HOGSTON, Adeline d/o John and Elizabeth (Senters) Hogston, b: Oct 10 1901, she was youngest of 5 children; d: Oct 14 1997 md: Daniel H. WRIGHT, Oct 11 1917 who d: Oct 2 1950; 7 children, one deceased. Member of the Cedar Grove Church of Old Regular Baptist.
KELLEY, Roxie d/o the late Dave and Oma (Elkins) Kelley; b: Mar 20 1913 d: Aug 15 1996; md: the late Elder Joe Johnson; 8 children, 5 sons: Chester, Dave, James, and John all in Michigan; and one son, George, died at age 19; 3 daughters: Virginia and Oma in Michigan, and Sarah of Chicago, Illinois; she had 8 brothers and one sister; 4 brothers surviving: Lester, David, Joe and Basil and one surviving sister, Martha all of Three Mile Creek, Ky; 4 brothers deceased, Chester, James, Jack and Male.
TACKETT, Nola d/o the late Solomon and Elvira Tackett, b: Mar 24 1932 d: Aug 22 1997 (Cancer); 1st md: Earmon JOHNSON, deceased; 4 children: 3 boys and one girl; one son, James preceded her in death; she leaves two boys: Trilvie of Shelby Gap, Ky ; and Charles of Dorton, Ky; one girl: Elvie Jane Godsey of Neon, Ky. 2nd md: Gary KANE, no children, she also leaves, 4 brothers: Nornvel Tackett of Dorton, Ky; Cornvel, Roy and William Tackett all of Jonancy, Ky; and one sister, Anna Marie Tackett of Plymouth, Ohio; one brother deceased.
KEENE, Stella b: May 23 1905 d: Jan 13 1997; md: Stewart KEENE; she leaves two sons, Ralph C. Keene and Billy J. Keene; 5 daughters: Katie Smith, Ruby Keene, Ruth Hinsey, Forine Kettleman, and Betty Ann Emrick. Joined the Little Martha Church of Old Regular Baptist and was baptized by Elder Elmer Church and Tara Church.
LANE, Burtn b: Feb 5 1922 to Sam and Sarah (Stiltner) Lane, d: Mar 25 1998; md: Kathleen Lane, Dec 4 1965, no children. His wife had one daughter by a prior marriage, Shirley; two sons, Jimm and Teddy both of Grundy; his brothers were: Willard, Allen and Burnis; 3 sisters: Margie, Mary and Ethel; deceased are: 4 brothers: John, Homer, Burgess and Benton, and one sister: Carrie. He was of the Old Regular Baptist faith.
LITTLE, John Henry was b: Sept 19 1937 to Henry and Wyomia (Tackett) Little d: Jul 29 1997; he is preceded in death by his father, Henry, his mother, Wyomia, and his baby sister, Erinasten Little; md: Helen Gean DORTON, Dec 22 1961; 6 children, 5 girls: Linda Jesensky of Mims, Fla; Loura Yates of Caney Hopkins Ford Rd, Ky; Tonda Cline of Mims, Fla; Ellen Hagerman of Lig Indiana; Brenda Newsome of Weeksbury, Ky; and one son, Johnny Little of Collins Highway, Ky. He also leaves, 5 step children, 3 brothers: Willis, Lloyd and Donlin Little all of Michigan; 3 sisters: Georgia Little of Michigan; Barbara Nixon of Florida and Carolyn Hamilton of Betsy Layne, Ky. Joined the Caney Creek Church of Old Regular Baptist, Apr 5 1986.
REYNOLDS, Lona was b: Apr 13 1916 to Henry and Victoria (Newsome) Reynolds in Penny, Ky d: Jun 3 1998; md: Jay Lee LITTLE; 7 children, 5 died in infancy; also preceded her in death was her husband, and son, Jay Lee Little, Jr.; she leaves one son, Edgar (June) Little. Joined the Robinson Creek Church of Old Regular Baptist, Jan 1 1951.
STILTNER, Essie Mae, she is preceded in death by her husband, George "Buster" LOONEY, one brother, Anderson Stiltner, and one sister, Annie Stiltner. She leaves, her children: Helen Boyd, and Bobby Gene Looney; two sisters, Macie Stiltner and Mary Jane Stiltner; and one brother, Sol Stiltner.
