Index
BOYD, Delzie, b: Jul 13, 1906 d: Sep 6 1972, s/o Noah and Sirrilda (Smith) Boyd; md: Emma HALL, Mar 2 1934; 4 children; leaves 2 girls: Glena Collins, and Brenda Justice, both of Frankfort, Ky; 2 sons: Dawson, and Ray Boyd, both of Amherst, Ohio.
MOSLEY, J. J. "Jessie", b: 1890 d: 1972; 1st wife died; children: Denver of Mt. Sterling, Ky; Everett of Ohio and Naomi of Mt. Sterling, Ky; md 2nd: Judy MARTIN, no children; also leaves, one sister, Mrs. Bill Shepherd of Mt. Sterling, Ky. Member of the Old Regular Baptist Church since 1917.
HALL, Rhodina, d/o the late Rev. Henry Hall and Mary Jane Hall; b: May 8 1896 d: Sep 12 1972; md: Butler MULLINS, 1916, d: 1940; 2 sons: Thomas, Jerry; 2 girls: Zella Chaffins and Marie Reynolds all of Michigan; 2 brothers: Brack and M. C. Hall and one sister: Nancy Mullins. Member of the Joppa church Old Regular Baptist since 1950.
TACKETT, Donna, b: Jan 27 1893 d: Jun 3 1972, d/o Hiram and Martha Jane (Johnson) Tackett, md: Dennis LITTLE, d: Jul 13 1968; 13 children, 4 deceased, leaving 9 children: E. J. Little of Wayland, Ky; Lora Layne, Dema, Ky; Adith Morris, Hippo, Ky; Maymie Sturgill, and Crit Little of Dayton, Ohio; Malcolm Little and Gracie Johnson, Price, Ky; Jeanette Mullins, Huntington, IN; Bernard Little, Hi Hat, Ky. Member of the Enterpise Church of Old Regular Baptist on Mar 20 1910, and was baptized by Rev. Alex Johnson.
CHAFFINS, Samatha, d/o Will and Mary (Cook) Chaffins, b: Feb 10 1888 d: Dec 24 1971; md: Edward MOORE, 1907; 4 boys and 5 girls, 2 boys deceased: Kelse and George L. Moore; leaving, 2 sons: Curtis, Morral, Ohio; and Alton, Brazil, Ind; 5 girls: Freda Turner and Mary Layne of Marion, Ohio; Dorothy and gervia Stumbo, Wayland, Ky; Ida Wetzing, Lebanon, Ohio; 3 surviving brothers: Lee, Ervin and Oliver Chaffins; 4 sisters: Virgie Conley, Marie Grady, Cassie Lambert and Thelma Chaffins; 3 sisters deceased. Member of the Old Regular Baptist Church since Nov 10 1924 and was baptized by Rev. M. M. Chaffins.
AMBURGEY, Angeline A., d/o John D. and Arminda (Harris) Amburgey, b: Mar 13 1904 d: Feb 1 1972; md: Earl L. HARTLEY; she leaves her husband and daughter: Emma Grace; 2 grandchildren: Donna Lee Morgan, and Marie T. Guffey; 2 great grandchildren: Robert A. Morgan, Jr. and Randal Lee Morgan; and Leslie Angelene Morgan. Written by daugther, Emma Grace Hartley
JARRELL, Dollie, b: Apr 5 1886 d: at age 86 yrs and 15 days; md: Sam JARRELL d: 6 months prior to her death; 10 Children; 4 deceased; leaving her children: Bruce, Ambers, Charles and Jr., all of Dana, Ky; Fred of Banner, Ky; Ella of Martin, Ky.
LACKEY, Hansford, d: at Halo at age 65 b: at Odds in Johnson County; s/o Wiull and Ida (Ward) Lackey; a retired miner, member of the UMWA locat No. 5899 at Wheelwright; he leaves his wife, Alma ELKINS; 3 boys: Alford, Howe, Ind; James Ray of Halo, and Paul Eddie of Boliver, Ohio; 5 girls: Dorothy Jackson, and Hattie Boggs of Rittman, Ohio; Ida Boggs, Chesapeake, Va; Evelyn Lackey, Baltimore, Md; Jean Boggs, Magadore, Ohio; 3 sisters: Minnie Branham, Halo, Ky; Lem Hughes and amy Porter of Logan WVa. Buried in the Johnson Cemetery at Melvin under the direction of Marion Funeral Home. Member of the Old Regular Baptist Church.
