2009 Lewis County Herald Obituaries

Gladys B. Ackley, 92, of Tollesboro, died Sunday, November 15, 2009, at her home.

She was a member of Pleasant Valley Christian Church where she served as pianist and Sunday School teacher.

Survivors include two daughters, Loretta (Darrell) Dixon of Tollesboro and Judy (Tom) Calvert of Manchester, Ohio; three grandchildren, Kim (Joey) Centers of Berea, Marsha (Charles) Turner of Manchester and Todd (Wendy) Calvert of West Union, Ohio; seven great-grandchildren, Whitnee Centers, Bethanee Centers, Jaden Centers, Jacob Wade, Madison Calvert, Karigan Turner and Kenidee Turner.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Scoby Ackley; and two grandsons, Gerald Wade and Dwight Hord.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, November 19, 2009, at Barbour and Son Funeral Home in Tollesboro.

Vivian D. Tully Adamson, 72, of Maysville, died Saturday, February 14, 2009, at Meadowview Regional Medical Center in Maysville.

Born September 1, 1936, in Lewis County to the late Harley T. and Mayme Baker Tully, she attended the Pelham Street Mission Church. She had worked at the Edith Henry Shoe Factory and US Shoe Factory and had farmed and lived on a dairy farm. She was an avid University of Kentucky and Mason County Royals fan.

Survivors include her husband of 38 years, Emmitt Adamson; one son, Mitch (Mona) Simms of Maysville; three brothers, Everett (Ruth Ann) Tully, Darrell (Linda) Tully, both of Trinity, and Gary (Sandy) Tully of Lynx, Ohio; two grandchildren, Elle Elizabeth Simms and Ari Parker; a special friend, James Curtsinger of Bethel, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 18, 2009, at Knox and Brothers Funeral Home in Maysville with Rev. Lovell Grigson and Rev. Byron Mills officiating. Burial was in the Green Acres Cemetery.

Douglas C. Allen, 86, of Bucyrus, Ohio, formerly of Vanceburg, died Thursday, December 3, 2009, at MedCentral Health System in Mansfield, Ohio.

Born October 2, 1923, in Bramwell, West Virginia, to the late Samuel and Sarah Allen, he was a US Navy veteran and was retired from the US Corps of Engineers as a lockman.

Survivors include one daughter, Linda (John) McLaughlin of Bucyrus, one brother, Samuel Allen of Asheboro, North Carolina; and twin grandsons, Mac and Mark McLaughlin.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Smith Allen; and two brothers, Perry and Frankie Allen.

Mildred L. Ames, 76, of Golden Living Center in Vanceburg died at 10:22 p.m. Sunday, November 29, 2009, at Meadowview Regional Medical Center in Maysville following an extended illness.

Born in Lewis County on December 7, 1932, to the late Morton and Eva Kenyon Scott, she was a homemaker and attended the Vanceburg First Baptist Church.

Survivors include two sisters, Tressie Riley and Louise Flinders, both of Vanceburg; and one brother, James Kenyon of Vanceburg.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Ames; her step-father, Earl Kenyon; two sisters, Beulah Montieth and Mandy Kenyon; and three brothers, Junior Scott, Earl Scott and Phillip Scott.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 3, 2009, at Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Dr. Howard Wilson officiating. Burial was in Black Oak Cemetery.

Charles Edward "Buster" Applegate, 79, of Foxport Road, Wallingford, died Saturday, November 28, 2009, at the VA Medical Affairs Center in Lexington.

Born in Lewis County on December 1, 1929, to the late Mark Applegate and Alma White Applegate, he was a farmer. He was a veteran of the Korean War, having received the Bronze Star and Purple Heart.

Survivors include his wife, Lucille Trumbo Applegate; one son, Timmy (Christina) Applegate of Mt. Carmel; one sister, Hazel Dietrich of Palm Coast, Florida; three brothers, Ben Applegate of Tollesboro, Bobby Gene Applegate of Indiana and Fred Applegate of Beechburg; and four grandchildren, Amy Lynn Applegate, Jennifer Nicole Applegate, Carmen Marie Applegate and Katie Dawn Applegate.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, December 3, 2009, at Barbour and Son Funeral Home in Tollesboro with Bro. John Moore officiating. Burial was in Mt. Tabor Cemetery at Ribolt.

Born November 13, 1944, in Lewis County to the late Bruce Applegate Jr. and Wiletha Donley Applegate, he was a member of Boilermaker's Local 105.

Survivors include a son, Keith (Danita) Applegate of Little Cabin Creek; three sisters, Sue (Joe) Hood and Debbie Applegate, both of Ft. Myers, Florida, and Judy Prather of Georgetown, Ohio; two grandsons, Carter Applegate and Joshua Applegate; one uncle, John Donley of Maysville; a special friend, Wilma Penrod; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Carol Arnold Applegate; and one brother, Ronnie Applegate.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Monday, April 13, 2009, at Barbour & Son Funeral Home in Tollesboro with Bro. Pete Francis officiating. Burial was in Ebenezer Cemetery on Cabin Creek.

George Russell "Peanut" Applegate, 63, of Vanceburg died at 11:55 a.m. Saturday, November 21, 2009, at Southern Ohio Medical Center Hospice in Portsmouth, Ohio.

Born on April 3, 1946, to the late Adolphus Applegate and Cynthia Knell Applegate, he was a self-employed carpenter and a US Army Veteran of the Vietnam War.

Survivors include his companion, Rachel Clemons of Vanceburg; one daughter, Amy Clark of Vanceburg; one son, Aaron (Laura) Applegate of Hayward, California; five sisters, Mary Alice Clark of Vanceburg, Vern Bond of Olive Hill, Nellie Bloomfield of Vanceburg, Marge Polley of Quincy and Donna (Donald) Thurman of Bucyrus, Ohio; two brothers, Eugene (Ann) Applegate and Bud Applegate, both of Vanceburg; and three grandchildren, Gabriel Applegate, Alexandria Applegate and Cameron Royal.

Graveside services were at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 25, 2009, at Woodlawn Cemetery at Vanceburg. Military graveside rites were accorded by Monte Lewis Stamm VFW Post 5438.

Harry Lester Applegate, 92, of Tollesboro, died Friday, May 15, 2009, at The Robertson County Health Care Facility in Mt. Olivet.

Born May 10, 1917, at Pine Valley to the late James Henry and Bertha Bell Breeze, he was a respected member of the Pine Valley and Tollesboro communities where he was raised and lived the majority of his life.

His father, James Henry Applegate, was among the founding fathers of the Pine Valley Christian Church. On December 21, 1940, he married Geneva Woodard and moved to Tollesboro. He became a member of the Tollesboro Christian Church and served in the capacities of deacon, elder and treasurer.

He was among the original founding and charter members of the Tollesboro Volunteer Fire Department and Tollesboro Lions Club. He worked tirelessly for both organizations until his health became a factor and forced him to slow down. He also worked as a farmer and contractor and serviced graves for Barbour and Son Funeral Home.

Survivors include a daughter, Lesa Applegate Johnson; and a granddaughter, Cassandra Jo Johnson.

He was preceded in death by his wife of more than 62 years, Geneva Ruth Woodard Applegate, May 16, 2003; five sisters, Lena Mae Applegate Hackworth, Amy Howard Applegate Cropper, Lola Ethel Applegate Jones, Opal Irene Applegate Stamper and Myrtle Belle Applegate Browning; and six brothers, Marvin Henry Applegate, Orty David "Dave" Applegate, Lloyd Jerome "Dick" Applegate, Bertie Carl Applegate, William Boyd "Bill" Applegate and James Applegate.

Services were at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 17, 2009, at Barbour and Son Funeral Home in Tollesboro. Burial was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Pine Valley Christian Church, Tollesboro Lions Club and Tollesboro Fire Department. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to 1689 Martha Ann Drive, Maysville, KY 41056.

John Sherman Applegate, 75, of Tollesboro, died Tuesday, May 19, 2009, at Maysville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Maysville following an extended illness.

Born February 28, 1934, to the late John Boone and Lavon Hord Applegate, he was a prominent farmer and landowner in the Pine Valley and Tollesboro communities. He was a graduate of Tollesboro High School and partnered with his son, Sammy Applegate, in AA Trucking for more than 25 years. He also co-owned Double A Stables, which specializes in training Tennessee Walking Horses, with Sammy. He owned a dairy operation and had worked as a foreman for the State Highway Department. Mr. Applegate served on the board of directors at Citizens Deposit Bank and was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish. He also enjoyed watching and studying his prizewinning horses at area horse shows.

Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Jeanette Quinn Applegate; one daughter, Diane (Darrell) Polley of Tollesboro; one son, Sammy (Kathy) Applegate of Tollesboro, one brother, Larry (Carolyn) Applegate of Russell; seven grandchildren, Penny Stanfield of Maysville, Johnny Barbour of Tollesboro, Amber Kielman of Tollesboro, Jera Case of Tollesboro, Tricia Polley of St. Louis, Missouri, Brian Polley of Morehead and Mandy Brajuha of Lexington; and nine great-grandchildren.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 23, 2009, at Tollesboro Christian Church with Pastor John Moore and Pastor Charles Emmons officiating.

Tarry Dean Applegate, 65, of Vanceburg, died Sunday, August 30, 2009, at Golden Living Center in Vanceburg following an extended illness.

Born May 3, 1944, in Lewis County to the late Aubry and Beulah Polley Applegate, he was a self-employed painter, a former employee of PPG in Mansfield, Ohio, and an avid collector of nutcrackers. He was of the Christian faith.

Survivors include one sister, Ines Jane Applegate of Vanceburg; two nieces, Debbie Clark of Morehead and Tara Ashcraft of Flemingsburg; one nephew, Timmy Applegate of Georgetown, Ohio; and several great-nieces and great-nephews.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Aubry "Junior" Applegate; and a nephew, Jason Applegate.

A memorial service was at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 3, 2009, at Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg.

Timothy Allen Applegate, 17, of Brooksville died Tuesday, November 11, 2008, in Augusta.

Born July 25, 1991, in Mason County, he was a son of David Applegate of Brooksville and Rhonda Frye Baynum of Ribolt. He had attended Lewis County High School and was currently a junior at Bracken County High School.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by five sisters; one brother; and grandparents.

Services were conducted Friday, November 14, 2008, at 1:00 p.m. at Barbour and Son Funeral Home in Tollesboro. Brother Phil Cropper officiated and burial was in the Hillcrest Garden of Memories in Mason County.

Helen L. Armes, 82, of Garrison, formerly of Galion, Ohio, and Crestline, Ohio, died Tuesday, May 19, 2009, at her home.

She was born December 15, 1926, in Racine, Ohio, to the late Oris and Hazel Chutes McCloud.

Survivors include two daughters, Sharon Miller of Galion and Norma Woods of Lake City, Florida; two sons, Bobby (Millie) Armes of LaGrange, Georgia, and Thomas (Terilla) Armes of Garrison; three sisters, Betty Mayer, Mary Lou Patterson and Edna Paramore; ten grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Armes, on February 3, 2008; one daughter, Hazel Armes; one sister, Ethel Bentz; and one brother, Charles McCloud.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 23, 2009, at Richardson-Davis Funeral Home in Galion with Pastor Don Trigg officiating. Burial was in Crawford County Memory Gardens at Crestline.

Patricia Ann Armstrong, 52, of Vanceburg, died at 1:35 p.m. Wednesday, December 16, 2009, at her home.

Born at Quincy on March 28, 1957, to Grace Cottingham Bivens and the late Leslie Ray Bivens, she had worked for US Shoe Corporation and as a case specialist for drug court in the Lewis County Court Clerk's Office. She was of the Christian faith.

Survivors include her husband, Charles Wilson Armstrong; one daughter, Amanda Dyer (Perry) Steele of Portsmouth, Ohio; two step-daughters, Tiffany Armstrong of Vanceburg and Cassondra (Wesley) Barber of Wheelersburg, Ohio; one son, Shawn Dyer of Ft. Thomas; three sisters, Vicki (Jarrel) Thayer of Valerico, Florida, Kay Bivens of South Portsmouth and Connie Reinhardt of Portsmouth; two brothers, Jeff (Rhonda) Bivens of South Shore and Mike Bivens of Portsmouth; five grandchildren; her first husband, Steve Dyer of Firebrick; two half-sisters; and two half-brothers.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, December 20, 2009, at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Rev. Arthur Moore officiating. Burial was in Waring Cemetery at Garrison.

