Kentucky Marriage Records by CountyJosephine Baldridge
Josephine Baldridge, 72, of Blue River, Ky., passed away, Saturday, February 23, 2002, at the Highland Regional Medical Center in Prestonsburg, Ky., following an extended illness.
She was born February 11, 1930, at Prestonsburg, Ky., a daughter of the late Greene and Martha (England) Hackworth. She was a member of the Goodloe Church of God, at Blue River, Ky.
She was married
to Sanford Baldridge, who preceded her in death.
Survivors include two sons, Luther Baldridge of Blue River, Ky. and Hershel Baldridge of David, Ky.; three brothers, Romine Hackworth of Blue River, Ky., Henry Hackworth of Salyersville, Ky., and Thomas Hackworth of Allen, Ky.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, February 26, at 1 p.m., from the Burke Funeral Home at Prestonsburg, Ky., with Rev. Eugene Haney, and Rev. Glen Hughes officiating.
Burial was in the Baldridge Cemetery at Open Fork Hollow at David, Ky.
Arrangements were under the direction of Burke Funeral Home.
Frank Vaughan Sr.
Frank Vaughan Sr., 84, of Prestons-burg, Ky., died Tuesday, February 19, 2002, at Highlands Regional Medical Center.
Born on May 6, 1917, in Prestonsburg, Ky., he was the son of the late Harry Wesley Vaughan and Fannie Perry Vaughan. He was a former coal miner at Princess Elkhorn Coal Co., David, Ky., a member of the First Church of God, Prestonsburg, Ky., and a member of UMWA.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Jones Vaughan, on March 20, 1999.
Survivors include one daughter, Grace Evelyn (Bruce) Hackworth of Prestonsburg, Ky.; one son, Frank (Leva Kaye) Vaughan Jr., of Prestonsburg, Ky.; one sister, Alberta Baldridge of Prestonsburg, Ky.; seven grandchildren, Chuck Hackworth, David Hackworth, Tony Hackworth, Kevin Vaughan, Grace C. Goodman, Tamara Vaughan and Jennifer Kruzel; and six great-grandchildren.
Graveside funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, February 21, at Richmond Memorial Cemetery, Prestonsburg, Ky., with Rev. Steve Williams officiating.
Interment was in Richmond Memorial Cemetery, under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Prestonsburg, Ky.
Bill Webb Sr.
Bill Webb Sr., 85, of Abbott Creek, Prestonsburg, Ky., died Tuesday, February 19, 2002, in Lexington, Ky.
Born June 16, 1916, in Orchard (Magoffin County), Ky., he was the son of the late Doc Webb and Susie Howard Webb. He was a former coal miner at Princess Elkhorn Coal Co., David, Ky., a member of the Old Regular Baptist Church, and a member of the UMWA.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Josephine Hale Webb, and his second wife, Lillie Emma Fairchild Webb.
Survivors include one son, Donald R. Webb of Lexington, Ky.; seven daughters, Joyce Ann Conley of Prestonsburg, Ky., Malta L. Harvey of Prestonsburg, Ky., Pauline Edwards of Dwarf, Ky., Lorene Ball of Paris, Oh., Margaret Ousley of Prestonsburg, Ky., Barbara Jean Spradlin of Prestonsburg, Ky., Linda Hicks of Lexington, Ky.; one half-brother, Eugene Webb of Judston, Ind.; one half-sister, Josephine Stair of Tennessee; a special friend, Jackie Campbell of Prestonsburg, Ky.; eight grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, numerous step-grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren and step-great-great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two daughters, Alta Minton and Wanda Kelly; two sons, Johnny R. Shell and Thomas Shell Jr.; and one brother, Manis Webb.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Friday, February 22, 2002, at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel, Prestonsburg, Ky., with Jimmy Dye and Roger Hicks officiating.
Burial will be at the Webb Family Cemetery, (Bonanza), Prestonsburg, Ky., under the direction of Carter Funeral Home.
Raymond Slone
Raymond Slone, 75, of Warsaw, In., died Wednesday, February 20, 2002, at 12:05 a.m., at his residence.
Born July 18, 1926, in Prestonsburg, Ky., he was the son of Harmison and Ann Whitaker Slone. He was a WWII veteran of the U.S. Army, and was a member of the Warsaw American Legion No. 49. He had lived in Indiana since 1948. He was a purchasing agent for Tyler Machine, Warsaw, In.