KISER, Helena b: Apr 7 1951 to Webster and Mary (Clevinger) Kiser of Rockhouse, Ky; d: Oct 22 1996 in Elgin, Illinois from injuries she substained in an explosion in the lab where she had worked for 25 years; md: Oscar LOPEZ; 3 children: April Darlene, Paula Denise and Martin Oscar all of Streamwood, Illinois; she leaves her parents, and children, 3 sisters: Rhonda Bartley of Lookout Ky; Patty Gilliam of Belfry, Ky; and Karen Chadorowski of Hanover Park, Illinois; two brohters, Freddie, and Jeffrey Kiser of Lookout.
MULLINS, Noble and Esta, They md: in Clintwood, Va on Jun 28 1955; 5 children: Sondra, Timothy, Keith, Michelle, and Dawn who preceded them in death; he is also survived by 5 brothers, and 5 sisters, while 3 brothers are deceased; she is survived by 3 brothers and one sister. Noble d: Dec 23 1997 at age 63 at his home; Esta d: Mar 10 1998 due to cancer. Both were born in Kentucky, Noble later moved to Jackson, Ohio, they were married in Virginia and started their family in South Shore, Ky, they later moved to Indiana, then back to Jackson, Ohio in 1973 to be close to their family. They were members of the Church of Old Regular Baptist in Beaver, Ohio.
NEWBERRY, Michael Douglas was b: Mar 2 1958 in Albuquerque, New Mexico and was cruelly murdered on May 10 1998 while living in Russelville, Tenn; his wife of two days, Joyce HENSEN died with him. He leaves his two children: Shannon Michael Newberry and Holly L. Newberry of Sevierville, Tenn; his parents, Jessie Woodrow and betty R. Newberry; one brother, Randy David Newberry of Rutledge, Tenn; and grandparents: Elmer R. and Lona Murvile Clevinger; he was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Sherman and Alta Newberry.
NEWSOME, Jay Lee and Annie. Jay Lee was b: Aug 27 1918 to Daniel and Rodine (Hamilton) Newsome at McDowell, Ky. He was killed in a mining accident on Aug 26 1960; md: Annie Hall on Sept 14 1934 d/o Wayne and Margaret Elizabeth (Newsome) Hall of McDowell, Ky; They had 3 boys and 6 girls: Phylistine Mitchell, Madeline Mitchell, Klinnon, and Arnold Newsome all of Grethel, Ky; Clyde Newsome, and Neveline Blankenship of Wolcottville, Indiana; Charlene Hoover and Emma Grace Emery of Warsaw, Indiana; and Ruthie Tuttle LaGrange. Annie d: Oct 11 1997 in Warsaw, Indiana at age 79 yrs, 10 mos, and 8 days of age.
O'QUINN, Daniel was b: Oct 16 1925 d: Jul 7 1998, s/o Rufus and Lettie O'Quinn, deceased; also deceased are 3 brohters, Clell, Eugene and Jessie; md: Grace HESS; 5 children: Eva Lois Owens of Bristol, Tenn; Gail Jacobs of Tampa, Fla; Douglas M. of Birchleaf, Va; John R. of Abingdon, Va; and James M. of Vansant, Va. He is also survived by, 5 brothers, James, Lawrence, Frank, Newton, and Ted; 4 sisters: Plina Deel, Charlotte Rose, Fern Rose, and Pattie Baber; his stepmother, Polly McClanahan.
O'QUINN, Granville was b: May 26 1907 d: Sep 24 1997, md: Crettie COLEMAN, Sep 28 1929 who d: Oct 3 1991; 6 children, Pearlie Deel, Ival Jean Deel, and Ulan O'Quin and 3 children who preceded him in death, Clinard O'Quin, Ruby Mullins, and Lloyd O'Quinn; also leaves 3 sisters: Dora Coleman, Rosie Coleman, and Carrie O'Quinn. Member of the Church of Old Regular Baptist.
O'QUINN, Jessie Clarence, Sr. was b: Feb 23 1939 d: Dec 22 1997 Cancer; s/o the late Rufus and Lettie O'Quinn; he was preceded in death by two brothers, Clell and Eugene O'Quinn; he leaves his wife, Betty CLINE, and a daughter, Pam (Wayne) Sullivan, a grandson, Justin Sullivan; six brothers, James Henry, Daniel, Lawrence, Franklin, Newton, and Ted O'Quinn; 4 sisters: Plina Deel, Charlotte Rose, Fern Rose, and Pattie Baber; his stepmother, Polly McClannahan. Jessie moved to Haysi, Va to Charlottesville, Va in 1958 and was employed by Avis Rent-a-Car for 39 years.
