious and praying till the last. The father and son were buried Tuesday in the family cemetery.

 

Mr. and Mrs. Campbell are both expected to recover, according to word from their beside Thursday. The scene of this sad tragedy was in the log house in which Lafe Gambill lived when he was killed by Clarence Cooper 23 years ago. This is the first murder that has been committed in Lawrence County since Oct 13, 1925 when Bert Preston was killed by petty officers from Johnson and Martin Counties. No murder cases are on docket in the Lawrence Circuit Court and this murder will not be brought to court since both gun users were slain. Big Sandy News, Aug 24, 1928

 

STEELE, Robert

Robert Steele, 64, native of Harold, Floyd County, died at his home in Ohio last week of sunstroke. Big Sandy News, Aug 10, 1928

 

STEELE, Sarah (Reynolds)

Mrs. Sarah Reynolds Steele, 83,, widow of Paris Steele, died Aug 12 at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. James Crawford of Pikeville. Big Sandy News, Aug 31, 1928

 

STEWART, Eva Hortense (Vinson)

Mrs. Eva Hortense Stewart, age 25, a native Wayne County woman, died at her home in East Williamson last week from tuberculosis. The deceased was the wife of Noah Stewart, an employee of the Pond Creek Colleries Company, and before her marriage she was a resident of Radnor, the daughter of Charles and Betty Vinson. Big Sandy News, Aug 17, 1928

 

STRATTON, Mary E. (Maynard)

Mrs. Mary E. Stratton, wife of John T. Stratton, of Pikeville, died last Wednesday of leakage of the heart. She was a daughter of T. J. Maynard of Zebulon. Big Sandy News, Aug 17, 1928

 

TACKETT, E. S.

S. Tackett, 38, of Fraziers Creek, Floyd County, died 2 weeks ago. Big Sandy News, Aug 31, 1928

 

TAYLOR, James

Prestonsburg, KY Aug 15--While enroute to his work of cutting timber, on Prayter's Creek, James Taylor, 50, was attacked by 2 men, knocked unconscious and robbed of $3 early Monday morning, it became known here today. Doctors say that Taylor can not recover. His skull was crushed. Officers have been sent to Prayter Creek to arrest Greenberry Watson and Naaman Hall, who are charged with the robbery. The two men, it is alleged, waylaid Taylor in a dark hollow at dawn as he was going up the creek. Watson approached him first and is said to have told Taylor that he was going to kill him. When Watson approached a fight ensued. Hall, then, it is said, emerged from his hiding with a club in his hand. Realizing that it was futile to fight both men Taylor fled but was overtaken by Hall who felled him with a blow of the club. When Taylor was found later his head was badly beaten. His death is expected momentarily. Big Sandy News, Aug 17, 1928

 

TERRY, Millard

Millard Terry, 34, who had been suffering for the past 11 months from a broken back received in the mines at McGuire, KY, died at Ashland Thursday and was buried at Cannonsburg. Big Sandy News, Aug 3, 1928

 

THOMPSON, Clayton

Clayton Thompson who departed this life Jul 13, 1928, was born Feb 20, 1880. He was the son of R. R. Thompson, who died mar 24, 1928. His death was caused by a bruise he received while at work in Louisa. He was sick only 2 weeks and all was done that loving hands could do to restore him to health but the Lord knew best and called him home. He leaves to mourn his loss a wife and 9 children, Othie and Cecil Thompson of Busseyville, Hercie Junior,Lula, Myrel, Lena and Clara at home. He also leaves 7 sisters and 3 brothers and a kind and loving step mother, besides a host of friends and relatives. Big Sandy News, Aug 10, 1928

 

THOMPSON, Florence

Mrs. Florence Thompson, 35, wife of Leslie Thompson, of Prestonsburg, died last week in the Paintsville Hospital following an operation. Deceased was a daughter of Sam Rups of Johns Creek. Big Sandy News, Aug 31, 1928

 

THURSTON, Sadie

Mrs. Sadie Thurston, wife of Robert Thurston of Chattaroy, WV, died Friday 2 weeks ago at the Williamson Memorial Hospital of dysentery and complications. She was 27 years of age at the time of her demise. Besides her husband, she is survived by her mother, Mrs. Priscilla Chapman, of Chattaroy. Big Sandy News, Aug 17, 1928

 

TIMMONS, Bertha

Mrs. Bertha Timmons, wife of Fred Timmons, of Ashland, died Friday of blood poisoning caused by sticking a needle in her hand. Big Sandy News, Aug 10, 1928

 

TRAVIS, John R.

John R. Travis, aged about 63, prominent merchant of Fort Gay and a native Lawrence Countian, died at his home in Fort Gay Friday night following a prolonged invalidism of leakage of the heart and other complications. Born and reared near Charley, this county, Mr. Travis moved to Fort Gay many years ago where he conducted a flour mill and feed store for a number of years. Later he entered the merchandising business and conducted a store in Fort Gay until his health began failing about a year ago. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Martha Daniels Travis, also a Lawrence Countian. His remains were taken to Charley where the funeral was held and burial was made. Big Sandy News, Aug 10, 1928

 

VANCE, Jim

Bryan Vance is being held at West Liberty charged with murdering his brother, Jim Vance last week. Bryan was drunk and had gone to the home of his brother, attacked him broke up furniture and then fired into the house. Later, it is said, Jim secured a high powered rifle and started in search of his brother, who, it is alleged, was drinking. the brothers met, according to reports, near the Holliday post office. Both were on horses. As soon as they met it is said that they both opened fire, firing several times each Bryan had a shot gun and Jim the rifle A charge from the shot gun struck Jim in the mouth, killing him almost instantly. Lige Vance, brother of these boys, killed the father about 4 years ago. Big Sandy News, Aug 3, 1928

 

VANCE, Virgie

Mrs. Virgie Vance, 38, wife of Lee Vance of Prestonsburg died Jul 21. Big Sandy News, Aug 3, 1928

 

VAN HOSE, Raymond

Raymond, Van Hose, 9 years old, son of Mrs. Hatfield Vaughan, Kenova died Thursday of last week in the Rife-Ferguson hospital of injuries suffered when he was struck by a N & W eastbound train Wednesday evening. The boy was at play, according to authorities who investigated the accident, and had climbed out on the railroad trestle. When he noticed the approach of the train it was too late to retreat from the trestle so the boy crowded as far as to the end of the ties as possible. The engine and several cars passed him and apparently he was safe. Then a car with the stirrup bent out passed and struck him in the head. He was brushed from the trestle and fell 20 feet to the ground. Big Sandy News, Aug 3, 1928

 

WARD, Ernest

Ernest Ward, prominent young business man of Inez, died Sunday afternoon. He was in the usual good health but after partaking of a hearty Sunday dinner became suddenly ill and died within a few hours of acute indigestion. Big Sandy News, Aug 24, 1928

 

WARD, Florence

Miss Florence Ward, daughter of ex-sheriff Henry Ward of Johnson County, died suddenly last week at the home of her sister, Mrs. Paul Helton at Staffordsville. Big Sandy News, Aug 10, 1928

 

WARD, Soloman

Soloman Ward, aged and respected citizen, died in Catlettsburg Thursday, Jul 27, after an illness of several years duration. Mr. Ward was 74 years old. He was born and reared in Lawrence County, near Louisa, but moved to Catlettsburg in early manhood and has been a resident of that community for around 60 years. Mr. Ward was a river man and piloted a steamboat up and down the rivers in this section. For the past 6 years he had been an invalid and was confined to his home. About 12 days ago he fell and broke his leg. This accident was the direct cause of his death as the injured limb refused to heal at his advanced age and complications set in. Mr. Ward is survived by 4 children, Mrs. Edgar  Young of Ashland, Mrs. Tom Alley and Ernest and Russell Ward of Catlettsburg. His wife preceded him in death about 4 years ago. The funeral was in charge of Rev. B. S. Akers of Ceredo. Big Sandy news, Aug 10, 1928

 

WARDEN, William

William Warden, 85, Civil War veteran, of Ashland, died recently. Big Sandy News, Aug 10, 1928

 

WELLMAN, Milt

Milt Wellman, 55, a native of Ledocio, this county, was killed under a slate fall in the mines at Hellier Monday. His remains were brought to Louisa Tuesday and taken to Ledocio for burial. Deceased was a son of Lewis Wellman. Surviving are his wife who was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hose Miller, formerly of Little Blaine and a by a number of children. Big Sandy News, Aug 17, 1928

 

WEST, Forest

Pikeville, KY, Aug 3--Foul play is suspected in the death of Forest West, 24, whose body was found in a field about a mile from his home on Meathouse Fork of Big Creek Saturday with a hole through his breast from the charge of a shotgun. He had evidently been laying there 28 hours as he left early Friday morning for a hunt. When he was found he lay on his face with his hands crossed in front of him and with the gun across his back. The gun shot had entered the center of his chest. The gun was a double barreled shot gun and one barrel had been fired. On the back of his head was a bruise as though he had been hit. On the gun stock was carved the initials of the owner of the gun--"R.R."--- something that was not there when the gun was borrowed. And from the evidence it appears the carving before the gun was discharged deceased did not have time to do this . Some parties were seen going after the young man within a few minutes, as though they were following him, his brothers say. Big Sandy News, Aug 10, 1928

 

WILBUR, Fay

Mrs. Fay Wilbur, wife of Henry Wilbur, of near Richardson, died in the Paintsville Hospital last week and was buried in the Wilbur Cemetery at Richardson. Mrs. Wilbur was a native of Tennessee and moved to this section shortly after her marriage. Big Sandy News, Aug 24, 1928

 

WILLIAMS, Martha

Mrs. Martha Williams, wife of Joe Williams of Van Lear, died in an Ashland hospital, last Thursday. Big Sandy News, Aug 10, 1928

 

WITTEN, Mrs. F. M.

Mrs. F. M. Witten, 58, wife of Dr. Witten of Paintsville, died last week. She was a daughter of the late Jack Ward. Big Sandy News, Aug 17, 1928

 


SEPTEMBER 1928


 

 

ADAIR, James

James Adair, 53 of near Delbarton, on Pigeon Creek, Mingo County, WV died last week. Big Sandy News, Sep 28, 1928

 

ALLEN, W. B.

B. Allen, 77, a power in politics in Morgan County and a son of Judge D. W. Allen of Magoffin County, died Aug 28. Big Sandy News, Sep 7, 1928

 

ARTHUR, Levi

Levi Arthur, 82, Civil War veteran and a native of Boyd County, died at his home in Portsmouth last week. Big Sandy News, Sep 14, 1928

 

AUSTIN, Sallie (Vanhoose)

Mrs. Sallie Vanhoose Austin, 41, wife of William Austin and a native of this county, died at her home in Logan, WV Saturday and was brought to Louisa Monday and taken to Charley where funeral services were conducted and burial made. Big Sandy News, Sep 28, 1928

 

BARNETT, George

Salyersville, KY, Sep 24--Officers of Magoffin and Morgan Counties are looking for the slayer of George Barnett, 63 years old, who was shot from ambush Sunday at White Oak, Morgan County, as he was on his way here for his fourth trial for the killing in 1924 of Edward Howard, in Magoffin County. Sheriff Wallace Bailey believes the killing another chapter in a feud. Some years ago a son of Barrett killed Will Howard, a son of Sol Howard. the slayer was sent to the penitentiary and died there. Later George Barnett was charged with the killing of Edward Howard, another son of Sol Howard. Barnett then moved with his family to near Cincinnati, to get away from the trouble. Several weeks ago he went back to the lower edge of Magoffin County on a business mission, as he had a farm there. The fourth trial of Barnett was set for Wednesday in the Circuit Court here. Sunday he started for Salyersville. He was walking along the road alone when a shot was fired from bushes and he fell dead, wounded near the heart. Big Sandy News, Sep 28, 1928

 

BATES, Margaret (Picklesimer)

Mrs. Margaret Bates, 59, widow of the late Lot Bates, who formerly resided on Lick Creek, this county, died Sunday morning at her home in Portsmouth of a complication of diseases. Her remains were brought here and taken to See Branch on the Point where interment was made in the See Cemetery. Deceased was a daughter of the late George Picklesimer. Big Sandy News, Sep 7, 1928

 

BAYS, Edmond

Edmond Bays, 58, well known citizen of Betsy Layne, died Sep 15 in a Paintsville Hospital. Big Sandy News, Sep 28, 1928

 

BLACK, Samuel

Wayne, WV, Sep 10--A thirsty hunter who stopped at a farmhouse for a drink, inadvertently brought about the death of the 7 year old son of Joe Black, of Shoal, Wayne County, WV, last Thursday. The boy, Samuel, was fatally wounded when a shotgun, which the stranger had left behind him in the yard while he went to quench his thirst, was accidentally discharged while in the hands of the victim's brother, Malcolm Black, 4 years old. A gaping wound was torn in the boy's back by the charge from the gun and he died a few minutes later. Big Sandy News, Sep 14, 1928

 

BOUGHTEN, Junior

Junior Boughten, small son of Prof. and Mrs. N. C. Boughten, of Langley, was shot and killed Thursday afternoon when a .32 caliber revolver was accidentally discharged by his playmate, Raymond Borders. the victim of the tragic accident, a lad of about 6 years, and the Borders boy, who is about 10 years old, were in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Borders, parents of Raymond Borders. They are believed to have been playing with the revolver when it was discharged. the Borders boy is said to not to have spoken since the tragedy occurred, leaving his version of the affair lacking. the Boughton child died within a few minutes, the bullet having pierced his head above the eye. Prof. Boughton, father of the victim, is principal of the Maytown consolidated school, and is well known in this county. Big Sandy News, Sep 21, 1928

 

BRADSHAW, Emelia

Mrs. Emelia Bradshaw, widow of the late A. M. Bradshaw, formerly of Wayne County, WV died in Huntington, Sep 2. Big Sandy News, Sep 14, 1928

 

BROWN, Mrs. Ello Estes

Mrs. Ello Estes Brown, 56, of Ironton died last week after drinking a bottle of Lysol while grieving over ill health. Big Sandy News, Sep 7, 1928

 

BROWN, Ocie

Ocie Brown, 13, daughter of George and Mrs. Rosanna Brown, died Sep 4 at the home of her parents at Chestnut Grove, near the Floyd-Magoffin county line. Big Sandy News, Sep 21, 1928

 

BURGESS, Julia Jane

Miss Julia Jane Burgess died Monday evening, Sep 17th, at the home of her sister, Mrs. K. C. Elswick, in Louisa. Diphtheria and an abscessed tonsil so filled her system with poison as to cause her untimely passing. She suffered very severely and was delirious a part of the time, but in the closing hours she was entirely rational and realized the critical nature of her case. She fought bravely to the end hoping for recovery, but saying she was ready to go if the final summons came. Julia was only 19 years of age. She was popular, being of a genial disposition, and unselfish in her nature. Her death calls forth deep sorrow from her circle of friends in Louisa and elsewhere. After finishing high school here she attended the University of Kentucky at Lexington and the Eastern State Normal School at Richmond, preparing to be a teacher.

 

She is survived by her brother, Dr. T. D. Burgess, her mother, one sister, Mrs. K. C. Elswick, and a brother, Neil Burgess. Also, by many other relatives in this vicinity. Julia was a member of the M. E. Church, South and of the Sunday School. The funeral which was conducted in the M. E. Church, South, Wednesday afternoon was largely attended. Rev. Harvey C. Porter read a selection from the scriptures and Rev. H. B. Hewlett offered prayer. H. H. Curtright was the undertaker in charge. Burial was made in the Fulkerson Cemetery on Pine Hill. Big Sandy News, Sep 21, 1928

 

BURKE, Frank

Frank Burke, 40, of Borderland, died last week of typhoid fever. Big Sandy news, Sep 21, 1928

 

BURKE, Gilbert

Gilbert Burke, 20, son of J. S. Burke of Dorton, Pike County, died last week of peritonitis following an appendicitis operation. Big Sandy News, Sep 7, 1928

 

CHAFFIN, James

James Chaffin, native of Greenup County, died in Montana last week where he was a sergeant in the Army. Big Sandy News, Sep 7, 1928

 

CHILDERS, Malisey

Miss Malisey Childers, 21, of Shelby Gap, died last week of typhoid fever. Big Sandy News, Sep 7, 1928

 

CLAY, George H.

George H. Clay, 81, a Civil War veteran and one of the leading business men of Paintsville, died Tuesday after an illness of 6 weeks. Mr. Clay was an extensive property owner of Paintsville and at one time police judge. He is survived by his widow, 2 daughters, Miss Sally at home and Mrs. W. S. Ealey of New York, and by 3 sons, ?. N. Clay and Lloyd Clay of Paintsville and Wade Clay of Ashland. Big Sandy News, Sep 21, 1928

 

COLEMAN, Everett S.

Williamson, WV, Sep 3--Everett S. Coleman of West Williamson, aged 31, salesman for the Tug River Grocery Co. was instantly killed early Thursday morning of last week when the Ford coupe he was driving left the road near the top of Sycamore Mountain and plunged down the rock strewn hillside. His neck and leg were broken. Mr. Coleman was formerly salesman for Swift & Co. Big Sandy News, Sep 7, 1928

 

CONLEY, Harry B.

Harry B. Conley of Catlettsburg died Tuesday. Big Sandy News, Sep 21, 1928

 

CONNERS, Clara

Mrs. Clara Conners, 78, widow of John Conners, of Ashland, died last Thursday. Big Sandy News, Sep 21, 1928

 

CRABTREE, Mrs. S. T.

Mrs. S. T. Crabtree, 48, of Kenova died this week. Big Sandy News, Sep 21, 1928

 

CRAGER, George

George Crager, 22, C & O carpenter of Ashland and a native of Floyd County, died Saturday. Big Sandy News, Sep 28, 1928

 

DILLS, Mary

Mrs. Mary Dills, 84, died last week at the home of her son Harve Dills in Pike County. Big Sandy News, Sep 7, 1928

 

FAIRCHILD, Mary Susan

Mary Susan Fairchild, 84, a native of Johnson County, died last week at the home of her son, D. J. Fairchild of near Ashland. Big Sandy News, Sep 14, 1928

 

FERGUSON, David H.

David H. Ferguson, 42, of Zelda, this county, succumbed Saturday to tuberculosis after an extended invalidism. Funeral services were conducted Sunday and burial made in the Buchanan Chapel Cemetery. Mr. Ferguson is survived by 3 children, Mildred, 11, Gladys, 13, and Robert, 8, and by 2 brothers, W. H. Ferguson, Ashland, and Charles K. Ferguson, and by the following sisters: Mrs. John Thompson, Ashland, Mrs. R. W. Brunk, Huntington, WV, Mrs. Henry Lambert, Zelda, Mrs. C.K. McWain, Washington, PA, Mrs. Walter Porter, Cincinnati, OH, and Mrs. Will May, Van Lear, KY. Big Sandy News, Sep 7, 1928

 

FINLEY, Charles

Dr. Charles Finley, physician for the Pike-Floyd Coal Company at Betsy Layne, died Tuesday afternoon in the Methodist hospital, Pikeville, 9 days after having submitted to an operation for appendicitis. Dr. Finley was apparently convalescent, and had been walking about the hospital shortly before his death. After eating heartily at luncheon, he retired to his room, laid down and died shortly afterwards. The deceased was a physician of much ability, and was highly respected in the field of his practice. He was unmarried and resided at Betsy Layne with his mother. He was about 30 years old. Big Sandy News, Sep 28, 1928

 

FLEMING, French

French Fleming, Ashland barber, and a son of George Fleming of Willard, Carter County, died this week. Big Sandy News, Sep 14, 1928

 

FRAZIER, Clara

Mrs. Clara Frazier, 19, wife of Hi Frazier of Hueysville, Floyd County, died Sep 14. Big Sandy News, Sep 28, 1928

 

HALL, Martha (Elliott)

Mrs. Martha Elliott Hall, 70, widow of the late Lee Hall, of Auxier, died last week. Big Sandy News, Sep 7, 1928

 

HATFIELD, Otway

Otway Hatfield, 28 years old, prominent barber of Delbarton died of flux in the Logan hospital Sunday morning after being afflicted with the attack for several days. Big Sandy News, Sep 21, 1928

 

HATTEN, James D.

James D. Hatten, 60, of Prichard, WV, died Saturday in a Huntington hospital. Big Sandy News, Sep 14, 1928

 

HICKS, Effie Ethel

Mrs. Effie Ethel Hicks, 45, wife of William Hicks, of Ashland, died last week. Big Sandy news, Sep 21, 1928

 

IRICK, Luther

Luther Irick, 14, son of Melvin Irick of Pigeon Creek, died Sep 22. Big Sandy News, Sep 28, 1928

 

JOHNSON, Calvin

Rev. Calvin Johnson, 73, retired minister of the United Baptist Church, and a native of the Dry Fork section of Lawrence County, died at Pollard Monday of apoplexy which culminated a long invalidism. Rev. Johnson resided in this county until the death of his wife 3 years ago when he moved to Pollard. Surviving are 2 sons and 2 daughters. His body was returned to Dry Fork where interment was made Wednesday. Big Sandy News, Sep 7, 1928

 

JONES, Bob

MOORE, Ernest

PUCKETT, Bill

 

Prestonsburg, KY, Sep 19--Three men were killed and 4 wounded in 4  shooting affrays and one stabbing in Floyd County during the past week and liquor played a leading role in each tragedy. The dead are Ernest Moore, 27, of Wheelwright, Bob Jones, 32, of McDowell and Bill Puckett, 42 of Abbott's Creek. the wounded are Marion Moore of Minnie, Fred Newsome, Chester Bowlin and Mayben Bowlin all of Rock Fork. Ernest Moore was killed by George Goodson, his father in law, at Wheelwright, Sunday when a party was playing cards and drinking. Goodson is said to have poured out a pint of Moore's liquor. Moore rose from the table and went to his home. When he returned, Goodson shot him in the forehead as he entered the door.

