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Obituary for John Ball
The Raleigh Register - Wednesday, August 31, 1938 (page 2)
JOHN C. BALL'S RITES TOMORROW
Because of the illness of Dr. Ritchie Ware, the Rev. Paul Smith will
conduct the funeral service for John C. Ball, 86, at the home on the
Johnstown Rd at 2 p.m. tomorrow. Interment will be at Sunset.
Pallbearers will be Charlie Godby, Walter Harden, Emmett Hurt, Hilbert
Hancock, John Vass, and Charles McKinney.
Flower girls, Alice Harden, Thelma Harden, Nellie Jones, Maude Riddle,
and Juanita Clemens.
Honorary pallbearers, Jim Thompson, Lacy Trump, Harry Anderson, GE
Bazzarre, Dr. M. C. Banks, Moss French, and V.T. Lilly.
John C. Ball was born on July 10, 1852 in Pike County, KY to James Ball
and Nancy Whitt of Pike County, KY. He died on August 30, 1938 in Beckley,
Raleigh County, WV.
Information submitted by Debbie Ullom who is the great- granddaughter of
John C. Ball and Margret "Betty" Jane Blackburn.
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** The death certificate for John C. Ball list his birthday the same as
what is posted under the obituary (also the tombstone says 1852). However I
found a Pike County Early Births/Deaths book in the courthouse there that
lists John C. Ball as being born on July 18, 1855 - this date would
correlate with the census records and the age difference shown on the
marriage certificate. A lot of the information on the death certificate was
left blank or stated UNKNOWN and I feel that the person providing the
information may not have known the true birthdate for John C. Ball.
Obituary for Margret "Betty" Jane Ball
The Raleigh Register - Tuesday, September 8, 1936 (page 1)
Mrs. Betty Jane Ball, 71, died at her home on the Johnstown Road at 1:30
a.m. today after two weeks illness from pneumonia fever. Funeral
arrangements had not been made at noon. She is survived by her widower,
John C. Ball and seven children: Mary, Andrew, Freeland, and Basil of
Beckley, Thomas of Skelton, Charles of Lillybrook, Landon of Stanaford.
Margret "Betty" Jane Blackburn was born on June 13, 1862 in Pike County,
KY to John Blackburn and Lydia Blankenship of Pike County, KY. She died on
September 8, 1936 in Beckley, Raleigh County, WV.
Information submitted by Debbie Ullom who is the great- granddaughter of
John C. Ball and Margret "Betty" Jane Blackburn.
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**The date posted under Betty Jane's obituary was calculated using the
age in yrs, months, and days from the Death index at Raleigh County
Courthouse (also the tombstone says 1862). Her death certificate lists the
date of birth as June 13, 1865. I believe this to be more accurate since it
correlates with the age on the marriage certificate.
Obituary for Rev. Oscar Blankenship
Jones-Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Rev. Oscar
Blankenship, 72, who died Tuesday, March 4,1997 at Highlands Regional
Medical Center.
Mr. Blankenship was born March 29,1924, in Pike County, the son of the late
Richard and Jetti Hatfield Blankenship. He was a disabled businessman and
minister of Church of God in Jesus' Name.
Surviving are his wife, Bertha Estep Blankenship; four sons, Sam of
Prestonsburg, Gene of Columbus, Ohio, Richard (Duffy) of Thelma and Vonalee
See of San Jose, California; three daughters, Carl Sue Guffey of Bridgeton,
New Jersey, Jettie Sue Fairchild, Thelma and Linda Joyce Collins of
Columbus, Ohio; two brothers, Elmer and Howard, both of Columbus; two
sisters, Lillian Lester of Phelps and Gladys Lambert of McCarr; and 21
grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Friday, March 7,1997 at Jones-Preston Funeral
Home Chapel, with Opie Harris officiating.
Burial was in Blankenship Family Cemetery at Thelma,Johnson Co.Ky.
Information submitted by D. Music.