O'QUINN, Rody Harlen was b: Jan 18 1938 to Corbett and Peggy (Conaway) O'Quinn d: Sep 26 1997; he was preceded in death by his wife, Bunice O'QUINN and one brohter Vadie O'Quinn; he is survived by his mother, 4 brothers: Jones, Jackie, Jerry and Teddy O'Quinn; 7 sisters: Mazie Wood, Darlene Church, Dora Church, Hazel Hackney, Helen Rose, Betsy Cantrell, and Kathy Sykes.
OSBORNE, Paul D. was b: Jul 22 1943 in Wise Co., Va; d: Aug 8 1998; he was preceded in death by his father, Elder James Albert Osborne, two brothers, and three sisters. Survivors include: his wife, Nancy Corder Osborne; two sons, Brian, David, and daughter- in-law Lisa; his mother, Geneva Osborne Miller; 3 sisters: Ellen Hall, Buelah Greear, and Edith McCoy; 4 brothers: Jessee, Marvin, Adam and Martin. He was employed by ANR Coal Company for 20 years. Member of the Sandy Ridge Church of Old Regular Baptist.
LITTLE, Pricie was b: Dec 21 1903 Pike Co., Ky to Hilbert and Delilah Little; d: Feb 1 1990; md: Grant OSBORNE, Sept 4 1919; 15 children; Her husband, and 5 children, Cecil, Wanota, Beatrice, Clayton, and Adam preceded her in death. She leaves 3 sons: Andrew J. of LaFollette, Tenn; Arbit of Varney, WVa; and Paul of South Webster, Ohio; 7 girls: Cellia Dempsey of Belo, WVa; Thelma Compton of Southgate, Michigan; Delilah Irwin of Jamestwon, PA; Cuba Ditty of Lincoln Park, Mich; Myrtle Sellars of Southgate, Mich; Louise Cave of Newport News, Va; and Phyllis Boggs of Maloneton, Ky; one brother, Cassel Little of Evansville, Ind; 3 sisters: Dacie Osborne of Pound, Va; Lillie Tackett of Virgie, Ky; and Oma Seymore of Southgate, Mich. Member of the Church of Old Regular Baptist for 56 years.
OWENS, John Henry was b: Nov 16 1926 d: Oct 19 1997, md: Ella O'QUINN, Dec 19 1948; 5 children; he leaves his wife, children: Garry, Darrell, Patty, Keith and Jackie; 3 brothers, Trinkle, Doley, and Dock Owens; 3 sisters: Emel Owens; Opal Garrett; and Sylvia Turner; two half- brothers, Phillip and Burlin Owens; 4 half sisters: Roxie Jackson, Vonda Shortage, Susie Conaway and Hilda Boyd. He was preceded in death by, his parents, his stepmother, Snoda Owens, two sisters, Vandora and Stella Owens and one half brother, Vernon Owens.
CAUDILL, Ethel was b: Feb 2 1912 in Letcher Co., Ky d/o the late John Caudill and Polly Caudill; d: Jun 28 1998; md: Sam POLLY, Sep 19 1939, deceased; 4 children: Pauline Cornett and Mary Evelyn Puckett of Elkhorn City, Ky; Earl Dean Polly and Ruby Jean Cornett of Orlando, Fla. He also leaves, one brother, Arvil Caudill of Leasburg, NC. Member of the Bull Creek Church of Old Regular Baptist in Letcher Co., Ky. She was baptized by Beckham Fields and Crit Eldridge in Nov 1952.
POTTER, Hassel was b: Feb 26 1916 in Pike Co., Ky d: Nov 4 1997 s/o the late George and Sarah Ann (Sykes) Potter; he was also preceded in death by his wife, Juanita Potter. He is survived by one daughter, Angie Nita (Gerald Thomas) Rowe of Elkhorn City, Ky; two sons, Grondall Gene (Yolanda Coleman) Potter of Lebanon, Va; and Clayton Racine (Mary Francis Rowe) Potter of Elkhorn City, Ky; one brother, Clayton Potter of Ustus, Fla; 3 sisters: Effie Bartley of Elkhorn City, Nora Marie Deel of Kingsport, Tenn; and Zelma Cantrell of Deland, Fla. He was a deacon of the Sulphur Springs Church of Old Regular Baptist.
WALLACE, Hazel was b: Nov 18 1909 d: Feb 10 1998 d/o Bleve "Bev" and Caroline (Deel) Wallace of Elkhorn City, Ky, Pike County; md: William Melvin POTTER, deceased; she was preceded in death by her husband, a sn, William Beverly Potter; brothers: Hassel, Gus and Curtis Wallace and a sister, Corbie Whitley; Her and Bev lived in Kingston, WVa and Wyandotte, Mich before moving to Florida after he retired from Wyandotte Chemical Company; She leaves, a sister, Rushie Cure of Elkhorn City, Ky; a brohter, Ralph of Cookville, Tenn; daughters, Alma Creighton of Carthage, NC; Ellen June (Thomas) Johnson of Knoxville, Tenn; Mae Sue (Edsel) Grandmason of Seminole, Fla; a son, Daniel Franklin (Judith Thompson) Potter of Taylor, Mich. Buried in Palatka Memorial Gardens Cemetery at Palatka, Fla.
