Mr. Samuel Cassady, uncle of Mrs. C M Kirk and a resident of Kenova, W Va. died at his home last Wednesday morning Oct 5th, after a lingering illness of several months duration. Mr. Cassady formerly lived in Martin County where he was born and reared but moved to Kenova a few years ago until he died. He was taken to his old country home in Martin County where his remains were interred Friday morning. He leaves a widow Mrs. Lotta Cassady and the following children to mourn their loss.
Mrs. Rueben Crum, Mrs. Wm. A. Ward, Miss Cretia Cassady, Mrs. W A Cumbo, Mrs. George Kirby, Mrs., Pack, Mrs., Gladys Frith, Garfield Cassidy, William Cassidy, Milton Cassidy.
Dr. J R Fairchild, Rev James Booth and Rev CC Cline, officiated at the funeral services. The floral offering was beautiful and a very large crowd attended the funeral services.
Mr. Cassady was well respected by all who knew him and will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
The Paintsville Herald
Oct 13, 1927 Thursday
MRS. B H COX PASSES AWAY
Mrs. B H Cox was taken last Saturday night to Paintsville Hospital (paper missing and damaged)
Funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church of this city in charge of Rev Burns Conley assisted by Rev A. H. Webb of the Missionary Baptist Church and Rev. Cavin of Ashland. The remains were laid to rest in Mayo Cemetery.
Mrs. Cox is survived by her husband, B H Cox, her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Moore of Flat Gap, one sister Mrs. Elva Wright of California, and two brothers, Price Moore of Flat gap and Brice Moore of Paintsville.
In the death of Mrs. Cox the city has lost one of the its most noble characters. She was a devout Christian and lived her religion everyday.
The bereaved family has the sympathy of the entire community in the death of this woman. Her perfect life was an inspiration to those who knew her and loved her.
The Paintsville Herald
Nov. 24, 1927 Thursday
Death Removes Noble Woman
Mrs. Madge Mae William the daughter of W P and Mary Vaughan Williams was born at Volga, Ky Oct 20, 1904, died Aug 3, 1927. She is survived by her father, four brothers and one sister, namely Oscar P., Vonnie, Preston, Dewey and Gusta.
In comparing with the time allotted us with twenty-three years it seems a very brief time, but Madge filled this short space with noble works. The responsibilities of the home were thrust upon her in the tender years of her childhood by the death of her mother. The ones in the home her parents and her neighbors unite in praise of how faithfully she served in this mission.
She was a graduate of the Jno. C. Mayo College, though the call of the duty made home, her realm, yet her works are not lost and the results of her goodness cannot be blotted out, she silently repeated and acted the words of the poet:
What'er my task be this creed,
I am on earth to fill a need.
She realized that the hand of death could not be stayed, but she faced the physical suffering like a heroine, and met death fully arrayed in full amour of her Lord.
Her journey is finished she has been a bright light in the path of the people she has come in contact with.
The funeral was held Friday, at Cannon Chapel (established by her grandfather Judge H S Vaughan) Rev. Smith assisted by Rev Prater conducted the services. Her body was laid to rest in the family burying ground.
The Paintsville Herald
August 11, 1927
J M Kimbleton
J M Kimbleton a prominent and popular young business man at Staffordsville, Ky was fatally injured in an automobile accident and died at the Paintsville Hospital on Monday August 15th, 1927,
The car in which he was riding upset over an embankment at Teaas Branch and although he was immediately taken to the hospital and everything possibly done for him he lived only a few hours.
In the death of Mr Kimbleton Johnson loses one of its most promising young citizens. He was a man known to all and universally liked and one who was ever ready to help a friend. He had no enemies.
Mr Kimbleton was buried at his home at Staffordsville by the Masons with a crowd of brother members being in attendance and the beautiful ceremony of the Order was conducted in an impressive manner.
J. M. Kimbleton was the son of the late Press Kimbleton, one of a family of twelve. Five boys and seven girls, of this family six yet survive. He leaves a wife and six children to mourn the loss of a thoughtful a thoughtful and loving husband and a splendid father.