 

Bob Jones was stabbed to death near McDowell Sunday, it is alleged, by Henry Tackett, his brother in law. Jones, standing in the yard drunk, at his father's in law, shot at Tackett as he passed, and stepped into the road whereupon Tackett closed with him and stabbed him through the heart. Jones lived only a few minutes.

 

Frank Hopkins, 42, prominent farmer of Myrtle, shot and killed Bill Puckett, 30, at a church on Abbott's Creek Saturday night. Puckett entered the church to remove a disturber and after chasing him out, turned on Hopkins, a bystander. Hopkins retreated as Puckett slashed at him with a knife. Still retreating, Hopkins drew his gun and shot his assailant 4 times in the face and chest, causing instant death. Hopkins says Puckett was drunk and the he shot in self defense.

 

Marion Moore was shot and wounded by Dodge Turner in a drunken fight at Minnie Sunday. Fred Newsom, Chester and Mayben Bowlin were all wounded, though not seriously, in a drunken fight on Rock Fork Saturday. Big Sandy News, Sep 21, 1928

 

JONES, Mrs. Daniel B.

Mrs. Daniel B. Jones, 38, of Shelby, a native of Carter County, died at Ashland this week of cancer. Big Sandy News, Sep 7, 1928

 

LARK, Alex

Alex Lark, aged 64, employed as a blacksmith at the N & W fuel mines, South Williamson, died at his home there Tuesday morning of last week from a complication of troubles. The body was taken to Kenova for burial. Big Sandy News, Sep 7, 1928

 

LEMASTER, P.L.

L. Lemaster, 59, native of Johnson County, and a brother of H. C. Lemaster of Lowmansville, was killed near Mt. Vernon, OH last week when a 16 inch gas line on which he was working exploded. The men were engaged in changing a section of line, which normally carried about 90 pounds of pressure, and were informed that the pressure had been turned off. The section was loosened up to the last few threads on the pipe, when, without warning, the entire line blew up with tremendous force. Lemaster, was buried in the mud and water in the bottom of the trench in which the men were working and was rescued after he had remained under water for some time. Lemaster was taken to the hospital where it was found he was suffering from a fractured skull and internal injuries from which he died. One man standing on the pipe when it let go, was buried 50 feet but was not killed. Big Sandy News, Sep 7, 1928

 

MARCUM, Doc

Crum, WV, Sep 5--Doc Marcum was fatally injured and his wife and Lafe Wallers sustained serious fractures of the skull when an N & W train struck their car at a grade crossing at Nolan yesterday. All are residents of Crum, Clifford Wallers, the driver escaped injury. Information received here stated that the machine was approaching a double railroad crossing at Nolan. After successfully making the first crossing, the driver apparently tried to beat a west bound train to the second one. Just as the car reached the tracks the engine stalled and the four clambered out of the machine totally unaware of the approach of a west bond train. Young Wallers reached a place of safety just in time to see the train crash into the car shoving it over on his father and Mr. and Mrs. Marcum. Big Sandy News, Sep 7, 1928

 

MARTIN, Elizabeth

Mrs. Elizabeth Martin, wife of Dial Martin, was struck and killed Saturday morning by a train near her home in Checotah, OK according to a message received by her brother, Rev. A. L. Allen, of Allen, this county. Details of the tragedy have not been learned. Big Sandy News, Sep 28, 1928

 

MARTIN, Virgil

Virgil Martin, 20, of Chattaroy, WV was fatally hurt Wednesday morning of last week when he attempted to alight from a freight train near Borderland. He died in the Williamson hospital shortly after noon. He was a son of E. R. Martin, well known citizen of Chattaroy. Big Sandy News, Sep 7, 1928

 

MASSIE, Rulania (Brumfield)

Mrs. Rulania Brumfield Massie, 81, widow of the late Eph. Massie, former hotel owner of Ironton, died Sunday. Big Sandy News, Sep 14, 1928

 

MAYNARD

A five month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Maynard died at its home at Borderland Monday. Big Sandy News, Sep 21, 1928

 

MAYNARD, Mrs. Florida

Mrs. Florida Maynard, 41, wife of R. C. Maynard, of Whitepost, Pike County, died  Sunday of last week. Big Sandy News, Sep 21, 1928

 

MAYO, John P.

John P. Mayo 76, prominent Floyd County man, passed away Tuesday at his home on Buck's Branch, near Martin. Mr. Mayo first became ill of dysentery and subsequent development of pneumonia proved fatal. He formerly was prominent in county politics, being a Democrat, and for 2 terms served as magistrate in the Fifth District. the voting precinct at Martin near his home is known as "John Possum" precinct, having been named in his honor. Big Sandy News, Sep 21, 1928

 

MEADE, Edna Mae

Mrs. Edna Mae Meade, 18, daughter of Mrs. Carl Delaney of Ashland, died Monday. Big Sandy News, Sep 7, 1928

 

MEAD, Elizabeth (Carter)

In loving remembrance of our dear sister and aunt, Mrs. Elizabeth Mead who was born Dec 7, 1928 (Note: this is what it says but is obviously an error) and departed this life Aug 17, 1928, age 46 years 8 months and 10 days. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Carter and was married to Blaine Mead about 16 years ago. She was converted 7 years ago and joined the M. E. Church, South, of Evergreen. Appendicitis was the cause of her death. She was only sick a few days. All was done that loving hands could do, but without avail. She was kind hearted and loved by all who knew her. She leaves to mourn her loss a husband, father, 3 sisters and one brother and a host of friends. Funeral services were conducted by Revs. C. W. Moore  and Sylvester Ball at the Evergreen M. C. Church, South after which the remains were laid to rest in the Carter Cemetery to await judgment day. Big Sandy News, Sep 14, 1928

 

MILLIS, Charles L.

Charles L. Millis, 70, a native of Bolts Fork, former deputy sheriff of Boyd County and a wealthy retired farmer, died last week. Big Sandy News, Sep 14, 1928

 

MOORE, Ernest--see under Bob Jones

 

MUNCEY, John

When a heavy road truck backed over his body, John Muncey, 40, of near Kermit, was killed Friday afternoon on the road near Warfield. He was the father of 10 small children. He was driving team for the United Fuel Gas Company and had started up Buck Creek on the Kentucky side. Finding the road temporarily blocked he got off on to the ground and while standing at his wagon the road machine struck him. Road workers could not explain why Muncey failed to get clear of the truck. Wayne County News. Big Sandy News, Sep 21, 1928

 

NEAL, Simeon

As he lounged on the seat of his farm wagon conversing with friends in front of the country store at Harts, WV, on the Huntington-Logan road shortly before 5 o'clock Thursday afternoon of last week, a shot rang out from the hillside above and Simeon Neal, 43 years old, Harts Creek farmer, rolled from the wagon to the feet of his startled friends. He had been killed instantly by a ball from a high powered rifle, which entered his body just above the heart. Castle, in possession of a rifle was arrested and said that he had shot twice, in idle target practice, while on the hillside above the store. Big Sandy News, Sep 14, 1928

 

NIGH, Sam H.

Sam H. Nigh, formerly of Ironton and Catlettsburg, died at his home in Pasadena, CA last week. Big Sandy News, Sep 14, 1928

 

ONEY, James K.

James K. Oney, vice president of the First National Bank of Huntington, died last week of pneumonia. Big Sandy News, Sep 7, 1928

 

O'TOOLE, W. J.

J. O'Toole, general manager of the American Coal Cleaning Corporation of Welch, WV, and former U. S. minister to Paraguay, died last week from injuries sustained when he fell from a coal tipple. Big Sandy News, Sep 7, 1928

 

OWSLEY, Ann

Mrs. Ann Owsley, wife of Bob Owsley, of Dock, Floyd County, died Aug 21 of cancer. Big Sandy News, Sep 7, 1928

 

PARSLEY, Eadie

Mrs. Eadie Parsley, of near Crum, WV, 88 years old, died Sep 10. She was known as "Aunt Eadie" and was loved by all who knew her. Her husband died about 2 years ago. She is survived by the following children: Rebecca Perry of Crum, Mrs. Chloe Stepp of Grey Eagle, Polly and Betty Parsley, Wade, Jesse and Gid Parsley. She is also survived by one sister and 2 brothers. Burial was made in the Williamson Cemetery on Jennies Creek. Big Sandy News, Sep 21, 1928

 

PARSONS, Bill

Prestonsburg, Sep 24--Bill Parsons, 60, was shot and killed by Freel Tackett last week at the Tackett home on Big Mud Creek where a number of persons had gathered after attending the horse trading at the jockey lot at the Baptist Association. In a wild state of intoxication, Tackett began shooting into the ceiling after a member of the household and delivered to him his lost pistol. Startled by the shots, Parsons walked into the room from the kitchen where he had been dressing chickens to feed the visitors, and was shot by Tackett as he entered the door. Tackett, who has killed 3 men, it is alleged, has warned the officers that he will not be taken alive. Big Sandy News, Sep 28, 1928

 

PEERY, James Jasper

James Jasper Peery, 44, a native of Martin County, KY, died at his home in Sciotoville, OH recently. Big Sandy News, Sep 7, 1928

 

PENNINGTON, J. M.

M. Pennington, 66, prominent real estate man of Ashland, and a native of Elliott County, died Wednesday. Big Sandy News, Sep 28, 1928

 

PERRY, Shirley

Miss Shirley Perry, 14, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Perry, of Salyersville, died in a hazard hospital, Sep 4, after becoming ill while attending school on the Kentucky River. Big Sandy News, Sep 21, 1928

 

PORTER, John C.

John C. Porter, 15, of Jacobs, Carter County died last week in an Ashland hospital. Big Sandy News, Sep 7, 1928

 

PUCKETT, Bill --see under Bob Jones

 

RAMEY, Luther

Luther Ramey, 26, son of Dan Ramey, of Van Lear, died last week in the Beaver Valley Hospital at Martin. Big Sandy News, Sep 7, 1928

 

RATLIFF, R. H. (Uncle Dick)

Pikeville, KY, Sep 14 (From Pike County News)--R. H. (Uncle Dick) Ratliff, 86, died last Saturday morning at his home, at Shelbiana. He was one of Pike County's most prominent and wealthiest citizens. He was a veteran of the Civil War, being on the Confederate side. While he was in the war, he at one time was captured by the enemy, but slipped from their midst and hid among the bushes until the army had left. He was at the time of his death a director in the First National Bank and a stockholder in many Pikeville concerns. Big Sandy News, Sep 21, 1928

 

RIGSBY, Mrs. Monrovia

Mrs. Monrovia Rigsby, 36, of Ashland was instantly killed near Olive Hill Sunday when an automobile in which she was riding went over a hill. Big Sandy News, Sep 7, 1928

 

ROMANS, Eugene

Eugene Romans, 65, former resident of Fort Gay, died at his home in Huntington last Saturday and his body was brought to Fort Gay for burial. Mr. Romans is survived by his wife, Mrs. Emma Romans, and his mother, Mrs. Tilda Frasher of Fort Gay, one brother, Dr. C. E. Romans of Gragston, one half brother, and 2 half sisters, Carl Frasher and Mrs. Lillie Frasher of Fort Gay and Mrs. Effie Beavers, of Welch. Big Sandy News, Sep 7, 1928

 

ROSE, Andrew

The 4 year old son of Sam Rose died on Thursday of last week from diphtheria. this family had not been with us very long, arriving here from near Millstone, where the serious illness befell the son and death was inevitable. The remains were taken to their former home for interment. Big Sandy News, Sep 28, 1928

 

RUNYON, Addie

Addie Runyon, 26, daughter of Alvin Runyon, of Tabors Creek, Wayne county, WV, died Monday and was buried at Huntington. Big Sandy News, Sep 14, 1928

 

SAMMONS, Eli

Eli Sammons, 72, native of Floyd County, died last week at his home on Cane Creek, Carter County. Big Sandy News, Sep 7, 1928

 

SAMMONS, Marion

Marion Sammons, 50, of Soldier, Carter County, died in an Ashland hospital on Tuesday of last week of a bullet wound inflicted by his son Frank Sammons after the two had engaged in a quarrel at the Sammons home at Soldier. It is said that young Sammons and his father had been engaged in a quarrel and the father fired 2 shots at the son who took refuge behind a tree, and when the father crowded on him, the boy says he sot to scare him but it being dark he could not see and the shell took effect in the right abdomen and went through his bowels 16 times as well as the bladder. The father leaves a wife and 6 children, a father and mother. Big Sandy News, Sep 7, 1928

 

SLOAN, Andrew J.

Andrew J. Sloan, native of Pike County, but long a resident of Guyandotte, WV died last week. Big Sandy News, Sep 14, 1928

 

SPEARS, Clarence

Clarence Spears, 14, of Paintsville was fatally injured, Henry Dye, 20, Vincell Nelson, 15, Ishamel Nelson, 18, were horribly burned on Wednesday of last week when the gasoline tank on a truck belonging to the Pikeville Ice Co. exploded on the Garrett Highway, 3 miles west of Paintsville. Not a section of Spears' body remained unburned and his skin peeled from his body in many places before he reached the hospital where he died in a few hours. The others were seriously burned, but barring developments, they will recover, physicians at the Rule Hospital at Paintsville said. Spectators at the hospital described a pathetic spectacle when the youths arrived. On being taken from the automobile, almost crazed by the awful torture to their bodies, they rushed into the office of the hospital, threw their arms around the necks of the doctors and pleaded for relief from their excruciating pain. the scene was heart rendering. Mystery shrouds the explosion of the gasoline tank, which occurred a few minutes after the engine began knocking. Big Sandy News, Sep 21, 1928

 

STACEY, Irvin

Irvin Stacey, 12 years old, died Wednesday, Sep 12, of blood poisoning which developed from a broken arm sustained while he was in the Odd Fellows Home, Lexington. Death came before his mother, Mrs. Mary Stacey, of Garrett, Floyd County, could reach his bedside. The body was taken to Garrett and burial was made. Big Sandy News, Sep 21, 1928

 

STANLEY, Bill

Pikeville, KY, Sep 22--William Stanley, county, died last Wednesday at the age of 102 years. He was born while John Quincey Adams was President. He was active even during the last years of his life. Burial was made on Brushy Creek. Big Sandy News, Sep 28, 1928

 

TAYLOR, Ella

Mrs. Ella Taylor, 55, wife of Butler Taylor, Greenup hardware merchant, died Monday at her home in Greenup of cancer. Big Sandy News, Sep 7, 1928

 

THOMPSON, John

John Thompson, of Gragston, WV, died Sep 16, after several weeks illness. He is survived by his widow and the following children: J.C. and W. S. Thompson of near Prichard and Mrs. Neal Wellman of Fort Gay. Burial was made at Hubbardstown, WV Monday of this week. Big Sandy News, Sep 21, 1928

 

TOMLIN, George

On Wednesday of last week the angel of death came to the home of Rev. and Mrs. Tomlin and claimed for his own, their son George, 19 years old. He had been a sufferer for considerable while from a complication of diseases, his death was not unexpected for all hope of his recovery had been abandoned several weeks ago, and everything was done that loving hands and human skill could do to make his suffering less intense. Until the end, death came as a relief to the patient sufferer as he was wholly resigned to the inevitable and bore his suffering with Christian fortitude and died with full faith of a triumphant entry into the Citadel of the redeemed to enjoy happiness forever Burial rites performed at the Martin graveyard by Rev. Stratton. Big Sandy News, Sep 28, 1928

 

TURNER, Charles

Prestonsburg, KY, Sep 27--Charles Turner, 40, mine foreman for the Elkhorn Coal Co., at Wayland, succumbed Monday in the Beaver Valley Hospital at Martin to 5 bullet wounds inflicted by unknown parties at a horse trading lot at the Baptist Association on Caney Creek. Conflicting reports of the slaying have reached here, names of 3 persons being given as the slayer. One report says a man names Sloan fired the fatal shot after Turner had shot Slone's son in the leg. Another report say that the slayer may have been either a man named Conley or a man named Howard. the killing occurred during a drunken fight at the horse trading grounds. Big Sandy News, Sep 28, 1928

 

VINSON, John

John Vinson, 62, a native Louisian and for many years a prominent attorney of Catlettsburg, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Warren Allen at Harrodsburg, KY. Mr. Vinson was born at Louisa in 1866. At the age of 5 years he moved to Catlettsburg with his parents. He was educated at Emery and Henry College, Virginia, and at Central University, having been admitted to the bra on his 21st birthday. He was a brilliant attorney and in 1890 was elected county attorney of Boyd County, serving with distinction. He was admitted to the Body County Bar in 1887 and practiced law in Catlettsburg for many years. In 1911 Mr. Vinson was stricken by illness and he has been an invalid since that time. Mr. Vinson's only survivor in the immediate family is Mrs. Warren Allen of Harrodsburg. Big Sandy News, Sep 14, 1928

 

WARDROW, Henry

Henry Wardrow, died at Hellier last week without telling where his relatives live. Before dying he directed attendants to read a letter which was in his trunk. Big Sandy News, Sep 14, 1928

 

WEBB, Caney

Caney Webb, 30, is dead from a bullet wound alleged to have been inflicted by George Bowen, 69, and Rich Butcher, 70, and George Bowen are in a Paintsville Hospital suffering from knife wounds as the result of a drunken fight which took place at the home of George Bowens on Greasy Creek, Johnson County Sunday afternoon. According to the Paintsville Herald the two Webb brothers, Caney and John, had stopped at the Bowens homes with a quantity of liquor and an argument took place which developed into a free for all fight with all men engaged. John Webb, brother of Caney Webb, cut Butcher. Caney Webb, it is alleged, then went after Bowens with a knife and while trying to ward him off Bowens received a severe slash in the arm. Webb, it is alleged, had backed Bowens into the yard, still cutting at him with a knife, when Bowens wife handed him a pistol and he shot Webb through the heart. Mr. Butcher was taken to the Golden Rule Hospital in Paintsville Monday, where it is thought he may recover, although his age of 70 years is against him. Big Sandy News, Sep 14, 1928

 

WETZEL, Lee

Lee Wetzell, 60, well known oil well driller, of Blaine, was instantly killed and Rawleigh Butler, prominent Blaine merchant, was seriously injured Friday afternoon when their car went over an embankment near Frank Evans' on the Blaine state road as they were returning home after having attended the Fair and Home-Coming in Louisa. As their automobile was negotiating a curve near the top of the hill at the Burton school house on Lower Brushy, the steering gear locked causing the car to plunge over a 10 foot embankment. It turned over twice, pinning Wetzel under a door frame. He uttered one sentence: My neck is broken, " and expired instantly. Butler sustained a deep cut on the forehead and an injury to the leg. He was able to walk to a nearby car and was taken to his home at Blaine. Wetzell's body was brought to Louisa in the Curtright ambulance, where it now lies in state. It was reported here that Butler was drinking when he left Louisa, but those who extricated him from the wreck told the News over the telephone that they noticed no evidence of either being drunk. Wetzel, an expert oil well driller, drilled the first producing well in this county on the William Edwards farm in the Blaine section in 1888. For years he had been prominently identified with the oil development program in Lawrence County. Wetzell is survived by 2 children, Mrs. Maude Winters of West Frankfort, IL and Forest Wetzell of Long Island, NY. Big Sandy News, Sep 21, 1928

 

The funeral of Lee Wetzell 67, which was conducted at the Christian Church at Blaine Tuesday morning was one of the largest ever witnessed at Blaine. Rev. H. B. Hewlett, of Louisa, officiated at the funeral and paid a fitting tribute to the life of the deceased in the course of a very appropriate sermon. The Masonic fraternity and the Order of the Eastern Star took charge of the service at the conclusion of the sermon. Interment was made at Blaine, where he had requested to be buried. the large concourse of sorrowing friends who attended the funeral testified to the high esteem in which Mr. Wetzell was held. Mr. Wetzell died last Friday from injuries sustained in a car wreck on the Blaine state road. Big Sandy News, Sep 28, 1928

 

WHEELER, Jammia

Mrs. Jammia Wheeler, 89, former Lawrence Countian, died Wednesday at Pollard near Ashland. She had been a resident of that place for 35 years. H. M. Wheeler of this county is a son of the deceased. Big Sandy News, Sep 7, 1928

 

WILLIAMS, Bertha

Mrs. Bertha Williams, 34, wife of John Williams, of Paintsville, died Sunday following the birth of a daughter. Big Sandy News, Sep 21, 1928

 

WINTERS, Belden L.

Belden L. Winter, 55, of Westmoreland, WV died Sep 1. Big Sandy News, Sep 14, 1928

 

WURTS, John

John Wurts, 65, prominent citizen of Greenup, died Tuesday. Big Sandy News, Sep 7, 1928

 


OCTOBER 1928


ADKINS, John

Alleging that he had brutally beaten his sister, Orville Evans, 16, of Canterbury, Mingo County, shot and killed John Adkins, 28 year old farmer, last Sunday night about 10 o'clock. Evans, who is in jail here admits firing the fatal shots. Adkins had been paying attention to Rosa Evans, 20 year old sister of Orville and Sunday night about dusk they quarreled and Adkins beat her almost into insensibility. The girl crawled into some bushes to escape. Later members of her family went in search of her and encountered Adkins. According to young Evans Adkins threatened to kill all of them and made a motion as if to draw a pistol. Evans stated that he took a revolver from Mrs. May Bartram and emptied at Adkins. two bullets took effect in Adkins right chest. Evans was arrested at the home of John Canterbury by Deputy Sheriff Lee Brewer. The officer states that Rosa Evans had been beaten until her features were scarcely recognizable. Big Sandy News, Oct 12, 1928

 

ADKINS, Mary E.

Mrs. Mary E. Adkins, 43, of Fort Gay, died last Friday. She is survived by 2 children. Funeral services were held in Fort Gay M. E. Church conducted by Rev. L. D. Bryan. Burial in the Frasher Cemetery. Big Sandy News, Oct 19, 1928

 

ALLEN, Rev. R. S.

