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PAULEY, Wilda Jane, born: October 18 1891 died: September 15 1974 at the Louisa General Hospital; daughter of Ellen Fields and Ambrose Pauley; married
: Pete DIALS who died: October 1969; 14 children; the first two were twin girls who were stillborn; one child, Effie, died at age 9 days old; and Jerome died July 28 1966; 10 children survive, the girls are: Nona Mills, Mary Ellen Moore, and Hattie Mae Castle of Inez, Kentucky; and Oma Muncey and Gladys Marie Dials of Beauty, Kentucky; boys: Ellis of Jenny Wiley Rest HOme, Prestonsburg, Kentucky; Burgess of St. Albans, West Virginia; John of Columbus, Ohio; Acie of Medicine Lodge, Kansas; and Elmer of Inez, Kentucky; also, leaves two brothers, Shade Pauley and Lacey Pauley of Beauty, Kentucky; and one sister, Maude Lowe, Pikeville, Kentucky; She was baptized in the winter of 1917 and baptized in the waters of Three Forks of Wolf Creek, the ice had to be cut on an old mill pond and the congregation stood on the ice as she was baptized by Elder Jeff Fields. She placed her membership with the Sidney Church; in 1932 she moved her membership to Leannah Church to help organize the Buck Creek Church, only one member of that original membership still survives, Elder Shade Pauley.
ROBINSON, Tom, born: March 9 1903 died: January 11 1975, 1st married
: Tina McCOY died: October 10 1971; 8 children, the oldest son, Hayes Robinson, died March 23 1975; he leaves 4 girls: Marie Lowe, Myrtie Preece, Betty Jean Griffey and Nadine Preece; 3 sons: Rush Robinson, Charles and Billy Robinson; 2nd married
: Fannie McCOY, who survives; also leaves 5 sisters: Norma Cline, Mary Fields, Pearlie Cline, Ivory Robinson and Irene Griffey; 2 brothers, Henry and Ira Robinson. Tom and Tina both joined the Leannah Church of Old Regular Baptist 1st Sunday in August 1946 and were baptized by Elders J. L. Nichols and Eldon Maynard. Tom was ordained Deacon, served as Church Treasurer, and was Clerk for several years.
FARLEY, Lawrence, born: March 31 1903 died: January 21 1975; married
: Nolie Mae HUNT, December 31 1931; 15 children, 2 deceased; 8 girls: Barbara Williamson, and Judy Stanley both of Sidney, Kentucky; Ollie Scott of Cincinnati, Ohio; Daisy Sesco of Hatfield, Kentucky; Connie Huddle of McCarr, Kentucky; Cleo Farley of Hardy, Kentucky; Patty Luster of Sabiana, Ohio; and Patsy Dotson of Ransom, Kentucky; 5 boys; Harold of Forest Hills, Kentucky; James and Carles of Cincinnati, Ohio; Donnie and Jerry Farley both of Hardy Kentucky. Joined the Narrows Branch Church of Old Regular Baptist and was baptized the 4th Sunday in May 1973 by Jimmy Deeley and Willis Lowe.
SMITH, George Washington, married
: Dasie WELLS; 3 children; 2 boys, both boys and his wife deceased, and one girl, Mary Luster of Borderland, West Virginia. Member of the Narrows Branch Church.
PINSON, Aaron Henry, born: August 14 1897 Pike Co., Kentucky died: August 4 1975, son of Boon and Matilda (Sherman) Pinson both deceased; married
: Vangie TAYLOR; 4 children, one deceased; leaving his wife, 3 girls: Matilda Thompson of McCombs, Kentucky; Margaret Morrison, Varney, Kentucky and Minnie Scalf of McCombs, Kentucky; also one brother, Ben Pinson of Turkey Creek, Kentucky; two sisters, Bertha Pinson and Easter Nichols both of McCombs Kentucky; member of hte Apple Orchard Church of Old Regular Baptist, baptized November 5 1972 by Elders Andrew Maynard and H. Jimmy Deeley.
