Lavender, Edward "Toby" - 7/8/1896 - 2//10/84: Toby Lavender was an extraordinarily gifted athlete who excelled in baseball, football and ice skating. He and his wife Grace Lemaster had one son and three daughters. For most of his adult life Toby was employed in the hardware business by Meade & Company and Big Sandy Hardware.
LaViers, Harry - 6/15/1900 - 7/20/??: Harry LaViers was president of Southeast Coal Company and a leader in the state's coal industry. Harry served on numerous city and state boards and commissions. He was a member of the Paintsville Gas and Water Commission for many years. His family was one of the principal benefactors of Mayo Memorial United Methodist Church.
LeMaster, John (Peanut) -: (see Sports Highlights)
Lynn, Loretta Webb - 4/13/35 -: No place in Johnson County is better known that "Butcher Holler", the homeplace of Loretta Lynn, the Queen of Country Music. Loretta Webb was 13 when she married "Doo" Mooney Lynn. With a single recording Loretta traveled with her growing family from station to station until her plaintive voice and vibrant personality brought her to the attention of the Grand Ole Opry. She has since won every major award offered in her field.
Lynn, Oliver "Mooney" - 8/27/26 - 8/22/96: Mooney Lynn, husband of Loretta Webb Lynn, is recognized as the one most responsible for his wife's career in country music. Mooney, like Loretta, was a native of Johnson County and a veteran of World War II. Initially, Mooney managed Loretta's career, traveling with her as she persuaded disc jockeys across the country to play her recordings. The couple had six children.

Paintsville & Johnson County History | Disasters & Tragedies | Public Officials
Sports Highlights | Education | Personalities | Religion | Bulletin Board