CONLEY, Ballard, b: Knott Co., Ky d: at the age of 85 yrs; md: Rachel SPARKMAN; 5 children: Okie Williams and Lora Bradley both of Washinton, D.C.; Lilla Prater of Rome City, Ind; Stella Prater of Hueysville, Ky; Otis Conley, Vansant, Va; after his 1st wifes death, he md: Tiney CONLEY. Member of the Old Regular Baptist Church since 1917. Written by his sister, Hannah Ramey
COLEMAN, Cynthia, d: at age 79 yrs; her husband preceded her in death; 2 girls one boy: Joe Warx, Jenniti Mullins, and Zettie Warx; one sister, Dixie Gibson; one brother, Bud Coleman. Member of the Little Sarah Church of Old Regular Baptist.
KEEN, Richard, s/o the late Alex and Judy (Matney) Keen, b: May 18 1900 d: Jun 10 1974; md: Laura SMITH, May 15 1932; 3 children: Betty Jean Looney, Elouisa Keen, and Ricahrd Clayton Keen. He was amember and deacon of the Bee Branch Old Regular Baptist Church, and was baptized by Rev. Taylor Blakenship on Jul 17 1937 and was ordained a deacon on Jun 11 1938.
BLANKENSHIP, Homer, s/o Rev. Taylor and Nancy (Stacy) Blankenship, b: Aug 29 1924 d: Jul 21 1974; md: Geneva Blankenship; 3 sons: Homer, Jr., Paul Ray, and Richard; also leaves, 3 sisters: Susie Payne, Lula Mullins and Georgia Mounts; 4 brothers: William, Edd, Hobert, and Kennith; 2 brothers deceased: Virgus and Richard. Member of the Bee Branch Church of Old Regular Baptist at Stacy, Va, since May 29 1966 and was baptized by Rev. Delbert Justus and Hassell Estep.
CALLAWAY, d/o John and Pricey Callaway, b: Apr 17 1897 d: May 12 1974; md: Frank BLANKENSHIP, died on Apr 17 1972. Member of the Old Regular Baptist Church and was baptized by Taylor Blankenship.
STACY, Leonard Franklin and Silas Junior, the sons of Simond and Myrtle Stacy; Myrtle d: Jun 17 1969; they were killed in the same automobile accident on Mar 3 1974; Leonard b: Aug 7 1940; Silas b: Mar 31 1947; they leave thier father, 2 brothers and 4 sisters. Written by their sister, Mrs. Hazel Gibson
STACY, Oma, d/o Simond and Myrtle Stacy, b: Jun 20 1927 d: Jun 5 1973; md: Silas RASNICK, 1944; 1 boy 2 girls; also leaves, her father, 2 brothers, and 4 sisters and one grandchild. Written by her sister, Hazel Gibson
MATNEY, Stuard, b: 1887 d: Dec 25 1973; md: Angeline LESTER, 1911; 3 boys 2 girls: Dave, Harvey, Daniel, Rhoda, and Rosey; after the death of his 1st wife he md: Jenny STREET, deceased; 3 boys: Cleve, Mel, and Truman. Member of the Old Regular Baptist Church since 1944.
O'QUINN, Naomi, b: Nov 5 1891 d: Jan 28 1974, d/o George and Nellie O'Quinn; md: Wallace KEEN who died Mar 10 1962; 7 children, 2 deceased, leaving one son, Dillard of Tampa, Fl; 4 girls: Jean Martin of Athens, WVa; Merbie Mullins of Paynesville, WVa; Maggie Stacy and Merlie Mullins of Pilgrim's Knob, Va. Member of the Hale Creek Church Old Regular Baptist for 25 years.
LESTER, Lloyd, b: Jan 11 1912 d: Jun 26 1972; s/o Howard and Angle Lester; md: Cynthia Lester on Jun 23 1935; 5 girls: Lavis, Polly, Francie, and Pattie; 5 sons: Shade, Alfred, Sherwood, deceased, Elwood, and Cage; 3 brothers: Harvey, Manuel, and Clyde Lester, Clyde deceased; 4 sisters: Omie, Nora; Lavis, deceased and Vicy, deceased.
BLANKENSHIP, Melena Dawn, d/o Billy Ray and Brenda Blankenship, b: Jul 9 1974 d: Jul 9 1974 9 hours after birth.
