Kentucky Marriage Records by CountyRuth Vivian Stanley Whitmer
Ruth Vivian Stanley Whitmer, 77, of Prestonsburg, died at her home on Tuesday, July 30, 2002.
She was a retired registered nurse. She was a Second Lieutenant in the Army Nurse Corps, and served during the Korean War. She worked for Prestonsburg General Hospital and Appalachian Regional Hospital before moving to Tennessee, to work in public health.
She is survived by one son, Michael L. Whitmer; one grandson, Michael Whitmer, and one sister, June Capelli of Lebanon, Virginia. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
No services or visitation will be held. Arrangements are being handled by Hall Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army.
Joe Martin
Joe Martin, age 78, of Hueysville, husband of the late Tilda Ellis Martin, passed away, Thursday, July 24, 2002, at the Prestonsburg Health Care.
He was born January 18, 1924, in Floyd County, the son of the late Millard Martin and Della Sexton Martin. He was a retired coal miner and a member of the Stone Coal Regular Baptist Church, at Garrett.
Survivors include a daughter-in-law, Kim Martin of Cape Coral, Florida; two grandchildren, James E. Martin Jr., and Joe Martin II, and a half-brother, Zeb Martin of Tennessee.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by a son, James Edward Martin.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, July 27, at 11 a.m., at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, at Martin, with the Regular Baptist ministers officiating.
Burial was in the Davidson Memorial Gardens, at Ivel, under the professional care of the Hall Funeral Home.
Visitation was at the funeral home.
Murl Prater
Murl Prater, age 74, of Hueysville, widower of Katherine Cooley Prater, died Saturday, July 13, at his residence.
He was born December 28, 1927, in Hueysville, a son of the late Jackson and Lula Prater. He was a retired coal miner who worked for Inco Coal Co.
Survivors include two sons, Bruce Prater and Daryl Prater, both of Hueysville; seven brothers, Arnold Prater, Henry Prater and Robert Prater, all of Hueysville, Mitch Prater of Langley, Clarence Prater and Rhodes Prater, both of Prestons-burg, and Burl Prater of Indiana; two sisters, Katheleen and Martha Prater, both of Indiana; and two grandchildren.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Anthony Shawn Prater.
Funeral services for Murl Prater were conducted Tuesday, July 16, at 11 a.m., in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, with Paul Rice and Jerry Manns officiating.
Burial was in the Cooley Cemetery, Hueysville, with the Hall Funeral Home, caring for those arrangements.
Pallbearers: Steve Cooley, Greg Colley, George Ousley, and Rick Prater.
Herbert Hoover Hall
Herbert Hoover Hall, 69, of Teaberry, died Thursday, July 25, 2002, at his residence.
Born November 24, 1932, in Floyd County, he was the son of the late Alex and Rebecca (Becky) Jones Hall.
He is survived by his wife, Vina Holbrook Hall.
Other survivors include three sons, Daril Hall of Pierceton, Indiana, Alexander Hall and Herbert Hall II, both of Teaberry; two daughters, Reba Akers and Missy Hall, both of Teaberry; one brother, Bill A. Hall of Teaberry, and one sister, Bessie Blankenship of Teaberry; 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons, Harold Hall and Herbert Dale Hall; one daughter, Beulah Mae Hall; two brothers, Frank Hall and Charlie Hall; and two sisters, Nancy Isaac and Betty Hall.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, July 27, at 11 a.m., at Samaria Old Regular Baptist Church at Teaberry, with Old Regular Baptist ministers officiating.
Burial will be in the Hollybush Cemetery at Teaberry, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin.
Visitation was Thursday, July 25, at the church.
Monique Mierzejewski Frasure
Monique Mierzejewski Fra-sure, 56, of Lexington, died Monday, July 22, 2002, at her residence, following an extended illness.
Born April 14, 1946, in Chalons S/Marne France, she was the daughter of the late Wlaidlas and Marie Vichrek Mierzejewski. She attended the Freewill Baptist Church, and was a homemaker.
She is survived by her husband, Gary Frasure.
Other survivors include two sons, Gerald V. Frasure of Prestonsburg, and Christopher Frasure of Glasgow; one daughter, Karen L. Frasure of Lexington; two brothers, Daniel Mierzejewski and Michele Mierzejewski, both of Chalons S/Marne, France; two sisters, Jeanine Pol of Chalons S/Marne, France, and Irene Simon of Nice, France; and one grandson, Lucas Scott Frasure.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and four sisters, Nicole Mierzejewski; Edith Durl; Denise Keverlet; and Susanne Lombart.
Funeral services were conducted Thursday, July 25, at 2 p.m., at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, with Bill Campbell and Don Neeley officiating.
Burial was in the Frasure Family Cemetery, Left Fork of Abbott at Prestonsburg, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home.
Visitation was at the funeral home.
Whelen Pitts
Whelen Pitts, age 71, of Martin, passed away Monday, July 22, 2002, in the Riverview Health Care, Prestonsburg.
He was born June 9, 1931, in Risner, the son of the late Joe M. Pitts and Polly Elizabeth Poe Pitts. He was a farmer.
Survivors include one brother, Shade Pitts.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Newberry and Wheeler Pitts, and one sister, Angeline Pitts Shepherd.
Funeral services for Whelen Pitts were conducted Wednes-day, July 24, at 11 a.m., in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, with Clergyman Ernest Sword officiating.
Burial followed in the James Pitts Family Cemetery, Martin.
Visitation was at the funeral home, where church services were held, 7 p.m., Tuesday.
Whelen Pitts
Whelen Pitts, age 71, of Martin, passed away Monday, July 22, 2002, in the Riverview Health Care, Prestonsburg.
He was born June 9, 1931, in Risner, the son of the late Joe M. Pitts and Polly Elizabeth Poe Pitts. He was a farmer.
Survivors include one brother, Shade Pitts.
In addtion to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Newberry and Wheeler Pitts.
Funeral services for Whelen Pitts will be conducted Wednesday, July 24, 2002, at 11 a.m., in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, with Clergyman Ernest Sword officiating.
Burial will follow in the James Pitts Family Cemetery, Martin.
Visitation is at the funeral home, where church services were held, 7 p.m., Tuesday.
Ronald E. (Whitey) Wills
Ronald E. (Whitey) Wills, 55, of Prestonsburg, Ky., died Saturday, July 20, 2002, in Pike County, Ky., from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Born March 15, 1947, in Water Gap, Ky., he was the son of the late Hiram and Billie Walker Wills. He was a bulldozer operator for Greer Brothers; a member of the DAV Chapter No. 128 at Auxier; and was a Vietnam veteran.
Survivors include one son, Ronald E. Wills Jr. of Miamisburg, Oh.; three brothers, Kenneth Wills of Prestonsburg, Ky., Randall Wills of Martin, Ky., and William Dean Wills of Prestonsburg, Ky.; four sisters, Dee Ann Blair of Prestonsburg, Ky., Cheryl Hurley of Speedwell, Tenn., Tammy Hamilton of Middlesboro, Ky., and Ruth Coker of Virginia; and one grandson, Ronal Justin Wills.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, July 24, 2002, at 1 p.m., at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, Ky., with Bill Campbell and Steve Hazelett officiating.
Burial will be in the Goble Cemetery, at Auxier, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home.