PROFITT, Joe s/o the late Jessie Edward and Mary Ellen (Smith) Profitt, b: Jan 17 1902, Letcher Co., Ky; d: Oct 12 1997 at his home in Cleveland, Ohio; md: the late Rebecca June FULTON; survived by two sons, Joe, Jr. (deceased) of Sullivan, Ohio; and Rev. Conrad Profitt of Whitesburg, Ky; 4 daughters, Rosa Meade of Cleveland, Ohio; Ruby Meade of Grafton, Ohio; Mary Chambers of Port Richie, Fla; and Thelma Trosper of Wise, Va. He was also preceded in death by, two sons, Fernoy Profitt and Willard Profitt; one daughter, Virginia Profitt; 6 brothers, John, Steve, Alex, Conley, Jimmy and Theodore Profitt; 3 sisters, Elizabeth Profitt, Janey Adams and Luisa Collier. He was crippled as a result of working in the coal mines.
RAMSEY, Evans s/o the late Daniel and Hannah Ramsey, b: May 6 1911 on Ramsey Ridge in Dickenson Co., Va; d: at age 85 yrs, 4 mos, and 27 days of age; md: Chloe WOOD, Apr 15 1938; two children, Leon Ramsy and Arlen Ramsey; 10 sisters, Ester Brooks, Lura McKinney, Pansy Edwards, Agnes White, Josey Alderson, Edra Rhiner, Arbutis Goins, Lockie "Ray" Kilburn, Magie Duncan and Luvern Austin. Joined the Church of Old Regular Baptist at Ramsey Ridge on Sep 10 1983. He was ordained as a deacon on Feb 8 1986.
RATLIFF, Clint and Jane (Boggs). Clint was b: Dec 8 1910 at Jackson, Ky d: Sep 28 1997, s/o the late Christopher and Vergie Ratliff; Jane was b: Mar 29 1916 in Pound, Va and d: Dec 6 1997 d/o Silas and Navada (Hubbard) Boggs; they md: Sep 15 1934 in Seco, Ky; 5 children, Navada Edwards of Centerville, Tenn; Loretta Smith of Pierceton, Indiana; James Clint Ratliff of Pierceton, Indaina (deceased); Rosemary (died in infancy) and Kenneth Lee (died in infancy). Member of the Little Dove Church of Old Regular Baptist.
RATLIFF, Irene b: May 19 1924 Pike Co., Ky d/o the late Robert and Dollie (Bartley) Ratliff of Shelby Gap, Ky. She is survived by 3 brothers, Charles, Chester and G. C. Ratliff, all of Shelby Gap, Ky.
BURGESS, Marzella the d/o the late George and Mary Burgess, b: Dec 27 1922 at Boldman, Ky; d: Dec 27 1997; md: Otis RATLIFF who d: Dec 31 1982; also preceded in death by one dauther, Shirley Marie Ratliff; she leaves 3 daughters, Sharon Vela of Ft. Wayne, IN; Bunch and Ada Gibson both of Pikeville, Ky; one son, Otis Ratliff, Jr. of Ft. Wayne, Indiana; one brother, Robert Burgess of slanville; two sisters, Billie Patrein of Tram, Ky; and Sandra Caudel of Pikeville, Ky. Member of the Church of Old Regular Baptist.
OWENS, Addie b: Jul 30 1897 in Pike Co., Ky d: Apr 16 1997, at 99 yrs and 9 months of age d/o Thomas and Dulcina (Looney) Oens; md: Lonza ROWE, Mar 29 1918; 13 children, 8 boys and 5 girls; 6 preceded her in death. She leaves, one sister Ella Ratliff of Belcher, Ky; 5 sons, Warren Leslie of Elkhorn City, Ky; Thomas Elbert of Maumee, Ohio; William Erwin of Toledo, Ohio; James Carl of Swanton, Ohio and George Clinton of Pikeville, Ky; two daughters, Emily Bingham of Belcher, Ky and Kethel Houser of Whitehouse, Ohio. Member of the Honey Fork Church of Old Regular Baptist.