MAYNARD, Brookie, born: November 27 1901 at Myrtle W. Virginia and died: November 8 1974; daughter of o the late Elder Hi Maynard and Elizabeth (Runyon) Maynard; married
: Elder W. C. Hay, deceased; 6 children: Maynard (sic), Naugatuck, W.Virginia; Ethan Kent of Wash; Edwin, Hazel Green, of Ala; Virginia (James E.) Gillman of Okeechobee, Fla; Martha (Basil) Anglin, of Niles, Michigan; Louisa (Arlice) Peaden of Pahokee, Fla; leaving 2 brothers: A. J. Maynard of St. Petersburg, Fla; Sam of Greenup, Kentucky; and one sister: Nancy (Bryan) Butcher of Pecks Mill, West Virginia. Baptized August 1918 by Elder Ester Hopkins and joined the Rebecca Church of Old Regular Baptist. Written by son, Edwin
SESCO, Victoria, daughter of the late Patrick "Uncle Pat" and Auth Ruthie (Bowling) Sesco; born: March 11 1905 at Piso, Kentucky; and died: February 11 1975; 1st married
: Landon Elkins on September 23 1925 he died: December 28 1962; one son: Quintin ELKINS of Toler, Kentucky; and one girl: Bettie Mae Page of Columbus, Ohio; 2nd married
: Van MAYNARD, August 17 1971. also leaves, 2 brothers: Merion Sesco of Chateroy, West Virginia and Westle Sesco of New Camp, Kentucky; 3 sisters: Lucinda Ray of Varney, Kentucky; Lassie Parsons of Piso, Kentucky; and Bonnie Hammic of Cincinnati, Ohio. She was baptized on March 14 1953 by Elder Emmitt Case and Elder Jonah E. Williamson. She joined the Pilgrim's Home Church of Old Regular Baptist.
BURGETT, JR., Julius, born: August 25 1930 at Turkey Creek, Kentucky died: February 8 1975 at his home after a long illness; son of Julius and Mimie Burgett; he leaves two sons, Larry and Tommy Burgett; 2 sisters and one brother; his wife, Betty (Pauley) Burgett, passed away 7 years ago. He was baptized by Elder Willis Lowe and Elder Robert L. Robinson, he joined the Old Regular Baptist Church. Written by his two sisters; Polly Thomas and Bertha Scott
VARNEY, Agnes, a widely known resident of Forest Hills, Kentucky and a member of early families which settled in this region, died May 27 1975 at the age of 84. She was the widow of William French Blackburn died: 1954, whom she wed in 1906. She was born June 16 1890 the daughter of A. H. and Nancy (West) Varney. She was a member of the Salem Regular Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, William F. Blackburn, Forest Hills, Kentucky. and eight daughters: Pauline Lowe of Forest Hills, Kentucky; Mrs. L. W. Stanley of East Beckley West Virginia; Mrs. J. K. Hoskins of Pikeville, Kentucky; Mrs. Toney Stedle and Mrs. Jim Weiderhold of Detroit, Michigan; Mrs. John D. Potter of North Tazewell, Virginia; Mrs. Milford Bryant of Langley, Kentucky; and Anna Grace Rumler of Lexington Kentucky. She had 33 grandchildren, 5 of which are deceased, and 49 great-grandchildren, one of which is deceased. Surviving also are a sister, Mrs. Bertha Wilson, and a brother, C. B. Varney, both of Forest Hills, Kentucky. Member of the Old Regular Baptist Church.
TAYLOR, Bamie, born: November 13 1887 died: January 28 1974, daughter of the late Elder J. E. and Sophia (Maynard) Taylor; married
: the late Julis S. Stepp on August 26 1907 at Jarad, Kentucky; 7 children, one child deceased; leaving: W. W. Stepp of Pikeville, Kentucky; Pearl Collins of South Shore, Kentucky; Sophia Keibler of Maloneton, Kentucky; Conder Steep of Pikeville, Kentucky; Warren Steep of Winchester, Kentucky; and May James of Maloneton, Kentucky; also one brother Jordon Taylor of Mountain Manor Nursing Home, Pikeville, Kentucky; four sisters: Fanny Hale of Varney Kentucky; Vangie Pinson of McCombs, Kentucky; Angie Maynard of Turkey Creek, Kentucky; and Georgia Nannie Hale of Oklawaha, Fla; deceased siblins are: Wallace and Elvert who died in infancy; Mrs. Anna Pack, Thomas N. Taylor and John D. Taylor. She was baptized March 1967 by Elder Edwin May and Elder Lloyd Sesco and joined the Bent Branch Church of Old Regular Baptist.