An unusually large crowd was in attendance at the funeral as everyone loved and respected "Jimmie" as he was called by his acquaintances.
The Paintsville Herald
August 25, 1927
MRS ENOCH DAVIS DIED LAST MONDAY
After a lingering illness Mrs. Enoch Davis died at his home in Southside Addition last Monday afternoon. She was 52 years of age and was the mother of four children. For the past year she was a sufferer of cancer. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon and the remains were buried in the family cemetery. Rev's Millard VanHoose, Jno E Conley and rev F S VanHoose conducted the funeral services. The deceased was a daughter of the late Matthew Gullett, an old Union soldier. Her husband, Enoch Davis and four children, Arthur Gullett, Edgar Davis, Golda Davis and Myrtle Davis survive her. She was a devoted member of the Freewill Baptist Church.
The Paintsville Herald
Sept 8, 1927 Thursday
Malcolm Rice
Malcolm Rice, age 47 years, and a former citizen of Johnson County, died at the Baptist General Hospital at Ashland last Sunday morning following and intestinal operation which was preformed a few days prior to his death. Capt Rice has many friends and relatives in Paintsville and Johnson County who will be grieved to learn of his death.
Captain Rice was on his way to visit his parents, Mr and Mrs Charles L Rice of Hager Hill near Paintsville and was stricken at eh home of his father-in-law Rev H H Rice of Summitt, Ky. He was rushed to Ashland where an operation was preformed. There was doubt from the first about his recovery and the operation was considered very risky.
Captain Rice has been with the U S Army for twenty seven years. During this time he has seen active service. During the World War he fought with the famous First Division and was in several major battles. He was decorated by the American and foreign governments for bravery in battle. He was a cousin of Captain Warren Rice who was killed in action in France and participated in the same battle and was wounded.
He is survived by his widow, who is a daughter of rev and Mrs. H H Rice of Summitt, by his parents, Mr and Mrs Charles L Rice of Hager hill of this County, three brothers and one sister, and numerous other relatives in Johnson Country.
Funeral services took place at the home of his father in law at Summitt Monday morning at 10 o'clock and was attended by several relatives from johnson County including his parents and Mr and Mrs Irvin Rive and others of Paintsville.
The Paintsville Herald
Sept 8, 1927 Thursday
W. W. Daniel Died Thursday
Rev W W Daniel died at the home of his daughter, Mrs Ben VanHoose at Thealka last Thursday afternoon after a lingering illness of heart trouble. He was 81 years of age and for the past 60 years had been a minister in the United Baptist Church.
Burial and funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon at Sugar Grove Church on the Hoods Fork of Blaine, his old home place. The funeral was in charge of the Rev. Winfred Meek and Rev. Guy Preston and a large number of relatives and friends gathered to pay respects to this good old man.
Uncle Wyatt Daniel as he was known to his many friends, preached his own funeral each day of his life with good deeds and a pure life. His loss to the community is hard to estimate. He is one of the oldest ministers in the United Baptist Church and his relatives are located in all sections of the county and valley.
Following are the children who survive him, W M Daniel of Prestonsburg. Dr D H Daniel of Wolfpit, Mrs Campbell Howard of Paintsville, Mrs. George Boyd of Whitehouse, Mrs. Ben VanHoose, Thealka, Winston Daniel of Sitka, Mrs Rebecca Mollett of Whitehouse, Rev Jno. A Daniel of Nippa, Ky.
In his death Johnson County has lost a valuable citizen and the family a devoted father.
The Paintsville Herald
October 6, 1927
Mrs. Malyssia Van Hoose Price is Dead
Mrs. Malyssia VanHoose died last Saturday at the home of her daughter Mrs. Harry Lyons in Bridgeford Edition. She had been sick for a number of years and for the past few months her death had been almost daily expected. Mrs. Van Hoose was a sister to Henry, Noah and Davey VanHoose and her death has caused much sorrow, The funeral and burial were held last Monday, the funeral in the Free Will Baptist charge in charge of Rev Millard VanHoose. Rev. Burns Conley and Rev F. S. Van Hoose, the burial in the Randolph Cemetery opposite Paintsville. She leaves three daughters, Mrs. Harry Lyons, Mrs. Neva Stapleton and Mrs. Huda Hall.