Born in Mason County on May 19, 1921, to the late Bruce and Mamie Sweet Hornback, she was a member of the Flemingsburg First United Methodist Church.

Survivors include two sons, Fred (Sue) Arnold of Florence and Glen Arnold of Flemingsburg; one sister, Irene Reed of Maysville; a daughter-in-law, Elaine Arnold Bloxton of Flemingsburg; five grandchildren, Davy (Becky) Arnold of New Vienna, Ohio, Kimberly Mitchell (Michael Dyer) of Vanceburg, Rebecca Arnold of Flemingsburg, Leslie D. Arnold of Flemingsburg, and William (Alla) Arnold of Lexington; and 10 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Leslie Davis Arnold, on July 5, 2002; one son, Ben Arnold; three sisters, Geneva Hampton, Mary Legge and Christine Muse; and two brothers, Ed Hornback and George Hornback.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Monday, September 28, 2009, at Boone-Nickell Funeral Home in Flemingsburg with Rev. Marvin W. Suit and Rev. Lynn Beach officiating. Burial was in Fleming County Cemetery.

Wilma Evelyn Tucker Barbour, 86, of Tollesboro, died Friday, January 9, 2009, at the Robertson County Health Care Facility.

Born September 22, 1922, to the late James Blaine and Viola Call Tucker, she was a housewife and a member of the Tollesboro Christian Church.

Survivors include one daughter, Brenda K. Tucker of Tollesboro; one son, Jackie (Ann) Barbour of Tollesboro; one sister, Patsy (Steve) Harris of Tollesboro; and one grandson, Jeffrey Barbour of Lebanon, Ohio.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Newell Barbour; and two brothers, Roy Tucker and Harold Tucker.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 13, 2009, at Barbour and Son Funeral Home in Tollesboro with Bro. Larry Tucker and Bro. John Moore officiating. Burial was at Hillcrest Garden of Memories in Mason County.

Anna M. Barciz, 71, of Bucyrus, Ohio, died at 4:15 a.m. Wednesday, September 2, 2009, at Heartland of Marion, Ohio, following a short illness.

Born August 19, 1938, in Lewis County to the late Fred P. and Sallie M. Horsley Pell, she had worked at Strubles in Bucyrus for over 25 years retiring in 2004. She was a Nevada (Ohio) High School graduate.
Survivors include a daughter, Randy (Terry) Lady of Bucyrus; and a sister, Doris Pell of Oklahoma.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Alice Hart, Navis and Marie; and a brother, William Arnold Pell.
Private graveside services were conducted in Oceola Cemetery. Munz-Pirnstill Funeral Home in Bucyrus was in charge of arrangements.

Betty Jane Clark Barger, 75, of Felicity, Ohio, died Sunday, August 16, 2009, at Mercy Hospital Clermont in Batavia, Ohio.

She was a member of Felicity United Methodist Church and a member of the Clermont Chapter #135 OES.

Survivors include one daughter, Becky Barger, and her fiance, Bill Mullen; four sisters, Barbara Rouse, Wanda Werline, Dorothy Walker and Angie Garrett; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Farmer Barger; and a sister, Ernestine Rouse.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 19, 2009, at Felicity Christian Church. Burial was in Felicity Cemetery.

Arrangements were under the direction of the Charles H. McIntyre Funeral Home in Felicity.

John Robert Bartee, 88, of Vanceburg, died Thursday, September 3, 2009, at Golden Living Center in Vanceburg.

Born in Sciotoville, Ohio, on April 1, 1921, to the late Orville Bartee and Melinda Hinds Bartee, he was a WW II Army Veteran and had attended Bivens Chapel Church in Garrison.

Survivors include two daughters, Lila (Les) Genaw of Ft. Gratiot, Michigan, and Vicky Stout of Tollesboro; two sons, Gary (Karla) Bartee of South Shore and Ezra Tony (Sandy) Bartee of Burchville, Michigan; two sisters, Lorene McKinney of Holland, Michigan, and Ethel Ginn of Delaware, Ohio; nine grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; one step-great-grandchild; and one great-great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Olive Victoria Bartee, on November 6, 1997; one son, Robert "Bobby" Bartee; and one sister, Ruby Rittenhouse.

Services were at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, September 6, 2009, at Bivens Chapel Church at Garrison with Rev. Wilma Erwin and Rev. Roger Erwin officiating. Burial was in Bivens Cemetery at Quincy.

Military graveside rites were accorded by James L. Flannery American Legion Post 276 of South Shore.

Bessie Pearl Bayless, 83, of Vanceburg, died Friday morning, April 10, 2009, at Golden Living Center in Vanceburg.

Born February 9, 1926, at Quicks Run to the late Robert L. Wills and Hila Truesdell Wills, she was a homemaker and attended Muses Chapel Methodist Church.

Survivors include three daughters, Patricia (Bill) Detillion, Janice (Tom) McCann and Juanita (Wayne) Logan, all of Vanceburg; two sons, John W. (Tina) Bayless of Tyler, Texas, and Gerald D. (Billie Jean) Bayless of Vanceburg; two sisters, Lucille Rigson and Opal McClurg, both of Vanceburg; one brother, Willie (Betty) Wills of Vanceburg; 11 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Henry Bayless, on May 1, 2005; one sister, Rosie Ramsey; and two brothers, Lawrence Wills and Alfreda Wills.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Monday, April 13, 2009, at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Rev. Lovell Grigson officiating. Burial was in Lewis County Memory Gardens at Black Oak.

Donald Ray Beckett, 73, of Mud Lick, died Sunday, January 4, 2009, following an extended illness.

Survivors include his wife, Ruth Gill Beckett; three daughters, Dana (Greg) Tackett of St. Cloud Florida, Ann (Howard) Arthur of Germantown, and Carol (Mark) Inman of Germantown; two sons, Bob (Sandy) Beckett of West Union, Ohio, and Mike (Diann) Beckett of Burtonville; two sisters, Opal (Marvin) Ormes of Tollesboro and WanEdith of Cynthiana; two brothers, Alva (Lillie) Beckett of Oak Ridge and Denny (Vickie) Beckett of New Bloomington, Ohio; 14 grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.

He was preceded in death by one son, Doug Beckett; two brothers; and two sisters.

Services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 7, 2009, at Barbour and Son Funeral Home in Tollesboro. Interment was at Mineer Cemetery in Lewis County.

Born at Wallingford on August 16, 1951, to the late Argee Fugett Beckett and Kathrine Everman Beckett, he was a carpenter and had worked in construction. He was a member of Foxport Baptist Church.

Survivors include his daughter, Anna Davis of Flemingsburg; one son, John Fred Beckett II of Foxport; two brothers, James Beckett of Aberdeen, Ohio, and Jessie (Virginia) Beckett of Sardinia, Ohio; a granddaughter, Hailee Brooke Davis; and his companion and her daughter, Doris Poe and Maddison Napper, both of Flemingsburg.

He was preceded in death by two sisters, Elizabeth Beckett and Ida Beckett; and two brothers, Argee Beckett and Dallas Beckett.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, August 20, 2009, at Barbour and Son Funeral Home in Tollesboro with Bro. Stoney Hamilton and Bro. John Dotson officiating. Burial was in Burtonville Cemetery at Burtonville.

Shirley Kay Bennett, 54, of Lower Twin Branch, Garrison, died unexpectedly at 7:00 p.m. Monday, December 21, 2009, at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, Ohio.

Born July 12, 1955, in Portsmouth to Hagar Lee May of Garrison and the late Emma Etta Fannin May, she was a self-employed barber and attended Garrison First Baptist Church.

In addition to her father, survivors include her step-mother, Juanita May of Garrison; her husband of 21 years, Bruce Bennett; and one son, Hunter Lucas Bennett, at home.

A memorial service was at 2:00 p.m. Monday, January 4, 2010, at Garrison First Baptist Church with Bro. Wes Cooper officiating. Burial was in Collier Memorial Gardens at South Portsmouth.

Norman Chester Bentley, 79, of Firebrick, died Wednesday, September 23, 2009, at University Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Born September 23, 1930, in Lewis County to the late Joe Babe and Pearl Willis Bentley, he was retired from Didder-Taylor Refractory at South Shore. He was a member of the Firebrick Christian Baptist Church and had attended South Portsmouth Community Church. He was a Kentucky Colonel.

Survivors include his wife, Joyce Blankenbeckley Bentley, whom he married in 1951; two daughters, Robin (Dave) Hutchison of Stout, Ohio, and Jennifer (Jim) Scherer of Portsmouth, Ohio; two sons, Rick (Kitty) Bentley of Firebrick and Chris (Tracy) Bentley of South Shore; three sisters, Hattie Holbrook of Germantown, Ohio, Violet Tinsley of South Portsmouth and Cleo Smith of Firebrick; one brother, Joe Bentley of South Shore; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by two sisters, Audrey Boggs and Ilene Conley; and one brother, Arthur Bentley.

Services were at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 26, 2009, at the Firebrick Christian Baptist Church with Rev. Ray Russell and Rev. Raymond Lewis officiating. Burial was in Collier Memorial Gardens at South Portsmouth.

Diana Joy Berry, 53, of Grayson, died Wednesday afternoon, November 18, 2009, in Brown County, Ohio, from injuries sustained from an automobile accident.

She was born July 4, 1956, in Carter County to Estill Fields of Bentonville, Ohio, and the late Phyllis Barker Fields. She attended Gregoryville Christian Church in Grayson and was baptized in Flemingsburg at the United Baptist Church.

In addition to her father, survivors include two sons, Joshua (Dawn) Berry of Belvidere, Tennessee, and Johnathan Berry of Grayson; three sisters, Kathy (Joe) Gilkison of Cincinnati, Ohio, Terrie (Don) McNutt of Tollesboro, and Sherry (Sheldon) Sparks of West Union, Ohio; one brother, Jerry (Wilma) Jones of Manchester, Ohio; two grandchildren, Carly Berry and Dylan Weaver, both of Belvidere; and close family members, Owen and Sherry Phillips, and Sue Utley, all of Grayson.

Services were at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, November 22, 2009, at the Oney-Henderson Funeral Home in Olive Hill with Bro. Lewis Davis and Bro. Joe Gilkison officiating. Burial was in Biggs Hill Cemetery at Grayson.

Edna Karol Bivens, 68, of Tick Ridge, Wheelersburg, Ohio, died Thursday, November 19, 2009, at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth, Ohio.

Born January 12, 1941, in Quincy to the late William E. Bivens and Ethel Thayer Bivens, she was retired from Mitchellace in Portsmouth.

Survivors include a sister, Shirley (Sherman) Davis of Russellville, Ohio; and a special cousin, Carolyn Bivens.

Graveside services were Friday, November 20, 2009, at Mt. Zion Cemetery at South Shore with Pastor Tami Coleman officiating.

Willena Blankenship, 73, of Mt. Gilead, Ohio, died Tuesday, November 25, 2008, at her home.

Born December 6, 1934, at Vanceburg, to the late Ira and Marie Richmond Gilliam, she had attended Pines Christian Church of Mt. Gilead.

Survivors include her husband of 54 years, Carl Blankenship; one daughter, Tonya Hanshaw of Mt. Gilead; two sons, James Blankenship of Mansfield, Ohio, and Carl J. Blankenship of Huron, Ohio; seven sisters, Carolyn McGlone, Phyllis Bentley, Rebecca Bryant, Mildred Bloomfield and Norma Bloomfield, all of Vanceburg, Nellie Walters of Mt. Gilead and Donneta Beiland of Lake Milton, Ohio; three brothers, Roscoe Gilliam of Vanceburg, Ronnie Gilliam of Fleming County and Oscar Gilliam of Tulsa, Oklahoma; four grand children; and two great grandchildren also survive.

