Kentucky Marriage Records by CountyAddie Marie Hensley
1953-2016
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 4, 1 p.m. at the Preston Funeral Home Chapel for Addie Marie Hensley, 62, of Paintsville, who passed away Monday, May 2 at her residence.
Burial will be in the Highland Memorial Park cemetery at Staffordsville.
Arrangements under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home.
Claude Edward Hayes
1927-2016
Claude Edward Hayes was born Dec. 25, 1927, to Jessie and Gus Hayes in Paintsville. He had 14 siblings, of whom he was close to and very fond of.
He was known as a child to collect creatures and things that he loved in his pockets for show to his siblings and friends.
Claude married
Billie Hensley in June of 1952 and the odyssey of his legacy began. The love and compassion Claude had for his children is indisputable. He supported his children through their sports events, maturation into jobs, marriages and raising their own children.
James is fond of his father’s attendance to his basketball games. Tom recalls him encouraging his hard work. Claudia remembers the day that her father tokened her the number one girl. Claude made many trips from Ohio to California to spend time Gene. Many “His baby girl” recalls his talent in singing and how he would dance with a booty shake. He enjoyed gun shows and collecting knives. Claude had a way of interjecting silliness into conversations with his facial expressions. Each of Claude’s grandchildren share “Pappawisms”. These memories of one liners bring wisdom and humor.
Andy shares the bluest eyes with Pappaw. Jackie recalls his cure for the ultimate hangover, and having home remedies for almost any ailment. Reneé shares how special she felt when Pappaw would take his grandkids to the candy store for $2 worth of candy. Erika recalls him loving a good deal and sharing the Doublemint gum that he carried in this shirt pocket. Bradley recalls Pappaw giving dating advice, he told Bradley to “be sure to always carry a pack of gum or pack of cigarettes, because the ladies would want one or the other.” Leesa recalls his simplistic diet of bologna, cucumbers and tomatoes and how when she eats the same she is comforted with his memory. Josh recalls Pappaw’s infinite wisdom and not accepting change easily.
Claude has a unique place in the hearts of those who knew him, loved him and he will missed indefinitely.
Charlene A. Conley
Charlene A. Conley, 94, of Spring Hill, Fla., passed away April 20, 2016.
She was born in Van Lear and came to Florida in 2002. She was Church of Christ by faith; enjoyed reading and gardening and she was a good seamstress.
She is predeceased by her husband, Stewart Conley and daughter, Jeannine Zack.
She is survived by her grandson, David Zack of Spring Hill; son-in-law, Jerome Zack of Spring Hill; four great-grandchildren; loving family and friends.
Arrangements under the Brewer & Sons Funeral Home of Brooksville, Fla.
Fredrick Baldwin
1926-2016
Funeral services were held Monday, May 2, 11 a.m. at the Preston Funeral Home Chapel for Frederick Baldwin, 90, of Paintsville, who passed away Friday, April 29.
Burial was in the Johnson County Memorial cemetery at Staffordsville.
Arrangements under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home of Paintsville.
Herman Ray Skaggs
1935-2016
Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 30, 1 p.m. at the Paintsville Funeral Home for Herman Ray Skaggs, 80, formerly of Terryville, who passed away Tuesday, April 26 at his residence in Flat Gap.
Mr. Skaggs was the son of the late Isaac and Louisa Skaggs. He was also preceded in death by his first wife of 28 years, Aileen Fannin; five siblings, Ford, Foster (Dean), Furl (Peggy), Ivory (Goble), Luther (Clotine); and one granddaughter, Elizabeth Maynard.
Herman left Kentucky in 1952 to work at Inland Steel in East Chicago, Ind., where he retired from the 80” hot strip as Maintenance Supervisor. After 31 years he returned to Kentucky.
He was a member of the Red Bush Enterprise Church, where he served as Clerk and Treasurer for 17 years. He was also a Master Mason at the Elk Fork Lodge. He had also achieved his 32nd Degree Scottish Rite in South Bend, Ind., and was a certified Kentucky Colonel. Herman was a God loving man, who loved his family, friends and life. He enjoyed playing his banjo with the gospel group Friends for Jesus. Also in his earlier years he also played with the Gospel Jewels.