MAY, Nancy A., born: March 5 1887 Pike Co., Kentucky died: September 25 1974 in the Williamson Memorial Hospital, daughter of Samuel May and Mahalley Jane (Thacker) May; married
: Peter NORMAN on May 14 1903; 8 girls 2 boys; 5 deceased, leaving: Nona Hensley, Martha Wilson, Marie Jarrell, Sarah Ann Norman, Robert Clarence Norman, and a stepson, Glenn Norman. Joined the Sardis Church of Old Regular Baptist Church, October 26 1930.
NORMAN, Mary O., daughter of Peter and Nancy Ann (May) Norman, born: January 12 1912, Pike Co., Kentucky; died: January 15 1975; married
: Harvey J. CURRY; one girl: Mrs. Jettie Ratliff of Tampa Fla. Baptized on June 30 1957 by Elders Mose Maynard and Harrison Bevins, joined the Sarddis Church of Old Regular Baptist.
ROBINETTE, Elzie, daughter of Elbert and Bertha (Canada) Robinette; born: March 6 1922 married
: Leonard SESCO, March 9 1940; 10 boys 2 girls: Lowell T., Bobby J., Leonard, Jr., John Wayne, James Ferrell, Vernon, Kenneth, and Debbie Sesco all of Hatfield, Kentucky; Elbert R., of Toler, Kentucky; Earnest of Turkey Creek, Kentucky; Dorsie Fletcher of Chateroy, West Virginia; and Harold Sesco of Varney, Kentucky; she also leaves, brothers and sisters: Earl Robinette, Roland, Joe all of Varney Kentucky; Allie May Walters of Hatfield, Kentucky; Lizzie Blackburn of Sidney, Kentucky; Almeda Johnson of Rawl, West Virginia; Eunice McCoy of Grand Prarie, TX and Lucille McCoy of Texarkana, TX. She joined the Pilgrim Church of Old Regular Baptist on November 10 1966 and was baptized by Elders J. E. Williamson and Millis Roberts.
HOPKINS, Robert Austin, son of of the late James Austin and Martha (Lawless) Hopkins; born: January 12 1902 in Stella, Virginia married
: Della Ruby Hopkins; 4 children; he leaves his wife, 3 sons: Alex M., Thomas J., and Billy G. Hopkins; one girl: Mildred M. Miskill of Norfolk, Virginia; 5 brothers; 2 sisters. Member of the Salem Regular Baptist Church joined July 6 1937; he was baptized by Elder Jonah Bevins.
VARNEY, E. Harold, son of the late A. M. and Maggie (Rutherford) Varney, members of the early pioneer families of Pike Co., Kentucky; born: November 20 1905 died: March 3 1975; married
: Ruth SMITH, daughter of of another family of early settlers in Pike Co., Kentucky, October 16 1946; no children. He was baptized in 1951 and joined the Mt. Pleasant Church of Sardis Association of Old Regular Baptist. He served as Clerk and Deacon for a number of years. In 1963 or 1964 he moved his membership to the Little Jewel Church of the Northern New Salem Association where he served them as Deacon until the Antioch Church was organized in 1966 and then served Antioch as a deacon until his death.
MAYNARD, Peggy, born: November 19 1883 died: May 17 1975, daughter of the late Mary Ann (Smith) Maynard and Van Maynard; married
: Ki STATEN, deceased; 7 boys 3 girls: Lloyd, Pete, and Ireland preceded her in death; leaving: Oliver of Taylorsville, West Virginia; Joe Melvin and Garland all of Delbarton, West Virginia; 3 girls: Louise Evans, Mary Ann Copley and Charlcie (sic) Staten, all of Delbarton, West Virginia; also leaves one sister, Mrs. Tennessee Smith of Delbarton, West Virginia. Joined the Sardis Church of Old Regular Baptist on April 19 1953 and they were baptized by Elder Asa Evans.
