Kentucky Marriage Records by CountyFoster Howell
Foster Howell, 74, of Grethel, Ky., died Saturday, December 8, 2001, following an extended illness.
Born on June 15, 1927, in Floyd County, Ky., he was the son of the late Butler and Lizzie Evans Howell. He was a retired coal miner and member of U.M.W.A.
He is survived by his wife, Maxie Hall Howell.
Other survivors include four sons, Roy Howell of Teaberry, Ky., Larry Howell, Michael Keith Howell, and Timothy Foster Howell, all of Grethel, Ky.; one daughter, Roma Lou Howell of Grethel, Ky.; five half sisters, Elva Hall of Harold, Ky., Evalene Akers of Galveston, Ky., May Newsome of McDowell, Ky. and Ruby Keathley and Irene Kiser, both of Teaberry, Ky.; six grandchildren, Sandra, Kelvin, Anthony, Stephanie, Cory, and Kimberly; and four great-grandchildren, Nicholas, Megan, Madison, and Cody.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Charlie Howell and Albie Howell; two sisters, Octavia Adkins and Elsie Hall; one half-brother, Hatler Howell; and one grandchild, Tameric.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, December 11, 2001, at 11 a.m., at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, Ky., with ministers of the Old Regular Baptist Church officiating.
Burial was in the Hall Family Cemetery, Grethel, Ky., under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home.
Visitation was at the funeral home.
Furman Dingus
Furman Dingus, 89, of Martin, widower of Faye Vanhoose Dingus, and the father of Charles “Crush” Dingus, died Monday, December 10, 2001, at his residence, following an extended illness.
He was born December 10, 1912, in Alphoretta, Ky., a son of the late Bill and Flora Reynolds Dingus.
Furman attended Pikeville College, the University of Kentucky, and taught school at Dinwood and Stephens Branch. He operated a dry cleaning business in Martin, and worked as a lineman and bookkeeper for Columbia Fuels. He was a Past Master of the John W. Hall Masonic Lodge No. 950, and was a 55-year Mason, as well as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Martin.
Survivors include one son, Charles D. “Crush” Dingus of Martin; his wife, Delores; one brother, Phillip Dingus of Martin; one sister, Blanche Dingus of Martin; two grandchildren, Deanna Faye Dingus and Kris Douglas Dingus; four step-grandchildren, Michael Click, Brian Click, Mary Reynolds and Belinda Jarrell, and six step- great-grandchildren.
Funeral services for Furman Dingus will be conducted Thursday, December 13, 2001, at 1:00 p.m., at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, Ky., with Elders of the Church Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints officiating.
Burial will follow in the Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel, Ky., under the professional care of Hall Funeral Home, Martin, Ky.
Visitation is at the Hall Funeral Home.
Sharon Gail Blackburn
Sharon Gail Blackburn, 54, of Allen, Ky., died Tuesday, December 4, 2001, at her residence, following an extended illness.
Born on November 21, 1947, in Letcher Co., Ky., she was the daughter of the late Hubert Stallard and Monnie Marie Wright Stallard Beverly.
She is survived by her husband, Larry Blackburn.
Survivors include one brother, Robert Beverly of Paintsville, Ky.; six sisters, Pat Bradshaw, Janie Beverly and Monnie Osborne, all of Prestonsburg, Ky., Vickie Hale of Paintsville, Ky., Toni Hayes of W.Va., and Kathy Mullins of Letcher County, Ky.
Private arrangements were conducted on December 4, 2001, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, Ky.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Breast Cancer Association.
C. Readie Scroggins
C. Readie Scroggins, 53, of Harold, Ky., died Thursday, December 6, 2001, following a brief illness.
Born on March 29, 1948, in Covington, Alb., he was the son of the late Columbus Marcus and Cora Lee Treadway Scroggins. He was a disabled welder and a Vietnam veteran of the Air Force.
He is survived by his wife, Aretta Tackett Scroggins.