BLANKENSHIP, Carlos, s/o Ance and Pricey (Bailey) Blankenship, b: Aug 5 1906 d: Aug 6 1974; md: Sept 11 1950, Grace; he leaves 3 step sons: Clarence, and Bill Herron of Rosedale, Va; and Harold Herron of Jolo, WVa; one sister Rebecca Lester of Jolo., WVa; and one brother, Mose Blankenship of Panther, WVa. Memeber of the Old Regular Baptist Church and was baptized on Sep 16 1956 by Taylor Blankenship and Nelson Lester.
DAY, Grover Cleve, d: at age 86, s/o Daniel and Jane (Mitchell) Day, he leaves, 6 boys and 4 girls, one half sister. Joined the Old Samariah Church of Old Regular Baptist on May 19 1929 and was baptized by Rev. Taylor Blankenship.
BLANKENSHIP, Lona, d/o John and Mary Jane Blankenship, b: 1903 d: at age 70; md: Thomas STACY for 55 years, and he preceded her in death in 1973; she leaves 5 girls and 5 boys. Member of the Old Regular Baptist Church. Written by her daughter, Etta Fay Blankenship
MULLINS, Ella, d/o Jackson and Polly (Cooper) Mullins, b: Nov 12 1899 d: Oct 31 1974; md: Robert LESTER, Aug 23 1917, no children to this union. Joined the Bee Branch Church of Old Regular Baptist 45 years ago, and was baptized by Rev. Taylor Blankenship, she also leaves, one brother, Robert Mullins; 6 sisters, Susie, Media, Pattie, Noria, Mary and Lottie; 3 sisters deceased, leaving 3 sisters, one brother and her husband.
ALLEN, Oma, b: Jul 10 1914 at Blackey, Va; d: May 23 1974, d/o Daniel and Susie (Adair) Allen; md: Walker MULLINS, 1933; 12 children, 2 deceased; she leaves, her husband, and 4 boys: Addison, Acie,Doliver, and Oliver; 6 girls: Peggy Wagner, Maggie Matney, Media Blevins, Macie Sessions, Dacie Stacy, and Lucille Mullins; one sister, Gertie Shelton; 3 whole brothers: Elzie, Vernor, and Riley Allen; 4 half brothers: Cloyd, Boyd, Hobert, and Brooks Allen. Riley and Cloyd are deceased. Member of the Mary Lou Church of Old Regular Baptist, and was baptized by Rev. Hassel Estep and Rev. Nelson Lester, 11 yrs ago.
STACY, Elsie Jane, b: Dec 29 1910 d: May 2 1974, d/o the late Ben and Sally Stacy; md: Lonnie STACY, one son deceased; leaving, 4 girls, 3 boys, 3 sisters and 2 brothers. Joined the Old Regular Baptist Church May 1956 and was baptized by Rev. Jink Baker.
BEVINS, Sr., Rev. Benjamin Harrison, s/o the late Thomas J. and Sally Jane (France) Bevins, b: Mar 28 1888 d: Nov 6 1973; md: the late Louisa HARRIS; 8 children, 6 girls: Mrs. E. L. (Ola) Slone of Williamson, WVa; Mrs. A. E. (Arithia) Hamlet of Gary, WVa; Mrs. W. E. (Gladys) Priddy of Houston, TX; Mrs. Charles (Maye) Stepp and Mrs. Willard Ray (Helen) Thompson, both of Richmond, Va; and Mrs. C.R. (Betty) Wilson of Logan, WVa; and two sons: William York Bevins of Goody, Ky; and Benjamin Harrison Bevins, Jr of Huntington, WVa; 2nd md: Exie PRUITT, 1966, also leaves, one brother, Thomas J. Bevins of Columbus, Ohio; 7 step children: Mrs. Juanita Newberry and Mrs. Thelma Elswick, both of Raven, Va; Mrs. Gladys Hedge of Danville, Va; Mrs. Bonnie Evans of Chicago, ILL; Cecil C. Pruitt of Ashland, Ky; James D. Pruitt of Jacksonville, Fla; and Ted E. Pruitt, of Nashville, Tenn. Joined the Salem Church of Old Regular Baptist on Oct 1920; he served as deacon as of May 1926; on Nov 2 1935 he was ordained as a mininster; he served as moderator of sever churches for 36 years.