Rev. R. S. Allen, widely known Baptist minister of Floyd County and a son of General A. J. Allen, died at his home at Hueysville, on Right Beaver last week of stomach trouble. Big Sandy News, Oct 5, 1928

 

ALLEN, W. M.

M. (Uncle Bill) Allen, 64, well known bachelor of the Beaver Creek section of Floyd County, died last week following an appendicitis operation. Big Sandy News, Oct 5, 1928

 

AMBURGY, Ben

"Uncle" Ben Amburgy, 77, of Betsy Layne, died last week. Big Sandy News, Oct 26, 1928

 

BARTLEY, Silva

PINSON, Sparrel

BELCHER Hatler

Pikeville, KY, Oct 11--A girl and 2 men committed suicide in Pike County last week. The dead are Miss Silva Bartley, 17, of Virgie, Sparrell Pinson, 32, of Raccoon, and Hatler Belcher, 20, of Dorton. Miss Bartley, after eating breakfast last Thursday morning, went to her room at the home of Mrs. Bill Ratcliff and was found dead a few minutes later by Mrs. Ratcliff. A coroners jury held that she committed suicide by taking carbolic acid. She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Martha Bartley, of Virgie. Grief-stricken when he was informed, while pulling corn on his farm at Raccoon, of the suicide of Miss Bartley, Sparrel Pinson rushed to Pikeville and after viewing the remains of the dead girl in the McCall Funeral parlor, went to a drug store, purchased poison, returned to the corn field and swallowed the contents of the bottle, dying within a few minutes. Pinson, while working for the telephone company, in Pikeville roomed at the same place Miss Bartley did and during that time became infatuated with the girl. He leaves a wife and 6 children. Hatler Belcher, 20, of Dorton, shot himself in the abdomen with a shot gun last Wednesday. He said he was tired of living. He died the next day. Big Sandy News, Oct 12, 1928

 

BATES, Drusie

The romance of Miss Drusie Bates, pretty and attractive 22 year old bride-elect of Rice, Boyd County, and Edward Baldridge, also of Rice, ended tragically near Riverview Saturday evening when Miss Bates was instantly killed in an automobile crash. Miss Bates and her fiancee, Baldridge, was en route to Greenup to secure a marriage license at the time of the fatal accident. After passing another car, Baldridge was unable to steer his car back to the right side of the road and after running for several yards on the left shoulder of the highway, the machine suddenly swerved and plunged over a 30 foot embankment. As the machine started over the embankment, Miss Bates, evidently badly frightened threw open the door of the car and leaped head foremost. Baldridge remained in the car, which did not turn over, but remained upright. In her leap from the machine, Miss Bates' head struck a rock pile, causing a bad fracture of the skull at the base of the brain. Big Sandy News, Oct 26, 1928

 

BLANKENSHIP, Mrs. Jess

Mrs. Jess Blankenship, 70, died at her home on Whites Creek, Boyd County, last week. Big Sandy News, Oct 12, 1928

 

BRUMFIELD, John W.

John W. Brumfield, 18, son of Wade Brumfield, of Kenova, was killed by a train near Kenova, Sep 16. Big Sandy News, Oct 5, 1928

 

BRYANT, Z. T.

T. Bryant, formerly of Whites Creek, Boyd County, died Sunday. Big Sandy News, Oct 5, 1928

 

BURCHETT, Lee

The body of Lee Burchett, 18 year old miner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Watt Burchett, of Emma, was found Monday morning beside the Chesapeake & Ohio railway tracks at the crossing below Emma where he is believed to have been struck by a train. the youth boarded the passenger train here Sunday night, and alighted at Emma. He is thought to have boarded a freight train there, to ride back to his home below Emma, where Alonzo post office was formerly located. He was wont to do this, it is reported. Bruises on the side and face were the only marks of injury, it is said. Big Sandy News, Oct 5, 1928

 

BURK, Dr. L. M.

Prestonsburg, KY, Oct 11--Dr. L. M. Burk, prominent physician of Bonanza died yesterday. He was a graduate of the Louisville School of Medicine and a life-long student. Henry Burk of Louisa is a brother. Big Sandy News, Oct 12, 1928

 

Dr. L. M. Burke, veteran Floyd County physician passed away at his home at Bonanza, this county, a victim of pneumonia, from which he had been ill a week. Dr. Burke was about 65 years old and had practiced medicine for more than 30 years He was a native of Johnson County having been born near East Point. A graduate of the Louisville College of Medicine and a life long student, he was known as one of the best physicians in this section. A student of literature, Dr. Burke had amassed a rich store of information and was an interesting personality. He was one of the best citizens of this county, and was a devout Christian. Big Sandy News, Oct 19, 1928

 

CALDWELL, Andrew

Andrew Caldwell, 80, retired Floyd County farmer, died at his home in Catlettsburg Monday. Big Sandy News, Oct 5, 1928

 

CARTER, Minerva O.

Mrs. Minerva O. Carter, 73, mother of Mrs. S. A. Hawkins, of Kermit died last week at Kermit. Big Sandy News, Oct 5, 1928

 

CHILDERS, Mrs. Chuch

Mrs. Chuck Childers, 56, of Bay Branch, near Auxier, died last week of dropsy. Big Sandy News, Oct 19, 1928

 

CLAGGERT, Arthur T.

Arthur  T. Claggert, 59, a former resident of Louisa, died at his home in Ashland last Friday and was buried at Ashland. For many years during his young manhood, Mr. Claggert was a mail carrier at the Ashland post office. In more recent years he had been conducting a feed store in Catlettsburg where he also has many warm personal friends. Big Sandy News, Oct 19, 1928

 

CLEVENGER, Patton

Patton Clevenger 33, of Floyd County, and husband of a Lawrence County girl, died Sep 21 in the Paintsville Hospital of peritonitis following an operation. He was a veteran of the World War, having gone over the top 14 times. He was married i Nov 1927 to Miss Gertrude Sagraves, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Troy Sagraves, of Blaine. The Odd Fellows and the American Legion had charge of the funeral services which were conducted in the Baptist Church at Prestonsburg Sep 23. the funeral was one of the largest and most impressive ever held in Prestonsburg. Big Sandy News, Oct 5, 1928

 

COLLEY, Maybell

Maybell Colley, 17, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Colley, of Carter County, died at the Grayson hospital last week following an operation. Big Sandy News, Oct 19, 1928

 

COLLINS, Lydia

Mrs. Lydia Collins, 76, of Greenup, widow of the late Nathaniel Colial Collins, and a native of Morgan County, died Saturday in an Ironton hospital following an operation.  Big Sandy News, Oct 19, 1928

 

CONADA, Silas

Silas Conada, 57, of Peter Cave, Wayne County, WV died Sep 29 of injuries received in the Kalona Mines at East Lynn nearly 2 years ago, when his son Bronson was killed by falling slate. Big Sandy News, Oct 12, 1928

 

CRAGER, George

George Crager, 33 years old, former Floyd County man, died at his home at Worthington, KY, Saturday morning, Sep 22 of tuberculosis from which he had suffered for a year. Big Sandy News, Oct 12, 1928

 

CURNUTTE, Mrs. B. F.

Mrs. B. F. Curnutte, mother of Mrs. Marion Bellomy, of Prichard, WV died at her home on Queens Creek, Sep 30. Big Sandy News, Oct 12, 1928

 

DARNOLD, R. W.

Suicide by drowning was the substance of a verdict reached by a coroner's jury Saturday at an inquest held over the body of R. W. Darnold, 45, oil well driller of Charleston, which was found in the Big Sandy River a mile and a half below Fort Gay Saturday in a search instituted after Darnold had disappeared mysteriously from the home of Floyd Lovely early Thursday morning Darnold formerly worked in the Blaine and Keaton oil fields. Returning to this section about a month ago, he had been staying at the home of Floyd Lovely below Fort Gay. He arose before dawn last Thursday morning during a drizzling rain and disappeared, scantily clad. Two days later a searching party found his foot-prints leading toward the river. Following them, they found imprints on the bank indicating that he had sat down and slid into the water After dragging the river for a time, the searchers found his body, about 20 feet below where he entered the water. Squire Dean of Fort Gay held an inquest, pronouncing that he "came to his death by drowning with intentions." No injuries were found on his body. Indulgent to liquor, Mr. Darnold had long been out of employment and was considerably in debt, which was probably responsible for the act, according to views held by those who knew him. A son came to Fort Gay and took the body to Charleston where interment was made. Big Sandy News, Oct 26, 1928

 

DAVIDSON, Joe

Whitesburg, KY, Oct 22--Joe Davidson, known in Eastern Kentucky mountains as "Bad Joe", and wanted on two warrants charging murder, was killed by a posse of officers at a moonshine still on Big Leatherwood Creek in Letcher County, 30 miles from a railroad. According to the report, Davidson was caught at a still, called on to surrender and opened fire on the officers from behind a tree and killed him. Davidson had been sought by officers for 2 years, and a reward of $600 had been posted for him by Letcher County. He had been in hiding since his brother, Bob Davidson, was killed by officers two years ago. He was charged with killing deputy sheriff Jonah Cornett of Letcher County and the slaying of the chief of police of Jenkins. Big Sandy News, Oct 26, 1928

 

DAVIS, Angeline

PELPHRY, Clyde

Two persons were killed and 4 other were seriously injured when they stepped in front of a westbound C & O freight train in East Point, 8 miles above Paintsville, at 8 o'clock last Saturday morning while on their way to spend the day with relatives. The dead are: Angeline Davis, 50, and Clyde Pelphry, 13 son of Mr. and Mrs. Will Pelphry of East Point. The injured are Martha Davis, 9, Florida Davis, 12 daughters of Mrs. Angeline Davis, Richard Pelphry, 10, and Cecil Hall, 10, son of John Hall, all of East Point. Mrs. Bell Pelphry also of East Point escaped injury. According to information received here all of the 7 persons were walking on the eastbound track when they saw extra 1380 approaching them. They are reported to have stepped from the east track to the west track directly in front of No 77, a westbound train. the accident occurred early in the morning in a dense fog and on a curve, and no one except the fireman saw them.  The fireman sounded the whistle but they apparently did not hear it as they made no effort to get off the track and the train was so close on them when the fireman saw them that it was impossible to stop the train in time to avoid the accident. The four injured persons are in the Paintsville Hospital, 2 of them seriously injured. Big Sandy News, Oct 12, 1928

 

DOLLARIDE, Harry

Harry Dollaride, 86, of Chloe Creek, Pike County, died on Monday of last week of flux. Big Sandy News, Oct 5, 1928

 

GEARHART, Woods

Woods Gearhart, 72, retired farmer of Worthington, Greenup County, and a native of Floyd County, died Saturday. Big Sandy News, Oct 12, 1928

 

HARDWICK, Jay

Jay Hardwick, 47, of Louisa, died in an Ashland hospital Friday morning of burns sustained Sep 22, when a can of blasting powder which he was carrying exploded while he was working in a coal mine on Pond Creek. Mr. Hardwick was a son of Oliver Hardwick and is widely known in this section. Funeral services were conducted from the Garred Baptist Church, 2 miles south of Louisa, Sunday afternoon, by Rev. H. C. Porter, Rev. Jack Thompson , Rev. Holbrook and Rev. York. Surviving are the wife, Mrs. Alice Copley Hardwick, a daughter, Mrs. Gladstone Borders, of Allen, a son, Belcher, at home and by one brother, James Hardwick, of Louisa. Big Sandy News, Oct 5, 1928

 

HAYS, Dan

Dan Hays, 75, prominent citizen of Hindman, Knott County and a son of the last Daniel Hays of Floyd County, died on Sunday of last week. Big Sandy News, Oct 19, 1928

 

HOWARD, Gold

Gold Howard, 24, was shot and killed by Cally Howar, 24, near the latter's home on the head of Licking River early Sunday night of last week. Gold Howard was spoken of as a "bad man" throughout that section. About 3 years ago he shot Kelly Chaffins to death on Salt Lick, for no apparent cause, and was never apprehended for the deed. Cally Howard and he quarreled some time ago, according to the report given here, but later "made up" and were apparently good friends again. No one thought of the existence of enmity between them when they rode away from Cally Howard's home Sunday night. The body of the victim was found Monday morning. The slayer went directly to Salyersville after the killing and gave up. Big Sandy News, Oct 12, 1928

 

HOWELL, Virgil

Virgil Howell, 18, son of Mrs. Bessie Howell of Prestonsburg, died last week of cancer. Big Sandy News, Oct 19, 1928

 

HOWES, Frank M.

Frank M. Howes, 53, son of the late Devil Anse Hatfield, died at the old Hatfield homestead on Island Creek, last week. He was born at Ashland. Big Sandy News, Oct 26, 1928

 

HUTCHINSON, Lon H.

Lon H. Hutchinson, 71, of Huntington, WV, native Louisian, telegrapher, musician, meteorologist, journalist, and historian, passed away at his home in Huntington Sunday, succumbing to the effects of a paralytic stroke suffered a year ago. Born in Louisa in 1857, the son of Rev. L. B. Hutchinson and Mrs. Louisa Hutchinson, Mr. Hutchinson spent his early life in Louisa, moving in 1872 to Catlettsburg and in 1876 to Huntington. In Catlettsburg, he with James W. Kincaid, of that town, inaugurated a unique newspaper, consisting of 4 pages known as the Little Joker. the newspaper was issued weekly, featuring original short stories on its front pages, and containing editorial comment on current events and news items inside.

 

Going to Huntington he became associated with the Advertiser and later became observer for the Huntington office. At one time he was manager of the Western Union office in Huntington. He was also a famed musician and a collector of historical data, widely known in Huntington where he had taken a prominent part in its growth from a village to a city of first importance in West Virginia. Through the collection of historical data for the Early Settlers Association and because of his lifelong interest in all manner of events about the tri state region, Mr. Hutchinson was outstanding in his knowledge of the section.

 

He was the second secretary of the Huntington Early Settlers Association was a past master of Huntington Lodge No. 53, A. F. & A. M. and a life long member of the First Presbyterian Church there. Mr. Hutchinson is survived by the widow, 2 sons, Darby h. Hutchinson, of Charleston and Russell M. Hutchinson, of Huntington; a brother, W. H. Hutchinson of Columbus, and 3 sisters, Mrs. Frank Tyree and Mrs. George Mason of Catlettsburg, and Mrs. T. e. Jones of Springfield, OH. Big Sandy News, Oct 26, 1928

 

JACKSON, Bell

Mrs. Bell Jackson, 69, died of dropsy at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Effie Ferguson at Lavalette, WV Oct 9. Big Sandy News, Oct 26, 1928

 

JOHNSON

The maimed body of a boy named Johnson, of Hitchins was found on the C & O tracks between Hitchins and Leon Oct 6 having fallen from a freight train the night before. He was buried at Globe. Big Sandy News, Oct 19, 1928

 

JOHNSON, Laben

Laben Johnson, 58, formerly of Armilda, WV died at his home in Westmoreland, Sep 28, of cancer. Big Sandy News, Oct 12, 1928

 

JOHNSON, Pat

Williamson, WV, Oct 1--Pat Johnson, 17, colored, of this place, was drowned in the Tug River Saturday when a boat in which he and Woodrow Lloyd were crossing the river capsized in the rapids near the pumping station, Dan James rescued Lloyd. James, however, became exhausted before he reached the bank with Lloyd and was saved by Shade Hatfield. Big Sandy News, Oct 5, 1928

 

JUSTICE, Sarah

Mrs. Sarah Justice, 74, of Pigeon Creek, died last week. Big Sandy News, Oct 12, 1928

 

KEETON, Lutie

Mrs. Lutie Keeton, 53, wife of Sam Keeton, of Lick Creek, Magoffin County and a daughter of Green Gardner of Mash Fork, died Oct 2. Big Sandy News, Oct 19, 1928

 

KEYSER, Ben F.

Ben F. Keyser, 69, of Ashland and a brother of C. M. Keyser of Pikeville, died last week following an appendicitis operation. Big Sandy News, Oct 19, 1928

 

KIRK, William Ratcliff

William Ratcliff Kirk, 72, for many years one of the leading citizens of Kermit, WV dropped dead at his home in Williamson early Thursday morning of last week. He had been suffering with heart trouble and hardening of the arteries for some time. Born at Trouts Hill, now Wayne, 72 years ago, a son of Captain Joseph M. and Nancy Kirk, Mr. Kirk moved to Kermit while yet a young man and had resided there until about a year ago when he moved to Williamson. At Kermit he held many positions of trust and honor, and was universally esteemed for his many fine qualities. Funeral services were held at East Kermit Sunday, Rev. H. B. Hewlett of Louisa, officiating. The funeral was one of the largest ever held there. Besides the widow Mr. Kirk is survived by the following children: M. C. (Ken) Kirk of Williamson, Charles Kirk, editor and owner of the Paintsville Herald, Paintsville, KY, J. P. Kirk of Kermit, Matt Kirk, of Kermit, Mrs. Fannie Dingess of Williamson, Mart Kirk and Mrs. Hessie Hampton both of whom live at Kermit. He also is survived by one brother, Judge A. J. Kirk of Paintsville. Big Sandy News, Oct 12, 1928

 

LESLIE, D. C. "Clint"

C. "Clint" Leslie, 62, member of one of Floyd County's oldest and best known families, died at home at Emma on Monday of last week. Big Sandy News, Oct 26, 1928

 

LETT, Cliff

Cliff Lett, 63, of Hubbardstown, WV died 2 weeks ago of typhoid fever. Big Sandy News, Oct 12, 1928

 

LETT, John

John Lett, formerly of Hubbardstown, WV, died at his home in Portsmouth, last week and was buried at Hubbardstown. Big Sandy News, Oct 12, 1928

 

LITTLE, Rebecca

"Aunt" Rebecc Little, 86, wife of Bill Little, of Wheelwright, Floyd County, died Sep 27. Big Sandy News, Oct 12, 1928

 

LYONS, Jesse

Jesse Lyons, 82, wealthy Louisa bachelor, died at the home of his brother, Sanford Lyon, with whom he made his home, here early Monday morning, succumbing to a 2 days illness of pneumonia. Mr. Lyon contracted pneumonia Saturday and grew rapidly worse, dying Monday morning. Surviving are these brothers: Sanford, of Louisa, Edford and Landon of Barnrock, KY. Mr. Lyon was born and reared in the Keaton section. As owner of the land which was developed by the Keaton Oil & Gas Co., he became independently wealthy and moved to Louisa 4 years ago, where he had lived a retiring life. He was a highly respected citizen, well liked by all who knew him. His remains were taken to Keaton where funeral services were conducted Wednesday by Rev. Phillips Skaggs. Interment was made at Keaton. Big Sandy News, Oct 26, 1928

 

MCALLISTER, Melcenia

Mrs. Melcenia McAllister, 85, of Wayne, WV, died Oct 13 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Rosie Hall near Ironton, OH. Big Sandy News, Oct 19, 1928

 

MCDOWELL, James

James McDowell, 37, farmer of Orr, this county, died Saturday of typhoid fever. He was getting along nicely Thursday when he arose too early provoking complications which resulted in his death 2 days later. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John McDowell and by a wife and 7 children. Big Sandy News, Oct 12, 1928

 

MCKINZIE, Bill

Bill McKinzie, son of Elza McKinzie, of Louisa, was killed by an unknown man near Toledo, OH last week, according to word received here. McKinzie was a detective for the Big Four Railway and was killed when he attempted to arrest a man. The McKinzie's moved here from Floyd County. Big Sandy News, Oct 5, 1928

 

MOORE, Eli

Eli Moore, 80, one of Lawrence County's most prominent citizens, died at his home at Cordell Monday after a lingering illness of infirmities of age. A son of the late Samuel Moore, Mr. Moore was born and had lived practically all of his life in this county. He was a prominent farmer, a member of the firm of Dixon, Moore & Co. of Louisa, and a member of the Masonic Order. Funeral services were conducted at Cordell Wednesday, Rev. John Conley, of Paintsville and other officiating. Following the funeral sermon, the Masonic Lodge of Blaine took charge of the ceremonies. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Rebecca Holbrook Moore, 4 daughters, Mrs. John P. Gartin, and Mrs. W. H. Adams of Ashland, Mrs. R. M. Dean, of Ironton, Mars. A. W. Osborn of Louisa; by 4 sons, Charles of Pikeville, Dewey of Ashland, , W. H. of Cordell, and Bascom, of Columbus, OH, and by 2 sisters, Mrs. L., K. Berry, of Irad, and Mrs. Serelda Carroway, of Ashland, Lock Moore of Louisa, and Felix Moore of Relief, KY deceased, were sons of the deceased. Big Sandy News, Oct 12, 1928

 

MOORE, Ernest

Ernest Moore, 22, son of Buck Moore of Louisa died on Wednesday of last week. Burial was made at Mattie. Big Sandy News, Oct 12, 1928

 

MOORE, Mary J.

Mrs. Mary J. Moore, widow of the late Rev. Gilbert Moore, of Wayne County, WV died Sep 23 at the home of her son, Lecten Moore. Big Sandy News, Oct 12, 1928

 

MOORE, Thomas

Thomas Moore, of Big Shoal, Pike County, died last week of injuries sustained while working in the mines a year ago. Big Sandy News, Oct 26, 1928

 

MOORE, Thomas G.