Survivors include two sons, Mark (Sandy) Scroggins of Stanville, Ky., Mike (Melinda) Scroggins of Boleman, Ky.; three brothers, Robert Scroggins of Dade City, Florida, Randall Scroggins and Ricky Scroggins of Frostproof, Florida; three sisters, Virginia Norris and Charlotte Scroggins of Dade City, Florida, Jo Ann Reid of Hiddenite, N.C.; and three grandchildren, Blake, Zack and Nathasha.
Funeral services will be conducted Monday, December 10, 2001, at 12 noon, at the Lower Toler Church of Christ at Harold, Ky., with ministers of the Church of Christ officiating.
Burial will be in the Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel, Ky., under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, Ky.
Visitation will be at the Lower Toler Church of Christ at Harold, Ky.
Pallbearers serving at the funeral of Readie Scroggins were Mike Worley, Barney Holloway, Mark Scroggins, Mike Scroggins, Alex Adkins, Nicky Boyd, Justin Tackett and Andy Tackett.
Honorary pallbearers: Denver Tackett, Willie Norris and Gary Tackett.
Martha Alice Burke
Martha Alice Burke, age 76, of West Prestonsburg, Ky., passed away Wednesday, December 5, 2001, at the Highland Regional Medical Center at Prestonsburg, Ky., after an extended illness.
She was a daughter of the late Bill and Ermie (Parker) Perry. She was married
to Douglas Burke who survives her. She was a member of the Trinity Chapel at Martin, Ky.
She is also survived by four sons and four daughters, Mr. Paul Burke, Mr. William Burke, Mr. James Burke, and Mr. Ronnie Burke, all of Prestonsburg, Ky.; Mrs. Dorothy Bailey of Lancaster, Ohio, Mrs. Erma Conley of Salyersville, Ky., Mrs. Betty Slone of Prestonsburg, Ky., and Mrs. Debbie Stanford of Thealka, Ky. Also surviving are two brothers and two sisters, Mr. Sam Perry of Norwalk, Ohio, Mr. John David Perry of Prestonsburg, Ky.; Mrs. Ellanoel Howell of West Prestonsburg, Ky., and Mrs. Avanell Sturgill of St. Mary’s Ohio; 21 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday, December 8, at 1 p.m., from the Burke Funeral Home, Prestonsburg, Ky., with Rev. Jim Price, Rev. Ellis Stevens, and Rev. Tommy Nelson officiating.
Burial was in the Richmond Memorial Cemetery at Prestonsburg, Ky., under the direction of Burke Funeral Home, .
Active pallbearers were Wendell Burke, Scotty Burke, Keith Slone, Greg Slone, Boyd Bailey, Roy Lee, Tommy Bailey, William Anthony, Jamie Burke, and Eric Burke.
Lois Slone
Lois Slone, age 72, of Estill, Ky., wife of the late Bennie Slone, passed away, Wednesday, December 5, 2001, at the Berea Hospital, Berea, Ky.
She was born April 20, 1929, in Wayland, Ky., the daughter of the late Wiley Whitaker and Pauline Burke Whitaker.
Survivors include two daughters, Wanda Sue King of Berea, Ky., Deborah Ann Buboltz of Frankfort, Ky.; one brother, Micky Whitaker of Texas; six sisters, Chiquita Dillon, Kay Smith and Pam Banks, all of Prestonsburg, Ky., Danese Antonopoylos of Amherst, Ohio, Belva Call of Naples, Fl., and Deanna Lawson of Sidney, Oh.; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Jack Whitaker, and one sister, Billie “Boots” Whitaker Algeao.
Funeral services for Lois Slone will be conducted Friday, December 7, 2001, at 1:00 p.m., at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, Ky., with the clergyman, Sherman Williams, officiating.
Burial will follow in the Dyer Cemetery, Leburn, Ky., under the professional care of the Hall Funeral Home, Martin, Ky.
Visitation is from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, at the funeral home.
Marcella Jones Slone
Marcella Jones Slone, 55, wife of Phillip, mother of Julie, and Kim Slone of Prestonsburg, Ky., passed away Monday, November 19, 2001, after a long battle against the dreaded and debilitating diseases of breast and ovarian cancer.