Obituary for Hebert "Pete" Childers
Wednesday, March 17, 1999
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. -- Hebert "Pete" Childers, 77, 319 Hamilton St., Johnson
City, died Tuesday, March 9, 1999, at his residence, after a lengthy
illness. He was born June 21, 1921, in Pike County, Ky., and lived most
of his life in Johnson City. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II
and a former employee of Ford Motor Co. He was a Baptist.He is survived by
five daughters, Lisa Childers and Deborah Warren, both of Sandusky, Tina
Garia of Oregon, Ohio, Teri Chapman of Springfield, Ohio and Tammy Solario
of Sacramento, Calif.; one son, David Childers of Sandusky; three sisters,
Geneva Thompson of Jonesborough, Tenn., and Jessie Street and Rosalie
Saults, both of Johnson City; one brother, Frank Childers of Hopkinsville,
Ky.; three grandsons; five granddaughters; three great-grandchildren; and
several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph
and Lulia Bartley Childers; one brother; one sister; one half-brother; and
two half-sisters.Graveside services were March 11, 1999, in the U.S.
National Cemetery, Mountain Home, Tenn.
Information submitted by D. Music
Obituary for Reva J. Collins
VICKERY OHIO: REVA J.COLLINS Reva J. Collins, 72, Wahl Road, Vickery, died
Tuesday, May 26, 1998,in Firelands Community Hospital,Sandusky,Ohio . She
was born March 25, 1925, in Pike County, Ky. She had been a resident of
Vickery since 1961 and worked for Gladio Food Service.
She is survived by her husband, Rastus Collins; five sons, Jett Lee Collins
and Larry Collins, both of Sandusky, Robert Collins of Huron, James Collins
of Vickery and Kenneth Collins of Green Springs; one daughter, Mrs. Jack
(Kathy) Russell of Clyde; and three sisters, Joy Purneske of Kentucky,
Valerie Holly of Akron and Mary Holly of West Virginia.
She was preceded in death by one daughter Rosemary Collins; her parents, Don
Kidd and Mary Wolfe Kidd; and four brothers, Paris, Junior,Floyd and Jett
Kidd. The Mitchell-Auxter Funeral Home, 218 S. Main St., Clyde, are in
charge of arrangements.
The Rev. Darrel D. Branham of the Chapel of UAW Local, officiating.
Interment was in Greenlawn Memory Gardens, Clyde, Ohio.
Information submitted by D. Music.
Obituary for Dellia Hall
Dellia HallAge 88, of Hi Hat, died Sunday, February 28, 1999, at Our Lady of
the Way Hospital in Martin, Floyd Co.Ky., following a long illness. Born
January 22, 1911, in Pike County, she was the daughter of the late Ranson
Bryant and Nancy Johnson Bryant. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Linzie H.Hall. Survivors include two sons, Linzie Hall Jr. of Raven and
Julis Hall of Wakeman, Ohio; six daughters, Julia Keens of Langley, Lula
Osborne of New London, Ohio, Mable Layne of Morton Grove,Illinois, Shirley
Tackett and Brenda Newsome, both of Hi Hat, and Norma Newsome of Wakeman,
Ohio;three brothers, Eli Bryant and A.B. Bryant, both of Hi Hat, and Allen
Bryant of Columbus, Ohio; one sister, Nellie Davis of Hi Hat; 31
grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, March 3, at noon, at the Little Nancy
Regular Baptist Church at Hi Hat, with the Regular Baptist Church ministers
officiating. Burial will be in the Newman Cemetery at, Hi Hat.
Information submitted by D. Music.
Obituary for Eliza (Sykes) Fields
She was born to Harve & Martha (Hill) Sykes on May 5,1899 and departed this
life November 24,1971. She was married to J.G.Fields on July 26,1913.To
this union were born 11 children,three precede her in death. Sons: Tremble
of Regina, Ky. Carl of Virginia Beach,Va. Victor of Elkhorn City, Ky.
Foster of Roy,Utah Ronnie of Elkorn City, Ky. Daughters Mrs Roy
Owens, Mrs.Ervin Hylton of Elkhorn City,Ky. Mrs.Charles Johnson of
Woodbrige,Va. She leaves 20 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and 1
great-great-grandchild. One sister Lucinda Bartley of Ash-Camp. She joined
the Old Regular Baptist Church in 1950 and was a faithful member until her
death.
Information submitted by Billy Sykes
Obituary for Gertrude Goble
Gertrude Goble Age 76 of Pikeville, died Monday, March 1, 1999, at Pikeville
Methodist Hospital. Born February 3, 1923, in Pike County, she was the
daughter of the late Mary Conn Robinson. She was a member of the Pleasant
Valley United Methodist Church. She was twice married; first to Tilden
Robinson, who preceded her in death, and later to Argie Goble, formerly of
Floyd County who survives. Other survivors include one sister, Ruth Helvey
of Taylor, Michigan. Funeral services are Wednesday, March 3, at the J.W.