The Paintsville Herald
October 13, 1927
Mr. Samuel Cassady, uncle of Mrs. C M Kirk and a resident of Kenova, W Va. died at his home last Wednesday morning Oct 5th, after a lingering illness of several months duration. Mr. Cassady formerly lived lin Martin County where he was born and reared but moved to Kenova a few years ago until he died. He was taken to his old country home in Martin County where his remains were interned Friday morning. He leaves a widow Mrs. Lotta Cassady and the following children to mourn their loss.
Mrs. Rueben Crum, Mrs. Wm. A. Ward, Miss Cretia Cassady, Mrs. W A Cumbo, Mrs George Kirby, Mrs, Pack, Mrs, Gladys Frith, Garfield Cassidy, William Cassidy, Milton Cassidy.
Dr. J R Fairchild, Rev James Booth and Rev CC Cline, officiated at the funeral services. The floral offering was beautiful and a very large crowd attended the funeral services.
Mr Cassady was well respected by all who knew him and will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
The Paintsville Herald
Oct 13, 1927 Thursday
Mrs. Henry M. Stafford, (Mary Jane Preston), was born at Paintsville, Ky October 15, 1860. She was the daughter of Mary Jane Perry and Moses Preston. Her mother was reared in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was while visiting friends in Paintsville that her mother came to know Moses Preston. Moses Preston and Mary Jane Perry were married and made their home in Paintsville. To them were born three children. Mary Jane, Jenny (Mrs. Tom Brown) and John.
Mary Jane Preston Stafford was born and reared in the town of Paintsville. Her life is inseparably identified with the town of her nativity. It was here that she attended school here that she knew and loved the children and young people who have, through the years, been her friends and neighbors. It was here that she knew and loved Henry M. Stafford. Her love was constant and bidding eternal. Out of her girlhood romance came the love that through its constancy and tenderness speaks so eloquently for the old fashioned home life.
On Dec 4, 1878, Mary Jane Preston (Mollie) and Henry M. Stafford were married. Both of them had been reared in Paintsville and they continued to live here. The were home loving and home making people. In the building of the home, time, perseverance and consecration are required. The richest contribution that any family can make to society and the nation is the building of a real home. Mollie and Henry M. Stafford accomplished this valuable and abiding work.
Beauty and virtue reach their highest attainment in devotion to home and the duties of a well ordered household. Mrs. Stafford is unexcelled in home and devotion. Only one child, Dr Donaldson G. Stafford of Cincinnati Ohio came to bless the married life of Mr and Mrs Stafford. He was carefully reared, trained, and educated. In his profession and life, he pays a daily tribute to his mothers care and training.
Through almost half a century the lives of Henry M and Mollie Stafford flowed on together. Devotion, inspiring and assuring is the best description of their married life. The Golden Wedding with its celebration was only a short time away. Fifty years of happy married life. In all these years have been the constant, faithful devotion God intends when he joins then together. The separation of lives thus joined together; thus blended through long years of mutual understanding and devotion, cannot be accomplished with a severe shock. Life in this world has ended for Mary Jane Stafford. Her Golden Wedding will never be celebrated here. Here husband can hold her only in memory but it will be a sweet and everlasting memory.
Mrs. Stafford, after years of healthy and vigorous life became susceptible to the cold. On account of her growing delicacy in health her husband has, for several yeas taken her to Florida for the winter months. While the no doubt prolonged her life
R L Williams Of Flat Gap, Johnson County, Found dead in Y M C A Room at Ashland
With an empty bottle which is believed to have contained some deadly poison lying nearby, the lifeless body of Robert L Williams, age 31, of Flat Gap, this county, was found in a room at the YMCA building at Ashland last Saturday afternoon by a janitor who had gone to wake him. Mr Williams was a fireman on the Big Sandy Division of the C & O and was well known in railroad circles.
