Author: Martin Co

George “Orsin” Damron, age 86 of Ashville, Ohio, formerly of Martin County, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2013 at Emeitus at Lakeview, Groveport. He was a WWII Navy Veteran. Preceded in death by his wife, Wilda Marcum Damron

Doris Irene Hayes Mollette, departed this life on August 22, 2013 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, KY. She was born on May 4, 1928 in Paintsville, KY and was the daughter of the late Hobert Hayes and Mary B. Cantrell Hayes.

Gary McFaddin, age 73 of Hager Hill passed away Saturday, August 24, 2013 at Mountain Manor Nursing Home in Paintsville. Born June 7, 1940 in Johnson County to the late George McFaddin and Kandie Tackett McFaddin. Gary is preceded in death by his wife, Lucille McFaddin who passed away June 29, 2004. He is survived by two sons, Gary McFaddin of Georgetown, Brian McFaddin of Nicholasville; two daughters, Gari Howard of Columbia, SC, Jessie Trimble of Staffordsville; two brothers, Howard McFaddin of Thelma, Phillip McFaddin of Paintsville; one sister, Hazel McKenzie of Hager Hill and five grandchildren also survive.

Manuel Tackett, age 64 of Oil Springs, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2013 at Paul B. Hall in Paintsville. Born March 29, 1949 in Johnson County, he was the son of the late Harvey and Emma Jean Vanhoose Tackett. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother, Frank Tackett. He is survived by his wife, Linda Trusty Tackett; and one step son, James Lemaster of Riceville.

Marsha Blankenship, 56 of Inez, Kentucky passed away on August 24th, 2013 at her home. She was born on December 5th, 1956 to the late Robert Lee Hinkle and Virginia Ratliff Hinkle. Marsha is survived by her two sisters and several nieces and nephews.