HENSLEY, Nancy A., d/o Avery and Nona Norman Hensley, b: Jan 6 1927 d: Jun 9 1974; she was a mother of 3 children born to her by a previous marriage: Eugene Davis, Unona Coffeeman, and Hester Lewis all of Little Rock, Arkansas; also leaves, 3 sisters: Linda Know, Nevada Mounts and Mary Christian Bevins; 6 brothers: James Pete, Robert, Samuel D., John Henry, Albert Rush and Tommy Hensley. She was a member of the Tibitha Church of Old Regular Baptist, and was baptized Oct 23 1966 by Rev. Willie Varney and H. Jimmy Deeley. Written by her brother, Rev. Samuel D. Hensley
THOMPSON, Mary Y., b: Sep 23 1879 d: Aug 2 1974; md: George THOMPSON, who d: 1958; 11 children, 3 deceased: Stella Robinette, Elmer and James Thompson, leaving: Henry of Detroit, Mich; Harold and Clyde Thompson of Varney, Ky; Sally Lowe of Varney, Ky; Tempa Walters of Sidney, Ky; Virgie Robinette of Pontiac, Mich; Gracie Robinette of Hazel Park, Mich; and Oma Bevins of South Williamson, Ky, one sister, Charity Lee of Mountain Manor Nursing Home of Pikeville, Ky. Joined the Piligrim Church of Old Regular Baptist on Sep 22 1923, and was baptized by Rev. W. L. Varney and Rev. Willis Blackburn.
BOGAR, Ted R., s/o James L. and Elizabeth (Scott) Bogar, b: Oct 27 1899 d: Nov 11 1973; md: Candis BEVINS, Apr 7 1928, no children. Joined the Mt. Pleasant Church of Old Regular Baptist on Sep 9 1962; he leaves, his wife, and two brothers.
SMITH, Hattie, b: Hardy, Ky on May 9 1890, d: Oct 21 1973; md: Mack SMITH, May 30 1910; 8 children, 2 deceased, leaving her husband and 6 children: Fern Farley, Raymond Smith, Joseph E. Smith, and Lloyd e. Smith all of Mich; Vern Sanders of Maryland, and Fae Smith of Hardy, Ky. Member of the Narrows Branch Church of Old Regular Baptist.
CLINE, Alcie C., b: May 10 1910 at Baisden, WVa d/o James O. and Hopie (Walls) Cline; md: Estel RITCHIE, Aug 7 1927; 9 children; 3 sons: Hurshel of Charleston, WVa; Steve of Baisden, WVa; and Virgil who died Mar 1971; 6 girls: Causby Blankenship, Dessie M. Cline, Elva Thompson, all of Baisden, WVa; Shelva Cline, Lennie Long both of Nitro, WVa; and Lilly M. who died at the age of 3 months, also leaves 5 brothers: Sampy, Emery, Silas and Ula Cline all of Baisden, WVa; and 3 sisters: Avie Robinson of Falls Mills, Va; Lizzie Lester and Bessie Cline of Baisden WVa. Joined the Rosa Church of Old Regular Baptist, Aug 1940, and was baptized by Rev. Perry Cline. Written by her daughter, Dessie Mae Cline
BEVINS, Richard, s/o the late Thomas and Louisa (Stratton) Bevins of Meta, Ky; b: Sep 18 1882 d: Dec 21 1973; md: Sarah Laura MORRIS who d: Aug 19 1972; 8 children, one girl and 3 boys deceased, leaving: Mrs. Evan Moody of Williamson, WVA; Glen of Los Angeles, Calif; Conley E. Bevins of Columbus, Ohio; and Carl c. Bevins of South Williamson, Ky. Member of the Bent Branch Church of Old Regular Baptist and served as Deacon for 55 years.
PINSON, Mary, d: Jul 1 1974 at age 82 yrs, 3 months and 20 days; md: Sidney PINSON, who died Feb 8 1966; 12 children, 2 deceased. Joined the Salem Church of Old Regular Baptist, and was baptized by Rev. Jonah Bevins on Sep 2 1934.
MAYNARD, Gordon, s/o A. J. and Polly Ann Maynard, b: May 4 1904 d: Mar 6 1974; 1st md: Zettie Maynard who died 31 years ago; one daughter, Velma M. TRIVETTE; 2nd md: Lizzie RAY, he leaves his wife, Lizzie, one brother, T. H. Maynard. He was a member and Deacon of the Pilgrim's Rest Church Old Regular Baptist.