Call and Son Funeral Home Chapel, with Levi Coleman officiating. Burial will
be in Johnson Memorial Park at Pikeville.
Information submitted by D. Music.
Obituary for Anna Louise Grierson
Anna Louise Grierson age 66, of Betsy Layne, Floyd Co.Ky., died Monday,
March 15, 1999, at the Pikeville Hospital. Born September 16, 1932, in Pike
County, Ky.,she was the daughter of the late John Newcomb and Dora Mercer
Newcomb. She was a gospel singer and member of the Freewill Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas "Shorty" Grierson.
Survivors include four sons, Tim Grierson of Temple, Texas, Henry Grierson
of Louisville, Greg Grierson of Pikeville and Tommy Grierson of Betsy Layne;
two daughters, Lucy Holman of Morehead, Anna Lou Mullins of Betsy Layne; one
brother, Benny Newcomb of Shelbiana; one sister,Rose Mary Bartley of
Fairfield, California; and seven grandchildren. Funeral services were
conducted Thursday, March 18, 1 p.m., at the Thacker Memorial Chapel, with
Homer Lee Mullins, Donnie Williamson and Jimmy Jack Adkins officiating.
Burial will be in the Annie E. Young Cemetery.
Information submitted by D. Music.
EARLY PIONEER GONE
Obituary for Virginia McGuire
“At her home in Reynolds, on Thursday, Jan. 3rd, 1889, Mrs. Virginia
McGuire, wife of Wm. McGuire, aged 64 years, 4 months and 13 days. The
funeral Services were held in the Reynolds church Saturday, at 11 o’clock,
by Rev. Jacob Sarff, of Browerville, and the remains laid to rest in Bond’s
cemetery beside those of her son.
Deceased was one of the oldest residents in this section of the county,
having settled twenty-one years age last May. She was married to her
husband whom she leaves behind, forty-four years ago in Taswell county,
Virginia, and shortly afterward they moved to Kentucky, where they resided
until they came to the county in 1867. She leaves behind besides her
husband, a daughter and three sons, all married. She has been in poor
health for a long time and suffered a great deal the last days of her life.
her mind was clear and she knew the end was coming. Thus one by one the old
settlers are dropping off.”
Source: The Todd County Argus. Long Prairie, Minnesota. Thursday January 10,
1889. page 4.
Virginia Linn and William “Uncle Billy” McGuire were residents of Pikeville.
She was the mother of John William, William, Sarah Elizabeth, Solomon E. and
Lemuel. The family left Pike County after the Civil War. William died May
8, 1900 in Todd Co. MN
Virginia McGuire was also the mother to Montzier, Emmaline and Columbus.
Columbus died Oct. 5, 1859 Pike County.
Information submitted by Lynn McGuire Stupke
Obituary for William McGuire
"News of the death of Wm. McGuire, of Reynolds, reached here Tuesday
forenoon. He passed away at five o'clock that morning, aged 76 years, 20
months and 7 days. He has been ailing for the past six months. Deceased
was born in Virginia in 1824 where he married Virginia Lynn in 1844 then
moved to Kentucky. From that state he moved to Minnesota and settled on the
place where he died. He served in the Rebellion and was a member of company
C, 39th Kentucky infantry. He leaves three children, his wife having died
eleven years ago. The funeral was held yesterday in the Reynolds church,
Rev. C.W. Stark conducting the services, and the remains were buried here."
Source: Todd County Argus: Thursday May 10, 1900
Additional notes: The living children of William were - Solomon E., Sarah
Elizabeth McGuire wife of James Davis of KY and Lemuel who married Susan
Porter of KY
Information submitted by Lynn McGuire Stupke
Obituary for Joe Ratliff Jr.
NORWALK OHIO: Joe Ratliff Jr. of Norwalk, died Wednesday Jul. 22, 1998
following a long illness. He was in the Fisher-Titus Medical Center,
Norwalk, Ohio. Joe was born March 10, 1915, in Pikeville, Ky. He had
lived in Ohio for the last 60 years.He was a member of Milan Baptist Church
for more than 30 years.
He is survived by one son, Don V. of Norwalk, Ohio; four grandchildren; 10
great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby (Rutledge)
Ratliff one son, Brian Kelly Ratliff; one daughter, Linda Ratliff; and his
parents, Joseph and Emma (Lowe) Ratliff. Walker Funeral Home, 98 W. Main
St. , Norwalk, Ohio, are in charge of arrangements.
