Hester Blanton of Low Gap Dies Monday  <br>Mrs.
 Hester Blanton, 75, widow of Sanford Blanton, of Low Gap died in a 
local hospital Monday at 8:40 a.m., following and illness of a few days.
  The daughter of David and Amanda Stapleton Burchett she was born in 
this county April 13, 1884, and had been a resident of Low Gap most of 
her life.  She was a member of the United Baptist Church.  Surviving 
besides her husband are three daughters, Mrs. Blanche McKenzie, 
Columbus, Ohio; Mrs. Hazel Long, Louisville; Mrs. Erie Fairchild, Low 
Gap. Also surviving are three brothers, Grass Burchett, Staffordsville; 
Tolbie and Lonnie, Burchett both of Elna; two sisters Mrs. Ella Rice, 
Elna; Mrs. Leda Van Hoose,Volga.  Funeral services were conducted from 
the home at 10:00 a.m., today with Lonza Reed and Charlie Lemaster as 
officiating ministers.  Burial was in the family cemetery.   <br>Paintsville Herald Wednesday Sep.09 1959