SCOTT, Tilda, born: October 15 1881 in Pike Co., Kentucky; died: February 28 1975 daughter of Mark and Emma (Rutherford) Scott; married
: Rush FARLEY, 1912; 6 children; her husband and 3 children deceased; leaving 3 girls: Dollie Adkins of McCarr, Kentucky; Marie Lowe of Ohio; and Maggie Webb of McCarr, Kentucky. Member of the Old Enon Church of Old Regular Baptist, May 1962; baptized by Jonah Ester Williamson and J. B. Anderson.
CLINE, Dixie, born: February 22 1894 Pike Co., Kentucky died: March 19 1975, daughter of the late Wayne and Louisa (Runyon) Cline; her husband, Paul S. ALLEY, died 5 years ago. She leaves 4 girls: Maxie Wright, Wanda Hall, Hazel Slone and Mable Branham; one brother, Ellis Cline; threes sisters, Iva Ray, Goldia Jude and Lillie Maynard. Member of the Pilgrim's Rest Church of Old Regular Baptist at Piso, Kentucky.
McCOY, Belva born: October 11 1898 in Pike Co., Kentucky daughter of the late Johnson and Vicy (Varney) McCoy died: July 18 1975 in Mira Loma, Calif where she made her home; married
: Walter VanSicle, deceased; 6 children, one died in infancy; 2 boys: L. J. of Clovis, New Mexico and Rodney VanSicle address unknown; 3 girls: Mary Vicy Thornsbury of Cucamonga, California; Emogene Tamle of Mona Loma, Calif, and Margaret Brady of Waterfield, Ohio; also leaves, 3 sisters: Hattie Mounts of Turkey Creek, Kentucky; Pricey Jude of Three Forks, Kentucky; and Mary Pickett of Arlington, Virginia; one brother: Homer McCoy of Huntington, West Virginia; one half brother, William "Bill" McCoy in the Mountain Manor Nursing Home, Paintsville, Kentucky; a half sister, Fannie Trent of Ashland, Kentucky. Joined the Salem Old Regular Baptist Church in November 1918, and was baptized by Elder J. B. Weddington.
SHORTRIDGE, James born: October 6 1895 Pike Co, Kentucky died: March 29 1975, son of the late John and Annie (Cochran) Shortridge; married
: Dora McCOY, deceased; he leaves a son, Clyde and a daughter Irene Feller; 3 sisters and 2 brothers. Joined the Pilgrim's Home Church of Old Regular Baptist, September 1968 and was baptized by Elder Jonah Easter Williamson and Leonard Sesco.
VINCENT, Merl born: January 11 1907 son of the late Charles and Betty (Austin) Vincent; died: June 25 1975; married
: the late Stella BROWN died: 1972, he leaves his wife, Mamie Johnson Vincent; a daughter, Betty Steel; 2 step daughters and one step son. He was a coal miner for several years on Pond Creek. At the time of retirement he worked at Chemthron in Huntington West Virginia. He also was an Army Veteran. Joined the Dix Fork Church of Old Regular Baptist, July 1974.
LOWE, Clinton B. born: March 23 1921 died: May 20 1975; son of James Pry Lowe, deceased and Mary Lowe, survives; married
: Marie ROBINSON; one daughter, Mildred Lowe; 2 sons: Claude Alvin Lowe and Kennith Ray Lowe; 2 brothers, Elder Milford Lowe and Lloyd Lowe. Joined the Leannah Church of Old Regular Baptist in 1948. He suffered a crippling stroke in December 1973.