STANLEY, Leonard, s/o the late Melvin and Rosabelle (Jude) Stanley, b: Feb 9 1905 at Piso, Ky d: May 22 1974; md: Elizabeth JUDE, Oct 27 1924; 10 children, 2 died in infancy; he leaves his children: Burl of Miami, Fla; Leonard, Jr, Bob, Dave and Don of Ohio; Maggie of Hatfield, Ky; and Inez and Rose of Ohio; 6 brothers and sisters preceded him in death: George, Orville, Troy, Carl, Maggie, and Lerlie; 6 remaining are: Cora, Della, Stella, Velva, Clyde and Kenneth. Member of the Mary Elizabeth Church of Old Regular Baptist, and was baptized on Aug 19 1934, he also served as Deacon for 30 years.
CURRY, Harvey J., s/o Julius B. and Polly Ann (Farley) Curry; b: Sep 2 1907 d: at age 65 yrs, 3 mos; md: Mary O. NORMAN; one girl: Mrs. Jettie Ratliff. Member of the Sardis Church of Old Regular Baptist at Delbarton, WVa.
SMITH, William G., s/o the late Henry C. and Cora (Runyons) Smith, b: Sep 23 1905 d: Sep 5 1973; md: Verna BOGAR; 4 sons: William Chester Smith of Versailles, Ky; Glen Allen, Huntington, WVa; Thomas Clinton of Columbus, Ohio; and Clifford Douglas, of Lexington, Ky; 2 girls: Thurejene Thornsbury of Sidney, Ky; and Jacqueline Laborda of Cincinnati, Ohio; also leaves, 2 half brothers: Delmon and Roland Smith and 2 sisters: Bessie Edwards and Fannie King. Member of the Mt. Pleasant church of Old Regular Baptist, and was baptized on May 12 1972 by Rev. Lloyd Sesco and Rev. David Crigger.
TRIPLETT, Jasper R., b: Jan 16 1891 in Martin co., Ky d: Feb 20 1974; md: Martha Jane SLONE, 1914 in Martin Co., Ky, she was b: Feb 23 1900 at Martin Co., Ky d: Sep 24 1973 in Ocala, Fla where they lived at the time of her death; 3 girls: Gladys E. Harrington of Paintsville, Ky; Thelma T. Runyons of Warfield, Ky; and Imogene Brewer of Carlisle Ohio; 2 sons: Herbert C., of Columbus, Ohio; and John B. of Warfield, Ky. He was Deacon and member of the Southern Home Church of Old Regular Baptist in Florida.
BROWN, Clyde, b: May 12 1911 in Pike Co., Ky d: at age 62 years, 7 mos, and 28 days, s/o Rev. John H. and Victoria Cordella (Williamson) Brown; he leaves, his wife, 2 sons: bill of Phyllis, Ky and Keith Brown of Columbus, Ohio; a step son, James M. Edmiston of Sidney, Ky; and 2 step daughters: Mrs. Wanda Miller, Mrs. Loretta May and Miss Judy Edminston all of Sidney, Ky; one sister, Etta Maynard of Sidney, Ky; 2 brothers, W. S. Brown of Prichard, WVa; and George Brown of Williamson, Ky; 2 brothers and 2 sisters are deceased. Joined the Dix Fork Church of Old Regular Baptist in Nov 1946 and was baptized by Rev. Bud Coleman and Rev. Harold Edmonds. He was ordained a Minister the first Saturday in May 1962.
JACKSON, Hazel, d/o the late Wallace and Sarah (Gilman) Jackson, b: Dec 4 1915 at Hatfield, Ky; d: Aug 9 1974 at Bidwell, Ohio; she leaves, her husband, Tony ELKINS of Bidwell, Ohio; 3 boys: Bobby of Bidwell, Ohio; Lester of Zanesville, Ohio; Larry of Bidwell, Ohio; one girl: Mrs. Clarence (Bonnie Jean) Easton of Fairborn, Ohio, also leaves brothers and sisters; Tommy Jackson of Hatfield, Ky; Oscar, Williamson, WVa; David and Wallace of Columbus, Ohio; Gladys Thompson of Daytona Beach Fla; Goldie Robinson of Nolan WVa; Inez Fraley of Hatfield, Ky; Patsy Davis of Columbus, Ohio and Elsie Fitzsimmons of Kalamazoo Mich.