Thomas G. Moore, 21, son of Mr. and Mrs. Link Moore of near Louisa, was killed almost instantly last Sunday afternoon when his car turned over near Jack Short's on the Deephole road 5 miles below Louisa, crushing his head. Alcie Harmon, who was with him, escaped with minor injuries Traveling at the rate of 55 miles an hour, Moore's car became uncontrollable, on the narrow country road and the wreck occurred when he applied the brakes. The car turned to one side, ran up a bank and turned over 3 times. Harmon crawled out of the wreck and lifted the car off of Moore who was pinned beneath it. The back of his head crushed, Moore expired in a few minutes. Harmon's shoulder was injured but not seriously. Moore's body was brought to Louisa and prepared for burial at the Curtright Funeral Home. Moore, who live in Ashland, was employed at the American Rolling Mills, had driven to Louisa Sunday morning to spend the day with his parents, who live about 2 miles below Louisa on the Mayo Trail. A large crowd attended the funeral which was held at the home of the deceased's parents Tuesday afternoon, with Rev H. B. Hewlett officiating. Interment was made in the family cemetery near the Moore home. Surviving are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Link Moore, the wife, Mrs. Alvia Harmon Moore, a son, Thomas Leland, age 16 months, 5 brothers, Sam B., of Ashland, Roscoe of Lockwood, Andrew of Fallsburg, Abraham of Louisa, and William at home; and by 6 sisters, Mrs. Osborn Newsome, of Lockwood, Mrs. Everett Moore of Leach, KY, Mrs. Allen Lambert of Fallsburg, Mrs. John Bradley, of Kermit and Misses Mary and Charline, at home. Big Sandy News, Oct 19, 1928

 

MULLINS, Preston

Pikeville, KY, Oct 16--Fred Smith and Preston Mullins, farmers and neighbors living at Canada, 20 miles from here, quarreled over some hay late Friday, then Smith secured a shot gun and shot and killed Mullins. Mullins had bought a crop of hay from Smith and cut the first crop some time ago. the dispute arose over the second crop. Big Sandy News, Oct 19, 1928

 

OWENS, Joseph

Joseph Owens, 45, merchant of Lackey, died in the Methodist Hospital at Pikeville, Oct 4, from blows dealt him by Bill Wicker. A blow from a pick handle in the hands of Wicker fractured Owens skull. Owens was intoxicated, it is said and threatened Wicker's wife whereupon Wickers seized a pick handle in the store and struck him over the head. Owens lived only a few hours after reaching the hospital. Big Sandy News, Oct 12, 1928

 

PELPHRY, Clyde--see under Angeline Davis

 

PERKY, George C.

George C. Perky, 82, native of Johnson County died Saturday at Foss, OK. Big Sandy News, Oct 5, 1928

 

PETERS, James Ralph

James Ralph Peters, 2 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Peters, of near Fort Gay, died Wednesday of diphtheria. Private funeral services were held at the home Thursday and burial was made in the See Cemetery. Big Sandy News, Oct 5, 1928

 

PHIPPS, Maxie

Miss Maxie Phipps, daughter of Harrison Phipps, of Lucasville, OH and a native of Magoffin County, died Oct. 10. Big Sandy News, Oct 19, 1928

 

PINSON, Sparrel--see under Silva Bartley

 

PORTER, Cordilia Angeline (Hatcher)

Mrs. Cordilia Angeline Hatcher Porter, 72, of Boldman, died Sep 29. Big Sandy News, Oct 12, 1928

 

PORTER, Cordelia Angeline

Mrs. Cordelia Angeline Porter 72, mother of B. L. Porter of Emma, Floyd County, died Sep 29. Big Sandy News, Oct 19, 1928

 

PROCTOR, Mrs. Forest

Mrs. Forest Proctor, of Soldier, Carter County, died in an Ashland hospital Wednesday of burns sustained the previous day when a kerosene can exploded while she was kindling a fire. Big Sandy News, Oct 5, 1928

 

PROUT, Alonzo

Kermit, WV, Oct 18--Alonzo Prout, 45, of Nolan, was killed yesterday at Ashland when he stepped off of a street car in front of an auto. He will be buried at Nolan Friday. Big Sandy News, Oct 19, 1928

 

ROBERTS, K.

Roberts, 31 years old, Shelby, KY died last week in a Huntington hospital from injuries received in an accident on the Big Sandy division of the Chesapeake & Ohio railway 6 months ago. He was a railway conductor and has been confined to the hospital since the accident. Big Sandy News, Oct 19, 1928

 

ROBINSON, Harry

Harry Robinson, 21, of Portsmouth, and a native of Johnson County, KY died Sunday of tuberculosis and was buried in Johnson County. Big Sandy News, Oct 12, 1928

 

ROBINSON, "Aunt" Nan

"Aunt" Nan Robinson, 66, wife of Sam Robinson of Harold's Branch near Pikeville, was found dead in bed last week. Big Sandy News, Oct 5, 1928

 

SCOTT, Ellen Alley

Mrs. Ellen Alley Scott, 68m widow of the late Wayne Scott, died at her home near Chattaroy, WV last week. Big Sandy News, Oct 5, 1928

 

SHERMAN, Mrs. Tate

Prestonsburg, KY, Oct 19--From Floyd County Times--A 65 year old woman, Mrs. Tate Sherman, was killed and her son, Mitchell Sherman, was injured Thursday afternoon when their automobile was crashed into by a Ford roadster said to have been driven by Wesley Collins, of Paintsville, of Dawkins. The dead woman and her son lived at Van Lear. Sherman was injured one day after he had buried his 5 year old daughter and while en route home from the Paintsville hospital, where he had taken his mother to have her arm treated. Both cars were being driven in the same direction, up the Mayo Trail, and the accident is believed to have been caused by attempt of Collins to cut around the Sherman car. the car in which Mrs. Sherman and her son were driving was hurled into a ditch, reduced to a twisted ruin, and the aged woman was instantly killed. Her son is not seriously injured. According to the report received here late Thursday afternoon, the death car did not stop and Collins was not apprehended until he reached Van Lear Junction. Big Sandy News, Oct 26, 1928

 

SHORT, Jessie

Jessie Short, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Short of Paintsville, died last week. Big Sandy News, Oct 12, 1928

 

SLONE, Colonel

Colonel Slone, 40 years old, native of Knott County and former resident of Wayland, committed suicide by drinking carbolic acid Sep 14 in Columbus, OH, it was learned here last week. Despondency caused by the suicide of his wife, who jumped to her death from a bridge at Huntington, WV about 3 months ago and by financial trouble  is held for his act. Slone was the son of H. C. Slone. His wife was the former Margaret Terry, daughter of Richard Terry, of Caney Creek. the couple had been living in Huntington for about 3 years. Mr. Slone had been employed by the C & O shops, and had gone to Columbus, seeking employment after being cut from the payroll at the shop. Big Sandy News, Oct 5, 1928

 

SMOOT, Dr. P. G.

Dr. P. G. Smoot, prominent physician and Mason of Maysville, died last week. Big Sandy News, Oct 19, 1928

 

SPAULDING, John

John Spaulding, 38, formerly of Stonecoal, Wayne County, WV, was shot in the head with a shot gun and instantly killed by his 5 year old son, Johnny Jr. at the Spaulding home one mile back of Naugatuck, WV early last week, according to word reaching here. The tragedy occurred in the back room of the Spaulding home while the rest of the family were seated on the porch and no one witnessed the affair. Due to the proximity of the gun to the man's body virtually the entire left side of the man's head was blown off, the brains being scattered on the ceiling of the room. The spectacle of the decapitated man lying by the fireside in a great pool of blood was so horrible that members of the family went into hysterics, when they entered the room. Spaulding was said to have been drinking and to have quarreled with his wife shortly before he was shot by the little boy. Big Sandy News, Oct 19, 1928

 

SPRADLIN, Ham S.

Ham S. Spradlin, 70, for many years a member of the Johnson County Fiscal Court, died on Thursday of last week at his home on Lower Twin Branch near Denver, Johnson County. Big Sandy News, Oct 19, 1928

 

SPRINGER, Charles

Charles Springer, 89, prosperous farmer of Williams Creek, Boyd County, died Monday. Big Sandy News, Oct 5, 1928

 

STAPLETON, Mrs. Alf.

Mrs. Alf. Stapleton, of Mingo, Johnson County, died recently. Big Sandy News, Oct 12, 1928

 

SWETNAM, Milton

Milton Swetnam, 46, of Elliottville, Rowan County, a son of Dr. J. W. Swetnam for many years a resident of the Kise section of this county, died in the Baptist General Hospital of Ashland Tuesday night of bullet wounds inflicted Sunday by Henry Fultz near his home in Rowan County.  Fultz's shot took effect in Swetnam's side. He was rushed to the Ashland hospital the next morning and died 20 hours later. The cause of the shooting had not been learned here. Swetnam's body was shipped to Kise Wednesday and burial was made near the old Swetnam home above Kise Thursday. Swetnam was born and reared in this county and moved to Rowan County with his parents many years ago. He was a member of the Masonic Order. Surviving his parents, Dr. John W. and Alice Burgess Swetnam and by his wife, Mrs. Poppy Flanery Swetnam and 7 children. Also by the following brothers, John of Whitten, KY, Herbert of Elliottville and Arbie, Hobert, Gordon and Charles of Oddville. Big Sandy News, Oct 12, 1928

 

THACKER, Timothy

Timothy Thacker, 96, of Red Creek, Pike County, died last week. Big Sandy News, Oct 5, 1928

 

THOMPSON, Harry

Harry Thompson, 36, of Meades Station, Boyd County and a native of the Adams section of this county, died in an Ashland hospital Sunday of a fractured skull sustained a few hours previous when struck by a  C & O train one mile west of Meades Station. According to railway officials, Thompson was sitting on the ties on the edge of the track, apparently asleep, when the train bore down upon him. He moved from this county to Meades Station in 1906 where he has since resided. In 1921 he was married to Miss Ella Springer. They had one child. Besides his wife, Thompson is survived by one son, Filmore Thompson, aged 6; his mother, Mrs. Molla Thompson, Meade Station; Andrew Thompson, Rush, KY, Beckham Thompson of Howe, Mrs. Beecher Wellman, Meade Station and Miss America Thompson of Ashland. Big Sandy News, Oct 12, 1928

 

TINCHER, W. M.

M. Tincher, 30 years old, was crushed to death Monday noon in a mine of the Elk Horn Coal Corporation at Wheelwright, by a mass of slate.  Tincher was a motorman and was the driver of the motor which killed Perry Saunders in the same mine about 3 weeks ago. The victim was sitting on the motor when a companion shouted, warning him that the slate was falling. He jumped directly beneath the slate fall and was horribly mangled. Had he remained sitting, the slate would have missed him, it is said. Big Sandy News, Oct 5, 1928

 

VAUGHAN, Harry

Harry Vaughan, son of Mrs. Casan Austin, of Fallsburg, was killed in the mines at Springdale, WV Monday, according to word received here. He formerly resided in the Yatesville section and was a highly respected citizen of the county. Big Sandy News, Oct 5, 1928

 

WARD, Emma (Ewing)

Mrs. Emma Ewing Ward, colored, formerly of Louisa, died in a hospital at Columbus, OH, Tuesday and will be brought to Louisa Friday and will be buried here Saturday. Surviving are one son, Luther Swetnam, of Louisa and 3 brothers, Lucion and Jim Ewing, of Louisa and Pat Ewing of Ceredo, and 2 sisters, Mrs. Lula Justice and Mrs. Lizzie Raysor of Ashland. Big Sandy News, Oct 12, 1928

 

WEAVER, Owen W..

Owen W. Weaver, 32, of Indianapolis, IN and a temporary resident of Louisa, doing sub-contract work on the Mayo Trail, passed away in the Kessler-Hatfield Hospital at Huntington Tuesday evening, succumbing to a crushed skull sustained near Kise station Monday afternoon when an electrical driven emery wheel bursted, a fragment striking him on the forehead. Driven at a high rate of speed, the emery wheel on which he was sharpening an implement, bursted and a fragment crushed the left side of his forehead He was brought to the Riverview Hospital and given first aid treatment and then taken to Huntington in the Curtright ambulance exactly 45 minutes after being placed in the ambulance he was on the operating table in the Huntington hospital, the run to Huntington having been made in 42 minutes. An operation was performed by which the crushed portion of the frontal bone was removed. He passed away the next evening at about 6 o'clock. Weaver was the owner of a fleet of trucks hauling gravel for surfacing the section of the Mayo Trail between Louisa and the Johnson County line. Last year he resided here while doing similar work on the Tug River Highway. Since coming to Louisa he had made his home at the Green Ball Hotel and had made many friends. His remains were taken to Indianapolis for burial. Surviving are his mother and one brother. His brother will come to Louisa next week to take charge of the fleet of trucks. Big Sandy News, Oct 26, 1928

 

WEBB, Jacob

Jacob Webb, 60, formerly of Gragston, WV, died recently at his home in St. Cloud. Minn. Big Sandy News, Oct 19, 1928

 

WILEY, Hobe

Enraged when he found Hobe Wiley, 28 years old, asleep on the porch when he reached home, Mose Curtis, of Guyandotte, WV went to his woodpile, picked up an axe and used it to crush Wiley's skull, fatally injuring him, at 10 o'clock Monday night, according to police who investigated the killing. Curtis, authorities reported, had forbidden his 18 year old daughter to see Wiley. Big Sandy News, Oct 12, 1928

 

WILLIAMS, Boone

Boone Williams, 21, a native of the Georges Creek section and a former resident of Louisa, died at his home in Paintsville on Friday of last week of a malady which had baffled medical science Young Williams broke his arm while he lived in Louisa a number of years ago and 2 years ago was stricken by a swelling of the arm which continued to grow larger until at the time of his death the arm was larger than his body and so heavy he could not lift it. It is believed that the swelling was caused by tuberculosis of the glands. Surviving are his father, Warrick Williams, of Georges Creek, his wife who is a daughter of Monroe Wheeler of Paintsville and 2 little daughters. Rev. Burns Conley officiated at the funeral and burial took place at Paintsville. Big Sandy News, Oct 19, 1928

 

WILLIAMSON, Boone

Boone Williamson 69, traveling salesman, widely known throughout the Big Sandy Valley, was fatally injured Tuesday afternoon when he was struck by a street car as he was leaving the Baptist General Hospital at Ashland. Mr. Williamson had just left the hospital where he had been a patient since Oct 11, when he received his fatal injury. He started to walk across the street, according to eye witnesses, and when he saw a car going east he stepped back to let it by and stepped directly in the path of the South Ashland Street car and sustained a fractured skull. He was carried back to the hospital where he died 3 hours later. Mr. Williamson was one of the first conductors on the Chattaroi Railway. Later he conducted a store at Torchlight and for the past several years had been a traveling salesman for Ben Williamson & Co., of Ashland. Mr. Williamson was born in Martin County, KY, and was married May 30, 1884 to Miss Ella Hale. Besides his widow he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. C. B. Hardman and one son, Willard Williamson, both of Ashland, and 2 brothers, Will Williamson of Williamson, WV and Richard Williamson of Pomeroy, OH. Funeral services and interment took place in Ashland. Big Sandy News, Oct 26, 1928

 

WILLIAMSON, George

George Williamson, 62, highly respected citizen of Buchanan, died suddenly at his home Tuesday evening 2 hours after returning from Louisa where he was serving as a petit juror in circuit court. Leakage of the heart caused his  death. Mr. Williamson returned home on the evening train and became suddenly ill shortly after eating supper. He died while sitting on the porch steps a few moments after his wife had started to summon Dr. Prichard. Mr. Williamson was a construction contractor and had made his home at Buchanan during the greater part of his life, He was a devout Christian and at the time of his death held 2 offices in the Prichard Memorial M. E. Church, South at Buchanan. Funeral services were conducted Thursday morning and interment was made in the Buchanan Chapel Cemetery. Surviving are his wife, one daughter, Mrs. W. M. Field, of Ashland, 2 sisters, Mrs. Dora Puthuff, of Huntington and Mrs. W. H. Whitt of Russell, and by a brother, Charles Williamson of Shilo, OH. Big Sandy News, Oct 5, 1928

 

WILSON, G. L.

Kermit, WV, Oct 18--G. L. Wilson, 62, prominent cattle dealer of Wayne County, WV died yesterday at his home near Ceredo. Mr. Wilson was an extensive land owner and had bought and sold cattle throughout the Big Sandy Valley. His wife was Miss Bertha Bolt, daughter of a well know farmer of Bolt's Fork. Big Sandy News, Oct 19, 1928

 

WORKMAN, Mae

Mae Workman, 5 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jay Workman of Genoa, WV died Oct 3 after a brief illness. Big Sandy News, Oct 12, 1928

 

 


NOVEMBER 1928

 


ADAMS, Amos

West Liberty, KY, Nov 2--Amos Adams, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Adams, of Panama, Morgan County, was instantly killed Oct 25 while hunting when his gun accidentally discharged. While crossing a wire fence on the hill back of the Centerville Church house his foot became entangled in the wire throwing him forward. The gun he was carrying discharged hitting him in the neck. He died instantly. Big Sandy News, Nov 9, 1928

 

 

ADKINS, Asbury

Asbury Adkins, 21, assistant in the office of his father, Hezekiah, county clerk of Wayne County, was shot and instantly killed by Dan Jones, 50, prominent automobile dealer, of Wayne, in the circuit court clerk' office at Wayne, WV, on Thursday afternoon of last week following a fist fight over family affairs. The murder was preceded by an argument, then a fist fight between Adkins and Jones, who is alleged to have been instrumental in causing the arrests of Adkins's brother, Jess Adkins, a McDowell County school teacher, on a charge of failing to support 2 children by his former wife, Ruby Gose, who is a stepdaughter of the automobile dealer.

 

Jones came to the office of the circuit court clerk to make inquiry relative to the disposition of the case against Jess Adkins that was based upon his alleged failure to meet alimony payments as arranged by the court at the time he was divorced from Jones' stepdaughter. As Jones was leaving the office he met Asbury who asked him, according to Assistant Circuit Court Clerk Charles Frasier, why he and his family did not "cease hounding" his brother Jess. "Your stepdaughter and my brother are both remarried again and the matter ought to be allowed to drop" Asbury was quoted as saying. A heated argument followed, witnesses say. Blows were struck. Those who witnessed the affray, it was stated, not anticipating serious trouble did not take immediate steps to separate the 2 men. However when the struggle assumed serious aspects, Frasier rushed to the sheriff's office and returned with Chief Deputy  Sheriff Eris Bunn. They found Adkins dead on the office floor with 2 bullet wounds near his heart. Jones, his face covered with blood, was brandishing a .38 caliber revolver, they said, shouting about the injustice that Adkins had perpetrated upon him. Jones clothing was born and his hair was disheveled according to the officials, who described his mental state, as bordering on frenzy when he was led from the scene of the shooting.

 

Jess Adkins was arrested in McDowell County the preceding day and was brought to Wayne County to face charges of not-support preferred against him by his former wife. The case was continued until Jan 1, and he gave bond in the sum of $1,000 for his appearance. Adkins is survived by 8 brothers, Strother, Pleasant, Jess, Ceron, Harris, Wylie, Raleigh and Hezekiah Adkins, Jr. all of Wayne County His father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Hezekiah Adkins, 3 sisters, Mrs. Milton Mills, of Kenova, Mrs. Alden Toney, and Mrs. Mabel Banfield, of Wayne County. Big Sandy News, Nov 2, 1928

 

ADKINS, Jake

Jake Adkins, 26 years old, died at the Methodist Hospital in Pikeville Monday of injuries suffered 10 days previous when he fell 50 feet while employed in the construction of a bridge on the Mayo Trail at Shelbiana. He was the son of Harkins Adkins of Wayne County, WV and single. The body was taken to Brabout, WV for burial. Big Sandy News, Nov 2, 1928

 

AKERS, Frank

Frank Akers, 35, son of J. P. Akers of Printer, Floyd County, died at Martin, KY last week of peritonitis following an operation. Big Sandy News, Nov 16, 1928

 

ALLEN,

The bodies of 2 boys, son of Bud Allen, of the Upper Trace Fork of Licking River, were found near their home, after they had been shot to death. The names of the boys were not learned. An examination showed the boys had been slain sometime Saturday night. the shooting is alleged to have been done by Jake Wireman, son of "Dry Gourd" Wireman of the same neighborhood, who was the last person seen with the 2 boys shortly before the bodies were found. he has not been arrested. Big Sandy News, Nov 2, 1928

 

ARTHUR, Laura

Miss Laura Arthur, 17, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James D. Arthur, of Whites Creek, Boyd County, died last week after a prolonged illness. Big Sandy News, Nov 2, 1928

 

BATES, John Carl

Three days after being wedded to Miss Mary Roads, of Huntington, as he lay abed, critically ill, John Carl Bates, 28, a native of the "Point" section of Lawrence County, died at the home of his brother, Frank Bates in Portsmouth, Sunday, succumbing to a bullet wound inflicted by Dave Harris in a garage at Williamson, WV, on Sep 18, thus bringing to a tragic close a love romance extending over a period of five years. The body of Bates was brought back to his former home on the "Point" a few miles above Louisa Tuesday and interred in the See Cemetery after short funeral services conducted by Rev. York. Bates' mother, Mrs. Martha Bates, was buried in the same cemetery only two months ago. Moving from this county a few years ago, Bates had resided with his mother at Portsmouth until 3 months ago when he went to Williamson to work. On the night of Sep 18, he was shot by Dave Harris who claims that the shooting was done accidentally while he was drunk. Three weeks ago he was moved to the home of his brother at Portsmouth. On Wednesday of last week he was married to Miss Roads who had been at his bedside since the shooting. Paralyzed from the hips down, Bates was unable to leave his bed and the marriage ceremony was performed by Rev. M. P. Sloute as he reclined in his room. Mrs. Bates, whose home is in Huntington, became acquainted with her husband 5 years ago. A beautiful romance developed between the couple only to be broken Sunday when Mr. Bates succumbed suddenly to the bullet wound Surviving are his wife, one sister, and 6 brothers, Mrs. William Lightenhier, T. B, Frank, Elwood, Dewey Ethelam, and Erphuon, all of Portsmouth. Big Sandy News, Nov 9, 1928

 

BAYES, Jack

Paintsville, KY, Nov 24-Jack Bayes, 60, of White Oak, Morgan County, died here yesterday of wounds said to have been inflicted by Herman Stephens. Authorities already were seeking Stephens in connection with the killing of Ebb Bayes, 16, son of Jack Bayes, who died several days ago of gunshot wounds. Jack Bayes and his son were taking Stephens home from the Bayes store when the shooting occurred according to reports. They claimed Stephens had been drinking. Big Sandy News, Nov 30, 1928

 

BAYS, Elmer

West Liberty, Nov 21--Elmer Bays, 19 years old, is dead and his father, John Bays, 40, postmaster and merchant at Williams, 8 miles south of here, is wounded seriously as a result of a pistol battle last night at the home of Harlan Stevens, 21, who is reported to have shot down the two after they took him home from their store. Stevens fled to the hills after the shooting, it is reported, Sheriff Noah Hughes and a posse of deputies are hunting for him. Big Sandy News, Nov 23, 1928

 

 

BELL, Thomas Preston

Thomas Preston Bell, 40, of Delbarton, WV died last week of pneumonia. Big Sandy News, Nov 2, 1928

 

BLAIR, Sam

"Uncle" Sam Blair, 83, widely known mountain figure, died at the home of his son, Harlan Blair, on Jennies Creek, Johnson County, last Wednesday. Big Sandy News, Nov 23, 1928

 

BLEVINS

A three year old child of Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Blevins, who reside on the head of Caines Creek near the Elliott County line, died at midnight Sunday of burns sustained 6 hours earlier when its clothes caught fire while playing near a gas jet in the yard of the Blevins home, the News learned in a telephone conversation with Dr. Gambill at Blaine shortly before press time. Big Sandy News, Nov 30, 1928

 

BOLIN, John

John Bolin, 90, Civil War veteran of Florress, Morgan County, died last week. Big Sandy News, Nov 30, 1928

 

BROWN, Proctor K.

