Kentucky Marriage Records by CountyEunice Meade
Eunice Meade, 91, of Prestonsburg, died Sunday, August 17, 2003, at her residence.
Born October 21, 1911, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late Billy and Merzie Castle Brown. She was a homemaker, and a member of the First Church of God, Prestonsburg.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Guy Meade.
Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Helen and William Osborne of Akron, Ohio, Kathleen and Hans Peot of New Carlisle, Ohio, Ruth and William Houston of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Karen Meade of Staffordsville; a son and daughter-in-law, Ronald and Betty Meade of Prestonsburg; a brother, Paul Brown; eight grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Virgil Brown and Harry Quinton Brown; and a sister, Lois Salyers.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, August 19, at 1 p.m., at the First Church of God in Prestonsburg, with Steven V. Williams officiating.
Burial was in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin.
Visitation was at the church.
Contributions or memorials should be made to the Big Sandy Hospice, or the First Church of God on North Lake Drive, in Prestonsburg.
Bessie (Skeens) Goble
Bessie (Skeens) Goble, 92, of Prestonsburg, passed away, Monday, August 18, 2003, at Highlands Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness.
She was born March 11, 1911, at Johns Creek, the daughter of the late Jeff and Julie (Dials) Skeens. She was a housewife and mother.
Bessie was married
to James (Jim) Goble who preceded her in death.
She is survived by two sons, Charles and Irvin Goble, both of Prestonsburg; one daughter, Mrs. Avalois Crum, also of Prestonsburg; 13 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, August 20, at 11 a.m., at Burke Funeral Home Chapel, Prestonsburg, with Bro. Kenneth Prater officiating.
Burial will be in the Goble Family Cemetery, Prestonsburg.
Visitation is at the funeral home.
All arrangements are under the direction of Burke Funeral Home.
Everett Douglas “Goldman” Vanderpool
Everett Douglas “Goldman” Vanderpool, age 31, of Garrett, passed away, Saturday, August 16, 2003, in Eastern.
He was born September 26, 1971, in Albion, Michigan, the son of Everett A. Vanderpool and Christine Hughes Vanderpool of Garrett. He was a member of the Rock Fork Regular Baptist Church.
Survivors, in addition to his parents, include one son, Taylor Andrew Rumler of Cold Water, Michigan; two brothers, Larry Vanderpool and Gary Vanderpool, both of Homer, Michigan; one sister, Sheila Damron of Williamsport, Tennessee; and special friends, Mike and Rhonda Slone.
Funeral services for Everett Douglas “Goldman” Vanderpool were conducted Tueday, August 19, at 1 p.m., at the Stonecoal Regular Baptist Church, at Garrett, with Elder Raymond Lawson officiating.
Burial followed in the Adkins Family Cemetery, at Hueysville, under the professional care of the Hall Funeral Home, Martin.
Visitation was at the church.
Pallbearers: Scotty Damron, Michael Damron, Wendell Damron, Michael Slone, Barnie Rings, Jeremy Bellamy, Scott Bellamy, Tim Lawson, Les Damron, Kente Barner, and Mike Howard.
Honorary: Jacob Vanderpool and Josh Vanderpool.
Milton Hall
Milton Hall, 90, of Topmost, died Friday, August 15, 2003, at his residence.
Born May 28, 1913, in Dry Creek, Knott County, he was the son of the late William and Flossie Hall. He was a retired coal miner, a World War II Army veteran, and the father of Martin City Clerk Pam Justice.
He is survived by his wife, Rosetta Caudill Hall of Topmost.
Survivors, in addition to his wife, include three sons, Maurice Ray Hall, and Randall Hall, both of Topmost, and Tony Hall of Rose City, Michigan; two daughters, Peggy Allen of Westland, Michigan; and Pamela Justice of Langley; one brother, Estill Hall of Melvin; one sister, Nola Cook of Dry Creek; 21 grandchildren, and 37 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Kenneth Hall, and six brothers and six sisters.