Surviving are his wife of 22 years, Phyllis (Risby-Ison) Skaggs; one sister, Esta Kelly; one son, Phil (Sylvia) Skaggs; two daughters, Susie (Roger) Maynard and Jana (Steve) Chaney; six grandchildren, Brandon Maynard, Phillip Skaggs Jr., Timothy Skaggs, Brittany (Maynard) Robbins, Cameron Chaney, Cody Chaney; five great-grandchildren, Isaac, Kalei and Hunter Maynard, Julie and Allison Robbins; a host of nieces and nephews who he love dearly; and his loyal companion, Max the Border Collie.
Visitation will be Friday, April 20, 1-9 p.m. at the funeral home and until time of service on Saturday.
A Masonic service will be Friday, 7 p.m. in the chapel.
The service will be officiated by the Revs. James Wallin, Bob Williams, and Chris Baldwin, with burial to follow in the Hutchinson Family cemetery in Elliot County.
The family requests in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Red Bush Enterprise Baptist Church.
Arrangements under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home.
Roy Michael Burns
1969-2016
Roy Michael Burns was born Aug. 5, 1969 at the old Paintsville Hospital in Paintsville and departed this life on April 20, 2016 in North Canton, Ohio.
He is survived by his beloved family; his wife, Tonya Goforth Burns; his daughter, Alexandra Paige Burns; his father and mother, Roy Lee and Nancy Daniel Burns of Nippa; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Lonnie and Karen Goforth of East Burnstat. He is also survived by three uncles, Bill Daniel and his wife, Barbara of Paintsville, John Daniel of Cathedral City, Ca., and Corbett Burns of Nippa; one aunt, Magdalene Burns of Harrodsburg; and several special cousins, aunts and uncles, as well as many other relatives.
He had a very special friend, Steve Burgess, who was like a brother to him.
Michael was preceded in death by two brothers, Mark and Aaron Burns; and his grandparents, Carl and Virgie Bolden Burns and Homer and Irene Meek Daniel.
He graduated with honors from Johnson Central High School, Class of 1987 and Big Sandy Community and Technical College. He worked in the gas and oil industry for The Enserca Land Services.
Michael was so loved by his family and friends and will be greatly missed, but never forgotten by his beloved family, friends and co-workers.
Burial was in the A.R. Dyche Memorial Park in London.
Arrangements under the direction of the Bowling Funeral Home of London.
Ruby Lee Blanton
1927-2016
Funeral services will be held Friday, April 29, 11 a.m. at the Staffordsville Free Will Baptist Church for Ruby Lee Blanton, 88, of Staffordsville, who passed away Tuesday, April 26 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center in Paintsville.
Mrs. Blanton was born Nov. 14, 1927 in Johnson County, daughter of the late George Clinton and Martha Williams Meade. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Oakley Blanton, Dec. 11, 2014; one son, Scottie Lee Blanton, along with several brothers and sisters.
Surviving are one son, Tim Blanton of Burkesville; four grandchildren, Sammy (Chrissy Baldridge) Blanton, Megan Litteral, Timothy A. Blanton, Kailey Blanton; and four great-grandchildren, Lauren Paige Blanton, Braylan Reece Caudill, Joe Baldridge, and Sierra Baldridge.
The service will be officiated by John Michael Blanton, Toby Wheeler and Ronnie Spriggs, with burial to follow in the Staffordsville Church Cemetery.
Arrangements under the direction of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home of Paintsville.
John Paul Salyer
1934-2016
Funeral services were held Sunday, April 24, 1 p.m. at the Phelps & Son Funeral Home Chapel for John Paul Salyer, 82, of West Van Lear, who passed away Thursday, April 21 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center in Paintsville.
Mr. Johnson was born March 20, 1934 in Johnson County, son of the late Hodley and Maudie Johnson Salyer. He was also preceded in death by on son, Luke Salyer; one daughter, Tanna Meek; and two sisters, Pauline Preston and Marie Witten.
Surviving are his wife, Shelby Horn Salyer of West Van Lear; three sons, John Salyer of Florida, Mark and Matthew Salyer, both of Paintsville; two brothers, Edgell Salyer of Dayton, Ohio, and Brooksie Salyer of Columbus, Ohio; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
John was a United States Air Force veteran and proudly served in the Korean War. He was a retired minister and Law Enforcement Officer. In addition, he was a member of the DAV, Big Sandy Chapter 18, Auxier, Ky.
The service was officiated by Roy Penix, with burial in the Highland Memorial Park cemetery at Staffordsville.
Military Honors were conducted by the DAV, Big Sandy Chapter 18, Auxier, Ky.