A message was received in Paintsville this week announcing the sudden death of Procter K. Brown at his home in Pueblo, CO on Oct 10. Particulars are lacking, but  it is said that Mr. Brown had been in ill health. Burial took place in his home town. Mr. Brown was born and reared to young manhood in Paintsville and made his home with the late Dr. F. M. Bayes until he was 18 years of age when he left Paintsville to seek his fortune in the West. He located in Colorado and later engaged in the hardware business and was successful from the beginning and in good financial circumstances at the time of his death. Besides his wife and 2 daughters, Mr. Brown is survived by an aunt, Mrs. Sarah E. Preston of Paintsville. This removes the last of the family of the late Wall Brown of this section. He was a brother of Sanford Brown who died in Huntington a few years ago, and Mrs. Cora Brown Flora who died in California. Big Sandy news, Nov 9, 1928

 

CAREY, William

William Carey, aged 85, highly respected citizen of Louisa, died at his home here Monday evening, succumbing to the effects of a paralytic stroke suffered shortly after the death of his wife 3 years ago. In January 1927, while yet suffering from the effects of the stroke, he fell and fractured his hip, rendering him bedfast until his death. Born in Portsmouth, OH, Mar 7, 1843, a son of Michael and Mary Carey, Mr. Carey came to this section in early childhood and was reared in the home of U. G. Garred at Gallup. On Apr 3, 1867, he was married to Miss Emily Johns Burgess, daughter of G. R. Burgess, and resided at Gallup until 25 years ago when he moved to Louisa. His wife died 3 years ago, hers being the first death in a family of 13 Mr. Carey was a veteran of the Civil War and had served as deputy sheriff, deputy county court clerk, and county assessor here. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the home, Rev. Harvey C. Porter delivered a very appropriate sermon and Rev. William Burgess offered a beautiful prayer. Choirs of the M. E. Church and M. E. Church, South rendered 3 hymns. The six son of the deceased served as pall bearers and the grandsons as honorary pall bearers. Interment was made in the Fulkerson Cemetery on Pine Hill. He had been a member of the M. E. Church South for more than 40 years. Surviving are 5 daughters and 6 sons: Mrs. Charles Johnston, of Nitro, WV, Mrs. J. J. Johnson of Jenkins, Mrs. D. J. Burchett, Jr. of Lexington, Mrs. C. W. McDonald, Louisa and Mrs. G. O. Roberts of Fulton, KY, G. B. Carey of Lexington, C. J. Carey of Lexington, J. L. Carey of Lexington, M. F. Carey of Lexington, Lys Carey of Louisa and Charles Carey of Wilbur. Big Sandy News, Nov 2, 1928

 

CAUDILL, Ben

Pikeville, KY, Nov 1--Ira Potter, Shelby Gap, is alleged to have shot and killed Ben Caudill yesterday, according to reports received by Sheriff John M. Moore here today. Potter is expected to be brought here tomorrow by his brother, who is a deputy sheriff. the particulars of the killing have not been learned. Big Sandy News, Nov 2, 1928

 

CLAY, Ida Mary

Ida Mary Clay, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Denver Clay of Louisa, died Oct 25. Funeral services were conducted at the home Monday and interment made in the Fulkerson Cemetery. Big Sandy News, Nov 2, 1928

 

COLE, Elizabeth (Peebles)

Mrs. Elizabeth Peebles Cole, 70, of Ashland, died Saturday after a 2 weeks illness. Big Sandy News, Nov 2, 1928

 

CONLEY, Jennie

Mrs. Jennie Conley, 74, widow of the late John Conley, died Tuesday at Leesburg, FL, where she went Oct 1 to spend the winter, it was learned in a telegram received by relatives here Thursday. Death came suddenly Tuesday after a brief illness which developed into complications. Her son, Dr. G. T. Conley, of  Williamson, WV, arrived at her bedside 5 hours before she died. Her remains will be brought to Louisa Saturday for burial beside her husband on Pine Hill. Mrs. Conley spent the summer here and only a month ago went to Florida to spend the winter. Surviving are 4 daughters and 3 sons: Mrs. J. F. Skeens, of Leesburg, FL, Miss Nora Conley of Columbus, Miss Ruth Conley of Jacksonville, FL, Dr. G. T. Conley and Bill Conley of Williamson, Mike Conley of Omar, WV and John Conley of Akron, OH. Big Sandy News, Nov 2, 1928

 

The body of Mrs. Jennie Conley arrived here on Saturday evening from Florida and was taken to the home of Miss Belle Vaughan and from there on Sunday to the Baptist Church where it lay in state until time for the funeral. Mrs. Conley passed away on Tuesday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. F. Skeen and Prof. J. F. Skeen, who is principal of the High School in Leesburg, FL, following a brief illness. Funeral services was held there before her son, Dr. G. T. Conley, of Williamson, WV left with the body for this place. The 2 daughters, Mrs. Skeen and Miss Ruth Conley of Jacksonville, did not accompany the body here. The news of Mrs. Conley's death came as a distinct shock to her many friends in Louisa as she had left here only a short time before. She had not been in the best of health the past year, but was able to return to Kentucky, Ohio and West Virginia to pass the summer with relatives and friends as had been her custom for several years since moving from Louisa to Leesburg where the winters were pleasantly spent at the home of her daughter. Mrs. Conley, of kind disposition quiet and unassuming manner had a host of friends who mourn her passing. For years she had been a devout member of the Louisa Baptist Church. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon was attended by a very large number of friends and relatives. Rev. V. E. Fryman offered prayer and the pastor, Rev. J. S. Thompson, delivered the sermon. Interment followed on Pine Hill in Fulkerson Cemetery where a number of years ago her husband, Mrs. John J. Conley was laid to rest. Big Sandy News, Nov 9, 1928

 

 

CONLEY, Raleigh

Olive Hill, Oct 31--Raleigh Conley, 29 years old, convicted of a statutory offense against Mrs. Ted Cassity, Blair Mills, Morgan County, 2 years ago, and given a death sentence in Carter County Circuit Court last week, was sentenced to be hanged and judgment deferred pending decision of the Court of Appeals. Conley had been tried 3 times in Morgan County resulting in hung juries when a change of venue was made to Carter County. Judge G. W. E. Wolford pronounced sentence, Conley did not appear to be affected. Big Sandy News, Nov 2, 1928

 

COOPER, Borne

Borne Cooper, well known resident of Lick Creek, Magoffin County, dropped dead at his home last week. Big Sandy News, Nov 30, 1928

 

CRABTREE

The 3 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andy Crabtree, of Overda, was burned to death when fire originating from a cook stove flue destroyed the Crabtree home at Overda, 18 miles west of Louisa, Wednesday afternoon. The mother and grandmother were horribly burned in their efforts to save the child and the mother may not survive. Igniting in the kitchen while the family was in the living room, the fire has assumed uncontrollable proportions before it was discovered. Mrs. Crabtree hastened to the home of Charley Adams nearby to summon aid, leaving only the grandmother and her 5 children, the husband being away in West Virginia at work. In the meantime the grandmother succeeded in bringing all the children from the house except the 3 year old daughter whose exit was blocked by flames. When Mrs. Crabtree returned accompanied by neighbors, the house was a seething furnace. Ignoring the flames, the mother and grandmother rushed into the burning building to search for the little girl, and had they not been dragged from the house by the neighbors both would have been caught under the blazing structure which caved in only a few moments after they had been dragged out. The mother is in a critical condition, burned severely. The grandmother is burned on the face and feet. Wednesday night neighbors sent a telephone message to the father who is working in West Virginia coal fields, appraising him of the tragedy, but at the time the News goes to press he had not arrived. Big Sandy News, Nov 2, 1928

 

CURNUTTE, Benjamin

Benjamin Curnutte, Jr., died at his home on Queens Creek, Oct 14, after a 3 weeks illness This is the second death in Rev. B. F. Curnutte's home in 2 weeks. Mr. Curnutte's wife having died just 2 weeks previous to that of his son. Big Sandy News, Nov 2, 1928

 

CURNUTTE, Geneva

Mrs. Geneva Curnutte, 56, wife of O. L. Curnutte, formerly of the mouth of Blaine section of this county, died Saturday night at her home at Summit, Boyd County, of cancer and brights disease from which she had been a sufferer for the last 3 years. Mrs. Curnutte was born and reared in this county and resided at Catalpa where her husband, a C & O pumper until a year ago when they moved to Summit. She was a member of the Buchanan M. E. Church, South. Her remains were brought to this county Monday. Funeral service was conducted at the Buchanan Chapel by the pastor, Rev. Flowers and burial made in the Buchanan Chapel Cemetery. Surviving are the husband, 4 daughters and one son: Mrs. Laura Kelley, Zelda, Miss Jennie Curnutte, at home, Mrs. Robert Poe, Hulette, KY, Mrs. Virgil Skeens, Summit, KY and Stephen Curnutte, of Russell. Big Sandy News, Nov 30, 1928

 

DAVIDSON, "Bad" Joe

Whitesburg, KY, Oct 31--After emptying two .38 special revolvers, a . 45 high powered automatic riffle and 3 shells from a .30-.30 Martin rifle at a posse of Perry County officers, "Bad" Joe Davidson, of Lime Fork, Letcher County, alleged murderer of 7 men, and reputed to be the meanest man in all of the hills of Eastern Kentucky, was killed on Blair's Fork of Leatherwood Creek near the Letcher-Perry line last Friday in a battle in which 60 shots were fired, with "Bad" Joe and his partner on one side and Sheriff Cornett and 8 deputies of Perry County as combatants on the other side. Shot twice through the head, Davidson, died with his Martin rifle clinched taut in his hand. As the alleged murderer of 7 men, Davidson had long been hibernating in the mountains fastness on the head of Leatherwood Creek and for years defied arrest. Two months ago Letcher County officers were in the neighborhood of Davidson's home looking for moonshiners. Deputy Sheriff Jonah Cornett, unacquainted with the section, entered the home of the bad man and was shot in the house.

 

Following Cornett's murder, the counties of Letcher and Perry offered a reward of $600 for Davidson's arrest. Last week Sheriff Reynolds, of Letcher County and Sheriff Cornett, of Perry County, each organized posses and made a united attempt to capture "Bad" Joe. The Letcher posse left Whitesburg on the same day that the Perry Posse left Hazard but as the latter group traveled on horseback they reached Davidson's habitat before Sheriff Reynolds and his deputies arrived and bore the brunt of the entire battle. The Perry County deputies reached Blair's Fork of Leatherwood about 9 o'clock Friday morning after they had searched suspicious places of Stony Fork and Whitaker Fork of Leatherwood. They hitched their horses about 75  yards below the house of Young Joe Davidson, leaving Pat Hollan, in charge of them. Then they began to scout various drains thereabouts while Manuel Cornett went up the road. About 40 yards above where they had hitched their horses Cornett, saw young Joe Davidson in the road with a pail in one hand and a loaf of light bread in the other. Davidson had still slop on his clothes and the odor of the still was strong, Cornett asked Davidson what he had and in reply Davidson said, "It's none of your G___  d__n business". Whereupon Cornett placed him under arrest and removed from his possession one 9 m.m. Luger pistol. While Cornett was escorting his prisoner down the road to where the horses were hitched Davidson entered into conversation with him, wanting to know how many officials were along and if the Letcher County officials were in the neighborhood.  These questions together with the fact that Davidson was taking lunch to somebody when he was arrested led Cornett to conclude that their man must be in the immediate vicinity.

 

Leaving young Davidson well guarded, five of the officials started down the hollow while Critt Begley went to one side to scout a drain. In topping a little rise the five officials were sighted by "Bad" Joe and an unknown partner from where they stood near their still which was located in a kind of sinkhole. Davidson's partner opened fire on the officers, using a .45 army automatic rifle. Deputy Begley called to them and said, "Boys don't do that. We don't want any trouble." Davidson and his partner did not heed Begley's command, but continued firing on the officials. They had fired some 5 or 6 shots before the deputies opened fire. A small log lay between the deputies and the outlaws and 4 of the deputies rushed to this log and fired from behind it. Begley went to near where the still was located and was advancing on Davidson and his partner from the left flank. the outlaws then got behind a tree and about the time they arrived there Davidson's partner had shot out and he ran to the taller timber and escaped, but Davidson stood his grounds. the battle getting warmer, Davidson walked to ??? tree, a big chestnut about 4 foot through. When Davidson did that Begley advanced to the tree that Davidson had just left. Begley then told some of the deputies to come in on the right flank. Deputies Cornett, Ritchie and Johnson, ho were advancing from the front, herd Begley and Cornett gave Johnson a little shove on the shoulder indicating that he move to the right. Just as Cornett gave Johns a shove a bullet from Davidson's gun passed by missing Johnson's head by mere inches. Johnson advanced to the right flank of Davidson and opened fire.  Presently Davidson fell forward from behind the tree on Johnson's side. When the deputies went up to him he was breathing his last with his 30-30 high powered Marlin rifle clinched in his hands. Three of his fingers on his right hand were shot off, but he kept hold on his gun and fired till he was shot down. Some 60 or more shots were exchanged. It is said that Davidson was shot 9 times, 2 of the shots taking effect in the head. Because of so many shots, there is no way to tell which of the deputies shot the fatal shots into Davidson's body.

 

When "Bad" Joe was searched he had two .38 special revolvers, a box of .38 shells, a .45 high powered automatic rifle and a 30-30 Marlin rifle. This rifle was in his hand when the officials reached him. The battle lasted about 3 minutes and when it ended the combatants were within 20 feet of each other. Davidson fired his rifle from the left shoulder, and as he retreated from one tree to another he walked sidewise, firing as he went. The names of the deputies that were at the actual battle were Justus Begley, Manuel Cornett, Logan Johnson, George McDaniel and D. K. Ritchie. None of the deputies received injury, but it is reckoned as a wonder that some of them did not get shot since the battle took place in broad day light with the deputies for the most par out in the open much of the time.

 

The officers carried "Bad" Joe down to the home of young Joe and left him in charge of his sister, a niece and other relatives, and with their prisoner, young Joe, mounted their horses and rode back to Hazard where they placed him in Perry County jail. Before leaving they promised the women left in charge of the dead outlaw that they would send them plenty of help from down the road and this they did. The 30-30 Marlin rifle which "Bad" Joe used is in the Sheriff Cornett's office. It has a hole in it that was caused by the bullet which cut off "Bad" Joe's 3 fingers. The rifle has blood stains on it from the veins of the bad man who had killed 7 men during his time and died fighting. Big Sandy News, Nov 2, 1928

 

DELONG, Ray Lytton

Ray Lytton DeLong, 3 year old son of Mrs. Ed George, of West Prestonsburg, died last week of diphtheria. Big Sandy News, Nov 9, 1928

 

DIAMOND,

Died on the 22nd inst. an infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Kay Diamond of Morgans Creek. Big Sandy News, Nov 2, 1928

 

ELDRIDGE, Elizabeth (Yates)

Mrs. Elizabeth Yates Eldridge, aged 50, native Louisian died in the Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati on Friday afternoon of last week after an illness of only a few days. She was stricken Monday at her home in Cincinnati where she has resided for the past year or more, having been connected with the millinery department of the H & S Pogue Company, and was removed to the hospital Tuesday morning. Her condition gradually became worse, and on Thursday, Mrs. F. H. Yates, and Mr. and Mrs. George Gunnell of Ashland were summoned to her bedside. Later, Thursday, Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Muncaster, of Ashland, left for Cincinnati, having been called owing to the seriousness of her condition. Death came at 3:30 Friday afternoon.

 

Born in Louisa Jan 31, 1878, a daughter of the late J. William and Julia Franklin Yates, Mrs. Eldridge spent her girlhood in Louisa, moving to Ashland shortly after her marriage to W. E. Eldridge. A lady of high character and a pleasing personality, Mrs. Eldridge had a wide circle of friends and was endeared to all who knew her. Her remains were brought to Louisa to the home of her sister, Mrs. Billie Riffe, Saturday evening and funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at the M. E. church, South, Rev. Harvey C. Porter officiating. Interment was made in the Fulkerson Cemetery on Pine Hill beside her parents. Surviving are a daughter, Irene, of New Orleans, LA, one brother, F.H. Yates of Ashland, Mrs. W. W. Mason of McClure, VA, Mrs. C. T. Reynolds, Richmond, VA, and Mrs. T. L. Muncaster, Ashland. Big Sandy News, Nov 2, 1928

 

FANNIN, Newt

Constable Newt Fannin, 32, of the head of Keys Creek, Boyd County and widely known throughout the Big Sandy Valley, met his death shortly after midnight Wednesday when h stepped up to a group on the sidewalk in front of the Columbia Theatre in Ashland and tried to stop an election argument. He was shot twice, once in the groin and once in the chest and died shortly afterward. Stanley Layne and Austin Fogle are held for the murder. Big Sandy News, Nov 9, 1928

 

FOSTER, Pearl

Pearl Foster, 2 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Foster of Blaine, died last Friday of croup. Burial was made Saturday near the home. Surviving are the parents, 3 brothers and 4 sisters. Big Sandy News, Nov 23, 1928

 

FRAZIER, James

James Frazier, 65, native Louisian died at his home in Prestonsburg on Thursday of last week after a short illness from asthma and from blood poisoning resulting from a broken arm. Mr. Frazier has lived at Prestonsburg since moving from Louisa several years ago. He was buried at Prestonsburg. Besides the widow, Mrs. Nell Frazier, he is survived by 3 sons and one daughter, Flem, L. G., and Armpy Frazier, of Beaver Creek, and Mrs. Fannie Fraley of Prestonsburg, and also a step daughter, Mrs. Nora Burchett. Big Sandy News, Nov 16, 1928

 

FRAZIER, Rebecca Jane

Mrs. Rebecca Jane Frazier, 78, widow of the late Nathan Frazier, of Wayne county, WV, died Oct 26 at the home of a daughter in Dundas, OH, and was buried at Wayne. Big Sandy News, Nov 9, 1928

 

FRYE, Elizabeth

Mrs. Elizabeth Frye, wife of Rev. Jesse Frye of Radnor, Wayne County, WV died Oct 29 She was the mother of Dolly Robinson, of Glenhayes. Big Sandy News, Nov 9, 1928

GATES, John J.

John J. Gates, 68 years old, native of Sciotoville, OH, died Monday of injuries suffered when he fell from a building he was erecting at Ashland. Big Sandy News, Nov 2, 1928

 

GILLIAM, Sid

West Virginia--Sid Gilliam was shot through the heart, dying almost instantly and Harrison Dempsey, his brother in law, was dangerously wounded at the Myrtle polling place on the Truce Fork of Pigeon, Mingo County, at about 5 o'clock Tuesday evening.. It is alleged that John Starr, Sr., fired the shots. Starr and his son, John Starr, Jr., and Joe Starr, all residents of the Myrtle section, are being sought by local officers. the shooting is attributed to a local political dispute although all the participants are said to belong to the same political party. Most of those involved had been drinking heavily, it is reported, Joe Starr is said to have been the aggressor in the free for all fist fight which preceded the shooting. He is alleged to have fired at Harrison Dempsey, missing him, however. At this juncture Sid Gilliam knocked the gun from Starr's hand with a rock. The weapon, it is stated was then seized by John Starr, who fired all the shots. Dempsey, it is stated, had also been throwing rocks at the Starrs. Big Sandy News, Nov 16, 1928

 

GOBLE, G. R.

R. Goble, 75, prominent farmer of Carter County, died at his home on the Midland Trail near Grayson Monday following a paralytic stroke. Big Sandy News, Nov 9, 1928

 

HALL, Joe

Joe Hall, 40, Baptist minister, and former post master of Milestone, Letcher County, was found dead in through his head. Rev. Hall, member of a prominent mountain family, had been married 6 times and leaves 3 living wives according to the Whitesburg Mountain Eagle. Mystery shrouds the death, although it is believed he committed suicide There were enough circumstances and conditions, domestic and otherwise, in the life of Rev. Hall, according to those who knew him, to cause the mental structure of any man to become unbalanced. It is believed that he killed himself while temporarily insane. Big Sandy News, Nov 2, 1928

 

HALL, Mrs. L. D.

Word from Knott County says that Mrs. L. D. Hall, a young married lady, was shot by herself or by some one else and killed a few days ago. Mystery seems to have surrounded the killing. Mrs. Hall was a daughter of Noah Reynolds, a Regular Baptist minister, who is a brother to Bill Reynolds, the late Jailer of Letcher County. Big Sandy News, Nov 2, 1928

 

HANEY, Mrs. Charles

Mrs. Charles Haney, of Pikeville, died Nov 2, following an operation for gall stones. Big Sandy News, Nov 16, 1928

 

HANLEY, Levi M.