The janitor notified the clerk of the discovery and the coroner was then notified. The body was removed to an undertaking establishment and was readied for burial. The body arrived in Paintsville Sunday morning and transferred to the home of his father for burial near Flat Gap.
No note was left and the family of the dead man are at a loss to account for his rash act, as far as is known he had been in good health.
Mr. Williams was a son of Powell Williams who resides on Mud Lick near Flat Gap.
The Paintsville Herald
Sept 22, 1927
DEATH CLAIMS F T D WALLACE JR.
Prominent Business Man Dies Suddenly
News of the sudden death of F T D Wallace Jr at his home on Garrett Hill, Ashland, Ky last Monday night brought sorrow to the hearts of his many friends in the Big Sandy Valley, where he was widely known and respected and where he spent the greater part of his life. He had been in failing health for the past several years but was always able to carry on with his work. He had assured his family that he was improving, and his sudden death came as a big shock. Mr Wallace and family moved to Ashland from Louisa eight years ago and had been associated with the Cantrell Realty Co., and the Aetna Insurance Co., of which he had been an agent for many years.
Mr Wallace's life has been an exemplary one. He was a Christian gentleman, a man of good morale, a believer in right living and one who practiced what he believed bringing cheer and happiness wherever he went, one of the favorite poems began, "Others," carrying out the sentiment of these beautiful lines in his business affairs, as well as his social life. Mr Wallace was the son of
Josephine and Eugene Wallace who have since preceded him to the grave. He is a nephew of the Honorable FTD Wallace of
Louisa, between whom there existed a strong bond of love,
The body of Mr Wallace was carried to Louisa his old home, where internment took place on Wednesday.
The Paintsville Herald
Sept 22, 1927
Funeral Friday
The death of Mrs H M Stafford which occurred at the home of her son Dr. Don G. Stafford in Cincinnati was a great shock to the people of Paintsville, and the news was received with much regret. She had been very ill for the past three months and was taken to the Cincinnati Hospital for treatment but was later removed to the home of her son, Mrs Stafford died of complications of diseases which denied the best medical skill of the country.
The remains were received in Paintsville Wednesday and the funeral services were held Friday. Services will be in the charge of Rev/ H G Sowards pastor of the Mayu Memorial Church.
She is survived by her husband, and son, Dr Don G Stafford of Cincinnati, one sister Mrs. Tom Brown, and two brothers, Dan E and M G Preston of this city.
Mrs Stafford was one of the best known and highly respected women of Paintsville. Her pleasing smile and kind words will be missed by her many friends.
In her death the city has lost a valuable woman and the family a devoted wife and mother.
The Paintsville Herald
Sept 29, 1927
Mrs Calliahn, wife of Dr. Callihan who was taken to Ashland Hospital to undergo an operation for appendicitis, died there last Tuesday night.
The body was removed to an undertaking establishment and later shipped to Prestonsburg for burial.
The Paintsville Herald
Sept 29, 1927
Long Illness with Cancer
After a long illness with cancer Samuel V Crum died at his home at West Van Lear, Ky., last Wednesday morning at 2 o'clock, Sept 21, 1927. While death had been hovering over the home for many weeks, still the news came as a great shock to his family and many friends. He became afflicted with cancer, something near two years ago and after being treated, by a specialist apparently had overcome the malady. Some months ago the affliction occurred in another place and all attempts to cure were in vain. From the time he was unable to sit up, relatives and friends were constantly at his beside, administering to his every want and doing everything in their power to make him comfortable and restore his health.
He was 62 years of age, and while not a native of Ky., he knew and loved it as his native state West Virginia. He was born and reared near Fort Gay, W Va., and after growing into manhood served his own state in the capacity of State Representative one or two terms and was becoming to be known as one of the most able lawyers of the state, when after due consideration on his part. that, in order to follow other activities and vocations it became necessary to give up the practice of law. He went to Jenkins and for the time the Consolidation Coal Company and began to layout that beautiful mountain city, where he stayed for some time, coming to West Van Lear in the autumn of1924. He was connected for sometime with the Elkhorn Brick and Supply Company of that place, after which he was engaged in the mercantile business, in which he was still engaged at the time of his death.