STANLEY, Sarah Ann born: July 8 1888 at Canada, Kentucky died: December 12 in Bellview Fla; daughter of the late George and Sealy (May) Stanley; married
: Richard MAYNARD; 9 children, her husband and 2 boys deceased; leaving: Prosper Maynard, Luther Maynard and Mrs. Trulie Mullins all of Sidney, Kentucky; Mrs. Flora Williamson of Huddy, Kentucky; and Mrs. Sally Cochran, Mrs. Helen Pinson and Mrs. Cora Evans all of Bellview, Fla; one brother: Albert of Sidney, Kentucky; and a sister, Mrs. Esta Scott of Hardy, Kentucky. Joined the Dix Fork Church of Old Regular Baptist and was baptized October 1941 by Elders John Brown and J. B. May.
SCOTT, Rebecca born: June 10 1894 died: August 7 1975; married
: Noah Collins, deceased; 7 children: Rosie Bell Staton, Ruthie Collins, Dorothy Mae McCoy, Edna Marie McCoy, Shird Collins, Elijah Collins, and Anthony Wayne Collins. Anthony, 5 brothers and sisters deceased. Member of the Leannah Church of Old Regular Baptist, October 1959.
STANLEY, Homer born: March 17 1907 son of Orison and Mary (Maynard) Stanley died: February 12 1975 (Cancer) at the Methodist Hospital; married
: Nellie STANLEY, June 26 1937; 9 children, 2 deceased in infancy; he leaves his wife, 6 sons: Gene, Conley and George of Columbus, Ohio; Turman of Sidney, Kentucky; Russel of Ecorse, Michigan; and Clifford of Pisco, Kentucky; a daughter, Edith Robinson of Pisco, Kentucky; 2 sisters: Alsie Pinson of Pisco, Kentucky; and Claudia Cline of Varney, Kentucky. Member of the Pilgrim's Rest Church of Old Regular Baptist.
BEVINS, Forrest J. born: September 17 1910 son of James and Elza (Murphy) Bevins died: January 15 1975; married
: Hazel Joyce BLACKBURN, November 3 1929 died: September 30 1948; 7 children: Bobby Gene, Douglas Clinton, Joyce Mae all of Meta, Kentucky; Mary Louise Hatmaker of Pikeville, Kentucky; and Buncie Ruth Ward of Kimper, Kentucky; two deceased, James Lee and Shirley; also leaves his stepmother, Bertha Bevins of Meta Kentucky; 2 brothers, Ray of Meta, Kentucky and Farriest (sic) Bevins of Lancer, Kentucky; 5 sisters: Myrtle Stratton of South Williamson, Kentucky; Mayme Blackburn of Williamson, West Virginia; Mrs. Imal Bevins of Turkey Creek, Kentucky; Ruby Scott of Meta, Kentucky and Irene Sebree of Indiana. Member of the Bent Branch Church of Old Regular Baptist.
MULLINS, Bruce born: October 8 1893 died: January 20 1975; married
: Laura OWENS, November 14 1917; 4 boys 4 girls. Joined the Old Regular Baptist Church in 1935.
SLONE, Ples born: June 17 1890 died: December 10 1973 son of the late Allen and Susan (Adkins) Slone; married
: Laura BAKER, February 18 1914 in Pikeville, Kentucky; 6 boys 5 girls; his wife, Laura, and one girl: Eulada 2 boys: Virgil and Clayton, deceased. Member of the Pine Grove Church of Old Regular Baptist, baptized by Elder Ulan Childers and Elder N. A. England. Written by his daughter, Geri Rowe
DEEL, Thurman born: September 26 1915 died: August 15 1973, heart attack; son of Alex H. and Margaret Deel, both deceased; married
: Peggy Marie ROSE, April 17 1946; 3 children: Andra Joyce (Junior E.) Clevinger, Alex Walker, and Richard Lail; Alex deceased; he also leaves 5 sisters; Bonnie Owens, Bertha Arrington, Vernie Keene, Verchial Owens, Nell Arrington. He was WWII Veteran, received a Victory Medal, 2 Bronze Stars, Good Conduct Medal and a Pacific Service Medal. He joined the Russell Prater Church of Old Regular Baptist on December 24 1971.