Levi M. Hanley, 86, who went from Wayne County to Huntington many years ago, died Monday of last week from infirmities of his advanced age. His wife died only a few days ago, Oct 13, and the shock of her death is believed to have hastened the end of his own life. Big Sandy News, Nov 2, 1928

 

HAWKINS, Mrs. M. C.

Mrs. M. C. Hawkins, 89, formerly of Lexington, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. F. Bancroft at Martin, Floyd County, last week. Big Sandy News, Nov 16, 1928

 

HOLBROOK, Curtis

Despondent and mentally unbalanced because of ill health, Curtis Holbrook, 47, of Vessie, committed suicide by shooting himself through the brain with a .45 caliber Colt revolver shortly after partaking of the noonday meal Sunday at his home on the Mayo Trail, 11 miles below Louisa. Mr. Holbrook became ill while serving as a mine foreman at Holden, WV, about a year ago and returned to his farm at Vessie to recuperate. His condition improved, he returned to Holden in a few months but later became ill again and returned home the second time about a month ago. Doctors advised him to submit to an appendicitis operation but he steadfastly refused. His condition grew worse and with it his mind became temporarily unbalanced, it is said. Shortly after dinner Sunday he requested the family to repair to another room, saying that he was going to re-dress Presently a shot rang out and when members of the family rushed into the room he was lying across the bed, a bullet hole in his temple. He expired shortly afterward. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Rolan Hutchinson and burial was made in the Riffe Cemetery near Yatesville. Deceased was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Holbrook, of Yatesville and is survived by his wife, Mrs. Effie Lawson Holbrook, and by a son, Heber, at home, and a daughter, Mrs. Arthur Queen, of Glenwood. Big Sandy News, Nov 2, 1928

 

HOWES, Anna Colley

Mrs. Anna Colley Howes, 70, wife of Rev. G. W. Howes, superintendent of the Scioto County Childrens' Home and a former pastor here, died at her home in Sciotoville, OH on Wednesday of last week. Mrs. Howes was a native of Johnson County and a sister of Mrs. Kate Rice of Paintsville. Big Sandy News, Nov 30, 1928

 

JOHNSON, Mrs. Jack

Drift--Mrs. Jack Johnson died Sunday morning of typhoid fever. Her remains were taken to Jacks Creek for burial. She leaves a husband and 4 small children to mourn the loss of wife and mother. Big Sandy News, Nov 16, 1928

 

JOHNSON, Paul

Paul Johnson, 26, former N & W employee was shot and killed in Williamson last Friday evening by Constable William Oney. Johnson died in the Williamson Memorial hospital where he was taken for treatment. Johnson, who is said to have been drinking, engaged in a quarrel with Joe Smith, notorious local character, near the Pike hotel. Constable Oney was summoned to quell the disturbance and Johnson is said to have snapped his pistol at the officer, who drew his own weapon and fired. After Johnson's death Oney was arrested but was later released under bond. He waived preliminary hearing. Big Sandy News, Nov 16, 1928

 

JORDAN, Burns

Burns Jordan, 15 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Jay Jordan, of Ledocio, died Nov 10 of a bursted blood vessel in the brain following an attack of acute indigestion. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Scott Thompson and burial made at Ellen. Big Sandy News, Nov 23, 1928

 

KEYSER, John N.

John N. Keyser, 69, of Kenova, died Nov. 3. Big Sandy News, Nov 16, 1928

 

LENARD, John

John Lenard, 63, of Ashland, died last Thursday. He was a native of Bracken County. Big Sandy News, Nov 30, 1928

 

LOWELL, George

Pikeville, KY, Nov 12--The Rev. George Lowell, 66, a Baptist minister whose home was at Shelby Gap, 25 miles from Pikeville, was killed by a C & O passenger train No. 36 a short distance west of the Mayo Trail bridge at Shelbiana, KY, late Sunday. The minister had attended church at Ford's Branch, near where he was killed, and was on his way to Shelby Junction to board a train for his home. He was walking along a side track as the train approached from behind and apparently mistaking the two tracks stepped directly in front of the engine. Both legs and one arm were severed from the body and his skull crushed. The body was taken to his home at Shelby Gap for burial. Big Sandy News, Nov 16, 1928

 

MAY, Vilma

Vilma May, 7 months old daughter of Mrs. Carma May, of Langley, died in Cincinnati last week. Big Sandy News, Nov 9, 1928

 

MAYNARD, Ira

Kermit, WV, Nov 22--Ira Maynard, 55, chief of police of Kermit, and successful candidate in the recent election for constable here, died in a Williamson hospital Sunday following an operation for appendicitis. Surviving are his wife and 6 children. Big Sandy News, Nov 23, 1928

 

MEADE, Mart

Mart Meade, 76, prominent farmer of Abbott Creek, Floyd County, died on Tuesday of last week of paralysis. Big Sandy News, Nov 30, 1928

 

MILLER, Noah

Noah Miller, Jr., 16 day old son of Mr. and Mrs. Noah Miller, of Columbus, died Oct 20, and was returned to Meads branch for burial. Big Sandy News, Nov 2, 1928

 

MOORE, G. W.

W. Moore, 83, highly respected citizen of Wilson Creek, Wayne. Big Sandy News, Nov 9, 1928

 

MORARITY, Patrick

Patrick Morarity, 78, head of a furniture company and interested in other businesses in Ashland, died last Friday after an illness of 3 weeks He was one of Ashland's pioneers and had lived there for half a century. Big Sandy News, Nov 2, 1928

 

NANCE, Mrs. L. E.

Mrs. L. E. Nance, 23, sister of John Eskew of Garrett, died at her home in Huntington, Oct 28. Big Sandy News, Nov 9, 1928

 

NEELEY, Tivis

Tivis Neeley, 54, prominent Floyd County farmer, succumbed to tuberculosis at his home on Abbot Creek, Nov 3. Big Sandy News, Nov 16, 1928

 

PATTERSON, Robert

Robert Patterson, 89, of Ceredo, WV died Nov. 2. Big Sandy News, Nov 16, 1928

 

PRATER, Ep

Prestonsburg, KY, Nov 22--Ep Prater, 17, son of the late Henderson Prater and foster son of G. W. Adams, of Myrtle, was shot and killed Sunday afternoon by Jasper Sloan, 45, at Blue River 8 miles from here. Earlier in the afternoon Prater threw a rock at Henry Parrott during a fight. The rock missed Parrot and hid Sloan on the head. Later Sloan shot young Prater while he was in a field bridling a mule. Shot near the heart by a bullet from a .45 caliber pistol, he died 30 minutes later. Big Sandy News, Nov 23, 1928

 

RIFFE, Louise

Louise Riffe, 4 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walden Riffe, of near Ratcliff, died Oct 24 of diphtheria. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. M. Clay and burial made in the family cemetery. Surviving are her parents and one brother. Big Sandy News, Nov 2, 1928

 

SALMONS, Mrs. Rhoda

Mrs. Rhoda Salmons, 52, wife of Roland Salmons, resident of this county, died at her home on Yellow Creek Sunday. Surviving are her husband and 5 daughters, May and Josie of Webb, WV, Alcie Prichard of Glenhayes, Mrs. Anna Bartram of Glenhayes and Mrs. Chattie Lambert of Kermit, WV. Deceased was a member of the United Baptist Church. Big Sandy News, Nov 23, 1928

 

SEE, Sarah (Wellman)

Mrs. Sarah See, 88, widow of the late John See, died Wednesday night of infirmities of age at the home of her son, Mont See, on the Point, near Louisa. She was a daughter of the late Dave and Rebecca Wellman. Funeral service will be held at the See home Friday afternoon and burial made in the See Cemetery. She is survived by the following children: Mrs. Jerry Bartram, Fort Gay, Mrs. G. W. Bartram, Fort Gay, James See, Louisa, Mont See, Louisa, Mrs. George Peck, Seattle, WA, Mrs. Bill Raines, Fort Gay and Mrs. Kizzie Robinson, Fort Gay. The following brothers and sisters also survive: Dave Wellman, Fort Gay, Allen Wellman, Davy, WV, and Atwell Vinson, Louisa. Big Sandy  News, Nov 16, 1928

 

SEGRAVES, Mrs. George

Mrs. George Segraves, 81, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Clayton Green at Tarklin Nov 5, succumbing to a 3 days' illness of pneumonia. Funeral services were conducted at the Green home and burial made in the family cemetery. Big Sandy News, Nov 16, 1928

 

The death angel visited the home of Mr. George Sagraves and took from him his loving wife, Leuteshia Sagraves, Monday night, Nov 5. She was 81 years 4 months and 7 days old. She was first married to Louis Wells. To this union were born 2 boys, Noah Wells of Michigan and D. Wells, of Fullerton. Later she was married to George Sagraves. To this union were born 2 girls and 2 boys, T. K. Sagraves and Lonza Sagraves, of Laurel, Mrs. Aaron Moore of Flat Gap and Mrs. Clayton Green with whom she was living at the time of her death. She had 27 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Rev. Phillip Skaggs and Rev. Andy Wheeler conducted the service. Grandpa George will make his home with his daughter, Mrs. Clayton Green. Big Sandy News, Nov 16, 1928

 

SEXTON, Virgil

Prestonsburg, Nov 3--From Floyd County Times--Virgil Sexton, 18 year old son of Mart Sexton, of Lackey, was instantly killed Monday afternoon when he fell from the top of a chestnut tree 70 feet to the base of a declivity which the tree overhung. The tragedy occurred on the farm of Bill Triplett, above Lackey. The youth who is said to have been afflicted with epilepsy, had started to descend from the tree when he fell. Big Sandy News, Nov 9, 1928

 

SOWARDS, Davis W.

Davis W. Sowards, 87, father of Dr. H. G. Sowards, president of Mayo College, Paintsville, died Monday at Ona, WV. Big Sandy News, Nov 16, 1928

 

STAMBAUGH, Mrs. Hervie

Mrs. Hervie Stambaugh, one of Paintsville best loved young matrons, died at her home on Wednesday of last week of tuberculosis. She was a daughter of the late Sherman Trimble, one time jailer of Johnson County. Big Sandy News, Nov 16, 1928

 

STANLEY, F. E.

Prestonsburg, KY, Nov 8--F. E. Stanley, 35, police chief of Weeksbury, was shot and killed by Millard Saulsberry, 48, former chief of police at Weeksbury yesterday after Stanley had refused to return a pistol which he had taken from Saulsberry's son. Enmity had existed between the two men since Stanley was hired to take Saulsberry's place as chief of police some time ago. Saulsberry is a barber at Ashland and had returned to Weeksbury to vote. He escaped into the hills and has not been arrested. Big Sandy News, Nov 9,  1928

 

STEWART, Phillip

Phillip Stewart, 67, of Pennsylvania, a driller in the Johnson-Magoffin oil fields, died last week at the Wheatley Hotel in Paintsville. Big Sandy News, Nov 30, 1928

 

STONE, Sophia

Prestonsburg, KY, Nov 1--Mrs. Sophia Stone, aged 107, believed to have been the oldest citizen of this county, died recently at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Queen Hackworth, on Middlecreek about 5 miles from here. She was born at Salt Lick and had spent most of her life in Magoffin County. Big Sandy News, Nov 2, 1928

 

SULLIVAN, William N.

The death of William N. Sullivan adds another to the long list of Louisa citizens who have passed into eternity within the past few months. He died at his home at Mansfield, OH on Nov 5, after an illness that had incapacitated him for only a few days. The body was brought here on Wednesday and taken to the Curtright funeral home where it lay in state surrounded by beautiful flowers. On Thursday afternoon, the funeral service was held at the M. E. church, South, of which Mr. Sullivan had been a member for 60 years. Rev. Harvey C. Porter conducted the service. Members of the I.O.O.F. lodge attended in a body and had charge of the service at the grave. Burial was made in the Pine Hill Cemetery. Mr. Sullivan was a grandson of Frederick Moore, who laid out the town of Louisa 108 years ago, and whose body rests on Pine Hill. Rev. Christian Sullivan, a minister in the M. E. Church, South, was the father of the deceased. For many years, Mr. Sullivan was a merchant in Louisa and was active in civic affairs Twelve years ago he went to Frankfort in a State position and 4 years later was transferred to Mansfield, OH, where he was an official in a State Reformatory. He was engaged in this work up to the time of his death. He was a man of integrity and industry. Mr. Sullivan was a Mason and a charter member of the Louisa I.O.O.F.. He was 70 years of age. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Ella Frazier Sullivan, 2 daughters, Mrs. W. C. Caines, of Mansfield, and Miss Chattie Sullivan, at home, one son, C. M. Sullivan of Shelbiana, KY, and one sister, Mrs. Kate P. Shannon of Louisa. Pall bearers were Active: Richard Moore, Louisa, Fred Songer, Ashland, J B. Songer, Paintsville, George Gallup, Catlettsburg, William Fulkerson, Louisa and E. E. Shannon, Louisa; Honorary, R. C. McClure, G. R. Vinson, M. F. Conley, T. S. Thompson, Rice McClure, A. Snyder, M. S. Burns, and W. M. Justice, all of Louisa, and John Moore of Lockwood and Fred Moore of Cincinnati. Big Sandy News, Nov 9, 1928

 

TAGUE, Mrs. C. A.

Mrs. C. A. Tague, wife of Rev. C. A. Tague, of Paris, KY and formerly an instructor in the John C. C. Mayo College at Paintsville, died at Battle Creek, MI, Nov 3. Big Sandy News, Nov 16, 1928

 

TATE, John F.

John F. Tate, 73, one of  Ashland's prominent citizens, died  Nov 1 and was buried at Ironton. Big Sandy News, Nov 9, 1928

 

THOMPSON, Mrs. C. O.

Mrs. C. O. Thompson, 28, of McVeigh, died Oct 30. Big Sandy News, Nov 9, 1928

 

THOMPSON, Mary Sue

Mary Sue Thompson, 5 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Thompson, Salyersville, died in a Paintsville Hospital Monday as the result of burns received when her clothing became ignited from a coal fire while her parents were at breakfast. Attracted by the screams of the girl, the parents rushed to the bedroom, which was on the second floor of the Magoffin Institute dormitory building, to find the child in a clothes closet, where she had gone to escape the flames. She was rushed to the hospital, where she died a few hours later. Mr. Thompson is president of the Magoffin Institute. Big Sandy News, Nov 2, 1928

 

THORNBURY, A. J.

THORNBURY, William

Prestonsburg, KY, Nov 27--Armed with warrants, the sheriff of Knott County and posse of mountaineers today were on the trial of four persons, alleged to be implicated in the murder of two Knott County peace officers on Bates Branch of Right Beaver Creek, 18 miles from Hidman, near the Floyd-Knott line. the murdered men, Magistrate A. J. Thornbury, 41, and Constable William Thornbury, his brother in law, were slain Sunday but the news of their death was not made known until late yesterday, due to the isolated and sparsely settled territory. They had set out to raid a still on Bates Branch. Their bodies, riddled with bullets, were found lying near the still. Identity of the persons named in the warrants has not been divulged. Big Sandy News, Nov 30, 1928

 

TILLMAN, Lewis Edward

Lewis Edward Tillman,67, widely known Louisa photographer, died at his home here at 11 o'clock Wednesday night, succumbing suddenly to heart failure. Mr. Tillman was born in Independence, KY, and moved to Louisa a number of years ago. He was a photographer by trade and was active in fraternal work, being a deputy state councilor in the Junior Order of the United American Mechanics. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Kate Tillman, one son, Edward, Jr., of Louisa, one daughter, Mrs. Toney Rizzo, of Middletown, OH, and a sister and brother, Mrs. Jessie De Morris, Newport, KY and William Tillman, Newport, KY. Funeral services will be held Saturday at the Baptist Church and will be attended by members of the Louisa council, Jr. O. U. A. M. Big Sandy News, Nov 16, 1928

 

TOLLIVER, Emaline

Mrs. Emaline Tolliver, 38, wife of John Tolliver of Ashland and a native of Flat Gap, Johnson County, dropped dead from fright caused by a quarrel between her daughters and other girls near their home in Ashland Monday. Mrs. Tolliver moved to Ashland with her family from Flat Gap 2 years ago. Burial was made at  Flat Gap. Big Sandy News, Nov 9, 1928

 

TRAVIS, Mrs. Green

Mrs. Green Travis, 74, wife of Green Travis, and a native of this section, died Tuesday at her home in Portsmouth of complications incident to old age. The Travis family formerly lived in this county, later at Fort Gay, and a few years ago moved to Portsmouth. The body was brought back to Fort Gay and burial made near there. Surviving are the husband and the following children: Mrs. Lula Bellamy, Mrs. Mary Green, Leiv, John, Martin, Frank and B. Travis. Big Sandy News, Nov 23, 1928

 

TRIMBLE, Joe

Joe Trimble, 55, prominent farmer of Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, died Nov 2 of typhoid fever. Big Sandy News, Nov 16, 1928

 

TRIPLETT, John Franklin

John Franklin Triplett, 79, a native Lawrence Countian, died Sunday at his home in Catlettsburg. Mr. Triplett moved to Boyd County a number of years ago where he engaged in farming until moving to Catlettsburg recently. The deceased is survived by his wife, 3 daughters, Mrs. Freeman of Argillite, KY another daughter living at Greenup, KY and Dora Triplett who resides at the late residence and one son, Eugene Triplett of Hamilton, OH. Big Sandy News, Nov 30, 1928

 

VANHOOSE, George

George Vanhoose, native of Paintsville, died  Sunday at his home in Ashland of pneumonia. Mr. Vanhoose shortly after the close of the World War moved from Paintsville to Ashland. A sergeant in the famous First Division of the U. S. Army, Vanhoose served in all the major offensives in which the Americans took part. He is survived by his wife whom he married while in France and by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Noah Vanhoose. Burial was made at Paintsville. Big Sandy News, Nov 9, 1928

 

VARNEY, Cordelia

Mrs. Cordelia Varney, 56, of Ball Fork, KY died last week and was buried at Auxier. Big Sandy News, Nov 9, 1928

 

VORNS, Orian

Orian Vornes, 11 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Vorns, of Kenova, died at his home late Sunday night from injuries received when he fell from a tree while playing in the hills south of Kenova Sunday afternoon. The youth together with 3 companions had gone on a hike in search of walnuts and was playing in a tree when he lost his hold and fell, breaking his hip and receiving internal injuries which caused his death. Big Sandy News, Nov 9, 1928

 

WATTERSON, Julia A.

Mrs. Julia A Watterson, widow of the late A. J. Watterson, died at her home at Inez Monday of infirmities of age. Funeral services were conducted at the home in Inez Wednesday and burial made in the family cemetery beside her husband, Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Leon Bromley of Columbus, a brother, N. B. Chapman, of Ashland, and the following cousins of Louisa, Mrs. Augustus Snyder, Mrs. M. F. Conley, Mrs. Arthur H. Hughes, Mrs. A. Snyder, R. C. McClure, G. R. Burgess, Mrs. John Cummings, and Mrs. T. J. Snyder. Big Sandy News, Nov 2, 1928

 

Inez, KY, Nov 3--Mrs. Julia Chapman Watterson died at her home in Inez Sabbath evening, Oct 28. Mrs. Watterson had been in her usual good health when she was suddenly seized with a choking and died within a few minutes. The deceased was at the time of her death in her 66th year, having been born Oct 2, 1862 at Gallup, Lawrence county. She united at an early age with the M. E. Church, South, of which she remained a consistent member until the time of her death. Mrs. Watterson was a woman of eminent Christian faith and took a very great interest in the services of the church, her hope for the future seemed to be unclouded by doubt, she was much given to prayer and as far as was within her power she encouraged others both by word and precept to live the Christian life. Her whole course was a poem of faith.

 

Mrs. Watterson was united in marriage with J. A. Watterson, deceased Sep 24m 1890: to this union were born the following daughters: Mrs. L. A. Dempsey of Ashland, KY, Mrs. M. J. Ward of Inez, KY, Mrs. L. Y. Bromley of Columbus, OH, and 2 sons: James A. Watterson of Newark, NJ, and George W. Watterson, deceased. Also, one brother survives, N. B. Chapman of Ashland, KY. the funeral services were attended by a large concourse of people which more than filled the church. the services were held in the M. E. Church, South, and conducted by Dr. J. P. Courtney, assisted by J. R. Fairchild, both of Inez. Those attending the funeral from a distance were: Mr. and Mrs. N. B. Chapman, Miss Lucille Chapman, Miss m. L. Turnley, T. S. McClure, Mrs. Norman Kouns, all of Ashland, KY, and Mrs. O. J. Vinson, Huntington, WV and Miss Lucia Dempsey, Milton, WV and Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Ward and L. K. Ward of Williamson, WV. Big Sandy News, Nov 9, 1928

 

WHITE, John G.

John G. White, 69, prominent business man of Ashland, and a well known oil developer in the Big Sandy Valley, was found dead in bed at his home in Ashland Saturday by A. O. Sears and Dr. E. H. Maggard when they went to interview him regarding business matters. He had been dead more than a week. Mr. White was a widower and his children were away at college. He was head of the White Oil & Gas Company, with principal holdings at Ivyton, Magoffin County. Big Sandy News, Nov 16, 1928

 

WIGGINGTON, John C.

