Kentucky Marriage Records by CountyMabel Daniel
1919-2016
Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 13, 11 a.m. at the Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel for Mabel Daniel, 96, of Paintsville, who passed away Sunday, April 10 at Pikeville Medical Center.
Mrs. Daniel was born Dec. 30, 1919 in Logan County, W. Va., daughter of the late L. C. and Lena Carter Pack. She was a homemaker. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Lafe Daniel; and one daughter, Janie Sue Daniel Dunn.
Surviving are one son, Donald E. (Gayle) Daniel of Paintsville; one sister, Grace (Willis) Daniel of Middletown, Ohio; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
The service was officiated by James Kelly Caudill and Larry Smith, with burial in the Isom Daniel Family cemetery at River.
Arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home of Paintsville.
Claude E. Hayes
1927-2016
Aged 88 of Springfield, Ohio passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday May 1, 2016, at Heartland of Springfield where he was a popular resident for almost two years. Claude was a Christmas baby, born December 25, 1927, in Johnson County, Kentucky the son of Gus and Jessie Hayes. He had 14 siblings and was especially close to his brothers Gus Hayes, Jr. and South G. Hayes. At the insistence of his father, Claude began his working life early and did the work of two men, for himself and his brother South G., who was in fragile health throughout his life. Unfortunately, his brother passed away in 1961. It was a loss Dad grieved for the rest of his life. He was also preceded in death by nine of his beloved siblings.
In 1952, Claude married
Billie Ruth Hensley Hayes after a whirlwind two week courtship. Claude and Billie had five children, each one has special memories of their father: James remembers fondly Dad’s attendance at his many sporting events; Tom (Laurel) recalls Dad’s encouraging his strong work ethic when he chose to work not one but two jobs in high school; Claudia Kuykendall (Terry) was Dad’s very own “Number 1 Girl, ” a title she still proudly holds today; South Gene holds dear many memories of helping Dad and Mom rehabilitate homes to sell; Amanda Chakeres (Philip) will never forget Dad’s beautiful singing voice. Claude also had seven grandchildren with their own special memories of their truly unforgettable and knowledgeable Pappaw: Andrew (Susie) Hayes; Jacqueline (Nick) Gilmore; Renee (Austin) Hart; Bradley Roberts; Erika Hayes Buzzard; Leesa (Joey) McGough; and Joshua Hayes. He also leaves 13 great grandchildren who will no doubt be delighted to hear all about his escapades. Dad always had a way with a story, a love for his family, and an endless trove of knowledge happily shared. We also cannot forget friend and extended family member Tony Pugliese who often opened his home and his kitchen to Dad during his many trips to California to visit his son South.
Claude supported his family working as a foreman in the construction industry with The Fishel Company, and, later, American General, where he became an explosives expert. However, there is no doubt that his favorite occupations were “Dad” and “Pappaw.”
Always family first, Claude and his wife Billie worked as a team for many years to bring to Ohio those in need of jobs and lodging so that they, too, might enjoy a better life and provide better educations for their children. It was a cause they believed in and both were proud to extend a helping hand to many from their home state of Kentucky.
Sadly preceded in death by his unforgettable wife Billie Ruth Hensley Hayes in 2002, his children and his grandchildren ensure that his memory will remain and his humor will be shared throughout generations. Dad, you too, are unforgettable.
Memorial service to remain private as requested by our father, an unpretentious man who desired neither picnic nor parade in life or death.
Quinten Lester
1925-2016
Funeral services were held Sunday, May 8, 11 a.m. at the Chestnut Grove Enterprise Baptist Church for Quinten Lester, 91, of Lowmansville, who passed away Wednesday, May 4 at Community Hospice in Ashland.
Mr. Lester was born Feb. 8, 1925 in Blaine, son of the late Isaac and Sinda Bishop Lester. He was a WW II veteran and a carpenter. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Mardria Griffith Lester, who passed away in 2004, and his son, Charles Douglas Lester.
Surviving are his wife, Pauline Lemaster Lester of Lowmansville; four daughters, Carol Cordle of Flatwoods, Bonnie Martin of Blaine, Sandra Daniels of Hager Hill, and Yvonne Demorest of Dublin, Ga.; one step-daughter, Joyce Lemaster of Louisa; two step-sons, Loyd Lemaster of Lowmansville, and Larry Lemaster of Ulysses; seven grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, seven step-great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.