Interment is at Woodlawn Cemetery in Norwalk.
Information submitted by D. Music.
Obituary for Ruby Mae Robinson
Ruby Mae Robinson 75, of Pikeville, died Monday; August 3, 1998, at the
Pikeville Methodist Hospital. Born January 23, 1923 in Pike County, she
was the daughter of the late Elon Goff Justice and John A. Justice. She
was preceded in death by her husband, William Blythe Robinson Sr., on
September 11, 1970, and her stepmother, Bertha Justice.She was a member of
the Pikeville Third Street Church of Christ.
Survivors include three sons, W. Blythe Robinson Jr. of Youngstown, Ohio,
Michael Robinson of Pikeville, and Kenneth Robinson of Lexington; one
daughter, Patricia Adkins of Georgetown; two brothers, Aaron Justice of
Betsy Layne and Charles Justice of Lancaster; three sisters, Ruth Hall,
Madeline Keathley and Johnie June Branham, all of Pikeville; eight
grandchildren and two great-grand-children.
Funeral services will be Thursday, August 6, at noon, at the Pikeville Third
Street Church of Christ, with W. Blythe Robinson Jr., Bob Ford and Steve
Knisley officiating.
Burial will be in the Campbell Cemetery on Upper Chloe Road, Pikeville,
under the direction of J.W. Call and Son Funeral Home.
Information submitted by D. Music
Obituary for James H.Sykes
James (Harve)Sykes passed away February 24,1938 at Praise,Kentucky. He was
born April 24,1860 in Russell Co.Virginia to James W.& Mary (POP) Bartley.
He married Martha J.Hill who passed in 1928. He leaves 3 sons Levi, Burrell
and Arthur all of Kettle Camp, Ky. Daughters Nancy, Nona, Mrs.J.G.Fields
(Eliza Sykes) Mrs.John Bartley(Lucinda Sykes). One son L.D. Rans Sykes died
in 1926. He was a member of the Sweet Home Church. The funeral was
preached by Dave Church, Alex Rakes, J.M.Gibson, Shade Standifer, John
Hess, Howard Callie, Ballard Baker and Ken Gillespie. Burial in Potter
Cemetary on Elkorn Creek.
The golden gate was opened,a gentile voice said "Come" and with a kind word
unspoken,Papa entered home.
Information submitted by Billy Sykes
Obituary for Lorenzo Dale(Rans)Sykes
Rans Sykes died at the home of his parents on Kettle Camp May 30th,1926. He
was born June 7,1884 to James (Harve) and Mary J. (Hill) Sykes. He married
Mary E. Potter and to them were born 4 girls and 3 boys. Chloe, Lakie, Versa
and Lola. Sons Kimper, McArthur and Burgon. He joined the Old Regular
Baptist church in August,1921. His death was due to T.B.
It's hard to break the tender cord,
when love surrounds the heart
It's hard,so hard,to say the word
On earth we have to part.
Written by his father___ J.H.Sykes
Information submitted by Billy Sykes.
Obituary for Hazel Mildred Taylor
Friday, March 12, 1999
PORT CLINTON -- Hazel Mildred Taylor, 68, formerly of Morningside Drive,
Port Clinton, died Wednesday afternoon, March 10, 1999, at Riverview Nursing
Home.She was born March 23, 1930, in Ransom, Ky., was a homemaker and a
member of Wayside Temple in Castalia.She is survived by three sons, Ernest
R. and Donald R., of Port Clinton and Ronald L. of Marblehead; two
daughters, Teresa Finley of Port Clinton and Carol Franks of Maine; one
brother, Cecil Hatfield of Ransom, Ky.; two sisters, Mabel Staggs and Dolly
Runyun, both of Ransom; 20 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She
was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest E. Taylor on April 8, 1982,
whom she married June 10, 1935; one son, Larry Eugene Taylor; one daughter,
Deborah Ellis; her parents, Thurman and Bessie (Smith) Hatfield; two
brothers, Earl and James Thurman Hatfield; and one sister, Columbia Alice
Hatfield.Friends may call from 11 a.m. until services at 1 p.m. Monday at
Neidecker-LeVeck & Crosser Funeral Home, 1124 Fulton St., Port Clinton, with
the Rev. Earl Taylor and the Rev. Jeff Rhea officiating.Burial will be in
Catawba Island Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Memorial Hospital-Fremont.
Information submitted by D. Music
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