Services were conducted at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 29, 2008, at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Pastor Gregory Grimes officiating. Burial was at Blankenship Cemetery at Camp Dix.

Allen R. Bloomfield, 64, of Greenbriar Hollow, Garrison, died Tuesday morning, May 12, 2009, at Southern Ohio Medical Center Hospice Care Unit in Portsmouth following a brief illness.

Born January 30, 1945, in New Boston, Ohio, to the late Thurman Walker and Ora Daniels Bloomfield, he was a farmer and logger, and had worked for several years at Portsmouth Casting Company. He was of the Christian faith.

Survivors include his wife, Noella Maiden Bloomfield, whom he married May 21, 2005, in Vanceburg; four daughters, Amy (Darrell) Buckner of Vanceburg, Stacy (Brian) Thurman, Margia (Tony) Jarrells and Lori (Brad) Grigson, all of Garrison; one step-daughter, Jennifer Jamison of Garrison; one son, Daniel Allen (Norma) Bloomfield of Greenup; two step-sons, Wayne Shope and Thomas Shope, both of Vanceburg; four sisters, Laura Belle Truman of Garrison, Charlotte Lawhun of Quincy, Wanda Frankfurt of Bucyrus, Ohio, and Delores Parker of Chatfield, Ohio; one brother, Calvin Bloomfield of Greenup; four grandchildren; and eight step-grandchildren.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, May 16, 2009, at Bivens Chapel Church at Garrison with Bro. Chris Lawhun and Rev. Wilma Erwin officiating. Burial was in Richardson Cemetery at Scotts Branch.

Jesse Bloomfield, 79, of Laurel Creek Road, died Tuesday morning, February 3, 2009, at his home.

Born May 5, 1929, in Lewis County, to the late Thomas and Ella Conley Bloomfield, he was a former employee of Logan Sawmill and was a Christian.

Survivors include two daughters, Wanda Richmond of Powell Patton, Virginia, and Alma Williamson of Vanceburg; one sister, Lena Runyan of Marysville, Ohio; two grandsons, Jesse James Williamson and Joey Austin Williamson; and his extended family.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 37 years, Bertha Mae Stephens Bloomfield; one daughter, Dora Bloomfield; five brothers, Elwood Bloomfield, Coy Bloomfield, Forest Bloomfield, Lloyd Bloomfield and Clinton Bloomfield; and one granddaughter, Amanda Richmond.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 6, 2009, at Globe Funeral Chapel at Camp Dix with Bro. Scott Gilliam and Bro. Delmar Logan Jr. officiating. Burial was in the Morgan Cemetery on Ky. Rt. 59 at the Head of Grassy.

Mary F. Bloomfield, 48, of Ben Willim Branch Road, Vanceburg, died unexpectedly Wednesday, July 15, 2009, at Meadowview Regional Medical Center in Maysville.

Born October 3, 1960, to Clarence Clere of Graytown, Ohio, and Julia Hurst Clere of Oak Harbor, Ohio, she was a homemaker and had attended Maysville Community College. She worked for Home Health Care for more than 10 years and was a member of Southern Manor Baptist Church at Vanceburg.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband of 31 years, Vernon Dean Bloomfield; one daughter, Lillian Rister (Robert Walker) of Vanceburg; three sons, Vernon Dean Bloomfield II (Kriston) of Vanceburg, Anthony (Telina) Bloomfield of Vanceburg and Brandyn Bloomfield of Toledo, Ohio; one sister, Diana (Ernie) Walker of Vanceburg; three brothers, Clarence (Karen) Clere Jr. of Delaware, Ohio, James (Cindy) Clere of Lake Placid, Florida, and Roger (Jennifer) Clere of Oak Harbor, Ohio; paternal grandparents, Clarence and Margaret Clere of Graytown; eight grandchildren; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, July 19, 2009, at Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Rev. Arthur Moore officiating. Burial was in Morgan Cemetery at the Head of Grassy.

Robena Bloomfield, 89, of Indian River, Michigan, died December 25, 2008, at Indian River.

Graveside services were at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 30, 2009, in Evans Cemetery at Vanceburg with Rev. Nelson Evans officiating.

Robert Wayne Bloomfield, 36, of Garrison, died Saturday morning, December 6, 2008, as the result of a single vehicle accident near Firebrick.

Born May 22, 1972, at Portsmouth, Ohio, to Charles Edward Bloomfield of Garrison and Sandra Cole of Garrison, he was a carpenter.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his companion, Beverly Carver; five daughters, Adreana Jo Coldiron of Vanceburg, Jennifer Lee Vice of Flemingsburg, Shania Bloomfield of Garrison, Mirah Bloomfield of Vanceburg and Elizabeth Riley Page Bloomfield of Lucasville, Ohio; two sons, Robert Wayne Lykins of Vanceburg and Levi Wyatt Bloomfield of Lucasville; and one sister, Angelica Tanner of Vanceburg.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 9, 2008, at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg. Burial was at Skidmore Cemetery in Garrison.

Brenda Blythe of West Union, Ohio, formerly of Maysville, died Sunday, December 28, 2008, at Eagle Trace Nursing Facility in West Union.

She was born September 27, 1950, at Maysville to Harry Winford and Addie Jane Hord Blythe and had attended Bethany Christian Church and Central United Methodist Church in Maysville.

In addition to her parents, who reside at Maysville, survivors include one son, Kevin Blythe of Maysville; four sisters, Janet Blythe of Maysville, Vicki Fearis of Washington, Khristi Ann Lennex of Maysville and Harriet Blythe of Maysville; and several nieces and nephews.

Services were conducted at 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 2, 2009, at Barbour and Son Funeral Home in Tollesboro with Bro. Danny Howard officiating. Burial was at Hillcrest Garden of Memories in Mason County.

Wilburn "Tug" Boggs, 99, of Orange Park, Florida, formerly of Firebrick, died Wednesday, August 6, 2009, at the home of his daughter.

He was born February 27, 1910, in Greenup County to the late Hugh and Mahala Chaffin Boggs.

Survivors include one daughter, Greta Stanton of Orange Park; three sons, Edwin (Frances) Boggs of South Shore, Royce (Maxine) Boggs of Firebrick and Neal (Chris) Boggs of Brunswick, Georgia; one brother, Joe (Ethel) Boggs of Portsmouth, Ohio; 14 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Pullin Boggs; two sisters, Helen Davis and Beatrice Schofiel; two brothers, Eugene Boggs and James Boggs; one grandson, Dwight Hunt; and one great-grandson, Michael Jon Kennedy.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 11, 2009, at Roberson Funeral Home in South Shore with Rev. Raymond Lewis officiating. Burial was in Collier Memorial Gardens at South Portsmouth.

Donald M. Bowman, 76, of Vanceburg, died Saturday, July 4, 2009, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, West Virginia, following a short illness.

Born January 9, 1933, in Portsmouth, Ohio, to the late Maurice J. and Helen K. Rowland Bowman, he was an educator with the Lewis County School System for 27 years and was a graduate of Morehead State University. He was a member of the Vanceburg Christian Church where he was an adult Sunday School teacher.

Survivors include a cousin, Jim Rowland of Portsmouth; his caregiver Emogene Masters of Vanceburg; and a special friend, Bill Tom Clark of Vanceburg.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 7, 2009, at Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Pastor Duncan Aker officiating. Burial was in Lewis County Memory Gardens at Black Oak.

Herbert Calvin Bradford, 91, of Bradford Lane, Vanceburg, died Thursday, July 30, 2009, at his home following an extended illness.

Born October 10, 1917, in Black Oak to the late John and Maggie Storck Bradford, he was a lifetime member of the Black Oak Christian Church. He was a farmer and retired supervisor with the Kentucky Department of Transportation.

He was a Master Mason having dual membership with St. Mary's Lodge #240 of Tollesboro, where he was a Past Master, and Stone City Lodge #963 F&AM of Garrison. He was a 32nd degree Scottish Rite, Consistory of Covington and a Shriner. He was a member of Lewis County Farm Bureau and served as president for 26 years. He served as Kentucky Association of Conservation District Commissioner for Area Eight for 44 years and Treasurer for 40 years.

He was a graduate of Alhambra Air College, Alhambra, California, and worked as an Aircraft Supervisor for North American Aviation, where B-51 Bombers were built, during World War II. He was a WWII US Navy Veteran.

Survivors include one daughter, Alta Rose Bradford of Newport; three sons, William Ted (Betty) Bradford of Huntington, West Virginia, Donald Linn (Pamela) Bradford of Black Oak and David Gail (Grace) Bradford of Dinwiddle, Virginia; one sister, Ruth Bradford Morgan of Cincinnati, Ohio; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Rose Linn Bradford; two sisters, Mildred Krekeler and Mabel Fitzwater; and two brothers, Wilbur Bradford and Ray Bradford.

Services were at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, August 2, 2009, at Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Bro. John Wineland officiating. Burial was in Black Oak Cemetery. Masonic Rites were conducted by St. Mary's Lodge #240 at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, August 1, 2009.

Dee Dee Brandenburg, 53, of Tollesboro, died Thursday, February 5, 2009, at Meadowview Regional Medical Center in Maysville.

She was born October 31, 1955, at Seaman, Ohio, to the late Woodie and Viola Mae Johnson.

Survivors include four daughters, Tracey (Woody) Mullins of Tollesboro, Cherry (Jeffery) Nickell of Piketon, Ohio, Peggy Ritchie (Brian O'Cull) of Tollesboro, and Jenny Brandenburg (Tommy Simms) of Tollesboro; four grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; and two step-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Brandenburg; and one sister, Joyce Boldman.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 9, 2009, at Barbour and Son Funeral Home in Tollesboro with Bro. Mark Smith officiating. Burial was in Mt. Olive Cemetery at Camp Creek Township, Ohio.

Larry Dennis Breeze, 66, of Tollesboro, died Wednesday, December 16, 2009, at Meadowview Regional Medical Center in Maysville.

Born in Lewis County on February 17, 1943 to Edna Garrett Breeze and the late Arthur Davis Breeze, he was a farmer and mechanic. He was a member of St. Mary's Lodge 240 in Tollesboro.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by one son, Robert Breeze of Exeter, New Hampshire; three sisters, Nina (Charlie) McFarland of Corpus Christi, Texas, Viva (Bobby) Fetters of Anderson, Indiana, and Judy (Bud) Senters of Aberdeen, Ohio; one brother, Davis Breeze of Williamsburg, Ohio; three aunts, Jean Lykins of Rectorville, Evelyn Lyons of Illinois and Mary Ethel Marshall of Felicity, Ohio; one uncle, Johnny Breeze of Tollesboro; and his special companion, Sandy Hunt of Tollesboro.

Services were at Noon Saturday, December 19, 2009, at Barbour and Son Funeral Home in Tollesboro with Bro. Silas Ripato officiating. Burial was in Hillcrest Garden of Memories in Mason County.

Naomi Breeze, 88, of Vanceburg, formerly of Hillsboro, Ohio, died Friday afternoon, February 13, 2009, at Golden Living Center in Vanceburg following an extended illness.

Born March 30, 1920, at Burtonville to the late Joseph Robert and Mary Harriett Garrett Breeze, she was a farmer and had worked for Robert Shaw Controls in Hillsboro for 23 years. She attended the Church of the Nazarene in Hillsboro.

Survivors include a niece, Lois Esham of Vanceburg; a great niece, Claire (Butch) Broughton of Lancaster; and a great nephew, Todd (Cindy) Esham of Rochester, New York.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Geneva Clair Lewis; and two brothers, Winn Estill Breeze and Frank Howard Breeze.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Monday, February 16, 2009, at Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Rev. Tom Zile and Rev. Curtis Randolph officiating. Burial was in the Kirker Cemetery in Adams County, Ohio.

Scott Eugene Brehm, 49, of Sciotoville, Ohio, died unexpectedly Thursday, August 6, 2009, at his home.

Born December 7, 1959, in Heath, Ohio, to Carolyn Bruner Brehm and the late William Gene Brehm, he was a member of Temple Faith. He was a band director and Social Studies instructor at East High School in Portsmouth, Ohio, for nine years, and director of the Madrigals Orchestra. He was a member of the Ohio Education Association, National Education Association and the Ohio Music Education Association.