The service was officiated by Kenneth Wright and Joe Adkins, with burial in the Marvin Sparks cemetery at Blaine.
Arrangements under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home of Paintsville.
Annette Dixon Bailey
1917-2016
Funeral services were held Saturday, May 7, 1 p.m. at the Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel for Annette Dixon Bailey, 99, of Charleston, S. C., formerly of Paintsville, who passed away Wednesday, May 4 in Charleston.
Burial was in the Mayo Memorial cemetery in Paintsville.
Arrangements under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home.
Elsie Elouise Grim Williams
1932-2016
Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 10, 3 p.m. at the Tom’s Creek Free Will Baptist Church for Elsie Elouise Grim Williams, 84, of Wittensville, who passed away Sunday, May 8 at Highland Regional Medical Center in Prestonsburg.
Mrs. Williams was born April 29, 1932 in Johnson County, daughter of the late Isaac and Fronia Stambaugh Grim. She was a retired accountant. She was also preceded in death by two sons, Gary Michael Williams and Everette Kyle Williams; and one sister, Eldia Daniel.
Surviving are one brother, Elvie Grim of Paintsville; one sister, Elma Grim of Nippa; and two grandchildren, Michael E. Williams of Lexington, and Andrea Michelle Mills of Bradenton, Fla.
The service was officiated by James Kelly Caudill, with burial in the Grim Family cemetery at Nippa.
Arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home of Paintsville.
Opal Montgomery
1919-2016
Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 12, 11 a.m. at the Staffordsville Free Will Baptist Church for Opal Montgomery, 96, of Cynthiana, formerly of Johnson County, passed away Monday, May 9 in Cynthiana.
Burial will follow in the Holbrook Family Cemetery.
Arrangements under the direction of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home of Paintsville.
Elsie Elouise Grim Williams
1932-2016
Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 10, 3 p.m. at the Tom’s Creek Free Will Baptist Church for Elsie Elouise Grim Williams, 84, of Wittensville, who passed away Sunday, May 8 at Highland Regional Medical Center in Prestonsburg.
Mrs. Williams was born April 29, 1932 in Johnson County, daughter of the late Isaac and Fronia Stambaugh Grim. She was a retired accountant. She was also preceded in death by two sons, Gary Michael Williams and Everette Kyle Williams; and one sister, Eldia Daniel.
Surviving are one brother, Elvie Grim of Paintsville; one sister, Elma Grim of Nippa; and two grandchildren, Michael E. Williams of Lexington, and Andrea Michelle Mills of Bradenton, Fla.
The service was officiated by James Kelly Caudill, with burial in the Grim Family cemetery at Nippa.
Arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home of Paintsville.
Sharon Kay Whiting
1955-2016
Funeral services were held Saturday, May 7, 3 p.m. at the Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel for Sharon Kay Whiting, 60, of Meally, who passed away Thursday, May 5 at Pikeville Medical Center.
Burial was in the Webb cemetery at Meally.
Arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home of Paintsville.
Edward Lee ‘Parrot’ Wells
1947-2016
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 4, 1 p.m. at the Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel for Edward Lee “Parrot” Wells, 68, of Williamsport, who passed away Sunday, May 1 at Community Hospice Center in Ashland.
Mr. Wells was born Oct. 27, 1947 in Johnson County, son of the late Joe Jr. and Hilda Katherine Idigppa Wells. He was a heavy equipment operator with Martin County Coal and a U.S. Army veteran. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Thomas Earl Wells and Roy Neil Wells.
Surviving are his wife, Pamela Gaye Walters Wells of Williamsport; one son, Michael Travis Wells of Georgia; two daughters, Melissa Wells Shepherd (Billy Daniel) of Meally and Tina VanHoose (Paul Marshall VanHoose) of Nippa; two brothers, David “Rod” Wells and Brian Keith Wells, both of Van Lear; one sister, Lois Wells Collins of Hager Hill; five grandchildren, Tabitha Ratliff, Krista (Seth) Ferguson, Paul Edward VanHoose, Erica Reneé Osborne, and Tracie Daniel Shepherd; and two great-grandchildren, Noah Scott Ratliff, Kenzie Slone, and one great-grandchild on the way.
The service will be officiated by Steve Rose, with burial to follow in the Webb-Wells cemetery at Van Lear.
Arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home of Paintsville.