LOCKHARD, Nancy E., d/o Artellis and Martha (Maynard) Lockhard, md: Bob FARLEY Mar 21 1936; 5 children: Ruth Cochran, Detroit Mich; Faye Slater, Turkey Creek, Ky; Bonnie Williamson, Hardy, Ky; Betty Taylor, Turkey Creek, Ky; and Martha Sesco, Toler, Ky. Member of the Narrows Branch Church of Old Regular Baptist.
BLACKBURN, French, b: Sep 13 1893 in Pike Co., Ky; d: Jan 3 1974 at the Pikeville Methodist Hospital in Pike Co., Ky; s/o the late A. H. Blackburn and Margaret (James) Blackburn; his wife Bessie Blackburn d: May 6 1968; leaving, 2 sons: Ersel of Armada, Mich; and Chester of Varney, Ky; 3 girls: Toka Hunt, Warren, Mich; Lucinda Blackburn and Fay Blackburn of McCombs, Ky; 2 brothers: Rosco of McCombs, Ky and Bradley of Salem Ohio; 2 sisters: Vota Whitt of Betsy Lane, Ky; and Beechie Roop of Pikeville, Ky. Member of the Big Branch Church of Old Regular Baptist.
JARRELL, Sr., Sidney, s/o Joel and Mary (Canterbury) Jarrell, b: Apr 14 1897 d: Dec 27 1973, md: Sallie CANTERBURY, deceased; 4 girls: Fannie Watson, Columbus, Ohio; Rachel Burke, Circleville, Ohio; Mary Jane Williams, Columbus, Ohio; and Sarah Hatfield, Columbus, Ohio; 3 sons: Sidney, Jr., Columbus, Ohio; Charles of Erie, PA. Member of the Sardis Church of Old Regular Baptist at Delbarton, WVa.
SMITH, Lozzie S., d/o the late Bud and Arminda (Varney) Smith, b: Sep 15 1893 at Canada, Ky and d: Mar 30 1974; md: Martin P. THACKER Mar 30 1916; 10 boys 2 girls, she leaves, her husband, Martin of Sidney, Ky; 10 sons: Ernest and Robert Lee both of McAndrews, Ky; Luther of Elyria, Ohio; Oscar of Canada, Ky; Raymond of Ypsilanti, Mich; Thomas J. of Lorain, Ohio; and Irvin of Belfry, Ky; 2 girls: Lora Anderson of Nashville, Tenn; and Gladys Pinson of Bellview, Mich; 4 brothers; Mack, Kell and George Smith all of Hardy, Ky; and Dillard of Stone, Ky; 2 sisters: Mrs. James Stanley of McVeigh, Ky; and Mrs. Mazie Blackburn of Sidney, Ky. Member of the Mt. Pleasant Church of Old Regular Baptist, and was baptized by Rev. Jonah Bevins on Apr 30 1939.
CLINE, Julia, b: May 9 1880 d: Feb 3 1974; md: John MILLER, deceased; 5 children and one foster daughter, her only son died; 2nd md: Rev. Perry CLINE, 1923 also deceased; she was also the step mother of 5 children.
MAYNARD, Flora M., d/o Andy and Polly Ann (Pinson) Maynard, b: Aug 21 1890 d: Oct 13 1973; md: Harrison SMITH; 3 children: Nicodemus, who died in infancy, Easter Williams and Trimble Smith both deceased; she had 11 brothers and sisters and only one surviving, Trimble Maynard. Member of the Pilgrim's Home Church of Old Regular Baptist, at the time of her death she was the oldest member of the church. Written by her niece, Alice Pinson
LEDSON, Sinda Lucille, d/o Marion C. and the late Florence (Clark) Ledson, b: Apr 2 1922 at Lenore, WVa d: May 2 1974; she leaves her father, her husband, Theodore FLOYD of Lenore, 2 daughters, Judith A. Kozee, Westerville, Ohio; and Joan C. Prince, Huntington, WVa; one son, Theodore, Jr., Columbus, Ohio; 3 sisters: Bertha Smith, Dora Mayberry, and Mable Hall all of Lenore, WVa; 2 brothers: Leon Ledson of Chino, Calf and Marion Ledson, Jr., of Lenore, WVa.