ROWE, Clinton Eugene was b: Sep 12 1961 the youngest of 6 children, d: Jun 11 1998; s/o Earl and Betty Rowe; he was preceded in death by one sister, Carolyn Sue and his mother, Betty; he leaves two children, Caitlin Mikel and Aaron Tyler; also leaves, his fahter, Earl Rowe, Jr.; 3 brothers, James Earl, Larry McKinley and Williams Jesse Rowe and one sister, Mary Evelyn Bartley.
SEXTON, Glen b: Aug 26 1936 to Dewey and Vestie (Marlow) Sexton; md: Patty Flo OSBORNE, Jan 23 1960; 5 children: Kenneth Wayne (Kim Simpson) Sexton; Tammy Lynn (Jeff) Dionne; Roger Glen (Deanna Carroll); Ricky Wade (Kristie Richer) and Randy Dale is still at home.
SHORTRIDGE, Andy and Cora. Andy was b: Aug 6 1909 d: Sep 15 1966; Cora was b: May 28 1910 d: Apr 7 1998. Cora was b: May 28 1910 d: Apr 7 1998; 9 children, Ruth Yates, and Roy Harve both deceased; they leave 5 boys: Hearl, Franklin D., Chester and Jimmy Shortridge; two girls: Dolly Mae Ratliff and Bonnie Copenhaven. Member of the Little Martha Church of Old Regular Baptist.
SLONE, Bob was b: Aug 19 1903 at Fishtrap, Ky d: Aug 14 1997 s/o Vinal Slone Parker; md: Mercie (Justice) Slone Jul 25 1930 d: Aug 26 1983; 2 sons: Trenton Slone of Edgewood, Ky; and Linton Slone of Lexington, Ky; Linton d: Sep 10 1973; he is survived by one son, Trenton; one step son, Hatler Slone of Pikeville, Ky; three step- daughters, Thelma Slone and Ethel Blackburn of Chloe Road, Pikeville, Ky; Zella Belcher of Lyburn, WVa; one sister, Ocie Smith of Raccoon, Ky. Member of the Little Flock Church of Old Regular Baptist.
CLEVINGER, Jettie Geraline was b: Sep 14 1934 in Pearly, Va to the late Lando and Mae (Stiltner) Clevinger; d: Mar 1, 1998 lung cancer; md: Lewis Franlin SLONE, Jun 22 1964 (deceased); 4 daughters, Bernice Mae Owens of Dandridge, Tenn; Dolores Ann Blackburn and Freda Kay Ratliff of Kodak, Tenn; Peggy Kathleen Slone of Hurley, Va and one stepson, James Elmer Slone of Fort Gay, WVa; She had 8 sisters and 3 brothers, Ruby Hagy; Melba Lester; Madgie Rowe; Laura Clevinger of Grundy, Va; Wilma Baldwin; Kenneth Clevinger of Vansant, Va; Kersey Clevinger of Breaks, Va; Shelby Keen of Keen Mountain, Va; Everette Clevinger of Defiance, Ohio; Berchie Vestal of Oakwood, Va; and Alvie Ellen who preceded her in death. She lived her entire life in Grundy, Va. Member of the Church of Old Regular Baptist.
CASE, Verna was b: Nov 14 1912 at Pikeville, Ky; d/o the late Maynard and Gracie (Bartley) Case; she was also preceded in death by her husband, Eulis SMALLWOOD; one son, Seba Adkins; 3 sisters, Easter Bentley; Caroline Adkins; and Edna Williamson and a son-in- law, Clarence Bentley; ; 3 brothers, Ben, Charles Epp, and Milford Case; she is survived by one son, Arnold Smith of Pikeville, Ky; 3 daughters, Aileen Bentley of Belleville, Mich; Lois (Frances) Greer of Grayson, Ky; and Phyllis (Charles) Nitchie of Pikeville, Ky; 3 brothers: Dennis Case of Ypsilanti, Mich; Cas Case of Grass Lake, Mich; and Phinis Case of Pikeville, Ky; 4 sisters: Nellie Damron of Belleville, Mich; Katherine Doerr of Alma, Mich; Maudie (McGurie) Branham of Chelsa, Mich; and Ella Branham of Chelsa, Mich.
SMITH, Matilda died Nov 11 1997.
