Widely Known Physician Dies As Result Of Heart Failure Dr. Frank Ramey, 70 years old of East Point, died at his home there,Tuesday morning at 9:30 o'clock.
While he had been in poor health for several years his death was unexpected and came as a shock and surprise to his family and many friends.He suffered a heart attack and died suddenly.
Funeral services will be held this afternoon (Thursday) at the Christian Church at East Point and burial will be in the family cemetery there.
Dr. Ramey is survived by his wife and three sons, Frank, George and Douglas and one daughter Mrs. Lora Ramey Osborne of Westfield, New Jersey.
For the past 43 years Dr. Ramey had practiced his profession in the East Point section of Johnson County. He came to this county soon after completing his studies in medical college. He was widely known as a physician of great ability and during his life time made for himself an enviable reputation as an obstetrician. It has been said that he was successful in every one of the hundreds of cases of this kind which he attended.
He was born on the Hood Fork of Blaine in Lawrence County.After completing his studies he went to Morgan County where he practiced for a year.
He then came to East Point where he established a home and continued the practice of his profession until the time of his death.
Funeral services will be held at 1 o'clock and will be in charge of the Masons. He had been an active member of that organization for years.He was also a devout member of the Christian Church for more than 46 years. Dr. Ramey was truly an old fashioned family physician and during his lifetime ministered to the suffering of thousands of patients who became true friends as well as patients. Ever kindly, he brought hope and cheer into the hearts of the suffering from all over that part of the County. His passing will be mourned by a great number who will miss his kindly and sympathetic ministrations.
PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY JAN 23 1936
FRANK RAMEY Frank Ramey was born at Blaine, Ky., October 22, 1866, the son of John and Lucinda Ramey. He attended school at Blaine under Professor Elam and started teaching when he became old enough to secure a certificate. After teaching several years in Lawrence and Johnson Counties, he decided to enter the medical profession and was accepted as a pupil by Dr. Roberts of Blaine, in 1899. He studied medicine under Dr. Roberts for a year and then enrolled in the Louisville College of Medicine, where he graduated with the degree of M. D. in 1892. He was married to Priscilla Picklesimer,the daughter of Dr. J. M.Picklesimer, of Paintsville,in September 1890. To this union eight children were born, four of whom are deceased. Dr. Ramey began the practice of medicine at West Liberty, Kentucky where he resided for a year. In 1893 he moved to East Point where he lived until his death January 21, 1936. He became affiliated with the Church of Christ in 1890. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge. In all his practice, Dr. Ramey never wavered from the duty which he considered a privilege of his profession--saving humanity. The early years at East Point were ones of hardship. There were few doctors in this section and practically all calls were made on horseback, sometimes riding almost a whole day in order to reach a patient in some remote section. Then came the building of the railroad, bringing its hundreds of workers and he was employed by the railroad company to furnish medical care to these men in addition to his regular practice. With the completion of the railroad, new people moved in--coal became a leading industry and with the development of the mountain section his practice grew rapidly. He became known throughout this section as a physician of note, yet was as quick to respond to a call from the most humble laborer or farmer as the wealthiest merchant or business man. His kindly, sympathetic nature mingled with his wit and wonderful sense of humor endeared him to hundreds of people. He was their doctor--and their friend. The true family physician. He ministered to those who could not pay with the same care as those who could. During the World War when the epidemic of influenza was raging he worked day and night without rest with only one thought in mind--to save as many as possible. One man, whose wife was ill, told the story of how Dr. Ramey came to his home to visit the patient and while there was persuaded to lie down for a few minutes--when he removed his shoes, blood was running from the bottom of his feet. To many--a medal. To him--his work.With the advent of good roads and the automobile, the country doctor began to fade into the background. Dr. Ramey received several offers to join the staffs of hospitals but preferred to remain with the people whom he loved and who needed him. He leaves a brilliant record as a physician of skill, gaining particular note as a diagnostician and in the field of obstetrics. In the hundreds of cases of this kind which he handled, not one mother was lost. Dr. Ramey had that unusual quality of being able to mix with all classes of people. He read widely and everyone who came in contact with him found him highly interesting. His loss will be felt keenly by all of those who knew him. He practiced his profession until the time of his death.His life stands emblazoned as an example of unselfishness and devotion to his fellowman. Perhaps his philosophy of life can best be summed up in his favorite poem and one which he wrote down from memory a few days before his death:
PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY FEB 6 1936
While he had been in poor health for several years his death was unexpected and came as a shock and surprise to his family and many friends.He suffered a heart attack and died suddenly.