He is survived by his wife, Maxine Shepherd Slone of Warsaw, Ind.
Other survivors include one son, Ron Slone of Ft. Wayne, In.; three brothers, Richmond Slone, and Burns Slone, both of Prestonsburg, Ky., Burl Slone of New Mexico; one sister, Sally Slone of Warsaw, Ind.; grandchildren, Nathan and Adam Rosengarten of Memphis, Tenn., and Mat Rosengarten of New Jersey.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, February 23, 2001, at 11 a.m., at the McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw, In.
Burial will be in the Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw, In.
Graveside services were by the American Legion, No. 49, and V.F.W., No. 1126.
Edgell Brown
Edgell Brown, 61, of Garrett, Ky., died Thursday, February 21, 2002, following an extended illness.
Born on December 30, 1940, in Langley, Ky., he was the son of the late Clarence Brown and Zola Stephens Brown. He was a member of the Rock Fork Old Regular Baptist Church, and VFW in Paintsville, Ky. He was a retired heavy equipment operator for Cyprus Amax.
He is survived by his wife, Glenna Daniels Brown.
Other survivors include two sons, Christopher Brown, and Tyler Devan Brown, both of Garrett, Ky.; three daughters, Kathy Allen, Heather Brown, and Kari Brown, all of Garrett, Ky.; daughter of the heart, Shonda Lawson of Lexington, Ky.; two brothers, Ellis Brown, and Ambers Brown, both of Langley, Ky.; and five grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one son, Guy Brown; and one brother, Mitchell Brown.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, February 23, 2002, at 12 noon, at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, Ky., with Earl Slone, Jerry Manns, and others, officiating.
Visitation is at the funeral home.
George Lee Thaxton
George Lee Thaxton, age 30, of Charleston, W.Va., formerly of Prestonsburg, Ky., passed away Monday, February 18, 2002, at the West Penn. Hospital at Pittsburgh, Pa., after an accident.
He was born in Charleston, W.Va., a son of Keith and Joan (McKinney) Thaxton, both of Charleston, W. Va.
He was married
to Vada (Collins) Thaxton, who survives him, and resides at Charleston, W. Va.
He is survived by one step-daughter, Miss Stephanie Gibson, at home; two brothers, Mr. Justin Thaxton, and Mr. Mike Thaxton, both of Charleston, W. Va.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, February 23, 2002, at 1 p.m., from the Burke Funeral Home at Prestonsburg, Ky., with Rev. Lenvil Campbell officiating.
Burial will follow in the Collins Family Cemetery in Johnson County, Ky., under the direction of Burke Funeral Home, Prestonsburg, Ky.
Visitation is at the funeral home.
Nellie Charles
Nellie Charles, age 74, of Prestonsburg, Ky., passed away Monday, February 18, 2002, at the Highlands Regional Medical Center, after an extended illness.
She was born March 21, 1927, at Johns Creek, Ky., a daughter of the late Elzie and Grace (Privitt) Powers.
She was married
to Landon Charles, who preceded her in death.
She is survived by one son, Mr. Anthony Griffith of Ivel, Ky.; two daughters, Mrs. Irma Sue Hager of Mt. Sterling, Ky., and Mrs. Gracie Ellis of Prestonsburg, Ky.; two brothers, Mr. Palmer Powers of Auxier, Ky., and Mr. Porter Powers of Brookhaven, Miss.; four sisters, Mrs. Helen Clark of Ironton, Ohio, Mrs. Shirley Banks of Mishawaka, Ind., Mrs. Ruth Phelps of Ypsilanti, Mi., and Mrs. Donna Rorrer of Prestonsburg, Ky.; 14 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, February 21, at 1 p.m., from the Burke Funeral Home Chapel, Prestonsburg, Ky., with Rev. Bobby Joe Spencer officiating.
Burial will follow in the Government Relocation Cemetery at Auxier, Ky.
Visitation is at the funeral home.
All arrangements are under the direction of Burke Funeral Home, Prestonsburg, Ky.
Active pallbearers are Andrew Griffith, Ken Powers, David Powers, Steve Hager, Tim Overbee, and Brett Preston.