In addition to his mother, who resides in Findlay, Ohio, survivors include his wife of 24 years, Lynn Evans Brehm; two daughters, Sarah Jean Brehm and Rachael Lynn (Ralph Hayslip) Brehm, both at home; one sister, Sheryl Brehm of Findlay; two brothers, Dave (Amy) Brehm of Findlay and Kurt (Lissa) Brehm of Zionsville, Indiana; and special friends Jerry and Delzia Jones, Dave Martin and Terry Lacy.

He was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Richard and Frances Bruner; and paternal grandparents, Homer and Freda Brehm.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 12, 2009, at Portsmouth East High School with Jason McGlone, Bill Shope and Doug McNutt officiating. Burial was in Evans Cemetery at Vanceburg.

Kelly L. Brooks, 40, of Kerstetter Road in Bucyrus, Ohio, died Monday evening, March 16, 2009, at her home.

Born March 24, 1968, in Portsmouth, Ohio, to Donald and Betty Royal Brooks, she had worked at Fairway-Waycraft in Bucyrus. She enjoyed working with puzzles, watching movies, hooking rugs, painting and playing checkers.

In addition to her parents, who reside in Bucyrus, she is survived by a sister, Michelle Brooks of Columbus, Ohio; a brother, Ernest (Rett) Brooks of Bucyrus; her paternal grandmother, Loretta Brooks of Bucyrus; one aunt, Garnet Royal of Vanceburg; four uncles, Keven Royal of Olive Hill, George Royal of Vanceburg, Jerry (Liz) Brooks of Nevada, Ohio, and Mike Brooks of Bucyrus; six nieces and nephews, Donnie, Breanna, Renee, Jon, Shaina and Rilyn; and a great niece, Malia.

Services were at 1:30 p.m. Friday, March 20, 2009, at Munz-Pirnstill Funeral Home in Bucyrus with Rev. Rodney Noblit of Heritage Baptist Church officiating. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery at Bucyrus.

Homer Smith Brown, 87, of Quincy, died Saturday morning, December 13, 2008, at Golden Living Center in Vanceburg.

Born April 27, 1921, at Lucasville, Ohio, to the late Nathan and Annie Lee Brown, he was a carpenter and member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses of Portsmouth, Ohio.

Survivors include a sister, Alberta Fannin of Portsmouth; one brother, Rufus Gordon Brown of Quincy; and a special niece, Joanna Yates of Vanceburg.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 16, 2008, at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Elder Scott Literal officiating. Burial was at Crystal Dawn Cemetery at Quincy.

Wilma Ruth Ruark Browning, 91, of LaGrange, formerly of Tollesboro, died Friday, July 3, 2009, at Richwood Nursing Home in LaGrange.

She was born November 24, 1917, in Lewis County to the late Gwynne and Minerva Rose Browning Ruark. She was a member of Tollesboro Christian Church.

Survivors include four grandchildren, Nick Rolph of LaGrange, Rae Jean Rolph of Florida, Candy Endsley of LaGrange and Leanne Martin of LaGrange; and seven great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Franklin Browning, on May 14, 2006; and one son, Ronald, R. Rolph.

Services were at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 7, 2009, at Barbour and Son Funeral Home in Tollesboro. Burial was in Tollesboro Cemetery.

Deloris Ann Ruark Butler, 61, of Manley Hollow Road, Vanceburg, died Thursday, December 18, 2008, at Meadowview Regional Medical Center in Maysville.

Born March 7, 1947, in Lewis County to the late Charles Brooks and Virginia Moore Ruark, she was a homemaker and farmer.

Survivors include her husband, Danny Butler; two sons, Danny Butler Jr. of Vanceburg and Roy Butler of Tollesboro; two sisters, April Justice of Vanceburg and Brenda Kay Little of Wallingford; three brothers, Gay Ruark of Mason County, and Billy Ruark and Glen Ruark, both of Flemingsburg; four grandchildren; one great grandchild; a a very special cousin, Wilson Moore.

Services were Monday, December 22, 2008, at 1:00 p.m. at Barbour and Son Funeral Home in Tollesboro with Bro. Milt Stanfield and Bro. Tim Butler officiating. Burial was in Bethel Cemetery at Ribolt.

Flora Butler, 81, of Bucyrus, Ohio, died Saturday afternoon, August 15, 2009, at Altercare of Bucyrus, where she had been a resident since June, 2008.

Born July 23, 1928, in Lewis County to the late Mae Bryant, she was a homemaker and retired from Fairview manor in 1994 after 10 years of service. She and her husband, Glenwood, moved from Lewis County to Bucyrus in 1960.

Survivors include four daughters, Mary (Harole) Coleman of Bucyrus, Judy (Dwight) Barnett of Clay City, Shirley (Dave) Sharrock of Lexington, Ohio, and Alice (Joe) McElvain of Crestline, Ohio; six sons, Glenn Ray Butler of Clay City, Richard Butler of Bucyrus, Dean (Rosie) Butler of Bucyrus, Larry (Nedra) Butler of Bucyrus, Harry (Barb) Butler of Dunedin, Florida, and William (Denise) Butler of Bucyrus; one brother, Lovelle Miller of Bucyrus; 27 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; and two great-greaat-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Glenwood "Ace" Butler, on February 14, 1998; three brothers, Harold Miller, James Miller and Everett Miller; a granddaughter, Kenna Raye; a daughter-in-law, Mae Butler; and a son-in-law, Darrell Ruckel.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 18, 2009, at Munz-Pirnstill Funeral Home in Bucyrus with Rev. Dr. Timothy Compton officiating. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery at Bucyrus.

Garland "Ben" Butler, 59, of Elora, Tennessee, died unexpectedly Friday, February 13, 2009, while on a working business trip in Santa Barbara, California.

He was born February 28, 1949, in Vanceburg to the late Claude and Irene Nichols Butler. He was a retired 21 year veteran of the US Army, serving several years in West Germany working with the Pershing Missile Defense System. He moved to Elora after retiring from the Army and worked for Science Applications International Corporation, a defense contractor in Huntsville, Alabama.

Survivors include his wife of 32 years, Doris; two sons, Ben Butler and James Butler, both at home; two brothers, Arlen (Connie) Butler of Vanceburg and Danny Lee (Ruth) Butler of Tollesboro; a niece, Melissa Radune of Jackson, Ohio; two nephews, Arlen (Sarah) Butler Jr. of Richmond and Chris Butler of Tollesboro.

A private service was held at his home in Elora. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a favorite charity.

A memorial service was held at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, February 28, 2009, at Shepherd's Chapel Church at Clarksburg with Rev. Jason Lykins officiating.

Infant Grace Mae Butler died Sunday morning, May 3, 2009, at Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, West Virginia.

She was born May 3, 2009, in Huntington to Gerald Bryant and Heidi C. Marshall Butler of Laurel.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by a sister, Elizabeth Butler at home; one brother, Dalton Carver of Vanceburg; maternal grandparents Louis and May Marshall of Vanceburg; and paternal grandparents, Lana Bryant of Proctorville, Ohio, and George Butler of Vanceburg.

Services were at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, 2009, at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Bro. Milton Stanfield officiating. Burial was in Smith-Gilliam Cemetery at Laurel.

Louella Catherine Butler, 86, of Vanceburg, died Thursday, October 15, 2009, at Meadowview Regional Medical Center in Maysville.
Born October 27, 1922, in Lewis County to the late Cecil Polley and Lizzie Manley, she was a housewife, homemaker and quilter. She was a member of the Vanceburg Christian Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Richard Butler; one daughter, Debbie (Kenny) Noble of Washington; two sons, Gary (Paula) Butler of McDermott, Ohio, and Ronnie Butler (Gail Underwood) of Black Oak; four sisters, Mildred (Billy) Simpson of Vanceburg, Ruby (Frank) Arthurs of Vanceburg, Doris (Jerry) Johnson of Columbia, Tennessee, and Garneda (Robert) Chinn of Chillicothe, Ohio; one brother, Johnny (LaRae) Polley of Humboldt, Iowa; five grandchildren, Lisa Kitchen, Brett Butler, Kari Mendenhall, Chris Butler and Misty Pollitt; 12 great-grandchildren: a special sister-in-law, Ravanel Polley; and a special brother-in-law, Lloyd Stone.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Edna Oleta Stone; two brothers, Raymond Polley and Herb Polley; and a special sister-in-law, Maxine Polley.
Services were at Noon Monday, October 19, 2009, at Barbour and Son Funeral Home in Tollesboro with Pastor Jim Benner officiating. Burial was in Lewis County Memory Gardens at Black Oak.

Noah Alvin Butler, 75, of Flemingsburg, died Monday, November 16, 2009, at Golden Living Center in Vanceburg.

Born May 7, 1934, in Lewis County, to the late Mason and Mabel Charlton Butler, he was a 43 year employee of Swan Rubber Company in Bucyrus, Ohio, and was of the Pentecostal faith.

Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Betty Louise Cooley Butler; two sons, Jeff (Bobbie Sue) Butler of Flemingsburg and Gene (Karen) Butler of Wallingford; three sisters, Rosetta (Leonard) Corns and Imogene (Dale) Richmond, both of Vanceburg, and Barbara (Lowell) Kitchen of London; three brothers, Lonnie (Charolett) Butler of Ray City, Georgia, Forrest (Evelyn) Butler and Hansel (Carolyn) Butler, both of Vanceburg; four grandchildren, Jessica Butler, Jeremy Butler, CJ Butler and Josh Singinthonger; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Vinson Butler and Norman Butler; and one grandson, Jayson Butler.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 20, 2009, at Globe Funeral Chapel at Camp Dix with Bro. Carl Angel officiating. Burial was in Smith-Gilliam Cemetery at Laurel.

Bascom "Bat" Campbell, 79, of Science Hill, died Tuesday, June 23, 2009, at Britthaven of Somerset.

Born June 1, 1930, in Unicoi County, Tennessee, to the late Harvey and Sinda Willis Campbell, he was a retired woodworker and member of Pulaski Baptist Church, and was a member of the Science Hill and Somerset Masonic Lodges.

Survivors include three sisters, Tempie Campbell and Christine Brewer, both of Latonia, and Dorthy (Gene) Michael of Burlington; four brothers, Conley (Alma) Campbell and Orley (Betty) Campbell, both of Science Hill, Herman (Jean) Campbell of Somerset and Don (Debbie) Campbell of Ferguson; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Nolen Campbell, on December 14, 2006; and one brother-in-law, Wilmore Brewer.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 27, 2009, at Morris & Hislope Funeral Home in Science Hill with Bro. Sammie Adkins officiating. Burial was in Nolen Cemetery at Laurel.

Born January 15, 1955, to Alvin Christopher Campbell and the late Beatrice Jones Campbell, he was a member and Sunday School teacher at Judyville Christian Church. He was a former member of Amity Lodge #43 and Millersburg Volunteer Fire Department.

In addition to his father, he is survived by his wife of 34 years, Martha McCleese Campbell; four daughters, Angela R. Campbell, Amanda R Campbell, Amy R. (Danial) Junkin, all of Millersburg, and Amelia R. (Darren) Bratton of Paris; one sister, Betty Ann (Carl) Howerton of Charlotte, North Carolina; three brothers, Dean (Bobbi) Campbell of Millersburg, Claude (Kim Carter) Campbell of North Middletown and Samuel (Irene) Campbell of Paris; four grandchildren, James Campbell, Abagayle Junkin, Kayelee Bratton and Kaleb Bratton; and several nieces and nephews.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 3, 2009, at M.E. Pruitt Funeral Home in Millersburg with Rev. Jack McCleese officiating. Burial was in Millersburg Cemetery.

Sharan Ann Carmany, 58, of Battle Creek, Michigan, died Sunday, January 15, 2009, at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Born July 21, 1950, in Mansfield, Ohio, to Raymond R. and Virginia I. Engholm Cooper, she had previously lived in California and Kentucky. She moved to Battle Creek in 1987 and was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and a homemaker.

Survivors include her husband, William Steven Carmany; a daughter, Sarah Heather Carmany of Kalamazoo; one son, Raymond Earl Carmony of Battle Creek; and one brother, Randy R. (Naomi) Cooper of Paducah.