Funeral services were conducted Monday, August 18, at 11 a.m., at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, with Old Regular Baptist ministers officiating.
Burial was in the Joe Hall Cemetery, Dry Creek, Topmost, under direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home.
Visitation was at the funeral home.
Addie Mae Click
Addie Mae Click, age 79, of Auxier, formerly of Maytown, passed away, Saturday, August 16, 2003, in Highlands Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg.
She was born March 15, 1924, in Langley, the daughter of the late Joe Click and Roberta Ratliff Click.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Fred Click and Sam Click, and three sisters, Susie Hicks, Dixie Campbell, and Rebecca Click.
Survivors include two nephews, Henry Campbell of Sidney, Ohio, and Paul Click of Columbus, Ohio; eight nieces, Ora Allen of Dayton, Ohio, Lottie Fraley of Ypsilanti, Michigan, Charlotte Caudill of Mousie, Patsy Martin and Pamela Ellen Nonemaker, both of Whitehall, Ohio, Barbara Hane and Rebecca Skaggs, both of Columbus, Ohio, and Vada Kirk of Catlettsburg.
When able, Addie Mae attended services at the Bethel Old Regular Baptist Church. She was a firm believer in the Old Regular Baptist Faith.
Funeral services for Addie Mae Click were conducted Tuesday, August 19, at 10 a.m., at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, at Martin, with Elders Jimmy Hall, Jerry Manns and Ronnie Robinson officiating.
Burial followed in the Cooley Cemetery, at Eastern, under the professional care of the Hall Funeral Home.
Visitation was at the funeral home.
Pallbearers: Arthur Powers, Kenneth DeBoard, Henry Campbell, Mont Campbell, and Nicholas Blair.
Honorary pallbearers: Jack Fraley and Shawn Toombs.
Ottawa Bradley Boyd Akers
Ottawa Bradley Boyd Akers, 73, of Tram, died Monday, August 18, 2003, at Pikeville Health Care.
Born November 25, 1929, in Dana, she was the daughter of the late Virgil and Vannie Boyd. She was a homemaker and a member of the Dwale House of Prayer.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Hurley Roe Akers.
Survivors include three sons, Billy Roe Akers and Larry Akers, both of Tram, and Gary Lee Akers of Banner; three daughters, Burlene Campbell of Edmonton, Magalene Robinson and Allene Crum, both of Banner; five brothers, Robert Boyd of Emma, Asbury Boyd and Virgil Boyd Jr., both of Tram, Raymond Boyd of Vermillion, Ohio, and Nola Boyd of Dana; two sisters, Lizzie Belle Goble and Rosie Goble, both of Tram; 13 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, and husband, she was preceded in death by two sons, Kenneth Gene Akers and Bobby Dean Akers; a daughter, Barbara Jean Burchett; three brothers, J.B. Boyd, Randy Boyd, and Hezzie Boyd; and a sister, Judy Boyd.
Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, August 21, at 1 p.m., at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, with Woody Crum and Bud Crum officiating.
Burial will be in the Boyd Cemetery, (Boyd Branch), at Dana.
Visitation is at the funeral home.
Elmer Nichols
Elmer Nichols, age 78, of East Point, died Sunday, August 10, 2003, at Riverview Health Care Center.
Born June 8, 1925, in Floyd County, he was the son of the late Edward Lee and Elizabeth Allen Nichols. He was a disabled laborer.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Rebecca Jarrell Nichols.
Survivors include special friends, Cecil and Anna B. Jervis, Audrey and Joey Campbell, Tillis and Jessica Jervis, as well as many others.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Earl and Ernie Nichols.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 13, at 1:00 p.m., at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin. Herman Roberts will officiate.
Burial will follow in the Richmond Cemetery, in Prestonsburg.
Visitation was held at the funeral home.
Fred G. Francis
A memorial service for Fred G. Francis will be held on Saturday, August 16, at 4:00 p.m., at the Centenary United Methodist Church, Maggard Chapel, in Lexington.
Mr. Francis, a former Prestonsburg resident, died on June 12, in Sarasota, Florida.