MAXIE, Ida was b: Oct 13 1912 Knott Co., Ky d: Sep 1 1997, West Sturgis, Mich; d/o Bill and Rhoda (Vanover) Maxie; She spent most of her life in Knott Co., Ky until she went to send with her children in Sturgis, Mich abt 1986; she was a retired U.S. Mail Carrier, which she did on horseback; she liked raising a garden, flowers, canning, and making quilts by hand; md: Isom STALLARD of Letcher Co., Ky, 1932; she is survived by 5 girls: Goldie R. Hollard of Ligonier, Indiana; Mattie Buffo of Gray, Indiana; Verna Singleton of Sturgis, Mich; Anna Spear of New Lexington, Ohio; and Lola Bray of Sturgis, Mich; and one adopted grand-daughter of Centervville, Mich; two boys; Isom Stallard, Jr of Howe, Ind; and Johnny Stallard of Sturgis, Mich; one adopted grandson of Burroak, Mich; she was preceded in death by her parents, several brothers and sisters, two daughters, and two sons. Member of the Joppy Church of Old Regular Baptist.
STATON, Harold E. was b: Sep 8 1939 at Hardy, Ky; d: Aug 24 1997 in the Veterans Hospital, Detroit, Mich; s/o the late Freeland, and Shirley Staton; also preceded in death by a brother, Dr. James L. Staton, and a sister, Loretta; survived by his wife, Carolyn Staton; two daughters, Rita Simerly and Sharon Boardman; one grandson, Brian Boardman. His sisters are: Lucille Stuart of Florida; Magdaline Varney of WVa; and Doris Hatfield of Ky; brothers are, Carl and Glen of Florida; Garland and Larry of Ohio and Weldon of Ky. Member of the Ypsilatni Church of Old Regular Baptist of Canton, Michigan.
STILTNER, Izear was b: Jun 7 1917 s/o James and Betty Stiltner, and d: Jun 28 1998; he was preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers: Jonah, Leck, and Jackson; and two sisters: Martha and Naomi. Survived by his wife of 54 years, Ocie Gay RAMEY md: Apr 8 1944; 3 children, Barbara Kinder of Vansant, Va; Lucy Mullins of Abingdon, Va; and James Allen of Grundy, Va; also, two sisters, Pearl Hess of Grundy, Va; and Mary Fletcher of Kingsport, Tenn. He was a retired member of UMWA Local 7025, he worked for Harman Mining co., and became disable in 1957. Member of the Grundy Church of Old Regular Baptist since Oct 31 1982.
ISAAC, Flora was b: Oct 22 1931 d: Feb 27 1998 d/o Spencer and Hulda (Johnson) Isaac; md: Narvel TACKETT, May 9 1952; 5 sons: John Milton, Lester Keith, Narvel Leo; and two other sons who preceded her in death; also, there were two dauthers; Malverie Ann Perkins, Flora Lynn Tucker, and Ruby June Perkins. Member of the Church of Old Regular Baptist.
BROWN, Magalene was b: Jun 26 1932 Beaver, Ky d: Nov 7 1997; d/o the late Hatler and Liddie (Bentley) Brown; she was preceded in death by her husband, John B. TACKETT md: Jan 6 1951; 6 boys 4 girls.
BOATRIGHT, Lona B. d: Feb 1 1998 at Norton, Va; born and raised in Letcher Co., Ky; lived in Norton, Va since 1946; d/o the late Clint and Doshia (Adams) Boatright; preceded in death by a son, Paul Alfred; a grandson, Curtis L. Johnson; and a sister, Gladys Boatwright; survived by her husband, Euell THACKER; 3 daughters, Velma (Ken) Nicholson of Valparaiso, Fla; Deborah Darlene (Curtis) Johnson of Orlando, Fla; Euelene (Ron) Balthis of Wise, Va; a son, Millard Thacker of Houston, Alabama; 3 sisters: Elizabeth Kuhn of Trenton, Mich; Cynthia Campbell of New Boston, Mich; and Ocie Belleville, Mich.
HESS, Macie was b: Dec 31 1930 at Fishtrap, Ky; d: Oct 24 1997 at her home; d/o the late John and Maudie (Thacker) Hess; preceded in death by two brothers, James and Johnny Hess; she is survived by her husband Eugene THACKER; 3 sons, Clinton (Zettie Mae) Thacker of Raccoon, Ky; Clifford (Opal) Thacker of Raccoon, Ky; and Thomas (Margaret) Thacker of Kimper, Ky; one daughter, Christine Thacker of Kimper, Ky; two brothers, Dan and Albert Hess of Raccoon, Ky; 4 sisters, Elsie Hess and Lula Adkins, both of Raccoon, Ky; Bertha Branham of Zebulon, Ky; Arlene Adkins of Pikeville, Ky.
THACKER, Russell died at age 70 at the Pikeville Methodist Hospital.