She was the granddaughter of Columbus and Oma Roe Cooper. Surviving Lewis County relatives include three aunts, Janet Cooper, Betty Cooper and Wanda Cooper; two uncles, Forrest (Elouise) Cooper and Vernon (Gypsy) Cooper; and many cousins.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 19, 2009, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Battle Creek. Interment was at Hickory Corners Cemetery at Battle Creek.

Mary Coleen Carrington, 79, of Cooper Street in Vanceburg, died Saturday, December 6, 2008, at 10:50 a.m. at her home.

Born July 6, 1933, in Lewis County to the late Haywood and Opal Edington Harris, she was a homemaker and member of the Slate Hollow Church of the Firstborn in Vanceburg. She had worked as a cook for the Lewis County School System for 25 years.

Survivors include two daughters, Doris Peyton of Wheelersburg, Ohio, and Janie Redd of Marion, Ohio; three sons, Nelson Carrington of Maysville, Haywood Junior Carrington of Garrison and Harold Ray Carrington of Wheelersburg; Two Sisters, Goldie Montieth and Linda Sartin, both of Vanceburg; a niece and nephew whom she raised, Cora McCann of Vanceburg and Phillip Wayne Alcorn of Maysville; 10 grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Carrington Jr., in 2007.

Services were Wednesday, December 10, 2008, at 1:00 p.m. at Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Bro. Bobby Staggs officiating. Burial was in the Cedar Grove Cemetery.

Wilda Wolfe Carter, 76, of South Shore, died Monday, August 24, 2009, at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, Ohio.

Born August 8, 1933, in Greenup County to the late Lester Howell and Maddie Odessa Dunaway Howell, she was a homemaker and was retired from the former Flannery Nursing Home in Portsmouth.

Survivors include her husband, Boyd Carter; four sons, Tim Wolfe of Clay City, Indiana, Jim Wolfe of South Shore, Rock Wolfe and Randall Wolfe, both of West Portsmouth, Ohio; one step-daughter, Mary Ann Williamson of Tollesboro; two step-sons, Herbie Carter and Rodney Carter, both of South Shore; two sisters, Wanda Howland of South Portsmouth and Sharon Bryant of South Shore; three brothers, Lester Howell Jr., Paul Howell and Don Howell, all of South Shore; 12 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Harold Wolfe; one son, Carl Lynn Wolfe; three sisters, Rosemary Carter, Linda Sue Howell and Mary Louise Howell; three brothers, Burnice Howell, Lloyd Howell and Kenneth Howell; a granddaughter, Amber Wolfe; and a great-granddaughter.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, August 27, 2009, at Morton Funeral Home in South Shore with Frank Cantrell officiating. Burial was in Kehoe Cemetery in Greenup County.

Samuel Joseph "Joe" Carver, 46, of West Portsmouth, Ohio, died Friday, April 10, 2009, at Columbus, Ohio.

Born February 25, 1963, in Minot, North Dakota, to Samuel Eugene and Bonnie Tabor Carver of Black Oak, he was a member of Laborer's Local 83 of Portsmouth, Ohio, and a member of Dry Run Mission Church. He worked for Distel Construction. He was an avid golfer and loved playing bluegrass music.

In addition to his parents, survivors include his wife, Cristy Spencer Carver; four daughters, Carrie Carver and Cassie Carver, at home, Samantha Carver and Leighann Carver, both of South Shore; two sons, Joey Carver, at home, and Michael Carver of South Shore; three sisters, Kelly Boyd of South Shore, Cathy Carver of Garrison and Melinda Greene of Chillicothe, Ohio; two brothers, Tom (Andrea) Carver of Black Oak and Tony (Tracy) Carver of Florida; his mother-in-law, Carol Spencer of West Portsmouth; and four grandchildren, Teesh Carver, Mariah Carver, Kylee Carver and Ethan Carver.

He was preceded in death by grandparents Ralph and Olive Tabor and Paul and Opal Carver; father-in-law Fred Spencer; and grandmother-in-law Jewell Distel.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 15, 2009, at Roger W. Davis Funeral Home in West Portsmouth with Bro. David Distel officiating. Burial was in Waring Cemetery at Garrison.

Gary Dean Caseman, 66, of Vanceburg, passed away at 10:35 p.m. Friday, November 27, 2009, at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, Ohio.

Born January 21, 1943, in Vanceburg to the late William Henry Caseman and Phoebe Bloomfield Caseman, he was unit manager for Nine West Shoe Manufacturing Company at Vanceburg for 31 years and was a Vietnam War Veteran of the US Army. He was a member of the Vanceburg Church of God and a member of the Gideons. He was a 1961 graduate of Lewis County High School and held an associates degree in business from Portsmouth Business College.

Survivors include his wife of 26 years, Diana Faye Corns Caseman; two daughters, Tonya (Duane) Ginn and Renee (Shannon) Carver, both of Vanceburg; one son, Rodney (Amy) Kennedy of Vanceburg; and four grandchildren, Derek Ginn, Alec Nelson, Paige Kennedy and Damon Kennedy.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Doris Chapman Caseman, in 1983; and a brother, Henry Caseman.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 2, 2009, at Vanceburg Church of God with Rev. Danny Overton and Rev. Nelson Evans officiating. Burial was in Lewis County Memory Gardens at Black Oak. Military Graveside Rites were accorded by Monte Lewis Stamm VFW Post 5438 of Vanceburg.

Lesleah Jo Caseman, 12 weeks, died unexpectedly Thursday, April 2, 2009, at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, Ohio.

Born January 5, 2009, in Portsmouth, she was a daughter of Lester and Ashley Gilbert Caseman of Garrison.

In addition to her parents she is survived by two sisters, Kaylie Caseman and Payton Caseman, at home; maternal grandparents, Steven (Mellissa) Asher of Hyden and Jamie (James) McCoy of Black Oak; paternal grandparents, Phillip (Maria) Caseman of Quincy, Diane Cooper Caseman of Garrison and George Madden of Garrison; four aunts, Tammy Caseman of Garrison, Rachel Doll of Tollesboro, Franceca Gilbert of Hyden and Michaela Broughton of Quincy; two uncles, Bobby Caseman of Greenup and Brandon Gilbert of Black Oak; maternal great-grandparents, Larry and Betty Taulbee of Garrison, James Dyer and Virginia Gilbert of Vanceburg; paternal great-grandparents, Ocie Caseman of Black Oak, Leonard Caseman of Vanceburg, and Tony and Ruth Cooper of Garrison; and godparents, Jack and Missy Witten of Garrison.

Services were at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, April 5, 2009, at Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Bro. Hays Tackett officiating. Burial was in Spy Run Cemetery at Garrison.

Tina Marie Chinn, 38, of Fairfield, Ohio, formerly of Lewis County, died Saturday, March 21, 2009, at Mercy Hospital of Fairfiled.

Born November 21, 1970, in Maysville, she was a daughter of Marvin L. (Wilma) Chinn of Vanceburg and Patricia Morgan Chinn of Hamilton, Ohio. She was a 1988 graduate of Lewis County High School and had earned a Master's Degree in Computer Science from the University of Phoenix. She was a database administrator at Antioch University and a member of Morning Star Christian Fellowship in Hamilton.

Survivors include, in addition to her parents, two daughters, Shayna Lenay Chinn of Fairfield and Arika Don Davis of Dayton, Ohio; two brothers, Gary (Nicola) Chinn of Barstow, California, and Jeff Chinn of Brookville, Indiana; two stepsisters, Terri Patton and Trina (Josh) Chinn, both of Vanceburg; one grandson, Robert Jackson "RJ" Hatfield of Fairfield; and several nieces and nephews.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 28, 2009, at Globe Funeral Chapel at Camp Dix with Bro. Ron Howard officiating. Burial was in the Morgan Cemetery at Head of Grassy.

Dallas Clark, 75, of Bucyrus, Ohio, died Saturday afternoon, April 11, 2009, following a brief illness.

He was born November 21, 1933, in Lewis County to the late William and Alma (Monroe) Clark. He farmed in Kentucky and moved to Bucyrus in 1974, worked in construction and had his own welding and mowing business.

He is survived by two daughters, Anita (Bernie) France of Bucyrus and Mary (Jeff) Fletcher of Mansfield, Ohio; four grandchildren, Angela Carpenter, Anthony (Wendy) Greilich, Christina (Aaron) Shaw and Ashley France, all of Bucyrus, and six great-grandchildren.

A memorial service was conducted at Noon Friday, April 17, 2009, at Prevailing Word Ministries in Bucyrus with Pastor Jebidiah Brake officiating. Graveside services and burial of his ashes were at 3:00 p.m. Friday, September 4, 2009, in Lewis County Memory Gardens at Black Oak. Arrangements were under the direction of Munz-Pirnstill Funeral Home in Bucyrus.

Kelsey Marie Clark, one day old, of Garrison, died Wednesday, November 26, 2008, at a Huntington, West Virginia, hospital.

Services were conducted at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 29, 2008, at Grace Baptist Church at Garrison. Burial was in the Spy Run Cemetery at Garrison. Evans Funeral Home at Raceland was in charge of arrangements.

Ottie W. Clark, 65, of Mt. Vernon, Ohio, died Saturday morning, February 21, 2009, at the Country Club Retirement Campus in Mt. Vernon.

Born December 25, 1943, in Garrison to the late Earl Raymond and Madge Mae Cooper Clark, he had worked for 14 years in the maintenance department at Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio. He was a member of the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Mt. Vernon, was a US Navy veteran and member of the Moose Lodge and AmVets.

Survivors include his children and their mothers, David (Tracy) Clark of Bucyrus, Ohio, and his mother, Thelma King of Bucyrus, Steven (Dawn) Clark of Chesterland, Ohio, Teresa (Allan) Tullos of Howard, Ohio, Beth Clark of Mt. Vernon, and their mother, Vicki Clark of Mt. Vernon; two sisters, Kay (Macon) Clark of Curtice, Ohio, and Rennie (Randy) Swartz of Fostoria, Ohio; a brother, Billy (Leann) Clark of Garrison; and eight grandchildren.

Services were at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 24, 2009, at the Dowds-Snyder Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon with Pastor William Fennell officiating. Burial was in Mt. Vernon Memorial Gardens with military rites provided by the Knox County Joint Veterans Council.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Knox County, 17700 Coshocton Road, Mt. Vernon, Ohio 43050. Condolences may be made at www.snyderfuneralhomes.com.

Geraldine "Dean" Thurman Cole, 69, of Garrison, died Wednesday November 12, 2008, at her home following an extended illness.

Born April 3, 1939, at Ribolt, she was the daughter of the late George T. and Hattie Brewer Thurman. She was a homemaker most of her life and had lived in Bucyrus, Ohio, for many years before moving back to Lewis County. She had worked at Ballnoff in Shelby, Ohio, and Freezer Queen near Nevada, Ohio. She was a member of the Quincy Church of Christ.

Survivors include three daughters, one son, ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Services were conducted Saturday, November 15, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. at Morton Funeral Home in South Shore. Pastor David Thayer officiated and burial was in Skidmore Cemetery at Garrison.

Sister Francis M. Collins, 75, of Vanceburg, died at 8:45 a.m. Friday, July 10, 2009, at her home following a brief illness.

Born November 21, 1933, in Akron, Ohio, to the late Daniel J. and Mary Watkins Collins, she received her Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from Loyola University in Chicago, Illinois, and was a volunteer with the US Agency for International development in Vietnam helping to set up hospitals for surgical units from 1968-1970. She became a nurse practitioner in 1974.

She entered into the habit of the Sisters of Saint Francis of Perpetual Adoration at Mishawaka, Indiana, in August 1956. She served in many capacities including at St. Francis Hospital in Evanston, Indiana, as a pediatric supervisor, Motherhouse Infirmary in Mishawaka as a surgical nurse, at St. Margaret Hospital in Hammond, Indiana, and at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Lafayette, Indiana. She then dedicated her nursing career to the poor on an Indian Reservation at Pine Ridge, South Dakota, Toyei-PHS at Gando, Arizona, as a community health nurse. She served as a Pastoral Minister at Sells, Arizona, Popular, Montana, and Pine Ridge, South Dakota. Her last assignment was at Vanceburg serving as a volunteer nurse at Lewis County Central Elementary for the past 11 years.

