Teater, Oran C. - 10/28/21 -

Oran Cecil Teater joined the staff of Paintsville's Independent School District in 1945 as a teacher and assistant coach. He later became head football coach. Teater was named Superintendent in 1958 upon the resignation of J. C. Edelman. He retired on January 21, 1978 after 23 years as Superintendent, the longest tenure of any administrative official in the school's history. Teater graduated from Paintsville High School in 1940 and starred in football at Centre College where he received a Bachelor's Degree in 1944. In 1952 he was awarded a Master's Degree from Morehead State University and pursued a doctorate at the University of Kentucky. In 1992, Teater was inducted into the Kentucky High School Sports Hall of Fame.

 

Thomas, Harry - 3/28/04 - 7/?/81

Harry Thomas, son of R. C. Thomas, attended Paintsville public schools, John C. C. Mayo College and Berea College. He was married to Grace Scott Thomas. Harry was a road construction engineer and was later employed by North-East Coal Company. He joined the University of Kentucky Geologic Survey unit where he served for a number of years. He was elected Johnson County Judge in 1966.

Thomas, Richard C. - ??? - ???

Richard C. Thomas was the scion of a large and talented family. Mr. Thomas came to Paintsville around 1907, along with the LaViers and Evans families, from Wellston, Ohio, to become Superintendent of North-East Coal Company coal mines at Whitehouse, Auxier and Thealka. Mr. Thomas, his sons and daughters were gifted musicians and singers. The entire family was active in civic, social and religious affairs. Richard H. (Harry) Thomas, an engineer and farmer served one term as Johnson County Judge from 1966 to 1970. His son, Richard Scott Thomas, a professional dancer and founder of a New York City ballet company, is the father of television and motion picture actor Richard Earl Thomas.

 

Thomas, R. C. -

Richard Thomas was one of the Big Sandy's early coal mine managers. He, along with Henry LaViers, came to Paintsville from Wellston, Ohio, to operate the North-East Coal mines in this region. Richard C. Thomas' family was active in community, school and church affairs. His seven children were known for their musical ability. Richard Earl Thomas, television and motion picture actor is his great-grandson.

 

Thomas, Richard Earl - 6/13/51

Richard Earl Thomas was born and educated in New York City where his father, Paintsville native Richard Scott Thomas, founded and operated a dance studio and ballet company. Richard Earl pursued a career in the theater. He starred as "John-Boy" in the television series The Waltons and has had a very successful career in television and motion pictures since then. Although he continues to make his home in New York City, Richard Earl Thomas is a frequent visitor to Johnson County.

 

Trimble, Deborah Lynn - 11/11/53 -

Debbie Trimble received her Associate Degree in Nursing from Prestonsburg Community College following her graduation from Paintsville High School in 1971. She was appointed Director of Nursing and, later, Administrator and CEO of Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center in 1986, where she has established a notable record of achievement and recognition. Debbie is a Director of First National Bank of Paintsville and is active in First Baptist Church where she serves as pianist.

 

Trimble, James S. - 8/21/31 - 3/6/86

James S. Trimble, coal, gas and oil developer, served as Mayor of Paintsville from 1975 through 1985, when his health forced him to retire. He, along with Ralph B. "Tiny" Preston, share the distinction of having served consecutively in the office of mayor longer than any other person...11 years. It was during Mayor Trimble's administration that the city's Urban Renewal Project in the city's Bristlebuck section was completed, permitting the construction of Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center and the Carriage House (now Ramada) Convention Center.

 

Trimble, John Mark - 1/10/27 -

John Mark Trimble, Paintsville businessman and community leader, graduated from Oil Springs High School and entered military service with the U. S. Army in Germany where he served from 1945 through 1947. Following his graduation from Morehead State University in 1952, John Mark was employed by Swift & Co. He and his wife, Janet Marsh Trimble, founded several successful businesses, including the Paintsville and Prestonsburg Credit Bureaus and Computers Plus and were part owners of The Family Store. John entered the insurance field with Commonwealth (now Capital) Insurance Co. and later formed his own insurance agency. He served as Executive Secretary of the Paintsville Area Chamber of Commerce in the 1960s during one of its most productive periods. In the 1950s John Mark and Janet owned and operated the Tiger Drive In on College Street, the first drive in restaurant in Paintsville and one of the most popular gathering places for teenagers. John Mark and Janet remain active in the affairs of First United Methodist Church.

 

Trimble, Paul Wade - 6/30/28 -

Paul Wade Trimble served as Principal and Supervisor at Paintsville High School from 1960 to 1978, 1985 to 1987 and 1987 to 1993, representing one of the longest administrative tenures at Paintsville. Prior to serving in these capacities, Paul Wade taught at PHS for four years and was elementary principal in 1958. He graduated from Oil Springs High School in 1946 and attended Pikeville College for two years before entering the U. S. Army where he served in Germany. In 1954, he received a Bachelor's Degree in geology and business from Morehead State University. Paul Wade retired in 1993.

 

Turner, Dr. I. R. - 1/1/1838 - 8/27/20

Dr. Isaac Redmon Turner served in the Union Army during the Civil War. He later attended the University of Cincinnati Medical College and returned to Paintsville to begin his private practice of medicine. In 1883, he was one of the medical heroes in the fight against a smallpox epidemic on Beaver Creek in Floyd County. Dr. Turner joined with John C. C. Mayo and others in amassing coal leases throughout the Big Sandy region. He was one of the founding directors of Paintsville (now First) National Bank.

 

Turner - Judge James W. - 11/19/1874 - 12/17/59

Jim Turner received his undergraduate education at Kentucky Wesleyan College, Ohio Wesleyan College and Harvard University before obtaining his law degree from Boston University. He later returned to Paintsville where he assumed the position of Cashier with the newly organized Paintsville (now First) National Bank. He remained affiliated with Paintsville National Bank until the Great Depression Bank Holiday of 1933. He assisted in reorganizing the bank as First National Bank of Paintsville. Mr. Turner was elected Circuit Judge in 1946, a position he held until ill health forced his resignation in 1954.

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