Kentucky Marriage Records by CountyCharles Raleigh Nelson
Charles Raleigh Nelson, 27, of Pikeville, died Wednesday, February 26, 2003, at his residence at Pikeville, following a brief illness.
Born March 12, 1975, in Floyd County, he was son of Don Nelson and Louise Slone Nelson of Prestonsburg. He was a student of Osteopathic Medicine at Pikeville College.
He is survived by his wife, Terri McCall Reynolds Nelson.
In addition to his parents, and wife, he is survived by three brothers, Donald Grant Nelson of Paintsville, and Frank Douglas Nelson and Jimmy Lee Nelson, both of Prestonsburg; three sisters, Tamera Lynn Bartley of Prestonsburg, Sheila Ann Collins of Auxier, and Barbara Hook of Pikeville.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday, March 2, at 1 p.m., at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home in Martin, with Johnnie R. Ross and Fred Klatka officiating.
Burial was in the Gethsemane Gardens at Prestonsburg, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home.
Visitation was at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to “The Baby Nelson Foundation” at Taylor County Bank, P.O. Box 200, Campbellsville, Ky. 42719, (Phone, 270-465-4196).
Active pallbearers: John Mattox, Matt Hale, Matthew Stephenson, Ryan Russell, Tucker Basham and Andrew Stephenson.
Honorary pallbearers: Matthew Nelson, Brian Collins, Greg Stevens and Tim Hastings.
Crit Martin
Crit Martin, 76, of Hunter, died Thursday, February 27, 2003, at the Pikeville Methodist Hospital.
Born September 1, 1926, in Floyd County, he was the son of the late Arthur and Beulah Hayes Martin. He was a retired coal miner.
He is survived by his wife, Syltana McKinney Martin.
Other survivors include three sons, David Allen Martin and Arthur Dean Martin, both of Printer, and Billy Keith Martin of Martin; two daughters, Glenda Sue Newsome of Printer, and Alicia Howad of Garrett; four brothers, Creed Martin, Tandy Martin and Wendell Martin, all of Printer, and Joe David Martin of Peebles, Ohio; four sisters, Dot Belecher of Drift, Nora Martin of Printer, Bonnie Martin of Columbus, Ohio, and Pet Conn of Martin; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Grace Martin and Sadie Halbert.
Funeral services were conducted Monday, March 3, at 1 p.m., at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home in Martin, with Ted Shannon officiating.
Burial was in the Crit Martin Cemetery at Printer, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home.
Visitation was at the funeral home.
Edward Hope King
Edward Hope King, 74, formerly from Huntington, West Virginia, died at Saint Mary’s Medical Center on Wednesday, February 26, 2003.
Born May 24, 1928, at St. Mary’s Hospital, he was the son of the late Thelma and Howard King of Huntington, and was a retired Controller for St. Mary’s Hospital Medical Center.
He is survived by his wife, Lolita Arnett King; three sons, Robert A. King and James St. King of Huntington, and Edward K. King of S. Charleston; two daughters, Carol R. Gibson of Barboursville, West Virginia, and Lois J. Dingess of Huntington; five grandchildren, Caitlin and Joshua King of Huntington, Lauren Gibson of Barboursville, Megan King of S. Charleston and Robert S. King of Las Vegas, Nevada.
A grandson, Brian Matthew Gibson, of Huntington, preceded him in death in 1999.
Mr. King had been Supervisor of General Accounting for ACF Industries, Huntington, and then was controller for St. Mary’s Medical Center until retirement after nearly 25 years employment. He was a President of the West Virginia Chapter of the Hospital Financial Management Association. He graduated from Huntington East High School, Mrs. Helen Deggan’s Tri State Business College and is a 1947 graduate of Marshall University.
There will be no services or visitation. Tributes may be sent to Hospice of Huntington.
Eliza Taylor
Eliza Taylor, 51, of Prestonsburg, died Thursday, February 27, 2003, at Highlands Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness.
Born September 6, 1951, in Prestonsburg, she was the daughter of the late Robie and Eukie Slone Johnson. She was a homemaker, and a member of the Big Lick Pentecostal Church, at Ivyton.
She is survived by her husband, Charles (Pete) Taylor.
Other survivors include two daughters, Robin Collins of Prestonsburg, and Patricia Meade of Ivel; four brothers, Robie Johnson Jr., John B. Johnson, Fred Johnson and Ricky Johnson, all of Prestonsburg; a half-brother, Jobie Johnson of Ohio; six sisters, Christine Watkins, Jewell Marsillett, Patricia Jones, and Eva Kay Johnson, all of Prestonsburg, Bobbie Chaffins of Garrett, and Linda Watkins of Salyersville; three half-sisters, Edith Allen of West Virginia, and Marie Hale and Mintha Johnson, both of Ohio; and five grandchildren, Elizabeth, Libby, Allie, Savannah and Marih.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Donald Johnson, and a half-sister, Ethel Stapleton.
Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, March 2, at noon, at the Big Lick Pentecostal Church, at Ivyton, with Eugene Haney officiating.
Burial will be in the Johnson Cemetery at Prestonsburg, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin.
Visitation is at the church.
Dona Thornsberry
Dona Thornsberry, 86, of Raynham, Massachusetts, formerly of Wheelwright, died Wednesday, February 26, 2003, at the Life Care Center in Rayham, Massachusetts.
Born September 28, 1916, in Kite, she was the daughter of the late Alamander and Lucy Mullins Thornsberry. She was a homemaker and a member of the Freewill Baptist Church at Wheelwright, and also attended Upper Burton Church of God.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Landell Thornsberry.
Survivors include three sons, Berlis Thornsberry of West Jefferson, Ohio, Carlie Thornsberry of Columbus, Ohio, and Earlis Thornsberry of Hazard; four daughters, Ruby Goble of Findlay, Ohio, Phyllis Baker of Marion, Ohio, Mildred Richardson of Norton, Virginia, and Melvaline Carvalho of Taunton, Massachusetts; two sisters, Bertha Watson and Clara Slone, both of Kite; 17 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, and husband, she was preceded in death by four brothers, Louis Thornsberry, Clarence Thornsberry, Estil Thornsberry, and Carson Thornsberry; and one sister, Minda Johnson.
Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, March 2, at 2 p.m., at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home in Martin, with Bill Combs officiating.
Burial will be in the Buckingham Cemetery at Bevinsville, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home.
Visitation is at the funeral home.
Myra Ellen Thomas
Myra Ellen Thomas, age 72, of Harold, widow of Robert J. Thomas, passed away Monday, April 28, 2003, at the Kingston Nursing Home, Ashland, Ohio.
She was born August 5, 1930, in Honaker, the daughter of the late Ruben Kidd and Phoebe Collins Kidd. She was a homemaker and a member of the Vogel Day United Methodist Church, at Harold.
Survivors include three sons, Harlan J. Thomas of Ashland, Ohio, Steven Ray Thomas of Polk, Ohio, and Calvin Del Thomas of Jeromesville, Ohio; one daughter, Cathy Ellen Keathley of Gallipolis, Ohio; one brother, Ransom Kidd of Honaker; four sisters, Betty Jean Hunter of Printer, Menta Kidd of Honaker, Hazel Hamilton of Harold, and Vara Margaret Hamilton of New London, Ohio; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Bobby Dean Thomas.
Funeral services for Myra Ellen Thomas will be conducted Friday, May 2, at 11 a.m., at the Hall Funeral Home, Martin.
Burial will follow in the Davidson Memorial Gardens, at Ivel, under the professional care of the Hall Funeral Home.
Visitation is after 6 p.m., Wednesday, at the funeral home.
Mary Alice Reynolds Ray
Mary Alice Reynolds Ray, age 81, of Beaver, wife of the late Victor Ray, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2003, in the McDowell Appalachian Regional Hospital.
She was born June 13, 1921, in Biscuit, the daughter of the late Milford Reynolds and Martha Little Reynolds. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include four sons, Larry Donald Ray of Wheelwright, William Darrell Ray and Eddie Dean Ray, both of Beaver, and Keith Allen Ray of Ligon; five daughters, Brenda Faye Newsome and Bertha Tackett, both of Ligon, Patricia Ann Ray of Beaver, Jewelene Tackett of Teaberry, and Wilma Jean Mullins of Price; two brothers, Aaron Reynolds of Gallipolis, Ohio, and Roland Reynolds of Athens, Ohio; one sister, Lizzie McGinnis of Gallipolis, Ohio; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband, and parents, she was preceded in death by her step-mother, Mary Isaac Reynolds; one son, Roy Dean Ray; two daughters, Gloria Jean Ray and Sherry Gail Ray; and one brother, Earl Reynolds.
Funeral services for Mary Alice Reynolds Ray will be conducted Wednesday, April 30, at 11 a.m., at the Samaria Regular Baptist Church, at Teaberry, with Regular Baptist ministers officiating.
Burial will follow in the Ray Family Cemetery, at Beaver, under the professional care of the Hall Funeral Home, Martin.
Visitation is at the church.