She was born July 6, 1946, the fourth of six children to the late Earl C. “Chip” Jones and Eula Mae Hall Jones, Dema, Ky.
She graduated from Alice Lloyd College and obtained a degree in elementary education from Morehead State University. She was a retired teacher in the Floyd County School System, a member of the Community United Methodist Church, Prestonsburg, the FCTA and the KEA.
In additon to her husband, daughters, and mother, she is survived by sisters, Della (Louie) Martin of Corbin, Ky., and Ida (Larry) Parsons of Winchester, Ky.; and brothers, Glen Wood (Susan) Jones of Mt. Orab, Oh., William Kenneth (Donnarae) Jones of Cincinnati, Oh.; and Thomas Alvin (Becky) Jones of London, Ky. She also leaves an aunt, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, brothers and sisters in Christ, and many friends to mourn her passing.
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, November 21, 2001, at the Community United Methodist Church, Prestonsburg, Ky., with clergyman Steve Pescosolido officiating.
Burial followed in the Whitt Martin Cemetery under the care of Hall Funeral Home.
Serving as pallbearers were Glen Wood Jones, William Kenneth Jones, Thomas Alvin Jones, Glen Wood Jones Jr., Shawn Kelly Jones, David Jennings Martin, Wade Jones, and David Borden.
Honorary pallbearers were Louie Martin, James Larry Parsons, Jim Slone, James Dudley, Robert Earl Jones, and Jason Sammons.
Marcella was a loving, caring, and beautiful young woman. To paraphrase Proverbs 31:10-31:
She was a wife and mother of noble character who was worth more than any earthly treasures. Phillip had full confidence in her, as she did in him and they were good for each other all the days they were together.
She ensured that her husband and daughters had a loving, warm, and happy home. She provided food, clothing and comforts for them.
Marcella honored her father and mother. She brought dignity, grace, and respect to all of her family.
She was charitable and giving.
She spoke with wisdom and gave faithful instruction, not only to Julie and Kim, but also to hundreds of other young people.
“Her daughters arise and call her blessed. Her husband also, and he praises her.
Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all. Charm is deceptive and beauty fleeting. But a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Give her the reward she has earned and let her works bring her praise throughout the land.”
Those of us who knew, admired and loved Marcella, will honor, praise, and cherish her memory always and evermore.
James Earl Wright
James Earl Wright, age 65, of Prestonsburg, Ky., husband of Madgalene Stephens Wright, passed away Sunday, December 2, 2001, in the Central Baptist Hospital, Lexington, Ky., following a brief illness.
He was born November 13, 1936, in Floyd County, Ky., the son of Susie Ousley Wright and the late George Wright. He was a retired coal miner and a member of United Mine Workers Association.
Survivors include five sons, Steve Wright of Banner, Ky., James Earl Wright Jr., and Ronald David Wright, both of Munith, Mi., Tommy Wright of Lexington, Ky., Bruce Edward Wright of Prestonsburg, Ky.; six daughters, Diana Lynn Crider of Winter Haven, Fl., Sharon Ann Robinson of Pikeville, Ky., Brenda Sue Wright and Threasa Gail Blackburn, both of Prestonsburg, Ky., Tammy Jo Hiatt of Jackson, Mi., Jennifer Marie Glaspie of Grass Lake, Mi.; five brothers, Hager Wright and Johnny Wright, both of Prestonsburg, Ky., Arthur Wright of Leslie, Mi., Raben Wright of Munith, Mi., Ronnie Wright of Onondaga, Mi.; two sisters, Dorothy Ratliff and Phyllis Elliott, both of Martin, Ky., 13 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, three step-grandchildren and three step-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services for James Earl Wright will be conducted Wednesday, December 5, 2001, at 11:00 a.m., at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, Ky., with the Old Regular Baptist ministers officiating.
Burial will follow in the Wright Cemetery, Spurlock Fork, Prestonsburg, Ky., under the professional care of the Hall Funeral Home.
Visitation is at the funeral home.