To know him was to love and respect him. His place in his little hometown will not be filled, he had few if any enemies. The community in which he lived and the country at large has been made a better place for his having lived in it. To his family he was a devoted husband and father, to his relatives a brother and to his friends, a wise chancellor. He was a member of the Baptist Church of which he was the most loyal supporter, having many times given of his worldly means far beyond his portion. He was for years leader of the religious activities of the little town of West Van Lear, Ky., having organized the first Sunday school in that place, when first coming there in 1914, which place he held as Superintendent, until he was unable to attend. He was a dear lover of music, and many of the boys and girls, young men and women today love and sing the melodies taught them by "Uncle Sam."
He was a member of the Jenkins Lodge F & A M but as the lodge was unable to attend the funeral services were in charge of the Van Lear Lodge with members of numerous other lodges in the communities assisting. The funeral was held in the West Van Lear Baptist Church at 2 pm Thursday with the Rev Burl Akers of Ceredo, West Va and the Rev S D Grumbles of Ashland, Ky had charges of the services. Beautiful music was rendered by a mixed choir many of whom had trained under Mr. Crum in days past. Mr R C Thomas of Paintsville rendered a solo, one of Mr Crum's favorite songs. The floral offerings were many, which indicated in a way the high esteem in which he was held. People from the surrounding communities and town were in attendance. The West Van Lear Church was inadequate to hold the large crowd. After the services at the church the Masons were in charge and a very impressive service was held at the grave, located on what is known as Club House Hill, over looking the mouth of Millers Creek, one mile from the town of West Van Lear.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Nola Burke Crum, and two sons, Walter Douglas Crum 13 years and Paul Crum, electrician, Van Lear. Two brothers, Albert and Boyd Crum of Glenhayes, West Va., besides of scores of other close relatives and friends. Mr Crum preached his own funeral sermon every day he lived. He was as he stated often, "A friend to man," It is impossible to state the many things that were said by those in charge of the funeral, but we can say:
"Servant of god, well done.
Thy glorious warfare past,
The batle's fought the rest is won,
And thou art crowned at last
The Paintsville Herald
Sept 29, 1927
Jan 27 1927
Wm Melvin Died Last Friday
Paintsvilleman ill only a few days of Kidney Trouble
Burial Saturday
Wm. Melvin, age 68 years, died at the home of Mr and Mrs. Melvin Spears of Paintsville Last Friday, after a brief illness with kidney trouble. He was never married. For the past four years he made his home with Mr and Mrs Spears in church street. He was an uncle of Mr Spears.
At the beginning of the March term of the Johnson Circuit Court which convened March 7, he was a member of the regular jury and served for several days. He was suddenly stricken ill while serving on the jury with kidney trouble and continued to grow worse until the end came last Friday.
Funeral services were held in the M E Church with Rev Foley in charge of the Saturday afternoon and the remains laid to rest in the cemetery overlooking the city.
"Billie" Melvin, as he was familiarly known to most people of this section, was one of the counties best citizens. He was a good man, well liked by all who knew him. In Mr Melvin death the county and city have lost a good citizen.
He is survived by two brothers, George W. Melvin and John Melvin of Paintsville
The Paintsville Herald
Jan 27, 1927
Good Woman Passes Away
The Death Angel visited our community, Thealka, Sunday June 19 and took from our mist Aunt Plina Whitten, age 67. She had been in poor health for the past year and for some time death had been momentarily expected. Before her marriage she was a Mayhan. He first husband was Jim McKenzie, did 17 years ago. She later married Jim Whitten who is still living. By her first marriage there are eight children. All of whom are living except one girl who died at the age of 17. The others are as follows.
Charley, Bill and Joe McKenzie of this place; Ernest of Lackey, Ky., Harry of West Virginia, Mrs Alf Crider, Mingo, Ky., Mrs. Ann Runyon of Columbus, Ohio.
"Aunt Plina" as we all knew her has been a devoted Christian woman for a number of years being a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. She lived a life that when she was called to go, she could lay down the things og this life and take up a higher life where the sting of death is feared no more, no tears shall fall dim the eye.
She will be missed by al. She was kind hearted. Always ready to lend a helping hand to the sick or needy.
Besides he husband and children she leaves several grandchildren, three sisters and a host of of friends and relatives to mourn the loss, but heaven has gained one more soul which is a great consolation to those who are left to weep. Our hearts reach out in sympathy for the bereaved ones. May God bless them in this sad hour and may they kep in the straight and narrow way that leads to eternal rest where mother will be be waiting with outstretched arms to clasp them again to her breast.
Funeral services were held Monday at the home of her son, Charley McKenzie. Rev. Burns Conley had charge of the funeral. The body was laid to rest in the Preston cemetery. A large crowd followed the body to the final resting place where it will remain quiet and undisturbed until the Resurrection.
A form so dear has fled and gone--
A Voice we loved is stilled--
A place is vacant in our hearts
Which can never be filled
Our Mother
The Paintsville Herald
June 23, 1927
Elizabeth Spears
Elizabeth Spears was born August 29, 1837 and died June 30, 1927 having attained the ripe old age of 90 years. Her death resulted from a fall which fractured her hip. All was done for what her loving hands could do but it was the will of Him who doeth all things well that she go. She was the daughter of George Washington and Sarah Borders Price. Her ancestors were among the early settlers of Kentucky. Sturdy of nature and possessing honest and upright character. The only surviving member of her family is her sister, Mrs John Todd, Redwine, Ky Those who have preceded he unto death are Anderson Price, Naomi Davis, Rinda Preston, Ham Price, Luther Price, Jemima Dixon, Fanny Sherman and a brother who died in Childhood. She was married to Samuel S Spears, son of Tommy Spears, one of the old settlers of Johns Creek. Their marriage was one of supreme comradeship and devotion to each other, living the kind of life of those whom "God hath joined together," Her husband departed this life in the year 1910 and in her loneliness she faithfully trusted God whom she daily served. She had been a member of the United Baptist Church for 67 years, her membership began with the Concord Church for over 50 years before he death.
"Aunt Lizzie" as she was familiarly known, was a woman of noble character and remarkably broad minded.
She has lived her life well, and when the Reaper, who is called death, cam to take her, we could only say that she made the peaceful exchange for which she had often said she was faithfully awaiting.
She leaves to mourn her loss, a daughter, Mrs. I M Preston and a son P D Spears of Ashland, a son, Ham Spears, Paintsville, whose home she died and a son James. A Spears River, several grandchildren, five generations being at the home the day of the accident, namely, the Grandmother Elizabeth Spears, Ham Spears, John L Spear, Edna May Spears Meade and Hobart Haviland Meade.
Mrs Price Died Thursday
Mrs. Mary J Price, age 88, who for the past few years has been making her home with her daughter in Paintsville, died last Thursday Morning. Last December Mrs. Price fell and dislocated her hip and since that time has been confined to her bed.
Her remains were shipped to Blue Creek, W Va, her old home for burial Saturday. The following children survive: Mrs Geo. Bickford, Whtehouse, Mrs Tom fife, Paintsville, Mrs Fred Kendall, Charleston WVa, Bert Price, Hellier, Ky, A C Price of Huntington WV, and A E Price, Blue Creek W Va.,
Mrs Price was a good Christian woman and a member of one of the oldest and best families of this section. A number of relatives accompanied the remains to W Va. She lived 60years in Blue Creek.
The Paintsville Herald
July 14 1927
JOHNSON COUNTY WOMEN DIES IN WASHINGTON
Mrs Samuel E Bayes formerly of Johnson County, died at her home in Lynden, Washington, June 12. She was formerly Fannie Wheeler, daughter of W R Wheeler of Flat Gap/ She is one of 19 children and is one of two left, she being the 17th to die. Mrs bayes was 82 years old and she lived in Washington for a number of years. She is survived by a large family all of whom are grown. Her husband preded her to the grave several years ago.
The many relatives of the family in Johnson County will be grieved to learn of her passing.
The Paintsville Herald
July 14, 1927