John C. Wigginton, aged 34 years, of Los Angeles, CA, former Catlettsburg boy, and brother of Mrs. Wayne Damron of that city succumbed to a long illness Thursday night at the Veterans Hospital in Los Angeles. Big Sandy News, Nov 2, 1928

 

WILLIAM, Charles

Drift--Death entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter William last Thursday Nov 8, and claimed for its victim their 14 months old baby. All was done for little Charles that loving hands could do. Weep not dear father and mother but prepare to meet little Charles where parting will be no more. Big Sandy News, Nov 16, 1928

 

WILLIAMS

Cullen Williams, one of the few native colored men residing on Breedings Creek in Knott County, came home late from his work one evening last week and found his wife without his supper ready. He flew in a rage and shot her dead on the spot. He was arrested and is now in jail at Hindman awaiting trial. Big Sandy News, Nov 2, 1928

 

WRIGHT, Sallie

Mrs. Sallie Wright, 44, of Elswick, Pike County, died  Oct 22. She was a daughter of Bill Dawson. Big Sandy News, Nov 2, 1928

 


DECEMBER 1928


ADKINS, Butler

Butler Adkins, 78, died at his home at Bowen, WV Dec 10, Big Sandy News, Dec 28, 1928

 

ADKINS, Cap

Cap Adkins, 88, a Confederate of the Civil War, died at the home of his foster son, John Adkins, at Glenwood Monday, succumbing to infirmities attendant upon old age. Born near Barboursville, WV, Mr. Adkins enlisted in the Confederate Army and served throughout the Civil War. The war over, he came to Lawrence County and settled near the mouth of Miller Branch where he resided until moving to Glenwood, 24 years ago. He was married 3 times and reared 4 adopted children: Ida Adkins, of Glenwood, Mr. and Mrs. John Adkins of Glenwood and Clem Adkins of Normal. Mr. Adkins was widely known for his industry and honesty and was a highly respected citizen. Burial was made in the William Taylor Cemetery Wednesday. Big Sandy News, Dec 21, 1928

 

ADKINS, Nancy Ann

Mrs. Nancy Ann Adkins, widow of Sam Adkins and who formerly resided with her daughter, Mrs. Alice Ketchum at Wayne, WV died Dec 9 at Midkiff. Big Sandy News, Dec 28, 1928

 

ALLEN, Mrs. F. P.

Mrs. F. P. Allen, 50, of Hueysville, Floyd County died last week. Big Sandy News, Dec 7, 1928

 

ANDERSON, Jim

Jim Anderson, negro, of Ashland was killed instantly, and Joe Alexander and C. A. Mercier, also of Ashland, were injured at midnight last Friday  when their auto, driven at a high rate of speed, was unable to negotiate a curve on the Mayo Trail near Seedtick, 16 miles below Louisa, and crashed over an embankment. The occupants of the car were extricated from the wreckage by L. C. Wooten of Louisa, and other motorists, who were attracted to the wreck by the cries of Mercier. Curtright ambulance was called to the scene of the wreck and took Alexander and Mercier to an Ashland hospital, where it was found that their injuries were not serious. The trio had started to Lexington and by mistake took the Mayo Trail instead of the Midland Trail. Big Sandy News, Dec 28, 1928

 

ARNETT, Liberty

Liberty Arnett, formerly of Royalton, Magoffin County, died Christmas day at his home in Catlettsburg. Big Sandy News, Dec 28, 1928

 

ARRINGTON, Jake

Jake Arrington, 72, died at his home in Louisa early Wednesday morning after a brief illness. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday evening, Rev. H. B. Hewlett officiating. The body was taken to the Bentley Cemetery on Catt Thursday morning where interment was made. Mr. Arrington moved to Louisa a number of years ago from the Catt section. He is survived by 3 sons and 8 daughters. Big Sandy News, Dec 21, 1928

 

BAYES, Nancy Jane

Mrs. Nancy Jane Bayes, formerly of Hazelgreen and Catlettsburg, died Friday at the home of her son, John Bayes, at Parkersburg, WV. Big Sandy News, Dec 7, 1928

 

BELLOMY, Samuel

Samuel Bellomy, 73, of Buchanan, this  county, died Tuesday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. D. M. Waugh at Ironton, after a prolonged invalidism. His remains were brought back to Buchanan for burial. He is survived by the following children: Mrs. D. M. Waugh and Warren Bellomy, both of Ironton; Dr. J. W. Bellomy, of Flemingsburg, KY, Joe Bellomy of Buchanan, Mrs. E. C. Lewis of Logan, WV, and Mrs. Carl Wellman of Kenova, WV. Big Sandy News, Dec 21, 1928

 

Adeline, KY--The body of Samuel Strawther Bellomy was brought to this place for burial from Ironton, OH, Dec 20th. He was born in Wayne County, WV Jun 5th, 1857 For a number of years he was a resident of Adeline. He is survived by the following 6 children: Mrs. D. M. Waugh and Warren Bellomy, of Ironton, OH, Mrs. C.H. Wellman of Kenova, WV, Mrs. E. C. Lewis of Peach Creek, WV and Joseph Bellomy of this place. Funeral services were held at the Sulphur  Springs Methodist Protestant Church where he was a member and interment was made in the Adeline Cemetery. Rev. H. L. Shumway of Catlettsburg officiating. Big Sandy News, Dec 28, 1928

 

BLAIR, Burns

Burns Blair, 45 years old, prominent Van Lear Junction merchant, died Saturday morning after suffering a relapse from influenza. Mr. Blair had partially recovered from "flu" and his recovery was held certain, but the end came rapidly following complications. Big Sandy News, Dec 28, 1928

 

BLANKENSHIP, Mrs. A. J.

Mrs. A. J. Blankenship, 72, of Olive Hill, a brother of Dr. J. W. Strother, of Grayson, died last week. Big Sandy News, Dec 28, 1928

 

BOYD, Lucy

Lucy Boyd, 17, daughter of Nelson Boyd of Betsy Layne, died last week (Nov 17). Big Sandy News, Dec 7, 1928

 

BURTON, Russell

Russell Burton, 18, son of Dr. Charles Burton, of West Liberty, and a grandson of Judge Samuel H. Burton, of Ellen, this county, died in a hospital at Mt. Sterling Friday night from gunshot wounds suffered at a road engineer camp the previous day. Burton was shot accidentally by William Crooks, Negro cook, at the camp, while examining a shotgun, it was reported. The load entered the left thigh and it was several hours before the boy was taken to the hospital almost dead from loss of blood but Commonwealth Attorney Hamilton has begun an investigation of the case. Burton is survived by his parents and several brothers and sisters. Big Sandy News, Dec 14, 1928

 

CARTER, Belle (Burgess)

Mrs. Belle Burgess Carter, 55, wife of Atty. A. O. Carter, passed away at her home here Tuesday morning, Dec 25, succumbing to a complication of diseases which had rendered her a semi-invalid for the past 2 years. Born Jul 4, 1873 at Patrick, this county, the daughter of Henry and Nancy Preston Burgess, she spent practically all of her life in Lawrence County. Her mother died when she was yet young and she was reared in the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Burgess at Kise. She attended school in Louisa and later taught school here and in the rural districts. Mrs. Carter was a refined and cultured woman, devoted to her family and possesses many beautiful characteristics which endeared her to all who knew her. She joined the M. E. Church South during the ministry of Rev. J. T. French when she was a young lady and had lived a devout Christian life.

 

Surviving are her husband, one daughter, Mrs. W. T. Woods, of Vessie, and 2 sons, Burgess and Phillip, at home; also her aged aunt, Mrs. Mary Conley, who resided at the Carter home. Attended by a large concourse of sorrowing friends and relatives, the funeral was conducted in the M. E. Church South, Wednesday afternoon amid a beautiful floral tributes. Rev. Harvey C. Porter read a selection from the Scriptures and Rev. H. B. Hewlett offered an impressive prayer. Interment was made in the Fulkerson Cemetery on Pine Hill. Pall bearers were W. M. Fulkerson, T. S. Thompson, G. J. Carter, W. E. Queen, W. H. Vaughan, and C. O. McDougal. Big Sandy News, Dec 28, 1928

 

CASSADY, Rebecca

Mrs. Rebecca Cassady, died Monday at the home of her daughter Mrs. Madge Hayes, at Portsmouth and was taken to Kermit, WV for burial. Big Sandy News, Dec 21, 1928

 

CHAFFIN, Edna

Polly's Chapel--The body of Edna Chaffin, who died at her home at Kingston, OH, was brought back to her former home here and buried in the Jobe Cemetery. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kay Chaffin who moved to Kingston a few days ago. Big Sandy News, Dec 14, 1928

 

CHAPMAN, Thomas J.

Thomas J. Champan, 72, a native Lawrence Countian, died Sunday at his home in Portsmouth following a long illness. A son of the Rev. John R. and Johanna Chapman, Mr. Chapman was born and resided in Lawrence County until 18 years ago, when he moved to Ohio. In 1882 he was married to Catherine Compton and the widow and 6 children survive: George of Cambridge, OH, John S., of Georges Creek, Charles C. of Akron, Mrs. C. T. Wilson, Louisa, Graham L. and Mrs. James F.  Kessel, of Portsmouth, besides 18 grandchildren and 5 sisters and 4 brothers. Mr. Chapman was a devout member of the Methodist Church. Big Sandy News, Dec 14, 1928

 

COLUMBUS, John W.

John W. Columbus, 63, well known architect and business man of Paintsville, died last Saturday. Big Sandy News, Dec 7, 1928

 

COMBS, Howard

Howard Combs, 16, a member of the Prestonsburg High School, was crushed to death Sunday afternoon on the Mayo Trail near the mouth of Little Paint Creek, by a state highway truck when his coat dragged him beneath the machine as he was alighting. The youth had ridden the truck to Baldridge's store, a short distance from his home, and the driver brought the truck to a halt to permit the boy to alight. A moment later, the driver, evidently thinking that the boy was on the ground, started the machine, but the youth's coat had caught and he was dragged beneath the wheels, which passed over his body. the injured youth died within 30 minutes. The body was taken to Paintsville and prepared for burial, which was made Tuesday afternoon in the family cemetery on Little Paint. The victim of this unfortunate accident was the son of Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Combs, well known citizens of this county, who survive him. He was universally liked here, and was an excellent student. The affection bestowed upon him by classmates was expressed by a beautiful wreath of flowers, an offering made at the funeral by the freshman class. Big Sandy News, Dec 7, 1928

 

CONLEY, Mrs. Leck

Mrs. Leck Conley, 78, of Salyersville, died Nov 24. Big Sandy News, Dec 7, 1928

 

CONLEY, Pauline

Pauline, 8 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Milford Conley, was fatally burned Friday, Dec 7, at the home of her parents at Lackey, and died an hour later. The child's clothing caught from a fire beneath a kettle in which Mrs. Conley was boiling water for washing clothes. Flames enveloped the child's body, despite the frantic efforts of the mother to rescue the little girl. Big Sandy News, Dec 21, 1928

 

CORDIAL, Pearlie

Mrs. Pearlie Cordial, 41, wife of Wesley Cordial, of Huntington, and native of Cove Gap, Wayne County, WV died  Nov. 5. Big Sandy News, Dec 7, 1928

 

CRABTREE, James

James Crabtree, 80, died at his home near the Crabtree hill on the Louisa-Huntington road Thanksgiving day after an illness of 6 months. He was a member of the M. E. Church, South. Burial was made in the Crabtree Cemetery. Surviving are 2 daughters and 3 sons: Mrs. L. B. Ferguson, of Fort Gay, Mrs. Ed Pinson of Kenova, T. S., Ottis, and Roy Crabtree of Fort Gay. His wife preceded him in death 23 years ago. Big Sandy News, Dec 7, 1928

 

CYRUS, Jack

Private Jack Cyrus, 36, of Whites Creek, Wayne County, WV, a soldier stationed at Kelley Field, San Antonio, TX, was killed Sunday when a truck which he was driving plunged over an embankment, breaking his neck. Big Sandy News, Dec 21, 1928

 

DAMRON, Jerry

A sad accident occurred Monday night at Coaldale on Marrowbone Creek, when Jerry Damron was instantly killed. He was a brakeman on a coal train. The train had been picking up some coal cars at one of the mines and was backing up to re-couple with the rest of the train when it ran over a cow. Damron who was riding on the front car, was thrown off and fell beneath the car wheels, causing instant death. His neck was broken and his body badly crushed. Big Sandy News, Dec 14, 1928

 

DANIEL, Ham

Ham Daniel, 62, of Concord, 2 miles below Paintsville, died last week of pneumonia. Big Sandy News, Dec 7, 1928

 

DAVIS, Jonathan

Grayson, KY Dec 15--Jonathan Davis, a son of Charles Davis, farmer of Iron Hill, 10 miles north of here was found dead in the woods near his father's home last night. He took his shotgun and started hunting alone. His father found his gun beside him. He was near a rabbit hole and a forked stick indicated that he was trying to twist out a rabbit and struck the hammer of the gun with his foot. Big Sandy News, Dec 21, 1928

 

DELONG, John P.

Inez, KY, Dec 12--John P. Delong, 85, a Civil War veteran, died at his home on Middle Fork, 8 miles from Inez, this week Mr. Delong was with Gen. Sherman in his noted "march to the sea." Big Sandy News, Dec 14, 1928

 

DOLLARHYDE, Walter Oakley

Walter Oakley Dollarhyde, 10, son of W. O. Dollarhyde, of Dixie, Magoffin County died last week following an appendicitis operation in a Paintsville hospital. Big Sandy News, Dec 14, 1928

 

DYER, Denny

West Liberty, KY, Dec 24--Denny Dyer, 45 years old, was shot to death by his son, Butler Dyer, 22, in a quarrel over the division of newly manufactured moonshine whiskey at a still in a woodland near Seitz Post office, 18 miles from here in Magoffin County, according to word received here. The youth's mother was at the still at the time and reported to officers that she saw her husband killed, it was said. Magoffin County authorities have started a search for the youth, who escaped after the fatal shooting. Big Sandy News, Dec 28, 1928

 

EDWARDS, Elizabeth

Mrs. Elizabeth Edwards, aged about 58, dropped dead at the breakfast table at her home here Tuesday morning of last week. She was the widow of the late Charles Edwards. Big Sandy News, Dec 7, 1928

 

FAIRCHILD, Andrew M.

Paintsville, KY, Dec 20--Andrew M. Fairchild, 71, owner of a sawmill at Fugitt, Johnson County, was killed Dec 12, when his clothing caught on a set screw on the saw mandrel drawing him into the moving machinery. Big Sandy News, Dec 21, 1928

 

FERGUSON, Albert Sydney

Albert Sydney Ferguson, 81, son of the late Capt. J. M. Ferguson, of Wayne, WV died at his home in Ashland Monday. Big Sandy News, Dec 28, 1928

 

FIELDS, Lewis

Lewis Fields, 56, pipe fitter at the Solvay plant at Ashland, and a son of Harvey Fields of Elliott County died last week. Big Sandy News, Dec 14, 1928

 

GALLION, Victoria

Mrs. Victoria Gallion, 42, a native Lawrence Countian, died Monday at the home of her sister, Mrs. M. L. Hutchinson at Ashland. She is survived by 2 children, Virgil Gallion and Mary Cornner Gallion. Mrs. J. A. Rule of the Blaine section is a sister of the deceased. Big Sandy News, Dec 14, 1928

 

GOODMAN, Ocie

Ocie Goodman, 28, son of the late Santa Fee Goodman of Elliott County, died last week at his home in Portsmouth of complications resulting from being gassed in the World War. He was a member of the famed Rainbow Division. Surviving are his wife and 5 children. Big Sandy News, Dec 21, 1928

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HALL, Malone

Malone Hall, 24 years old, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Hall of Branham's Creek, this county, was instantly killed Dec 6, by a slate fall in the James Hatcher Coal Company mines at Big Shoal, Pike County, a Pikeville dispatch says. Mr. Hall had been working but 4 days as a coal loader when the fatal accident took place. His head was crushed by the mass of slate. Floyd County Times. Big Sandy News, Dec 28, 1928

 

HAYS, Lula (Martin)

Mrs. Lula Martin Hays, wife of Douglas Hays, prominent Floyd County man, passed away at the Beaver Valley hospital Friday night, Nov 30, having been ill with tuberculosis since last April. When Mrs. Hays was taken ill she was in Nitro, WV but was taken to Louisville for treatment and remained there until August, when she was taken to Martin. Mrs. Hays was born near Hindman, Nov 5,1 889 and was the daughter of John D. and Ann (Turner) Martin. Nineteen years ago she was united in marriage to Douglas Hays, and to this union were born 4 children, one of whom, a daughter, was drowned at Nitro, WV several years ago. Big Sandy News, Dec 14, 1928

 

HENSLEY, Seth

Seth Hensley, 74, of Catlettsburg, died Saturday. Big Sandy News, Dec 14, 1928

 

HINKLE, Randolph D.

Randolph D. Hinkle, Sr., 77, prominent retired merchant of Richardson, died at the home of his son in law, Carl Cassell, at Normal Tuesday night of complications developing after submitting to two glandular operations in a Huntington hospital. Mr. Hinkle's health had been failing for several months. Early in the winter he submitted to an operation in a Huntington hospital and recovered sufficiently to return to his home, but complications developed which necessitated a second operation some weeks ago. He was thought to be recovering and was removed to the home of his daughter in Catlettsburg where death came suddenly Tuesday. The body of Mr. Hinkle was taken to his home at Richardson Wednesday where the funeral was conducted Friday. Surviving are his wife, 4 sons, Jim W. Hinkle, R. D. Hinkle, Jr., and Oscar F. Hinkle, all of Richardson and John S. Hinkle, Louisa, and 4 daughters, Mrs. M. C. Warnick, Ashland, Mrs. Carl C. Cassell, Normal, Mrs. C. R. Boller, Seattle, WA and Mrs. G. C. Burgess of Louisa. Big Sandy News, Dec 28, 1928

 

HITE, Eugene

Eugene Hite, 70, of the city council of Catlettsburg, died Monday. Big Sandy News, Dec 28, 1928

 

HOWARD, Ben

Ben Howard, of West Portsmouth, was fatally injured Wednesday morning when struck by a freight train at the underground crossing at the mouth of Town Branch, a short distance above Prestonsburg. He died within 30 minutes after being struck. The engineer of the freight said that he saw the man sitting on the end of a cross-tie supporting the tracks, but was too near him to stop the engine. It was held that Howard had gone to sleep on the tracks. An injury in the back of the head resulted in concussion of the brain and death, it is held. The victim was a veteran of the World War and had resided in West Portsmouth for the past 2 months. He came here from Royalton, it is said. He was a brother of Lacy Howard, Mrs. Newt Hall and Mrs. Hicks, all of this vicinity. Big Sandy News, Dec 14, 1928

 

HUBBARD, Sallie

Mrs. Sallie Hubbard, 81, widow of the late W. M. Hubbard of Floyd County and mother of Magistrate Hubbard of Prestonsburg died last week at Sugar Loaf, Floyd County. Big Sandy News, Dec 7, 1928

 

JOHNSON, Wilma

Relatives at Osborn, Floyd County, have received a telegram apprising them of the death on Nov 20, of Miss Wilma Johnson, 21, in Pennsville, NJ where she went a few days earlier to visit a married sister. She was a daughter of Columbus Johnson, of Floyd County. Big Sandy News, Dec 14, 1928

 

JORDAN, Gertrude

Gertrude Jordan, 7 year old daughter of Teeny Jordan, of Louisa, died Sunday of pneumonia. Funeral services were conducted at the home of Chester Davis, Rev. Hewlett officiating. Burial was made in the Pigg Cemetery on the Busseyville road. Big Sandy News, Dec 21, 1928

 

JUSTICE, Baz

Baz Justice, a farmer resident of Pike County, KY died last week in Ironton. Big Sandy News, Dec 28, 1928

 

KELLEY, Garfield

Garfield Kelley, of Oak Hill, brother of Mrs. John Adams of Pleasant Ridge, died last week. Big Sandy News, Dec 7, 1928

 

KING, John A.

John A. King, 77, father of E. H. King of Inez, died Monday at his home in Huntington. Big Sandy News, Dec 14, 1928

 

KIRK, Charles

Charles Kirk, 10 years old, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thorny Kirk, of Rockdale, on the Midland Trail near Ashland, died late Saturday night in an Ashland hospital of injuries suffered when he was struck by an automobile several hours earlier near his home. The identity of the driver of the car could not be learned. The parents who are en route to Phoenix, AZ by motor could not be reached and had not been apprised of the death of their son Tuesday. Big Sandy News, Dec 7, 1928

 

KISER, William

William Kiser, formerly of Wayne County, lost his life in a fire that destroyed his family's home at Verdunville on Mud Fork of Island Creek, in Logan County, last Thursday. He was said to have been under the influence of whiskey and along when he burned up. Kiser was about 50 years old and a native of Wayne county, although he spent most of his life in later years in Logan County. His first wife was a daughter of Roland Vance, and 3 children of this union survive. His second wife was Rhoda Meade, and they have 3 surviving children. when the flames had consumed the little house and its contents persons prodding in the ashes found a ghostly remnant of his body, minus arms and legs. Nothing recognizable was left. Kiser's wife, who had been ill for several days and their 3 children were at the home of her father, Millard Meade, in the same camp. Otherwise some of them might have perished in the fire. For perhaps a year Kiser and his family had been separated and recently he had been employed as a teamster on Georges Creek. At intervals, though he would come home for a short stay. John Meade, his father in law, saw him and asked him to spend the night at his home, but Kiser declined on the ground that he was drinking. Persisting in his refusal Mr. Meade helped him into the house and to bed. Big Sandy News, Dec 21, 1928

 

LEWIS, Amos

Amos Lewis, aged citizen of Boyd County, and father of Mrs. Maggie Short of Prestonsburg, died last week at his home on the Big Sandy road, near Catlettsburg. Big Sandy News, Dec 28, 1928

 

LIGON, C. Y.

Prestonsburg, KY, Dec 17--C. Y. Ligon, 45, prominent contractor of Prestonsburg, who has been engaged in constructing a bridge across Big Sandy River at Prestonsburg, died at his home here Sunday afternoon of bullet wounds inflicted Friday by Harry Howard, 23. According to information obtained from persons at the scene of the shooting Howard went to the bridge where Mr. Ligon and a crew of men were working about 11:30 o'clock Thursday night. He is said to have been drinking, also have had a gun. Mr. Ligon, it is said, took the gun away from Howard, and after unloading it gave it back to him and told him to go away and not come back.

 

Later while the workmen were eating their lunch, it is said, Howard returned and had the gun in his hand. One of the workmen, it is reported, told Mr. Ligon that Howard was back again and it was at this point that Howard is alleged to have opened fire on Mr. Ligon, firing 3 shots, 2 of them striking Mr. Ligon in the abdomen. Mr. Ligon's wife was formerly Miss Osie Fitzpatrick, a daughter of Mr. Hi Fitzpatrick, and a niece of Mrs. Walter S. Harkins and of Mrs. Frank A. Hopkins. Big Sandy News, Dec 21, 1928

 

LOWE, Mary

Mrs. Mary Lowe, 84, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Joan Morrison at Sholes, WV, Dec 8. Big Sandy News, Dec 28, 1928

 

MARCUM, Millie Perry

Mrs. Millie Perry Marcum, 22, wife of Lacy Marcum, of Jennies Creek, Wayne County, WV died Nov 23. Big Sandy News, Dec 7, 1928

 

MAY, Jane

Mrs. Jane May, wife of Harmon May, of Dixie, Magoffin County, died last week. Big Sandy News, Dec 7, 1928

 

MCCLURE, Alice (Burgess)

Mrs. Alice Burgess McClure, wife of Prof. T. B. McClure, of  Wayne, WV died in a Huntington hospital on Friday of last week, after an illness of a few weeks. Burial took place on Sunday in a cemetery at Huntington. Mrs. McClure was 74 years old. Her husband is 82. They have been residents of Wayne for more than 40 years, and it is no exaggeration to say that they have been of  greater service to that community and county than any other 2 persons who ever lived within these borders. The  work they have done is  far reaching. There was no worthy civic undertaking in which Mrs. McClure did not take a prominent and effective part. She was a leader in religious circles. In providing more than ordinary opportunities for the education of young people she was a tireless and enthusiastic helpmate for her husband. The tributes that come from hundreds of men and women for the thorough training received at Oakview Academy and the public schools under Prof. McClure carry with them a share for Mrs. McClure, mother to all of the boys and girls in these institutions.

 

She was a daughter of George Burgess, who lived throughout his long life at a point about midway between Louisa and Catlettsburg. Prof. McClure was in charge of the public schools of Louisa when he won this beautiful and gracious young woman for his bride. Yielding to the appeals of the people of Wayne the funeral services were held there in the new church building to which she had contributed so much of effort and influence and means. Dr. Webb, Presiding Elder of the Huntington district, M. E. Church South, had charge of the service and paid a beautiful tribute. The pastor, Rev. Icard, made a statement, as to Mrs. McClure's devotion to the church and her worth to the community. Music was furnished by a quartette from Louisa composed of Mrs. K. C. Elswick, Miss Opal Spencer, Mr. Will Cain and Mr. Irvin Williams, accompaniment by Mrs. Rolla Campbell of Huntington. The church, with a seating capacity of 500, could not accommodate the great number of people present. Many were there from Kentucky and various points in West Virginia. Mrs. D. I. Hager and Mr. Lawrence McClure, both of Huntington are the daughter and son of Mr. and Mrs. McClure. Two other children died in infancy. Big Sandy News, Dec 21, 1928

 

MCKENZIE, Alonzo

Alonzo McKenzie, 34, formerly of the East Fork section of this county, died last week at the home of his brother, Dewey McKenzie, in Ashland of pneumonia which developed while he was recuperating from injuries sustained while working in the Armco plant at Ashland. He was a veteran of the World War. Surviving are his father, Carl McKenzie, his widow who before marriage was Miss Lucy Rice and the following brothers and sisters: Dewey McKenzie, Ashland, Mrs. H. Young, of this county, Leonard McKenzie and Mrs. John Skeens of Fullerton, Mrs. Cecil Mullins and Morton McKenzie of Ashland. Big Sandy News, Dec 28, 1928

 

MCNAMARA, Lawrence

Lawrence  McNamara, 59, a former N & W employee stationed at Fort Gay, died Sunday in a hospital at Rochester, MN, following an operation. His body was returned to Kenova for burial. W. B. McNamara and J. J. McNamara of Williamson are brothers of the deceased. Big Sandy News, Dec 7, 1928

 

MERRITT, "Uncle Abe"

"Uncle Abe" Merritt, 75, of Upper Beech Fork, Wayne county, WV, and a former Eastern Kentuckian died Dec 7. Big Sandy News, Dec 28, 1928

 

MILAN, Mrs. John

Paintsville, KY, Nov 30--Mrs. John Milan, 45 years old, was fatally injured and her husband seriously hurt when they were hit by a C & O freight train in the railway yards here this morning. The Milans, who lived at Dawkins, KY, 3 miles from here, were coming to Paintsville for a visit with friends and were walking on the main line of the railroad. they were watching a west bound freight which was leaving the yards and did not hear an east bound engine which backed on them, cutting off the left leg and arm of the woman. the man was hit by the engine and thrown against one of the cars, causing serious injuries. They were rushed to the Paintsville Hospital, where Mrs. Milan died in a short time. It is thought that Mr. Milan will recover.  Big Sandy News, Dec 7, 1928

 

MONTGOMERY, I.

C. C. Montgomery, of Ever, Magoffin County, died last week. Big Sandy News, Dec 7, 1928

 

MOORE, Glen

Glen Moore, 13, son of James Moore, of Barn Rock, Johnson County, died in the Golden Rule Hospital at Paintsville Christmas day after accidentally shooting himself in the abdomen with a shot gun the previous day while rabbit hunting at Barn Rock. Young Moore received the full discharge of a 12 gauge shot gun in his abdomen when the gun slipped off a log on which he was resting it and accidentally fired. His abdominal organs were torn to shreds by the shot. He was rushed to the hospital but surgeons did not perform an operation, explaining that it was useless. Big Sandy News, Dec 28, 1928

 

PACK, Dewey

Dewey Pack, age 24, son of S. V. Pack, of Big Creek, 5 miles North of Wayne, near Ardel, was instantly killed at midnight last Wednesday when the automobile he was driving backed over a slight embankment at Breezy Gap, about 2 miles below Crum. The deceased's brother, George Pack, was also an occupant of the automobile but he escaped injury. Dewey died from a crushed skull, his head having been caught and mashed to a pulp. the two Pack brothers were on their way to Kermit on a business trip when the accident happened. The car turned over once and the wreck occurred at a place on State Route 8 that is not generally regarded as dangerous. It seems that the car developed engine trouble on the Breezy Gap mountain road. The Pack brothers had driven past a garage at the top of the mountain and were backing up to the establishment for repairs when they lost control of the machine and plunged over the small embankment. Big Sandy News, Dec 21, 1928

 

PARSLEY, Mrs. Albert

Mrs. Albert Parsley, 55, of ???, WV, formerly of Crum, WV died Dec 12 in a Portsmouth hospital and her body was returned to Crum for burial. Big Sandy News, Dec 21, 1928

 

PENNINGTON, Henderson

Henderson (Hec) Pennington, 78, a former resident of Louisa, died at his home in Huntington on Thursday of last week, the victim of a paralytic stroke. Mr. Pennington was a veteran of the Civil War having enlisted at the age of 11 as a drummer boy in the Fifth West Virginia regiment, commanded by Col. John L. Ziegler. According to available records he was the youngest soldier in the Civil War. He resided in Louisa until about 25 years ago. He was known to many people in the Big Sandy Valley for his exceptional musical ability, especially as a violinist. Fifty-one years ago Mr. Pennington was married to a daughter of Rev. J. F. Medley, a famous Methodist preacher, of Catlettsburg. Besides the widow he is survived by 2 daughters, Mrs. Julian Park, of Louisville, KY and Mrs. e. L. Burke of Pikeville, KY. Big Sandy News, Dec 21, 1928

 

PENNINGTON, John

John Pennington, aged about 85, died Monday at his home at Denton. Mr. Pennington was a Union soldier in the war between the states. He is survived by 8 children. Big Sandy News, Dec 21, 1928

 

PIGG, Lindsey E.

Lindsey E. Pigg, 69, well known citizen of Busseyville, died on Friday of last week after a prolonged illness attendant upon advanced years. Funeral service was conducted in the M. E. Church at Busseyville Sunday, Rev. H. B. Hewlett officiating. The large congregation of people who attended testified to the high esteem in which he was held. Burial was made in the Pigg cemetery. Surviving are 5 children: Milt Pigg of Busseyville, Mrs. Stant Miller of Charley, Mrs. Lando Roy of Huntington, Mrs. William O'Dell of Lancaster, OH, and Mrs. Brice McComas of Huntington; also by 4 brothers, Virgil, Arbie, James and Luther the latter two residing in Oklahoma and by one sister, Mrs. Othie Hayes. Big Sandy News, Dec 14, 1928

 

PRATT, Frank

Frank Pratt, 25, while working at the saw mill of his father, Miles Pratt, working just outside the city limits, on the 14th last, was struck on the head by the belt, the lacing of which had become broken while he was working with the idler. So terrific was the blow that he was knocked unconscious. He was rushed by special train to the hospital at Pikeville where everything was done that human skill could devise to revive him but to no avail. It was found he sustained a crushed skull and that no human skill could offer relief. He died a few days later without regaining consciousness and was brought back and buried in the graveyard near the home of his childhood. Big Sandy News, Dec 28, 1928

 

PRICE, Malcome

Malcome Price, 72, of Thelma, Johnson County, died Nov 27 at the home of his son in law, Hubert Preston, of Buffalo, Johnson County. Big Sandy News, Dec 7, 1928

 

RAMSEY, Malinda

Malinda Ramsey, 12 year old daughter of Cod Ramsey of Pikeville, died last week of typhoid. Big Sandy News, Dec 28, 1928

 

REYNOLDS, Oliver

Martin, KY, Dec 12--A fractured skull sustained a month ago when hit in the head with a rock by Buel Wright caused the death in the Beaver Valley Hospital here of Oliver Reynolds, 19, son of Magistrate W. J. Reynolds of Martin. Young Reynolds sustained the fracture during a fight with Wright but did not become ill until a week later. Three delicate operations, by which surgeons removed a portion of the skull and brain, were performed. He gradually grew worse, succumbing Friday. Big Sandy News, Dec 14, 1928

REYNOLDS, Silas Forest

Rev. Silas Forest Reynolds, 91 years old, and a former resident of Louisa, died Tuesday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. James Bromley in Huntington. Rev. Reynolds was born in Warren County, TN, Jan 5, 1833, and following the death of his parents, moved to Texas where he spent his early life on a ranch and served in the Texas Rangers. At the outbreak of the Civil War he enlisted as a private and attained the rank of First Lieutenant, serving in the Sixteenth Virginia Calvary, when the war ended. Coming to this section at the end of the war, he married Miss Elizabeth Wellman and resided here about 25 years, moving to Huntington shortly the death of his wife 4 years ago. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the Fort Gay Baptist Church of which he was pastor for a number of years and burial took place in the cemetery there. Rev. John L. Vinson, officiating. He is survived by 4 sons, Ed Reynolds, of Fort Gay, B. B. Reynolds and Benton Reynolds of Huntington, and J. F. Reynolds, of Mt. Sterling, KY and 4 daughters, Mrs. Bromley and Mrs. C. M. Crutcher of Huntington, Mrs. Frank Vinson of Louisa and Mrs. Perkins Ellis of Manteo, VA. Big Sandy News, Dec 7, 1928

 

RHONE, Maggie

Mrs. Maggie Rhone, of Maytown, Floyd County succumbed Monday in the Beaver Valley hospital to burns sustained at her home Sunday, Dec 9, when her clothing caught fire from a gas fire. The victim was a cripple and in destitute circumstances. She had moved to Maytown from Betsy Layne some time ago with her 2 children. Big Sandy News, Dec 28, 1928

 

RICE, Bell (Diamond)

Mrs. Bell Diamond Rice, widow of the late Tom Rice, of Yatesville, and a daughter of Henry Diamond, of Smokey Valley, died at the home of a daughter in Huntington Sunday and was buried Tuesday in the Rice Cemetery at Yatesville. since the death of her husband, 15 years ago she had made her home with a daughter in Huntington. Rev. H. B. Hewlett preached the funeral. Big Sandy News, Dec 14, 1928

 

ROBERTS, Stella May

Stella May Roberts, 4 months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ollie Roberts, formerly of near Busseyville, died last week at the Roberts home, in Williamson, WV. Big Sandy News, Dec 28, 1928

 

ROTEN, Jonathan

Johnathan Roten, 86, Civil War veteran of Huntington, and a former resident of Eastern Kentucky, died Sunday. His wife was Miss Frances Porter, daughter of the late Walker Porter of Prestonsburg. Big Sandy News, Dec 7, 1928

 

SAMMONS, Josh

Josh Sammons, aged about 75, well known citizen of Summit, this county, died Christmas night, succumbing to the effects of a paralytic stroke suffered some time ago. Surviving are his wife and a son and daughter: Fred Sammons of Michigan and Mrs. Fred Perry of Gallup. Big Sandy News, Dec 28, 1928

 

SANDERS, C. H.

  1. H. Sanders, 62, of Wayne, WV died Sunday in a Huntington hospital. Big Sandy News, Dec 28, 1928

 

SCOTT, Sanford

Sanford Scott, 42, son of the late Richard Scott, died last week at his home 3 miles from Catlettsburg on the Cannonsburg road. Big Sandy News, Dec 21, 1928

 

SHEIN, Jacob

Jacob Shein, former well known and popular merchant of Williamson and Matewan, died at his home in Baltimore, MD last week. Big Sandy News, Dec 28, 1928

 

SHORT, James C. (Tode)

James C. (Tode) Short, 75, widely known and highly respected citizen of near Five Forks, died Monday succumbing to pneumonia, after an illness of 6 days. Funeral services were conducted at the home Wednesday by Rev. H. B. Hewlett and Rev. Rolan Hutchinson. The I.O.O.F. Order had charge of the funeral. Burial was made in the Short Cemetery. Surviving are his wife, a son and daughter, Jay Short, of Five Forks, and Mrs. George Carter of Louisa. Big Sandy News, Dec 14, 1928

 

SIMMONS, Alex

Because of the agony he suffered from injuries in an automobile wreck a few hours earlier, Alex Simmons, age 48, of Gimlet Hollow, back of Westmoreland, committed suicide at his home shortly after midnight Monday morning. The Ford touring car Simmons was driving turned over on Auburn road in Westmoreland Sunday evening. Mrs. Sarah Simmons, of West Fourteenth Street, Huntington and another passenger escape injury. It was announced at the coroner's investigation that the pain Simmons suffered in all likelihood caused him to drink poison from which he died in less than an hour. His wife died 2 months ago after committing suicide from drinking poison, living 2 weeks after she took the fatal dose. Big Sandy News, Dec 28, 1928

 

SLONE, Richard

Richard Slone, a native of this vicinity, but latter of Wheelwright, an employee of the Elkhorn Coal Corporation in the capacity of outside foreman, was the victim of typhoid fever and succumbed to the disease one day last week and was brought here for burial. Big Sandy News, Dec 28, 1928

 

SMITH, Mat

Mat Smith, 81, a pioneer resident of Pike County, died last week at Hardy, KY. Big Sandy News, Dec 28, 1928

 

STATON, James M.

James M. Staton, 63, a native of Canada Co., for many years one of Pike County's most successful teachers, died at his home at Yeager last week of paralysis. Big Sandy News, Dec 28, 1928

 

STEWART, Doris

Doris Stewart, 3 year old daughter of Jerry Stewart of Wheelwright, died in an Ashland hospital last Thursday of burns sustained when her clothing caught fire from an open grate at her home at Wheelwright. Big Sandy News, Dec 7, 1928

 

TACKETT, Mrs. Hawk

Mrs. Hawk Tackett, well known Left Beaver Creek woman died at her home near Melvin, Floyd County last week of influenza and complications after a brief illness. She was about 70 years old, and was the daughter of Elisha Johnson, of Melvin, who is now in his 99th year. Big Sandy News, Dec 28, 1928

 

TACKETT, William Harvey

Pikeville, KY, Dec 13--William Harvey Tackett, 66, fireman at a saw mill on Big Branch Fork of Marrowbone, was killed instantly when the boiler exploded after he turned cold water into the boiler, which had, unknown to him, run almost dry. Tackett's right leg and right arm were blown off and his head injured. Two other workmen at the mill escaped with minor injuries. Tackett returned to Pike County 2 years ago after spending 23 years in the Northwest during which time he was not heard from and relatives thought him dead. Big Sandy News, Dec 14, 1928

 

THORNBURY, A. J.

THORNBURY, William

Prestonsburg, KY, Nov 30--From Floyd County Times--The bodies of Magistrate A. J. Thornbury, 41 years old and Constable Will Thornbury, 38, both of Kite, Knott County, were found Friday in an isolated woods on the Bates Branch of Right Beaver Creek, Knott County, where it is held by authorities, they were shot to death by moonshiners. Joe Martin, Albert Cook, Miles Bates, Jr., and Seymour Slone have been arrested as suspects in the double killing, one of the worst to have been perpetrated in Knott County in years, and are being held in the Knott County jail, according to advices received by The Times from Hindman. Notified that a moonshine still was being operated on the Bates Branch, which is almost 15 miles from Wayland, this county, the officers went into the vicinity Thursday morning, and are believed to have been killed a few hours later.

 

Relatives of the 2 men grew alarmed for their safety when they failed to return home Thursday night. Friday morning, a searching party went into the Bates Branch hills. The body of Will Thronbury was found Friday morning on the mountainside, 160 years below a still, the back of his head blown away by the charge of a shotgun. Magistrate Thornbury's body was not located until Friday afternoon, when it was found several hundred feet further up the hill, riddled with bullets. It was reported here that the officers walked into a trap and died with a chance of fighting for their lives. Both of the slain men are said to have been efficient officers, and both were veteran teachers in the schools in Knott County. They were cousins to John Caudill, Prestonsburg attorney. A. J. Thornbury is survived by his widow and 7 children, while Constable Thornbury leaves a wife and 5 children. Big Sandy News, Dec 7, 1928

 

VAUGHAN, Minnie (Horn)

Mrs. Minnie Vaughan, 24 years old, daughter of Isadore Horn, of Beaver Creek, succumbed Friday to complications following an operation for gallstones at the Golden Rule hospital in Paintsville. Big Sandy News, Dec 28, 1928

 

WARD, Mrs. S. S.

Mrs. S. S. Ward, a daughter of Pames McGuere of Lawrence County, died Dec 11 at her home in Imperial, CA of pneumonia, it has been learned here. She was formerly of the Blaine section of this county. She was buried in California. Her husband and daughter could not attend the funeral since they were both ill with influenza. Mrs. Ward was the sister of Mrs. C. L. Pennington of El Centro, CA. Big Sandy News, Dec 28, 1928

 

WATTS, Floyd

Floyd Watts, 35, died Nov 13 of injuries received in an accident on the Monitor Coal & Coke Company tipple at Wilkinson, Logan County. Mr. Watts was married and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Watts of near Stiltner, WV. Big Sandy News, Dec 7, 1928

 

WEBB, George W.

George W. Webb, 33, formerly of near Fort Gay, bled to death in a pool room at Auxier Sunday, 45 minutes after a pistol which he was drawing from his belt accidentally discharged, the bullet severing his femoral artery. According to details given the News, the pistol accidentally discharged as Webb was drawing it from his belt to show it to a friend. The bullet entered the groin and severed the femoral artery. The blood flow could not be stopped and he died 45 minutes later. His body was brought to Louisa Sunday evening and taken to the home of his brother, Elliott Webb, at Fort Gay. Funeral services was conducted at the Bartram Church on Paddle Creek Monday by Rev. L. D. Bryan and Rev. S. C. Campbell. Burial was made in the Peters Cemetery. Mr. Webb was born and reared near Fort Gay but moved to Auxier a number of years ago. Surviving are his wife and 6 children, his mother, Mrs. Arminta Webb, Fort Gay, 4 sisters, Mrs. S. J. Childers, Auxier, Mrs. Alice Wellman, Caples, WV, Mrs. Ida Roberts, Oklahoma, and Mrs. Bell Underwood, Pennsylvania, 3 brothers, Willard of Scott, WV, and Elliott and Albert of Fort Gay. Big Sandy News, Dec 7, 1928

 

WEBB, William

William Webb, 76, father of Magistrate Proctor Webb, of Van Lear, and Prof. W. M. Webb of Stone, died last week at his home at Van Lear. Big Sandy News, Dec 7, 1928

 

WHARTON, Helen

Mrs. Helen Wharton, 83, of Ceredo, WV died Dec 7 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Bertha Blood at Portsmouth. Big Sandy News, Dec 28, 1928

 

WHITE, Katie Ann

Mrs. Katie Ann White, 87, widow of the late Wesley White, of Inez, and a former resident of Louisa, died on Thursday of last week at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Josephine Clay at Logan, WV. Death resulted from apoplexy. Mrs. White, with her daughter, Mrs. Clay moved from Inez to Louisa a number of years ago where her granddaughters attended  the K. N. C. Later they moved to Logan. Her remains were interred in Ridgelawn Cemetery at Huntington Sunday. Surviving Mrs. White are 2 daughters, Mrs. Josephine Clay of Logan and Mrs. J. A. Mosker of Cincinnati, one son, H. T. White of Whitepost, KY, 11 grandchildren and one great grandson, Kent Carper, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Kent Carper of Huntington. The latter is the former Miss Loraine Clay, daughter of Mrs. Josephine Clay. Big Sandy News, Dec 21, 1928

 

WILSON, John

Webbville--John Wilson, 79, a former resident of Bells Trace, died Sunday in Carter County and was brought to his former home at Bells Trace for burial Tuesday. The Masonic lodge had charge of the funeral services. Surviving are his wife and 6 children. Big Sandy News, Dec 21, 1928