Dora Conley

The Paintsville Herald, May 20, 1937

     “Mrs. Dora Conley, 55, died at her home in Paintsville May 8 following a number of years illness. Mrs. Conley was the wife Frank (Big) Conley and was a good Christian mother and well respected in both Johnson and Magoffin County. The family formerly lived in Magoffin County where Mr. Conley is engaged in the oil and gas business.”

     “Funeral services were held at the Old Union United Baptist Church at Staffordsville, where she held membership. Funeral services were in charge of Rev. Winfrey Meek and Rev. Guy W. Preston. A large crowd of relatives and friends were present at the funeral.”

     “The body was laid to rest in the family cemetery on the Conley farm at Staffordsville.”

     “Mrs. Conley was buried in a heavy copper casket, probably the first ever used in this section.”

     “She is survived by her husband, four daughters and two sons.”

submitted by Walter Preston