REED, Laura, b: Mar 9 1883 in Pike Co., Ky; d: Nov 22 1973 d/o George and Angeline Reed; md: Willard STATON, Dec 18 1903 who d: Aug 1958; 12 children, 3 deceased, leaving 4 sons and 5 girls: Carl of Hermitage, Tenn; Troy Staton of Kingston, NC; Woodrow of Iberia, LA; James E., of Mendoza, Argentina; S.A; Floyd Williamson, and Mrs. Earl Ferguson, Williamson, WVa; Mrs. Steve Felty and Mrs. Gladys Slack of Columbus, Ohio; and Mrs. Okey Blackburn of Detroit, Mich; one sister, Anna Scott; 7 brothers and one sister are deceased. Jointed the Mt. Pleasant Church of Old Regular Baptist on Nov 2 1924.
MARTIN, Betty, b: Sep 15 1902 d: Sep 9 1973; md: William LACKEY; 10 chiildren, 2 deceased, leaving 4 boys and 4 girls: Clyde, Raymond, William, Jr., and Lonnie, all of Lenore, WVa; Lillie Mae White, Edith Faye White and Florence May all of Lenore, WVa; and Ethel Mullins of Haysi, Va. Member of the Old Regular Baptist Church.
LOWE, William, s/o the late George and Lade (Nunnery) Lowe, b: Aug 3 1899 d: Aug 26 1974; md: Sarah SLONE; 3 children, 2 girls: Josephine Runyon, and Emogene Webb; 3 boys: Jessie, Junior and Buster; 3 brothers, Hayes of Publes, Ohio; Jim of Laura, Ky; and Tom of Turkey Creek, Ky; 2 sisters: Esta Blackburn and Nancy Harvet of Turkey Creek, Ky. Member of the Turkey Creek Church of Old Regular Baptist for 22 years, and was baptized by Rev. Lewis Marcum.
MAYNARD, Dicy Ann, d/o Flem and Bell Maynard, b: Jun 20 1896 d: Mar 30 1973; md: Aderin LOWE; one son, Denzil and one girld, Ethel Runyons of Varney Ky; one brother, Kinesy Maynard of McCombs, Ky. Member of the Apple Orchard Church of Old Regular Baptist, and was baptized Nov 18 1968 by Rev. Edwin May and Rev. Harvey Lowe.
WILLIAMSON, Bell Francis, d/o the late Rev. Mont and Tempia (Francis) Williamson; b: Sep 25 1895 at Varney, Ky d: Jul 5 1974; md: Henry FRANCIS of Varney, Ky; 4 boys and 2 girls surviving: James Adams Coburn of Bell, Calif; andy Coburn of Florida; Woodrow Maynard of Varney Ky; Henry Francis, Jr of California; Mary Jane Clevinger of Varney, Ky; and Marie Charles of Florida; also 2 sisters: Mary Thompson of South Williamson, Ky; and Charity Lee of Varney, Ky. Member of the Pilgrim's Home Church of Old Regular Baptist.
FRANCISCO, David, s/o the late Evans and Nancy (Smith) Francisco, b: Aug 24 1894 d: Nov 30 1973 at the Pikeville Methodist Hospital in Pike Co., Ky; md: Nancy J. KEESEE, May 9 1921; 3 boys: Chester, Eugene and Lendell Francisco and one girl, Augustine Robinette all of Sidney, Ky; 2 brothers, Milam of Gainsville, Fla; and Rush of Forest Hills, Ky; 2 sisters; Lucy Elswick of Forest Hills, Ky; and Mintie Runyon of Huntington, WVa.Member of the Pilgrim's Home Church of Old Regular Baptist, and was baptized by Rev. Emit Case and Harold Edmonds on May 14 1950
RATLIFF, Emma R., d/o Silas William and Sarah Beth (Coleman) Ratliff, b: Jul 7 1900 at Wolfpit, Ky in Pike County d: Oct 2 1973; md: Thomas H. DEMPSEY, s/o Joe B. and Rebecca (Maynard) Dempsey, on Dec 19 1921 at Wolfpit, Ky; 5 boys 3 girls: Blake of Aflex, Ky; Leslie of Lucasville, Ohio; Everett of Cincinnati, Ohio; Thomas of Columbus, Ohio; James of Bluefield, WVa; Evelyn Butner of Columbus, Ohio; Mildred Webb of Slater Branch Ky; and Betty Jo Reil of Virginia Beach, Va; surviving brothers and sisters: Glen Ratliff of Millard, Ky; Richard "Dick" Ratliff of Wolfpit, Ky; Elster Ratliff of Maysville, Ky; Rudy Ratliff of West Columbia, SC; Mrs. Olba Ratliff of Big Rock, VA; and Irene Willis of Madison, Ohio. Member of the Turkey Creek Church of Old Regular Baptist at Turkey Creek, Ky. Witten by her daughter, Mildred Webb
ADAIR, Lillie A., d/o the late William and Elizabeth (Hensley) Adair, b: Mar 10 1884 at Oppy, Ky; d: Nov 30 1973; md: William Troy FLOYD who d: Apr 23 1903; 8 children: May M. Sipple, Elizabeth C. Hall, John B. Floyd (deceased), William Troy Floyd, Jr., George, Noah, Lillian F. Floyd and Rush f. Floyd; 2 brothers, William c. Adair, Delbarton, WVa and Noah Adair of Dingess, WVa. Member of the Sardis Church of Old Regular Baptist at Delbarton, WVa, and was baptized in 1921 by the late Wilburn B. Estepp and Wallace Maynard.
McGUIRE, Rell, b: Feb 21 1901 in Pike Co., Ky d: Jun 29 1974; md: Mary REED; 4 sons: Ruel B. McGuire, Melvin Bruce, Reel, Jr., and paul David McGuire; 4 girls: Emogene Smith of Bidwell, Ohio; Juanita Reed of Turkey Creek, Ky; Nannie Lou Brunty of Clear Fork, WVa; and Grace Potter of Owlsey, Ky; one girl: Brokie Bevins, deceased; 4 brothers: J. C. Blackburn, Stanville, Ky; Earl McGuire of SC; Forest McGuire, Varney, Ky; and Tunis McGuire of Williamson, WVa; 4 sisters: Minnie Hensley of Maher, WVa; Mary Bell Akron of Williamson WVa; Victoria Pinson and Lillian Francis both of Turkey Creek, Ky. Member of the Mary Elizabeth Church of Old Regular Baptist, and was baptized by Rev. Jonah Ester Williamson and Rev. Willis Lowe in Oct 1963.
RUNYON, Lena R., d/o John Henry and Pheroby (Hensley) Runyon, b: Jun 7 1918 d: Sep 10 1973; md: Warren BECKWITH; 10 children, 5 deceased; also leaves, one brother, R. F. Runyon and one sister, Ramie Smith. Member of the Sardis Church of Old Regular Baptist
JUSTICE, Smith, s/o Melvin and Vicie (Workman) Justice b: Dec 27 1902; md: Goldia HOLBROOK, who d: Apr 7 1969; leaving, 3 girls: Ollie Runyon of Ragland, WVa; Delores, Hall of Omar, WVa; and Joyce Chapman of Varney, WVa; 3 brothers: Elva Justice of Elk Creek; John B. of Delbarton WVa; and Henry of Chapmansville, Wva; 6 sisters: Mrs. George Farley of Elk Creek; Mrs. Carl Hunnicut of Delbarton, WVa; Mrs. Elva Curry of Chapmansville, WVa; Mrs. Joe Toms of Hopinsville, Ky; Mrs. Rue Cunningham of Wheelersburg, Ohio and Mrs. Henry Wood of Morgantown, WVa.
ROSE, Dollie R., d/o James A. and Margarete (Akers) Rose, b: Jun 27 1909 at Trace, Mingo co., WVa d: Jul 17 1973; md: James E. "Zoad" YOUNG, Aug 2 1936; 5 boys 2 girls, one deceased, John L. Young, leaving, Eugene of Radford, Va; Mrs. Bobby Fields of McCombs, Ky; Kelly Steward Young of Pikeville, Ky; Mrs. William Hughes of Los Angeles, Calif; Lay Thomas Young of Castaic, Calif; and Cahrles Walter Young of Radford, Va; she had 3 brothers and 3 sisters, four deceased. Member of the Old Chloe Creek Church of Old Regular Baptist, and was baptized by Rev. John M. Justice and Alvon Campbell in Sept 1952.
LOWE, John M., s/o the late James Pry and Margrette (Maynard) Lowe, b: Jul 15 1894 d: Apr 23 1974; md: Vernie KEESEE, 1913; one boy died in infancy and one girl: Hazel Lowe; also leaves 4 grandchildren: Johnny James Lowe, Romulus Mich; Ruby Alene (Lowe) Maynard, McCombs, Ky; Ruth Leona (Lowe) Hobbs of Brunswick, Ohio and Orison Byrd Madison Lowe, Jr. Taylor Mich; 3 brothers and 5 sisters deceased. Member of the Old Regular Baptist since 1938.
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