Survivors include two sisters, Joyce Horbath of Hartwell, Georgia, and Mary Collins of Akron; and two brothers, Arthur Collins of Akron and Daniel Collins Jr. of Atwater, Ohio.

Wake Services were at 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, 2009, in Canticle Chapel at Mount Saint Francis in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The Mass of Resurrection was celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 15, 2009, at in Canticle Chapel. Burial was in Mount Saint Francis Cemetery.

William E. "Bill" Collins, 69, of Vanceburg, formerly of Mason County, died Wednesday, September 23, 2009, at Paris.

Born June 9, 1940, in Mason County to the late George William and Tressa Deitz Collins, he was an employee of Stevens Trucking and a member of the May's Lick Christian Church. He had been a farmer and was Supervisor of Sales on the Maysville Tobacco Market and Laurel Oaks Golf Club. He had served on the May's Lick Volunteer Fire Department and Limestone Family YMCA. He was an avid golfer and played tuba with The Marching 100.

Survivors include a daughter, Whitney (James) Fouts of Lexington; a granddaughter, Bailey Fouts; and his companion, Freda Shumate.

He was preceded in death by a special aunt, Maurine Collins; and several Deitz siblings.

Services were at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, September 27, 2009, at Palmer Funeral Home in May's Lick. Burial was in May's Lick Cemetery.

Born in Portsmouth, Ohio, on November 6, 1964, to Opal Irene Harris Conley of Maysville and the late Floyd Thomas Conley, he was a former employee at Crounse Corporation.

In addition to his mother, survivors include two daughters, Courtney Conley and Lindsey Conley, both of Maysville; two sisters, Valas (Woodson T.) Jones of Flemingsburg and Teresa (Terry) Adams of Maysville; and his paternal grandmother, Inez Conley of Flemingsburg.

Robert Allen Conley, 59, of Vanceburg, died Sunday afternoon, March 29, 2009, at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, Ohio.

Born at Vanceburg May 11, 1949, to the late Robert Elmo and Olive Flinders Conley, he was employed at Lewis County Foodland and attended Bethesda Assembly of God.

Survivors include one daughter, Angela (Larry) Norris of Vanceburg; one son, Robert (Mary) Conley of Vanceburg; three sisters, Helen (James) Bond of Vanceburg, Joan (Charles) Toller of Tollesboro and Christine Thurman of Maysville; and four grandchildren, Michael Allen Cooper, Joseph Lee Cooper, Brittany Dawn Caudill and Robert Chaise Conley.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Juanita Young; and one brother, Maurice Conley.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, 2009, at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Pastor Linda Sartin officiating. Burial was in Black Oak Cemetery.

George Junior Cooper, 71, of Ribolt-Epworth Road, Tollesboro, died Sunday, September 13, 2009, at his home.

He was born July 17, 1938, in Lewis County to the late Zolar Cooper and Fannie Frances Mead Cooper.

Survivors include his wife, Shirley Applegate Cooper; two daughters, Sheryl (Larry) Henry of Plumville and Marilyn (John) Thomas of Orangeburg; one sister, Della Claxton of Texas; four grandchildren, Noel Henry, Mariah Henry, Josh Thomas and Noah Thomas; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Stella McCleese; and five brothers, John Cooper, Willard Cooper, Charles Cooper, Arthur Cooper and Clarence Cooper.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, September 17, 2009, at Barbour and Son Funeral Home in Tollesboro. Burial was in Mt. Tabor Cemetery at Ribolt.

James F. Cook, 80, a retired United States Magistrate Judge, died Monday, August 17, 2009, at Catawba Valley medical Center in Hickory, North Carolina.

He was born in Vanceburg on November 9, 1928, to the late Leland and Ella Liles Cook.
After graduating from Vanceburg-Lewis County High School, Mr. Cook volunteered for service in the United States Army, and after his term of duty attended Morehead State University and the University of Kentucky Law School.
He practiced law in his hometown of Vanceburg after being admitted to the Kentucky Bar Association in 1953. In 1962 he was appointed Assistant United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Kentucky by then Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy. In 1980 he was appointed United States Magistrate Judge for the Eastern District of Kentucky and held that position until he retired in 1994. Mr. Cook resided in Lexington and Mercer County Kentucky, respectively, during his federal career.
Survivors include one son, Dr. Leland J. (Susan) Cook of Conover, North Carolina; one daughter, Ann F. Cook of Mt. Sterling; two sisters, Mary S. Rayburn of Overland Park, Kansas, and Doris L. Bayer of Midlothian, Virginia; one granddaughter, Jessica S. Smythe of Raleigh, North Carolina; and one grandson, Leland J. Cook Jr. of Conover.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Karen E. Cook; and one brother, Robert C. Cook.
There were no services, burial of cremains was in Lewis County Memory Gardens at Black Oak.

Rev. Buford E. Cooper, 88, of Wallingford died Wednesday, April 1, 2009, at Meadowview Regional Medical Center in Maysville.

He was born in Lewis County July 16, 1920. He was a son of the late Robert Cooper and the late Hanson and Maggie Sapp. He was a veteran of the US Army having served in WWII and the Korean War. In 1973 he was ordained as a minister with the Kentucky Christian Conference and was general Sunday School Superintendent for eight years.

Survivors include his wife, June Polley Cooper; one daughter, Lisa (Steve) Newsom of Muses Mills; four sisters, Bonnie Hamlin of Elijay, Georgia, Thelma Gulley of Flemingsburg, Brooks Sexton of Minford, Ohio, and Wanda (Kenneth) Evans of Vanceburg; one brother, Kenneth (Lorna) Sapp of Maysville; three grandchildren, Amber (David) DeAtley, Allison Newsom and Tyler Newsom, all of Muses Mills; two great-grandchildren, Dylan DeAtley and Abigail DeAtley of Muses Mills; and a special sister-in-law, Olive Lewis of Cincinnati, Ohio.

He was preceded in death by an infant daughter; an infant son; and a brother, Warren Sapp.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 4, 2009, at Boone-Nickell Funeral Home in Flemingsburg with Rev. Doug Reeves and Rev. Ronnie Conley officiating. Burial was in Mt. Tabor Cemetery at Ribolt.

David A. Cooper, 61, of Front Street in Vanceburg, died at 8:46 a.m. Saturday, October 17, 2009, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington.

Born February 4, 1948, at Vanceburg to Christine Stafford Ash and the late Wallace E. Cooper, he was an independent insurance agent and former Lewis County Magistrate. He was a former chairman of the Lewis County Young Republicans and Lewis County Election Board Chairman. He was formerly on the board of directors of the Lewis County Health Department and had formerly served as a board member for Lewis County Primary Care Center. He was a former board member for Lewis County Comprehensive Care Center and member of Vanceburg Christian Church. He was a devoted and staunch supporter of the Republican party.

In addition to his mother, who resides in Vanceburg, survivors include one daughter, Beverly (Steve) Clary of May's Lick; one son, Austin (Nicki) Cooper of Lexington; one brother, Roger D. (Pat) Cooper of Nashville, Tennessee; a niece, Katherine (Ed) Cooper Hicks of Nashville; a great-niece, Brooke Hicks of Nashville; a great-nephew, Brad Hicks of Nashville; and special friend, Kathy Hardy of Vanceburg.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 20, 2009, at Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Pastor Duncan Aker officiating. Burial was in Lewis County Memory Gardens at Black Oak.

Naomi Fay Cooper, 61, of Paducah, formerly of Lexington, died Sunday, February 8, 2009, at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.

Survivors include her husband of 20 years, Randy Cooper of Paducah; her mother, Ruby Greer Padgett of Lancaster; one sister, Janice (Ronnie) Barnes of Lancaster; four brothers, Gary (Kay) Padgett of Camby, Indiana, Larry (Mary) Padgett of Indianapolis, Indiana, Kerry (Susan) Padgett of Danville and Julian "Jay" (Carrie) Padgett of Frankfort; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father, Cecil Padgett; and one sister, Sylvia Bradshaw.

Services were at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 12, 2009, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with Bishop Nathan Erickson officiating. Burial was at Camp Nelson National Cemetery in Nicholasville.

Wanda Irene Cooper, 71, of Lexington, died Sunday at Sayre Christian Nursing Home in Lexington following an extended illness.

Born at Poplar Flat May 4, 1937, to the late Russell and Lenora Thurman Butler, she, along with Mabel Heath and Genieva Gilbert, were co-owners and operators of 4-Seasons Fashions in Vanceburg. She worked for Golden LivingCenter in Vanceburg and had also been employed at US Shoe and Tri-State Distributing. She was a member of Southern Manor Baptist Church at Vanceburg.

Survivors include two sons, Dale (Gaye) Cooper and Monte Cooper, both of Lexington; one sister, Edith Thurman of Tollesboro; two brothers, Richard Butler and Danny Butler, both of Tollesboro; and two grandchildren, Kevin Cooper and Jaclyn Cooper.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Corbett Cooper, June 15, 1996; one sister, Myrtle Mason; and two brothers, Bud Butler and Bill Butler.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday at Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Bro. Al Owens and Bro. Tom Lester officiating. Entombment was in Lewis County Memory Gardens at Black Oak.

Naomi Ruth Hamilton Cotton, 74, of Bedford, Texas, formerly of Tar Fork, died Tuesday afternoon, April 14, 2009, at her home in Bedford.

Born November 7, 1934, in Lewis County to the late John Wesley and Mae Planck Hamilton, she was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Delano Dwight Cotton; two sons, Dwight Jr. (Shirley) Cotton of Lancaster and Douglas (Linda) Cotton of Flower Mound, Texas; one sister, Mary Adams of Lexington; four brothers, Joe Hamilton of Tooele, Utah, Sam Hamilton of Centennial, Colorado, Paul Hamilton of West Valley City, Utah, and Tom Hamilton of Nicholasville; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Judy Southard; and one brother, David Hamilton.

Services were at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 18, 2009, at Globe Funeral Chapel at Camp Dix with Bishop Dale Beaman officiating. Burial was in the Hamilton-Mawk Cemetery at Tar Fork.

Gladys Marie Cowan, 76, of Orangeburg, died Sunday, January 18, 2009.
Born in Fleming County June 13, 1932, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Thelma Mitchell DeVaughn. She was a member of the Stonelick Baptist Church and was retired from Meadowview Regional Medical Center in Maysville. She was a graduate of Orangeburg High School.
Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Gordon Cowan; one son, Terry (Molly) Cowan of Maysville; one brother, Gary DeVaughn of Tollesboro; two granddaughters, Rachael (Dan) Montgomery of Walton; Tracy (Fernando) Badillo of San Antonio, Texas; one grandson, Eric (Cayeann) Cowan of Butler; three great grandchildren, Eli Cowan, Luke Montgomery and Max Montgomery; one niece, Erin DeVaughn; and one nephew, Harley DeVaughn.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, January 22, 2009, at Stonelick Baptist Church in Mason County with Rev. Darren Fizer and Bro. Gary Biddle officiating. Burial was in the Wedonia Cemetery.

Johnny Louis Cox, 69, of Morehead, died Thursday, October 15, 2009, at his home.

Born on April 18, 1940, in Lewis County to the late Austin and Alice Queen Cox, he had owned and operated Johnny’s Barber Shop in Morehead for 47 years. He was a US Army veteran and a member of the Mt. Pisgah Christian Church. He was a graduate of Ashland Barber School and attended Morehead State University.

Survivors include his wife, Geraldine Estep Cox, whom he married on April 26, 1963; three daughters, Valerie (Jeff) Tranbarger of Flemingsburg, Johnna (Delbert) Conley of Paintsville and Jenny (Lee) Pennington of Morehead; two brothers, Jerry (Kathleen) Cox of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Tommy (Wanda) Cox of Vanceburg; seven grandchildren, Brooke (Chad) Rickey, Michael Conley, J.P. (Stacey) Tranbarger, Emily Sloan, Caleb Sloan, Bailee Pennington and Macee Pennington; one great-grandson, Benjamin Rickey; and several nieces and nephews.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Monday, October 19, 2009, at the Mt. Pisgah Christian Church with Rev. James DeAtley and Jarrod DeAtley officiating. Burial was in Mt. Pisgah Cemetery.

