Charles W. Parsons Jr., 58, of Emerson, passed away unexpected at 5:08 a.m. Wednesday, January 4, 2012, at his home.

Born at Mansfield, Ohio, on September 26, 1953, to the late Charles W. parsons Sr. and Veryl Elizabeth Crabtree Smith, he was a welder for Colby Steel Company in Bucyrus, Ohio and was a US Navy veteran.

Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Kay Bailey Parsons, whom he married in Bucyrus; two sons, Joy (Roya) Parsons of Galion, Ohio, and Charles Richard (Christy) Parsons of Magnolia; one brother, Jerry Sanders of Emerson; and seven grandchildren, Mary Kay Todd, Katelyn Shockley, Allison Todd, Tyler Parsons, Ryan Parsons, Dallas Jewell and Destiny Jewell.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Karen Todd; and a brother, Brian Parsons.

Private services were held at the convenience of the family.

Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg was in charge of arrangements.

 

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Dorothy Irene Rowley Potter

Dorothy Irene Rowley Potter, 88, of Garrison, went to be with her Lord, Thursday, January 26, 2012, at her residence.

She was born in Scioto County, Ohio, on September 13, 1923, a daughter of the late Walter Rowley and Mary Lewis Rowley.

She was a homemaker, housewife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother and sister.

Survivors include two daughters, Loretta Potter of Garrison and Alberta Orlandi of Dry Ridge; four sons, Norman (Jane) Potter of Quincy, William Isaac (Debbie) Potter Jr. of Union, Tom (Billie) Potter of Garrison, and Joe (Marla) Potter of Vanceburg; 15 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William Isaac Potter, October 3, 1997; one son, Harold Dean Potter; and two sisters, Eva Ward and Nellie Adkins.

Services were at 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 30, 2012, at Roberson Funeral Home in South Shore with Rev. Norman Potter officiating. Burial was in Collier Memorial Gardens in South Portsmouth.

 

Mitchell Dale Riley

Mitchell Dale Riley, 46, of Bucyrus, Ohio, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2012, in Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. Mitchell was born August 31, 1965, in Vanceburg, to the late Carl Vincent and Ida Marie (Knell) Riley. He was married August 22, 2003, to Christina Sue (Crawford) Riley who survives.

Mitchell was a roofer and last worked for Home Sheet Metal.

In addition to his wife, survivors include three children, Adam Riley, Abbie Riley, and Ryan Riley; one step-son, Timothy Crawford; two grandchildren, Joshua and Sunnie Radebaugh; eight siblings Ruth (Billy) Gillispie of Winchester, Ohio, Barb (Johnny) Goodwin of Tollesboro, twin brother, Martin of Batavia, Carl Riley Jr. of Portsmouth, Ohio, Doug (Janet) of Batavia, David of Tollesboro, Danny (Jeanne) of Portsmouth; Johnny of Portsmouth; many nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles, as well as former wife and friend Kathie Joann Riley, and special friends, Greg Zornes, Mandy and Steve Bloom, Barb Sharp, and mother and father in law, Robert and Faye Cox.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Joseph Vincent Riley.

The Munz-Pirnstill Funeral Home in Bucyrus, Ohio, assisted the family with arrangements.

 

Walt Tackett

Walt Tackett, 56, of Vance Creek in Quincy, passed away Sunday morning, January 22, 2012, at his residence.

He was born February 5, 1955, in Detroit, Michigan, a son of the late Clarence and Vada Cole Tackett.

Walt was of the Christian faith and was a retired carpenter. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, spending time outdoors, watching the Kentucky Wildcats, and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Vicki Vance Tackett; one daughter, April (Danny) Stidam of Quincy; two sons, Bryan (Rebecca) Tackett of Quincy and Jason (Cassandra) Tackett of Garrison; eight grandchildren; one sister, Debbie (Tom) Sullivan of Quincy; and two brothers, Ted (Sue) Tackett and Fitzgerald (Melissa) Tackett, both of Quincy. He also leaves many other family members and friends who will sadly mourn his passing.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Tina Durham; and one brother, Parnell Tackett.

A graveside service was at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 25, 2012, at the Maddy Lewis Cemetery on Tannery Hill in Lewis County, Kentucky, with Bro. Gary Proehl officiating.

Globe Family Funeral Chapel in Garrison was in charge of all arrangements.

 

Wanda Thurman

Wanda Carolyn "Evalena" Thurman, 70, of Garrison, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2012, at 5:50 p.m., at her residence.

Born May 13, 1941, at Hyden, she was a daughter of Dolphie Morgan Farler of Hyden and the late Bennie Farler. She was a housewife and of the Christian faith.

In addition to her mother, survivors include two daughters, Carolyn Sanders and April (Hank) McCleese, both of Garrison; three sons, Jeff (Sharon) Thurman, Brian (Stacy) Thurman and Kevin (Christine) Thurman, all of Garrison; six sisters, Barbara (Tom) Smith of Hyden, Lula Mae (Ted) Hensley of Metamora, Indiana, Betty (Brown) Morgan of Connersville, Indiana, Bonnie Young of Rushville, Indiana, Edna (Melvin) Carver of Garrison, and Nancy (Calin) Morgan of Vanceburg; two brothers, Roy (Barbara) Farler of Hyden and Jim (Donna) Farler of Connersville, Indiana; and 10 grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Easter Wayne Thurman, who died March 31, 2011; a brother, Jerry Farler; a grandson, Aaron Mathew Thurman; and a son-in-law, Jeremy Scott "Boggie" Sanders.

Graveside services were at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January 22, 2012, at Skidmore Cemetery at Garrison with Rev. Wilma Erwin officiating.

Arrangements were under the direction of Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg.