Kentucky Marriage Records by CountyBetty Jean Thompson
April 29, 1941 – July 23, 2017
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 26 at 11 a.m. at the Preston Funeral Home Chapel for Betty Jean Thompson, 76, of Fort Gay, W.Va., who passed away Sunday, July 23 at Cabell Huntington Hospital.
Burial will follow in the family cemetery in Fort Gay.
Arrangements under the care of Preston Funeral Home.
Eugene Short
October 16, 1931 – July 21, 2017
Funeral services were held Monday, July 24 at the Meally Church of Christ for Eugene Short, 85, of Flat Gap, who passed away Friday, July 21 at his residence.
Burial followed at the Lakeview Memorial cemetery in Staffordsville.
Arrangements under the care of Preston Funeral Home of Paintsville.
Brenda K. Williams
1953-2017
Brenda K. Williams was born July 22, 1953 at the old Paintsville Hospital in Paintsville, Kentucky. She was the middle daughter of the late Sherwood and Christine Williams of Flat Gap, Kentucky, where she spent the last 17 years of her life. Brenda entered eternal life on October 24, 2017 at King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, Kentucky due to complications from pneumonia. She was 64 years old.
She is survived by her three children, Andraya Preston and her husband Guthrey of Oil Springs, William Nichols of Flat Gap, and Alena Hughes and her husband Chad of Staffordsville; two grandchildren, Rebekah and Dylan Preston of Oil Springs; two sisters, Sharon McCarty and her late husband James of Fallsburg, and Pamela Parker and her husband Ronnie of Flat Gap, and a host of nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
On October 15, 1967 at the age of 14, Brenda was baptized and became a member of Cold Springs United Baptist Church in Flat Gap, Kentucky. She loved her Savior Jesus Christ beyond measure and spent much of her life devoted to worshiping and praising Him. For the last few years, she regularly attended New Generation Worship Center in Salyersville, and spent considerable time in The Word and in prayer for her family and others each day. If you wanted someone to pray for or with you, everyone knew Brenda was the person to ask. She would immediately drop everything she was doing and pray the most heartfelt and anointed prayer. She had a gift for making you feel incredibly comfortable and at ease in her presence and was a light to everyone she ever met.
After several years of being a homemaker and holding various odd jobs, Brenda entered the workforce at Walmart in August of 1988 when the original Paintsville store opened. The red headed lady at the jewelry counter was known by most everyone in the tri-county area, and loved by many. In March 2003, Brenda took a few years off of work, then started her own business of cleaning houses for various people around Johnson County. She loved her clients and enjoyed getting to know their families and often times became part of their family.
Brenda leaves behind a legacy of unmatched love, kindness, and integrity. Her children and grandchildren were the joy of her life, and the relationship with her two sisters was extremely special and defined much of who she was. Her connection with her family is a bond that cannot be broken by death. Her relationship with Jesus and faith in God was an inspiration to many and will continue to inspire well beyond her home going.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, Oct. 28, 11 a.m. at the Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Michael Tackett officiating. Burial will follow in the Williams cemetery at Flat Gap.
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that day – and not only to me, but also all who have longed for His appearing. 2 Timothy 4:7-8
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28
Arrangements under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home of Paintsville.
Meade S. Roberts
Meade S. Roberts, 89, formerly of Morehead, passed away on October 26. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Natalie Thompson Roberts; son, David Hugh Roberts; daughter, Mary Meade Hall; grandchildren, Courtney Wilder, Chris Roberts, and Matthew Meade Hrabko; and great-grandchildren, Presley and Jack Wilder.
In lieu of flowers, donations to The Nature Conservancy by contacting Jones-Preston Funeral Home at (606) 789-3501.
Rev. Herbert C. Arms
1933-2017
Rev. Herbert C. Arms, age 84, of Hager Hill, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, October, 25, 2017 at Paul B. Hall Medical Center.
