Azzie Tackett, 91, of Plain City, Ohio Azzie Tackett, 91, of Plain City, Ohio, died Monday April 29, 2013 at Saint Joseph Hospital Lexington. He was born March 8, 1922 to the late George and Margaret Hicks Tackett. He was the widow of Prudy Mae Akers Tackett. Azzie was a retired coal miner.
He was preceded in death by two daughters: Teresa Lee Wilson and Rita Faye Spurlock; three brothers: Roy Tackett, Ezra Tackett & Troy Tackett and two sisters: Dora Hamilton and one infant.
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Elmer A. Napier, 80, of Parrotsville, Tenn. Elmer A. Napier, 80, of Parrotsville, Tenn. (formerly of central Fla.) died April 28, 2013. He is survived by his wife Grecia Napier of Parrotsville, Tenn., daughters: Ila Napier of Orlando, Fla., Joni Cothem of Ocoee, Fla. Theresa Tygart of Sylva, N.C., stepson Nick Napier of Soddy Daisy, Tenn., 5 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his son Alan Napier of Ocoee, Fla.
Elmer was surrounded by his family at ...
Martha Jane Murphy, 75, of East Point Martha Jane Murphy, 75, of East Point, died Tuesday April 30, 2013 at Riverview Healthcare Center. She was born October 9, 1937 in Thomas to the late Alie and Dulcie Roop Griffey. She was the widow of Edward Murphy.
Martha was a retired kitchen superviso for Highlands Regional Medical Center and a member of the Old Beaver Old REgular Baptist church in Minnie.
She was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters: Ellis Griffey, Robert Gri...
Irene Conley Wicker, 91, of Knoxville, Tenn. Irene Conley Wicker, 91, of Knoxville, Tenn., formerly of Prestonsburg. died Saturday, April 20, 2013.
She was born Nov. 12, 1991, to the late Milford Conley and Laura Vanderpool Conley. She was the widow of Lawsey A. Wicker.
Along with her husband, Irene was preceded in death by her daughter: Caren Stallard; two sisters, Martina Conley and Jackilene Conley, and one grandson.
She is survived by one son, Jack Wicker and his wife, Sandra;...
Tivis Newsome, 80, of McDowell Tivis Newsome, 80, of McDowell, died Tuesday April 30, 2013 at Highlands Regional Medical Center. She was born January 15, 1933 in Beaver to the late Jarvie and Rhodina Newsome. He was the husband of Opal Blevins Newsome. Tivis was a carpenter and worked for Big Sandy Community Action Program.
He was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.
He is survived by three sons: Emit Franklin Newsome of Glasgow, Marvin Ray Newsome of Aux...
Lauren “Kenneth” Roberts, 88, of Prestonsburg, died Friday April 26, 2013 at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Lauren “Kenneth” Roberts, 88, of Prestonsburg, died Friday April 26, 2013 at Highlands Regional Medical Center. He was born December 5, 1924 in Wilborg to the late Phineas and Desdie McKee Roberts. Kenneth was a magistrate of Floyd County for 11 years.
He was preceded in death by four brothers: Junior Roberts, Louie Roberts, Roy Roberts and one infant.
He is survived by three daughters: Claudia Jacobs and Vickie Moore both of Lexington, K...
Lucille Sexton May, 79, of Lexington (formerly of Floyd County), died Friday April 26, 2013. Lucille Sexton May, 79, of Lexington (formerly of Floyd County), died Friday April 26, 2013. She was born October 20, 1933 in Drift to the late Andrew and Zina Pack Sexton. Lucille was the widow of William Harold May. She was a retired school teacher at Prestonsburg High School and a member of the Community Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by one brother: Edgar Ray Sexton and one sister: Pauline Rice.
she is survived by one bro...
Teddy Elliott, 76, of McDowell, died Monday, April 22, 2013, at his residence. Teddy Elliott, 76, of McDowell, died Monday, April 22, 2013, at his residence.
He was born June 4, 1936, in Fed, to the late Wilburn and Rebecca Hobson Elliott. Teddy was the husband of Arnie Thornsberry Elliott. He was a retired coal miner and a member of the UMWA.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Willburn Jr. Elliott; a sister, Ruby Jewell Howell; a grandchild; and one great grandchild.
Teddy is survived by two sons, Jerry Don E...
Edgel Osborne, 78, of Garrett, died Monday, April 22, 2013, at Pikeville Medical Center. Edgel Osborne, 78, of Garrett, died Monday, April 22, 2013, at Pikeville Medical Center.
He was born March 13, 1935, to the late Milton Bill and Rose Hatfield Osborne. Edgel was the husband of Lois Bolen Osborne and the late Sadie Henderson Osborne. He was a retired laborer for Floyd County Solid Waste.
He was preceded in death by three brothers and four sisters.
Edgel is survived by five sons, James Osborne, of Minnie, Tommy Osborne, o...
Byron Craig “Truck Boss” Huff Byron Craig “Truck Boss” Huff, 50, of Bevinsville, husband of Virginia Gibson Huff, died Wednesday, April 24, 2013, at Pikeville Medical Center.
Born Nov. 1, 1962, in Martin, to Ruth Bates Huff and the late Buford Huff, he was a disabled truck driver.
He is survived by a son, Jessie Huff, of Harold; two daughters, Chandy Huff Helton, of Melvin, and Michelle Huff Johnson, of Bevinsville; a brother, Brent Huff, of Prestonsburg; a sister, Sh...
Lenora D. Greene passed away March 28 in West Palm Beach, Fla., after a brief illness. Lenora D. Greene passed away March 28 in West Palm Beach, Fla., after a brief illness.
She was born Sept. 17, 1924, at Dotson (Floyd County), the eighth of 11 children born to Amos and Julia (Dollie) Marshall Dotson. She married Henry C. Greene June 21, 1946, in Paintsville. They moved to Ohio in the early 1950s and lived in the Columbus area until 1968, when they moved their family to West Palm Beach. She invested in real estate and also b...
Dale Hall, age 64, of Martin, husband of Marla Stephens Hall, died Saturday, April 20, at Pikeville Medical Center. Dale Hall, age 64, of Martin, husband of Marla Stephens Hall, died Saturday, April 20, at Pikeville Medical Center.
He was born Dec. 19, 1948, at Price, a son of the late Luther and Ethel Luxmore Hall. Dale was a retired engineer tech with the Kentucky Department of Transportation, a Mason, Shriner, and member of the Wheelwright Masonic Lodge. He served as Secretary-Treasurer for the Jenny Wiley Shrine Club and was a Treasurer for the Easte...
Julie Emilia Gayheart Julie Emilia Gayheart, 103, of Ashland, Ohio, died Wednesday, April 19, 2013, at her residence.
She was born April 17, 1910, at Orkney, to the late Henry and Arminitie Mead Henderson. She was the wife of Milford Gayheart and worked as a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by a son, Howard Gayheart; a daughter, Armintie Tuggle; and three brothers, Hershel Gayeheart, Vermond Gayheart and Lonnie Gayheart.
Julie is survived by her children...
Irene Conley Wicker Irene Conley Wicker, 91, of Knoxville, Tenn., formerly of Prestonsburg. died Saturday, April 20, 2013.
She was born Nov. 12, 1991, to the late Milford Conley and Laura Vanderpool Conley. She was the widow of Lawsey A. Wicker.
Along with her husband, Irene was preceded in death by two sisters, Martina Conley and Jackilene Conley, and one grandson.
She is survived by one son, Jack Wicker and his wife, Sandra; a sister, Pauline Owens, of C...