Contributions are suggested to the Gideons International or the Cancer Care Club, PO Box 189, Flemingsburg KY 41041.

Juanita Duzan Craycraft, 84, of Tollesboro, died Sunday, January 25, 2009, at Best Care Nursing Home in Minford, Ohio.

Born September 14, 1924, in Lewis County to the late Charles and Bertha Strayley Hobbs, she was a homemaker and a member of the Tollesboro United Methodist Church.

Survivors include two brothers, Ray Hobbs of Quincy and Fred Hobbs of Vanceburg.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Orville Duzan, and her second husband, Thomas Ray Craycraft; five sisters, Bessie Lucas, Janie Hobbs, Alice Ater, Louise Duzan and Nancy Grayson; and two brothers, Luther Hobbs and Jimmy Hobbs.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 2, 2009, at Barbour and Son Funeral Home in Tollesboro with Bro. Richard Stiles officiating. Burial was in Mt. Tabor Cemetery at Ribolt.

Goldie M. Crawford, 79, of Bucyrus, Ohio, died Tuesday evening, May 5, 2009, at Heartland of Bucyrus following a long illness.

Born January 6, 1931, in Petersville to the late Joe and Laura Osborne Cooper, she had worked for US Shoe in Vanceburg and was retired from Amco of Galion, Ohio. She had moved to the Bucyrus area from Vanceburg in 1966.

Survivors include four daughters, Dez (John) Smith of Bucyrus, Robin (Gary) Wood of Salisbury, North Carolina, Linda Coomer of Bucyrus and Dreama Hope Bayless of Bucyrus; four sons, Gary (Myrtle) Williamson of Tollesboro, Rick (Jane) Williamson of Vanceburg, Randy (Arlene) Williamson of Vanceburg and Roy (Sharon) Williamson of Bucyrus; one step-son, Jerry Crawford of Paramount, California; two brothers, Russell (Marie) Cooper of Black Oak and Gary (Rena) Cooper of Vanceburg; 23 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William H. Crawford, on January 23, 2002; a step-daughter, Carolyn Bills; a step-son, Bill Crawford Jr.; two sisters, Esther O'Banion and Elizabeth Cooper; and a granddaughter, Lyndie Gallant.

Services were at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 7, 2009, at Munz-Pirnstill Funeral Home in Bucyrus with Pastor Joe LeMaster officiating. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery at Bucyrus.

Ruby Irene Crawford, 92, of Vanceburg, died at 4:03 a.m. Thursday, December 3, 2009, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington.

Born in Rowan County on May 1, 1917, to the late Leroy Crawford and Ruth Kilgore Crawford, she was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include one sister, Mary Ann Crawford of Vanceburg; and one brother, Delbert (Helen) Crawford of Indian Creek.

She was preceded in death by two sisters, Ella M. Crawford and Frances Wells; and four brothers, Clifford Crawford, Clifton Crawford, Cecil Crawford and William Crawford.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Monday, December 7, 2009, at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Bro. Joe Bentley officiating. Burial was in Sunset Cemetery at Quincy.

Beuford D. Cunningham, 79, of Concord, died Friday, May 8, 2009, at Meadowview Regional Medical Center in Maysville.

Born December 19, 1929, in Bracken County to the late Omer and Hazel Hughes Cunningham, he was a farmer and landowner. He was president of the Lewis County High School Class of 1948 and had sold Select Satellite Systems for 15 years. He was a US veteran of the Korean War.

Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Bertha Jane Cunningham; three daughters, Teresa Haney of Cynthiana, Vanessa (Eldon) Mason of Maysville and Melissa (JB) Maddox of Maysville; one sister, Mary Caddell of Cincinnati, Ohio; two brothers, James C. Cunningham of Mt. Orab, Ohio, and Herman Cunningham of Amelia, Ohio; six grandchildren, Aaron Haney, Adam Haney, Patrick Mason, Kyle Maddox, Katie Harrison and Olivia Harrison; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Clayton Cunningham; and a son-in-law, Danny Haney.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, 2009, at Barbour and Son Funeral Home in Tollesboro. Burial was in Hillcrest Garden of Memories in Mason County.

Irene Curtis, 90, of Vanceburg, died Wednesday morning, April 29, 2009, at Golden LivingCenter in Vanceburg.

Born December 20, 1918, at Petersville to the late A.D "Art" and Lou Jane Bailey Lykins, she was co-owner of Curtis Grocery in Petersville for 49 years and attended Petersville Church of Christ.

Survivors include one daughter, Linda (Phil) Kennedy of Vanceburg; one son, Gary (Judy) Curtis of Vanceburg; one sister, Marie Flinders of Newburgh, Indiana; one brother, Harold "Curly" (Helen) Lykins of Maysville; four grandchildren, Drew Curtis, Lesley Curtis, Joseph Kennedy and Mike (Kristy) Kennedy; and one great-grandchild, Laira Kate Kennedy.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Franklin Curtis, February 14, 1997; one daughter, Sharon Curtis; three sisters, Christine Kegley, Aileen Lee and Dorothy Lykins; and one brother, Fred Lykins.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, May 2, 2009, at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Rev. Arnold Howell and Rev. Mike Clark officiating. Burial was in Lewis County Memory Gardens at Black Oak.

Cassiemae Louise Davis, 46, of Hamilton, Ohio, died Sunday, March 22, 2009, at her home.

She was born August 28, 1962, in Marquette, Michigan, to Charles Norman Egbert of Vanceburg and the late Shirleyann Holbrook Egbert.

In addition to her father, she is survived by three sons, Oscar Flinders of Quincy, Roscoe Egbert of Frankfort and Anthony Flinders of Chillicothe, Ohio; two sisters, Elizabeth Pierce of Quincy and Alicia Heron of Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania; two brothers, Bill Egbert of Greenup and Harold Egbert of Vanceburg; and 10 grandchildren.

Graveside services were at 1:00 p.m. Friday, March 27, 2009, at Holbrook Cemetery in Greenup County with Bro. Tony Corns officiating. Wright's Funeral Home in Greenup was in charge of arrangements.

Delores Kay Flint Dennison, 65, of Trinity, died Friday, November 7, 2008, at her home. Born November 7, 1943, in Braxton County, West Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Coy and Rosa Matheney Flint. She was a homemaker and a member of the Trinity united Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband, Earnest Dale Dennison; one daughter; one son; three sisters; and three grandchildren. Services were conducted Monday, November 10, 2008, at Barbour and Son Funeral Home in Tollesboro. Bro. Gene Benton officiated with burial in East Fork Cemetery.

Randy Dean Denton, 44, of Big Cabin Creek, died Wednesday, November 25, 2009, at Fleming County Hospital.

Born May 29, 1965, in Mason County to Victor Lee Denton Jr. of Big Cabin Creek and the late Avil Boggs Denton, he was a farmer and truck driver for Southern States in Maysville. He attended Cottageville Mission Church at Big Cabin Creek.

In addition to his father, survivors include his wife, Pamela Wills Denton; two daughters, Jodi L. Purdon and Kaycee Lynn Denton, both of Big Cabin Creek; one son, Jason D. Denton of Maysville; two sisters, Vicki (Tony) Sapp of Maysville and his twin sister, Sandy (Jeff) Lytle of Nicholasville; three brothers, Mike Perkins and Robert Perkins, both of Big Cabin Creek, and Tim (Pam) Perkins of Tollesboro; and one grandchild, Tjayden Douglas Crouch.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Victor Lee Denton Sr., and Woodrow and Marie Boggs; and his step-mother, Rosemary Denton.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 28, 2009, at Barbour and Son Funeral Home in Tollesboro with Sis. Wilma Erwin and Bro. Jamie Mitchell officiating. Burial was in Ebenezer Cemetery on Big Cabin Creek.

Wilbur D. Dillow, 86, of Fairlane Drive in Vanceburg died unexpectedly Sunday, March 1, 2009, at his home.

Born October 11, 1922, in Vanceburg to the late Jacob and Grace Lee Martin Dillow, he had worked for US Shoe Corporation and L.V. Marks Shoe Factory in Vanceburg.

Survivors include his wife, Bettye Burriss Dillow; two sons, Roger Dillow of Vanceburg and Wilbur F. Dillow of North Robinson, Ohio; one sister, Ramona Nute of Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a son, George Garland Dillow; one sister, Grace Eloise Howell; and four brothers, Elwood Dillow, George Dillow, Maurice Dillow and Kenneth Martin Dillow.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, 2009, at Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery at Vanceburg.

Betty Ellen Kamer Dummitt, 75, of Garrison, died Sunday, December 14, 2008, at South Shore Nursing and Rehab Center.

She was born June 2, 1933, in Garrison to the late Lester and Ottie Stephenson Kamer.

Survivors include two daughters, Sharon Collier and Sheila McCane, both of Garrison; two sons, Anthony Dale Dummitt and Jeff Dummitt, both of Garrison; three sisters, Janet Lambert, Marcella Rowe and Patty Poynter, all of Garrison; and two brothers, Lovell Kamer of Vanceburg and Kanny Kamer of Garrison.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 17, 2008, at Bivens Chapel Church at Garrison with John Lewis and Chris Lawhun officiating. Burial was in Lewis County Memory Gardens at Vanceburg.

Robert Selby Dummitt, 59, of Dorothy Lane, Vanceburg, died Monday, February 23, 2009, at his home.

He was born June 29, 1949, in Monroe, Michigan, to Dorothy Anna Hnot Dummitt of Vanceburg and the late Selby Dummitt. He was disabled.

Graveside services were at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 25, 2009, at Morgan Cemetery at the Head of Grassy with Bro. Clyde Holbrook officiating.

Jack Colton Duncan, 76, of Germantown, died Tuesday, January 20, 2009, at Bracken County Nursing and Rehab Center.

Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Glenda Holmes Duncan; five daughters, Sheila Ann Staggs of Garrison, Ruth Darlene Massie of Douglas, Georgia, Rebecca Sue Keeton of Vanceburg, Ronda Kay Campbell of Mt. Orab, Ohio, and Charity Faith Foster of Augusta; six sons, Daniel Lee Duncan of Lakeland, Florida, Jack Colton Duncan of Plant City, Florida, John David Duncan and Timothy Wayne Duncan, both of Germantown, Mark Todd Duncan of Maysville, and Chad Kelly Duncan of Augusta; four sisters, Louise Evans and Jeanie Fargone, both of Cleveland, Ohio, Margueritte Evans of Vanceburg and Roberta Sparks of Black Oak; three brothers, Charles Duncan of Ohio, and James Jarrells and Archie Duncan, both of Vanceburg; 25 grandchildren; and 27 great grandchildren.

Services were at 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 23, 2009, at Palmer Funeral Home in Germantown with burial in Sharon Cemetery.

Harry E. Dunigan, 97, of Vanceburg, died at 10:15 p.m. Wednesday, December 30, 2009, at Golden Living Center in Vanceburg following an extended illness.

Born in Lewis County on December 28, 1912, to the late Thomas and Lorena Day Dunigan, he was a self-employed carpenter and farmer. He was a WWII US Army veteran.

Survivors include a son, Edward (Connie) Dunigan of Elyria, Ohio; one grandson, Christopher Dunigan of Elyria; and several cousins.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Beulah Kathryn Flinders, in 2001; one sister, Ann Dunigan; and two brothers, Clarence Dunigan and Sam Dunigan.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 2, 2010, at Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Bro. Adam Wallingford officiating. Burial was in Flinders Cemetery in Lewis County.

Hubert Forest Dyer, 64, of Bucyrus, Ohio, died Tuesday morning, June 30, 2009, at Heartland of Bucyrus following a long illness.

Born February 18, 1945, at Rock Run to the late Mickel W. and Dorothy M. Cooley Dyer, he was a veteran of the US Army, having served from 1962 -1965. He received his GED from the Army, was a laborer for 37 years at Swan Rubber Company in Bucyrus and enjoyed collecting.