Rev. Herbert C. Arms was born April 18, 1933 in Johnson County, Kentucky, son of the late Everett and Alka Estepp Arms. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one daughter, Regina Lou Arms, and two brothers, Alvious and Arville Arms.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Lou Centers Arms; one son, Joe Keith Arms and wife Linda of Hager Hill; two brothers, Bill Arms and wife Marlena of Grove City, Ohio and Wayne Arms and wife Doris of Farmington, Missouri; two sisters, Everetta Arms Bradley of Stutgart, Arkansas and Vicki Arms Blanton of Staffordsville; two grandchildren, April and husband Mike Branham and Keith and wife Jeanie Arms; and four great-grandchildren, Braden, Colin, Olivia Grace, and Logan.
Herb was ordained to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ in the new building of the Rockhouse Free Will Baptist Church on October 22, 1960 by Brother Chick Hall, Brother Claude Preston and Brother Scott Castle. He was the pastor of several churches, ordained may young men to preach the gospel and helped to organize many churches throughout Johnson County.
Herb was very instrumental in the organization of the Johnson County Christian School and served as a board member for the school.
Herb was always true to what he believed and never wavered from God’s word. We the family feel our loss is Heaven’s gain.
Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, October 28, 2017 in the Rockhouse Free Will Baptist Church with Richard Williams, Joe Harman and Joe Scott officiating. Burial will follow in the Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville. Friends may visit the Jones-Preston Funeral Home from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. Thursday, October 26, 2017, 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. Friday, October 27, 2017. Visitation, Saturday, October 28, 2017 will be 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. at Rockhouse Free Will Baptist Church.
Jones-Preston Funeral Home is both Honored and Privileged to be Entrusted with all funeral arrangements for Mr. Rev. Herbert C. Arms.
Edith Wells Mollette
1923-2017
Edith Wells Mollette, age 94, of Boonscamp, passed away Sunday, October 22, 2017, at Highlands Regional Medical Center in Prestonsburg. Born June 1, 1923 in Johnson County to the late George and Angie Sammons Wells. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by four brothers, Walter Wells, Ray Wells, George Wells, Jr., and Richard Wells.
Edith is survived by her husband, William R. Mollette of Boonscamp; one son, Roger Mollette of Boonscamp; two daughters, Karen M. (Richard) Kouns of Ashland, and Rita (Asa) Vest of West Liberty; four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, October 25, 2017 in the chapel of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home, with burial to follow in the Mollette Family cemetery at Boonscamp. Ed Hickman and Jimmy Price will officiate.
Friends may visit the funeral home on Wednesday prior to the service from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Funeral arrangements are by the Phelps & Son Funeral Home.
Tony “Crow” Blackburn
1965 – 2017
Tony “Crow” Blackburn, 52, of Hager Hill, passed away Thursday, October 26 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are under the care of Phelps & Son Funeral Home of Paintsville.
Gregory Mills
1974-2017
Memorial services will be held Wednesday, Nov. 1, 11 a.m. at the Phelps & Son Funeral Home Chapel for Gregory Mills, 43, of Stambaugh, who passed away Wednesday, Oct. 25 at his residence.
Mr. Mills was born Jan. 20, 1974 in Johnson County, son of James Franklin and Bessie Davis Mills of Van Lear. He was preceded in death by one brother, Danny Franklin Mills.
Surviving in addition to his parents are his wife, Ann Lyons Mills; one daughter, Makailyn Mills of Stambaugh; two brothers, James Edward Mills of Hebron, Ohio, and Franklin Curtis Mills of Lowmansville.
The service will be officiated by Seth Castle.
Arrangements under the direction of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home of Paintsville.
Juanita WandaLee Vanhoose
1928-2017
Juanita WandaLee Vanhoose, age 89, of Keaton, passed away Monday, October 23, 2017 at her home.
She was born February 14, 1928 in Staffordsville to George W. and Ada Salyer Vanhoose. She is survived by her cousins and other family and many friends.
Juanita is preceded in death by her parents. She was a life-long resident of Johnson County and a member of the Fishtrap United Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, October 25, 11 a.m. at the Fishtrap United Baptist Church with Sammie Reed and Danny William officiating. Burial will be in the Vanhoose Family cemetery at Keaton.
Arrangements under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home.