ROSE, Peggy Marie born: April 28 1926 died: December 22 1974, Cancer daughter of Walker and Sarah Rose; married
: Thurman DEEL, April 17 1946; she leaves, one girl and one boy: Andra Joyce Clevinger and Richard Lail Deel; 6 sisters: Hattie Lyall, Pearlee Perrigan, Dollie Rose, Pearl Hall, Nannie Severt, Addie Fowler and one brother, Jim Rose.
DEEL, Alex Walker born: February 21 1948 son of Thurman and Peggy Marie (Rose) Deel died: December 4 1971, Car accident. Car went out of control and he went into the Sand Lick River; married
: Lorraine MULLINS, February 11 1967; 2 girls: Angela Marie and Stephanie Lynn; leaving one brother, Richard Lail and one sister, Andra Joyce Clevinger. He went to the Army, January 18 1968, stationed in Germany for over a year, he made Sergeant, returned home January 7 1970; he was member of the U.M.W.A.
MULLINS, Sr. Benjamin Ordley born: May 5 1900 Bold Camp, Pound, VA son of the late Wilson and Sarah (Taylor) Mullins died: December 22 1974 at the Indian Path Hospital, Kingsport, Tenn; married
: Virgie CANTRELL, 1918; 10 children: Harold of Pound, Virginia; Benjamin "B.O", Jr. of Dayton, Ohio; James E. of Powell Valley, VA; Buford of Pound, Virginia; Nina Green of Bland, Virginia; Cotella Dotson of Cincinnati, Ohio; Jeanette Mullins of Pound Virginia; Billy Gilly of Powell Valley, Virginia; Jessie Cantrell of Powell Valley, Virginia; and Mary Ruth Wells of Powell Valley, Virginia and an Adopted son, Michael Mullins, at home; also leaves 5 sisters: Leona Mullins, Cara Dorton, Opal Stits, Mamie Taylor and Lorene Mullins; 3 brothers deceased. Member of the Hurricane Church in Wise, Virginia, baptized 1969.
McCLANAHAN, Glenn, born: July 31 1900 son of the late W. A. (Alex) and Lucy (Davis) McClanahan; died: February 14 1975; married
: Sarah Jane ELSWICK, April 27 1922; 13 children, one deceased, Beluah Fay died at age 16; leaving: Mrs. Marshall (Ruby) Davis of Grundy, Virginia; Curby McClanahan of Delaware, Ohio; Robert McClanahan of Roanoke, Virginia; Roy McClanahan of Grundy, Virginia; Mrs. James E. (Ruth) Owens of Grundy, Virginia; Alvie McClanahan of Pataskla, Ohio; Arville McClanahan of Columbus, Ohio; Mrs. Arthur (Eula) Fields, Jr, of Tinley Parl, ILL; Mrs. Gerin Lee (Mary) Dales of Cincinnati, Ohio; Hassel McClanahan of Chicago, ILL; Harold McClanahan of Johnston, Ohio; George Stewart McClanahan of Columbus, Ohio; also leaves 2 brothers and 3 sisters: Roy McClanahan of Covesville, Virginia; Lawrence McClanahan of Abington, Virginia; Mrs. Evey Wolford; Mrs. Pearl Ramey; Mrs. Thelsie Wolford all of Grundy, Virginia. Suffered a stoke March 1 1967. Baptized by Elders Johnny Clevinger, Marshall Davis, and Harim Adkins.
MULLINS, Florence born: March 23 1894 died: August 19 1975 at the Bristol Hospital; daughter of Elder Ira and Sarah Mullins; married
: John KEEL, 1915 died: 1916; one girl, Goldie Keel Kelley; 2nd married
: Thomas E. "Tebo" LEWIS, December 12 1926; 2 girls 2 boys: Mrs. Chester Lee Mullins, Pound, Virginia; Miss Mary Nell Lewis of Coeburn, Virginia; Franklin E. Lewis of Saltville, Virginia; and Ira Joe Lewis of Coeburn, Virginia; one sister and 2 brothers. Member of the Bold Camp Church of Old Regular Baptist, July 1919.