Funeral services will be held this afternoon (Thursday) at the Christian Church at East Point and burial will be in the family cemetery there.
Dr. Ramey is survived by his wife and three sons, Frank, George and Douglas and one daughter Mrs. Lora Ramey Osborne of Westfield, New Jersey.
For the past 43 years Dr. Ramey had practiced his profession in the East Point section of Johnson County. He came to this county soon after completing his studies in medical college. He was widely known as a physician of great ability and during his life time made for himself an enviable reputation as an obstetrician. It has been said that he was successful in every one of the hundreds of cases of this kind which he attended.
He was born on the Hood Fork of Blaine in Lawrence County.After completing his studies he went to Morgan County where he practiced for a year.
He then came to East Point where he established a home and continued the practice of his profession until the time of his death.
Funeral services will be held at 1 o'clock and will be in charge of the Masons. He had been an active member of that organization for years.He was also a devout member of the Christian Church for more than 46 years. Dr. Ramey was truly an old fashioned family physician and during his lifetime ministered to the suffering of thousands of patients who became true friends as well as patients. Ever kindly, he brought hope and cheer into the hearts of the suffering from all over that part of the County. His passing will be mourned by a great number who will miss his kindly and sympathetic ministrations.
PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY JAN 23 1936
FRANK RAMEY Frank Ramey was born at Blaine, Ky., October 22, 1866, the son of John and Lucinda Ramey. He attended school at Blaine under Professor Elam and started teaching when he became old enough to secure a certificate. After teaching several years in Lawrence and Johnson Counties, he decided to enter the medical profession and was accepted as a pupil by Dr. Roberts of Blaine, in 1899. He studied medicine under Dr. Roberts for a year and then enrolled in the Louisville College of Medicine, where he graduated with the degree of M. D. in 1892. He was married to Priscilla Picklesimer,the daughter of Dr. J. M.Picklesimer, of Paintsville,in September 1890. To this union eight children were born, four of whom are deceased. Dr. Ramey began the practice of medicine at West Liberty, Kentucky where he resided for a year. In 1893 he moved to East Point where he lived until his death January 21, 1936. He became affiliated with the Church of Christ in 1890. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge. In all his practice, Dr. Ramey never wavered from the duty which he considered a privilege of his profession--saving humanity. The early years at East Point were ones of hardship. There were few doctors in this section and practically all calls were made on horseback, sometimes riding almost a whole day in order to reach a patient in some remote section. Then came the building of the railroad, bringing its hundreds of workers and he was employed by the railroad company to furnish medical care to these men in addition to his regular practice. With the completion of the railroad, new people moved in--coal became a leading industry and with the development of the mountain section his practice grew rapidly. He became known throughout this section as a physician of note, yet was as quick to respond to a call from the most humble laborer or farmer as the wealthiest merchant or business man. His kindly, sympathetic nature mingled with his wit and wonderful sense of humor endeared him to hundreds of people. He was their doctor--and their friend. The true family physician. He ministered to those who could not pay with the same care as those who could. During the World War when the epidemic of influenza was raging he worked day and night without rest with only one thought in mind--to save as many as possible. One man, whose wife was ill, told the story of how Dr. Ramey came to his home to visit the patient and while there was persuaded to lie down for a few minutes--when he removed his shoes, blood was running from the bottom of his feet. To many--a medal. To him--his work.With the advent of good roads and the automobile, the country doctor began to fade into the background. Dr. Ramey received several offers to join the staffs of hospitals but preferred to remain with the people whom he loved and who needed him. He leaves a brilliant record as a physician of skill, gaining particular note as a diagnostician and in the field of obstetrics. In the hundreds of cases of this kind which he handled, not one mother was lost. Dr. Ramey had that unusual quality of being able to mix with all classes of people. He read widely and everyone who came in contact with him found him highly interesting. His loss will be felt keenly by all of those who knew him. He practiced his profession until the time of his death.His life stands emblazoned as an example of unselfishness and devotion to his fellowman. Perhaps his philosophy of life can best be summed up in his favorite poem and one which he wrote down from memory a few days before his death:
PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY FEB 6 1936
Widely Known Physician Dies As Result Of Heart Failure Dr. Frank Ramey, 70 years old of East Point, died at his home there,Tuesday morning at 9:30 o'clock.
While he had been in poor health for several years his death was unexpected and came as a shock and surprise to his family and many friends.He suffered a heart attack and died suddenly.
Funeral services will be held this afternoon (Thursday) at the Christian Church at East Point and burial will be in the family cemetery there.
Dr. Ramey is survived by his wife and three sons, Frank, George and Douglas and one daughter Mrs. Lora Ramey Osborne of Westfield, New Jersey.
For the past 43 years Dr. Ramey had practiced his profession in the East Point section of Johnson County. He came to this county soon after completing his studies in medical college. He was widely known as a physician of great ability and during his life time made for himself an enviable reputation as an obstetrician. It has been said that he was successful in every one of the hundreds of cases of this kind which he attended.
He was born on the Hood Fork of Blaine in Lawrence County.After completing his studies he went to Morgan County where he practiced for a year.
He then came to East Point where he established a home and continued the practice of his profession until the time of his death.
Funeral services will be held at 1 o'clock and will be in charge of the Masons. He had been an active member of that organization for years.He was also a devout member of the Christian Church for more than 46 years. Dr. Ramey was truly an old fashioned family physician and during his lifetime ministered to the suffering of thousands of patients who became true friends as well as patients. Ever kindly, he brought hope and cheer into the hearts of the suffering from all over that part of the County. His passing will be mourned by a great number who will miss his kindly and sympathetic ministrations.
PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY JAN 23 1936
FRANK RAMEY Frank Ramey was born at Blaine, Ky., October 22, 1866, the son of John and Lucinda Ramey. He attended school at Blaine under Professor Elam and started teaching when he became old enough to secure a certificate. After teaching several years in Lawrence and Johnson Counties, he decided to enter the medical profession and was accepted as a pupil by Dr. Roberts of Blaine, in 1899. He studied medicine under Dr. Roberts for a year and then enrolled in the Louisville College of Medicine, where he graduated with the degree of M. D. in 1892. He was married to Priscilla Picklesimer,the daughter of Dr. J. M.Picklesimer, of Paintsville,in September 1890. To this union eight children were born, four of whom are deceased. Dr. Ramey began the practice of medicine at West Liberty, Kentucky where he resided for a year. In 1893 he moved to East Point where he lived until his death January 21, 1936. He became affiliated with the Church of Christ in 1890. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge. In all his practice, Dr. Ramey never wavered from the duty which he considered a privilege of his profession--saving humanity. The early years at East Point were ones of hardship. There were few doctors in this section and practically all calls were made on horseback, sometimes riding almost a whole day in order to reach a patient in some remote section. Then came the building of the railroad, bringing its hundreds of workers and he was employed by the railroad company to furnish medical care to these men in addition to his regular practice. With the completion of the railroad, new people moved in--coal became a leading industry and with the development of the mountain section his practice grew rapidly. He became known throughout this section as a physician of note, yet was as quick to respond to a call from the most humble laborer or farmer as the wealthiest merchant or business man. His kindly, sympathetic nature mingled with his wit and wonderful sense of humor endeared him to hundreds of people. He was their doctor--and their friend. The true family physician. He ministered to those who could not pay with the same care as those who could. During the World War when the epidemic of influenza was raging he worked day and night without rest with only one thought in mind--to save as many as possible. One man, whose wife was ill, told the story of how Dr. Ramey came to his home to visit the patient and while there was persuaded to lie down for a few minutes--when he removed his shoes, blood was running from the bottom of his feet. To many--a medal. To him--his work.With the advent of good roads and the automobile, the country doctor began to fade into the background. Dr. Ramey received several offers to join the staffs of hospitals but preferred to remain with the people whom he loved and who needed him. He leaves a brilliant record as a physician of skill, gaining particular note as a diagnostician and in the field of obstetrics. In the hundreds of cases of this kind which he handled, not one mother was lost. Dr. Ramey had that unusual quality of being able to mix with all classes of people. He read widely and everyone who came in contact with him found him highly interesting. His loss will be felt keenly by all of those who knew him. He practiced his profession until the time of his death.His life stands emblazoned as an example of unselfishness and devotion to his fellowman. Perhaps his philosophy of life can best be summed up in his favorite poem and one which he wrote down from memory a few days before his death:
PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY FEB 6 1936
While he had been in poor health for several years his death was unexpected and came as a shock and surprise to his family and many friends.He suffered a heart attack and died suddenly.
Funeral services will be held this afternoon (Thursday) at the Christian Church at East Point and burial will be in the family cemetery there.
Dr. Ramey is survived by his wife and three sons, Frank, George and Douglas and one daughter Mrs. Lora Ramey Osborne of Westfield, New Jersey.
For the past 43 years Dr. Ramey had practiced his profession in the East Point section of Johnson County. He came to this county soon after completing his studies in medical college. He was widely known as a physician of great ability and during his life time made for himself an enviable reputation as an obstetrician. It has been said that he was successful in every one of the hundreds of cases of this kind which he attended.
He was born on the Hood Fork of Blaine in Lawrence County.After completing his studies he went to Morgan County where he practiced for a year.
He then came to East Point where he established a home and continued the practice of his profession until the time of his death.
Funeral services will be held at 1 o'clock and will be in charge of the Masons. He had been an active member of that organization for years.He was also a devout member of the Christian Church for more than 46 years. Dr. Ramey was truly an old fashioned family physician and during his lifetime ministered to the suffering of thousands of patients who became true friends as well as patients. Ever kindly, he brought hope and cheer into the hearts of the suffering from all over that part of the County. His passing will be mourned by a great number who will miss his kindly and sympathetic ministrations.
PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY JAN 23 1936
FRANK RAMEY Frank Ramey was born at Blaine, Ky., October 22, 1866, the son of John and Lucinda Ramey. He attended school at Blaine under Professor Elam and started teaching when he became old enough to secure a certificate. After teaching several years in Lawrence and Johnson Counties, he decided to enter the medical profession and was accepted as a pupil by Dr. Roberts of Blaine, in 1899. He studied medicine under Dr. Roberts for a year and then enrolled in the Louisville College of Medicine, where he graduated with the degree of M. D. in 1892. He was married to Priscilla Picklesimer,the daughter of Dr. J. M.Picklesimer, of Paintsville,in September 1890. To this union eight children were born, four of whom are deceased. Dr. Ramey began the practice of medicine at West Liberty, Kentucky where he resided for a year. In 1893 he moved to East Point where he lived until his death January 21, 1936. He became affiliated with the Church of Christ in 1890. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge. In all his practice, Dr. Ramey never wavered from the duty which he considered a privilege of his profession--saving humanity. The early years at East Point were ones of hardship. There were few doctors in this section and practically all calls were made on horseback, sometimes riding almost a whole day in order to reach a patient in some remote section. Then came the building of the railroad, bringing its hundreds of workers and he was employed by the railroad company to furnish medical care to these men in addition to his regular practice. With the completion of the railroad, new people moved in--coal became a leading industry and with the development of the mountain section his practice grew rapidly. He became known throughout this section as a physician of note, yet was as quick to respond to a call from the most humble laborer or farmer as the wealthiest merchant or business man. His kindly, sympathetic nature mingled with his wit and wonderful sense of humor endeared him to hundreds of people. He was their doctor--and their friend. The true family physician. He ministered to those who could not pay with the same care as those who could. During the World War when the epidemic of influenza was raging he worked day and night without rest with only one thought in mind--to save as many as possible. One man, whose wife was ill, told the story of how Dr. Ramey came to his home to visit the patient and while there was persuaded to lie down for a few minutes--when he removed his shoes, blood was running from the bottom of his feet. To many--a medal. To him--his work.With the advent of good roads and the automobile, the country doctor began to fade into the background. Dr. Ramey received several offers to join the staffs of hospitals but preferred to remain with the people whom he loved and who needed him. He leaves a brilliant record as a physician of skill, gaining particular note as a diagnostician and in the field of obstetrics. In the hundreds of cases of this kind which he handled, not one mother was lost. Dr. Ramey had that unusual quality of being able to mix with all classes of people. He read widely and everyone who came in contact with him found him highly interesting. His loss will be felt keenly by all of those who knew him. He practiced his profession until the time of his death.His life stands emblazoned as an example of unselfishness and devotion to his fellowman. Perhaps his philosophy of life can best be summed up in his favorite poem and one which he wrote down from memory a few days before his death:
PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY FEB 6 1936
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