STILTNER, Linda was b: Jul 10 1942 d: Aug 25 1998 d/o the late Randolph and Oria (Cochran) Stiltner; she leaves her husband, Robert H. THOMPSON; 2 daughters, Karen Lynn and Sandra Renee Thompson; sone son, Robert Shannon all of Grundy, Va; one grandson, Zachary Alexander Thompson; 8 brothers, Jude of Pilgrim Knob, Va; Barney, Paul, Elmer and Michael Stiltner all of Grundy, Va; Ferl Stiltner, San Fransico, Calif; Otto of Churchville, va; and Burl of San Bruno, Calif; 4 sisters, Margaret Justice of Grundy, Va; Mary Justus and Ruby McClanahan of Grundy, Va; and Jessie Hurley of Rocky Gap, Va; she was preceded in death by one sister, Madeline Hurley; and 5 brothers: Roy, Silas, Cecil, Autie and Rufus.
THOMPSON, Ralph Edward s/o Elder Herman C. and Hettie Thompson b: Jul 17 1954 Xenia, Ohio; d: Jul 20 1998 at Eubank, Ky; preceded in death by his parents; he leaves 3 brothers; Randall, Ronald, and Richard; one sister, Mary Louise Myers; his children: Joseph Edward, age 10 and Misti Mae age 4.
TRIVETTE, Arthur was b: Nov 27 1905 to Geroge and Elvira (Vanover) Trivette, d: Oct 22 1997, he was the oldst of 10 children; he leaves 4 brothers: Edar of Ohio; Lonnie of WVa; Nobel of Ohio and Goble of Pikeville, Ky; md: Causby Alice (Newsome) Trivette on Jun 10 1926; 12 children; surviving children: Clara Little and Arthur, Jr both of Lincoln Park, Mich; Ruby Wright of Myra, Ky; Pauline Osborne of Walled Lake, Mich; Fannie Chavis of Jenkins, Ky; Annie Sturgill and Lois Con both of Cleveland, Tenn; Patty Culliton of Hampton, Va; Carl Gene of alabama; Ancil Wayne of Neon, Ky; and Glen Allen of Jenkins, Ky; he was preceded in death by his eldest daughter, Edna Hall of Prestonsburg, Ky; and wife, Causby Alice; 2nd md: Oma (Smallwood) Simpkins, Nov 14 1990; he also leaves, step children: Mary Conway of Mansfield, Ohio; Adeline Conway of Regina, Ky; Sandra Bruke of Myra Ky; and Loretta Combs of Lookout, Ky. Member of the Church of Old Regular Baptist and was baptized on Jul 13 1950 by Elder Mahlon Burke. He was an ordained Deacon for 46 years.
TURNER, Columbus Harold was b: Mar 30 1930 d: Oct 31 1997 Clinchco, Va; preceded in death by parents, Davied Franklin and Lola Inez Turner of Clinchco, Va; he leaves his wife Willie Mae (Powers) Turner; two sisters, Eula Hall of Coeburn, Va; and Edith Gordon of Fla; 6 sons: Eddie, Frnaklin, Ronnie and Carl Turner of Clinchco, Va; Lester of Clintwood, Va; Lonnie Turner of Fla; 3 girls: Joyce (Joe) Fletcher and Laura (Don) Woods of Clinchco, Va; and Jane (Jeff) Baker of Haysi, Va.
VIERS, Gladys was b: Jul 19 1917 d: Jun 10 1998 md: Erna TURNER, May 17 1934; preceded in death by her husband; her father, Henry Taylor Viers, and mother, Mollie (Counts) Viers; 2 brothers: Elder Jessie Viers, and Gene Viers.; she leaves 3 children, Ralph Fayne Turner of Belleville, Mich; Joyce (Elder Elmer) Wood and Gail Branham of Haysi; 5 brothers: Whetsel, Bonsel, and Fred all of Belleville, Mich; Asie of Haysi and L. C. of Wildwood, Fla; 3 sisters: Maggie Edwards, Kelsie Poe and Sue Barker, all of Belleville, Mich.
TURNER, Martha H. d/o Rufus and delilah Turner both deceased; b: Aug 13 1921 d: Jun 15 1998; also preceded in death by 3 brothers: Erna, Joe and Clinton Turner; two sisters, Vesta Wood and Orpha Goins. She leaves, oen sister, Dessie Phipps of Elizabethton, Tenn; one brother, Alden Turner of Clintwood, Va.
