Archer, Dr. Alpharetta Butcher - ??? - 1/7/91

Daughter of J. K. and Wilda Butcher. Married to Dr. James A. Archer, divorced, one daughter, Mary Ann. Alpharetta was a language arts teacher at Paintsville High School for many years following her graduation from the University of Kentucky where she earned a Doctor of Philosophy Degree in languages. Later, she was employed by the state Department of Social Services in Paintsville.

 

Archer, Dr. Ernest E. -

Dr. E. E. Archer was born in Floyd County but moved to Paintsville soon after receiving his medical degree. He married Fannie Auxier, daughter of James W. Auxier. Dr. Archer served in World War One as a medical officer achieving the rank of major at his discharge. He returned to Paintsville in 1918 and, with Dr. J. C. Sparks and Dr. J. H. Holbrook, founded Paintsville Hospital in 1920. Dr. Archer served as Mayor of Paintsville from 1926 through 1934.

 

Arrowood, Henry - 11/11/1896 - 11/12/60

 Henry Arrowood was a popular journalist and legislator whose writing was marked by his sharp wit and a deft sense of satire. Henry was employed for many years by the Courier-Journal. He later founded the Paintsville News in 1934 which merged with the Paintsville Herald, the combination of which Henry served as editor and co-owner and co-publisher for several years.  He served four terms as State Representative from Johnson and Martin Counties. Prior to his death and for many years Henry wrote a weekly newspaper column entitled "Arrowpoints."

 

Arrowood, Irvin R. - 6/18/01 - 1/12/83

Beginning his career in the machine shop of North-East Coal and later joining his father as a traveling hardware salesman, Irvin Arrowood became a successful oil and gas distributor who gave a great deal of himself to community service. He was a member of the Paintsville Kiwanis Club, Masons and served for many years as a member of the Paintsville school board. He was known for his wit and his friendly nature.

 

Auxier, James W. - 11/22/1865 - 8/1/38

CompFounder, president and general manager of Paintsville Wholesale Grocery any. He was the father of Fannie Archer, Margaret Hager, Maxie LaViers and Leona Newman.