THORNSBERRY, Lillie "Mamp" was b: Mar 2 71914 d: Jun 17 1998 heart attack died instantly; md: Henry TUTTLE, May 2 1921; 10 children; she was preceded in death by 3 children: Clementine Thornsberry, Jun 22 1988; Clova Calhoun a week prior to her death and Leon in infancy; leaving: Hargis Tuttle of Wakeman, Ohio; Hagar of Canton, Mich; Hester Gregory and Sharon Walters both of Morehead, Ky; Selinda Hamm of Paintsville, Ky; Afo Jean Jacobs of Pippa Passes, Ky; and Harold of Kite, Ky. Member of the Providence Church of Old Regular Baptist, baptisted Nov 1961.
WOODS, Jennings Lee "Jinks" d: Feb 27 1936 in Dickenson Co., Va; d: Jul 22 1998 at his home in Clinchco, Va; s/o Pearl Woods of Clinchco, Va; and the late Birdie Bland Woods; survived by his wife, Ruth BOYD, 3 daughters, Connie (Eddie) Turner of Clinchco, Va; Charlotte (Jay) Wright of Dante; Michelle (Mark) Turner of Bneton, NC; one son, Timothy Woods of Lebanon, Va; two brothers, Palmer of Haysi and Carrol Woods of Clinchco, Va.
YATES, Claude Swanson b: Jan 15 1929 d: at age 69 yrs. 7 mos, and 21 days; s/o the late Bill and Delma (Willis) Yates; md: Dora Lee MULLINS; 7 children: girls: Carolyn Young, Joyce Yatres, Verlene Borem, Dorene Yates, Darlene Telbolt, Gay Edwards and one son, Dallas Yates; 2nd md: Lois SUTHERLAND; he had 8 sisters: Stell Yates, Dollie Rose, Sarah Mullins, Itley Mullins, Rose Mullins, Arminda McCowan, Rena Fuller and Vertie Fuller; 3 brothers: Bart, Cain, and Trinkle.
YATES, Hufford was b: Jul 19 1914 d: Jan 20 1998 s/o the late John and Polly Jane Yates; md: Marie DEEL, Apr 3 1935; one daughter, Altie Yates, deceased; he leaves his wife, two daughters, Lorene Boyd and Merlene Coleman; 5 sons; Elbert Shortridge, Harold Yates, Raymond Yates, John Yates, and Jack Yates; and one stepson, Otis Ratliff.
YATES, Jeff Evans was b: Apr 1923 d: Dec 1997, s/o Isaac and Bessie Yates; md: Willie Leona Charles on Aug 9 1946; 2nd md: Laura PRATT, Sep 1994; he leaves, a daughter, Brenda Conover; brother, Eugene Yates, and sister, Edna Cochran. Member of the Pilgrim's Rock Church of Old Regular Baptist.
YATES, Jerry Clarence was b: Sep 30 1943 to Tildon and Louianne Yates; d: Feb 20 1998; he was preceded in death by his father, Tildon and one sister Silvia Jean; md: Joyce Carol DEEL, Jan 13 1962; one son, Tony (Tammy) Clarence. He also leaves, 5 brothers and 4 sisters: Lonnie, Herman, and Danny of Haysi, Va; Ponzella Owens of Birchleaf, Va; Sadie Deel of Haysi, Va; and Brenda Yates of Haysi, Va. Joined the Church of Old Regular Baptist, Jul 4 1970.
YATES, Joseph was b: Oct 24 1904 in Buchanan Co., Va d: Oct 26 1997 at his home in Haysi, Va; s/o the late George B. and Princey Roselia Yates md: Delphia EDWARDS, Dec 24 1930; 6 children: Thurman of Dayton, Ohio; Evelyn Jean Turner of Haysi, Va; George B. of Vansant, Va; Katy Marie Turner of Clinchco, Va; Judy Carol Lyall of Harmon, Va; and Joyce Ann Thacker of Gray Court, SC.; also leaves, one brother, Corbett Yates of Breaks, Va; two sisters, Lottie and Pearlie Yates of Haysi, Va; 13 brothers and sisters preceded him in death.
DEEL, Mindy Louanna d/o Ezra and Sarah Jane Deel,
b: Oct 4 1916 d: Nov 7 1997; preceded in death by her husband, Oliver COLEMAN;
4 children: George, Eveline, Pearlie, and Sherman Coleman and one sister,
Dorthy Yates; she leaves 4 sons: David, Emory, Casby, and Burnice; 6 girls:
Vandora Boyd, Vernie Yates, Orpha Yates, Sylvia Boyd, Lexie Hicks and Essie
Margaret Coleman; 4 sisters: Cynthia Deel, Trula Deel, Bertha Kelly, and
Velva Coleman; one brother, Elder Andy Deel; 2nd md: Dewey Yates, deceased.