Survivors include his wife, Connie Oberlander Denzer, whom he married August 27, 2006; one daughter, Kathleen (Brian) Knecht of Bucyrus; one son, William Dyer of Bucyrus; three sisters, Catherine Liles of Bucyrus, Betty Entler of Florida and Faye Zornes of North Carolina; two brothers, Richard (Karen) Dyer of Bucyrus and Ronald Dyer of Washington; two grandchildren; Michele Knecht and Jason Knecht; several nieces and nephews; and his first wife, Linda Hart, who remains a friend.

There were no services. Munz-Pirnstill Funeral Home in Bucyrus was in charge of arrangements.

Ray C. Dyer, 74, of Vanceburg, died Wednesday, June 3, 2009, at Ridgeway Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility in Owingsville.

Born April 28, 1935, at Vanceburg to Clarence Dyer and Sarah Delong Dyer, he was an ironworker with Local Union #22 in Indianapolis, Indiana, and retired after 30 years of service. He was of the Christian Faith and was a member of the National Rifle Association.

Survivors include his wife, Rosa Click Dyer of Vanceburg; four daughters, Deburnka K. Dyer of Rushville, Indiana, Shena (Donald) Hobbs of Woodward, Oklahoma, Sheila (Richard) Rupprecht of Norman, Oklahoma, and Serena (Sonny) Thomas of Morehead; one son, Joseph Reed (Elizabeth) Dyer of Camp Dix; one sister, Pauline Hill of Vanceburg; one brother, Walter Dyer of Bucyrus, Ohio; 12 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by two sons, Bronco Shane Dyer and Nathan Sam Dyer; and six brothers and sisters.

Graveside services were at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 6, 2009, at Morgan Cemetery at the Head of Grassy with Bro. Ermel Bloomfield and Bro. Frank Hobbs officiating.

Carol Marie Cooley Edington, 53, of Vanceburg, died Tuesday morning, November 3, 2009, at her home.

She was born, March 15, 1956, in Lewis County to Melvin and Iva Jean Bloomfield Cooley of Vanceburg. She was a homemaker.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her companion and best friend, Lawrence Lee; three daughters, Wilma Carrington, Carolyn Brown and Dreama Edington, all of Vanceburg; two sons, Russell Edington and Calvin Edington, both of Vanceburg; two sisters, Mary Thurman and Wilma Cooley, both of Vanceburg; four brothers, Jim Cooley, Eddie Cooley, Calvin Cooley and Bill Cooley, all of Vanceburg; 15 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Edington; three brothers, Woodrow Cooley, Harry Cooley and Larry Cooley.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 6, 2009, at Globe Funeral Chapel at Camp Dix with Bro. Kenny Cooley officiating. Burial was in Armstrong Cemetery.

Donald Harold Edington, 64, of Halbert Avenue in Vanceburg, died Sunday evening, August 30, 2009, at Southern Ohio Medical Center hospice Care Center in Portsmouth, Ohio.

Born July 10, 1945, in Lewis County to the late David and May Bear Edington, he was a lifelong farmer.

Survivors include three daughters, Wilma Carrington, Carolyn Brown and Dreama Edington, all of Vanceburg; two sons, Russell Edington and Calvin Edington, both of Vanceburg; two sisters, Betty Bivens and Inez Goff, both of Vanceburg; and several other family members.

He was preceded in death by three infant sisters; and three brothers, Pete Edington, Ralph Edington and Roy Edington.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 2, 2009, at Globe Funeral Chapel at Camp Dix with Bro. Kenneth Cooley officiating. Burial was in Armstrong Cemetery on Lower Kinney Road.

Edna Faye Edington, 84, of Vanceburg, died Wednesday afternoon, April 8, 2009, at her home following an extended illness.

She was born at Stricklett February 15, 1925, to the late William "Bill" and Anna Swim Cushard, She had worked as a cook for many years at The Vanceburg Inn and was a homemaker.

Survivors include one daughter, Brenda Dixon of Florence; three sons, Thomas (Judy) Edington of Florence, Gary (Kathy) Edington of Canbury, Texas, and Timothy (Kathy) Edington of Vanceburg; one brother, Jessie Don Cushard of Vanceburg; 14 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Opal Marie Edington; two sons, Floyd Dempsey Edington and Kenneth Edington; four sisters, Aileen Drummond, Mamie Thurman, Ida Cushard and Maxine Rice; and four brothers, William Cushard, Elmer Cushard, Dean Rice and Joe Cushard.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 11, 2009, at Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Rev. Carl Wells officiating. Burial was in Cedar Grove Cemetery on Holly Creek.

Audrey Phyllis Kilbreth Elliott, 68, of Goshen, Ohio, died Saturday, October 3, 2009, at Brown County General Hospital in Georgetown, Ohio.

Born in Lewis County on July 26, 1941, to the late Alpha and Edna Stamm Kilbreth, she had worked for Portion Pack Inc. at Blue Ash, Ohio, and was a member of Oak Ridge Baptist Church.

Survivors include one daughter, Fonda (Larry) Siler of Blanchester, Ohio; one sister, Sue (Kenneth) Ruark of Oak Ridge; one brother, Larry (Ginny) Kilbreth of Oak Ridge; four grandchildren, Jeffery (Deronda) Kite, Jeremy Kite, Amanda Kite and Stephanie Rogers; and two step-grandchildren,Vickie Tedrick and Gwendolyn Siler.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Carson Dean Elliott; one daughter, Charlotte Muncy; and one brother, Cecil Kilbreth.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 7, 2009, at Barbour and Son Funeral Home with Bro. Joe Watson officiating. Burial was in Lewis County Memory Gardens at Black Oak.

Madge L. England, 73, of Tollesboro, died Tuesday, August 18, 2009, at her home.

Born September 24, 1935, in Fleming County to the late Clarence and Leona Roulph Erskine, she had worked for Dairy-Mart in Covington. She was a member of the Mormon Church of Latter-Day Saints.

Survivors include two daughters, Kathy Smith of Florence and Tonya England of Cincinnati; two sons, Tim Hughes of Tollesboro and Kevin Hughes of Kentucky; one sister, Ann (Royce) Hylander of Petersville; 12 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by one daughter, Ella Murnell; one sister, May Reese; and four brothers, Johnny Erskine, Clarence Erskine, Earl Erskine and Paul Erskine.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Friday, August 21, 2009, at Barbour and Son Funeral Home in Tollesboro. Burial was in Burtonville Cemetery at Burtonville.

Sheila A. Sullivan Evans, 48, of Beaver, Ohio, formerly of Ithaca, New York, died Monday, January 19, 2009, following a long illness.

Survivors include her parents, Ed and Mary Sullivan; two daughters, Jamie Cain and Lauren Evans; five sisters, Helen (Tom) Heizyk, Terry (Bill) Sullivan, Linda Koski (Don Everhart), Kelly Sullivan and Lori (Terry) Owens; one brother, Robert (Susan) Sullivan; numerous nieces and nephews; and her extended family.

There were no services at the request of Mrs. Evans. Condolences may be sent to her daughters, Jamie and Lauren, C/O Lori Owens, 120 Benjamin Hill Rd., Newfield, NY 14867.

Dallas Ray Fannin, 55, of South Shore, died Sunday, December 20, 2009, at his home.

Born in Elyria, Ohio, on August 4, 1954, to Seanitha Elberta Brown Fannin of Portsmouth, Ohio, and the late Hagar J. Fannin, he was a disabled construction worker and US Navy veteran.

In addition to his mother, survivors include one sister, Debbie Lykins of South Shore; and three brothers, Wendel Fannin of South Portsmouth, Hagar Fannin Jr. o Wheelersburg, Ohio, and Donald Fannin of South Shore.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 24, 2009, at Roberson Funeral Home in South Shore with Bro. Roger Madden officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery at South Shore.

Jason Oliver "Big Boy" Farley, 32, of Mobile, Alabama, formerly of Vanceburg, died Friday afternoon, October 16, 2009, at his residence.

Born February 10, 1977, in Scioto County, Ohio, a son of Danny and Norma Carpenter Farley, he was a heavy equipment operator for Baker Concrete Company in Alabama.

In addition to his parents, who reside at Vanceburg, survivors include a sister, Julia (Shannon) Qualls of Dover; three brothers, Danny Robert (Jacqueline) Farley, Darrin (Janie) Farley and Aaron (Shawna) Farley, all of Vanceburg; and other extended family members and friends.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Friday, October 23, 2009, at Globe Funeral Chapel at Camp Dix with Bro. Tony Corns officiating. Burial was in Farley Family Cemetery on Straight Fork Road.

Evelyn Renchen Fetters, 79, of Quicks Run, died Saturday, December 19, 2009, at Maysville Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility in Maysville.

Born in Lewis County on November 11, 1930, to the late Ace and Margaret Hall Renchen, she was a housewife and homemaker.

Survivors include three daughters, Connie (Robert) Dixon of Vanceburg, Brenda (Matt) Rigdon of Aberdeen, Ohio, and Faye (Brien) Ferguson of Flemingsburg; four sons, Donald (Patty) Fetters of Bucyrus, Ohio, Steve (Linda) Fetters of Tollesboro, Jack (Vinia) Fetters of Columbus, Ohio, and Tom (Lisa) Fetters of Vanceburg; six sisters, Louise (Cletis) Zornes of Vanceburg, Edith (Bob) Eullett of West Liberty, Florida, Ellen Martinellie of Leesburg, Florida, Dorothy (Don) Trapp of Newport, Bertha Stone of Mansfield, Ohio, and Roxie Stone of Campbellsville; 17 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Oscar Fetters; two sisters, Mary Horsley and Isabelle Fields; five brothers, Freddie Renchen, Lewis Renchen, Joe Feters, James Renchen and Melvin Renchen; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 22, 2009, at Barbour and Son Funeral Home in Tollesboro with Pastor Debbie Horn officiating. Burial was in East Fork Cemetery.

Lillie Fetters, 65, of Raceland, died Monday, February 2, 2009, at Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland.

Born March 15, 1943, in Lewis County to the late Pearl and Ellie May Kennedy Himes, she was a former cook and cashier for the Russell YMCA and a member of the Greenup County Quilting Club.

Survivors include one daughter, Kim (James) Brown of Lancaster, Ohio; two sons, Mitch (Connie) Fetters of Worthington and Darrell (Debbie) Fetters of Raceland; two sisters; four brothers; six grandchildren; and four great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Delphin Fetters; one daughter, Mary Fetters; one son, Delphin "Red" Fetters; one sister; four brothers; and her stepfather, Will Maddox.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 5, 2009, at Evans Funeral Home in Raceland with Rev. Roger Bonzo and Rev. Phillip Stephens officiating. Burial was in the Golden Oaks Memorial Gardens in Ashland.

Samuel Oscar Fetters, 81, of Vanceburg, died Friday evening, August 21, 2009, at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, Ohio.

Born February 14, 1928, in Lewis County to the late Rhoda and Bessie Frye Fetters, he was a farmer and logger.

Survivors include his wife, Evelyn Renchen Fetters; three daughters, Connie (Robert) Dixon of Vanceburg, Brenda (Matt) Rigdon of Aberdeen, Ohio, and Faye (Brien) Ferguson of Flemingsburg; four sons, Donald (Patty) Fetters of Bucyrus, Ohio, Steve (Linda) Fetters of Tollesboro, Jack (Vinian) Fetters of Columbus, Ohio, and Tom (Lisa) Fetters of Vanceburg; one sister, Dolly Smith of Vanceburg; one brother, Floyd Fetters of Vanceburg; 17 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and five seep-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Minerva Wills; one brother, Lewis Fetters; and two great-grandchildren, Kayla and Kaleb Fetters.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 25, 2009, at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Pastor Debbie Horn officiating. Burial was in East Fork Cemetery at Cabin Creek.

Franklin Thomas Flack, 71, of Maysville, died Wednesday, November 11, 2009, at his home.

Born in Nicholas County on February 8, 1938, to the late John Henry Flack and Lizzie J. Crawford, he had worked as a truck driver for Ready-Mix, Hackworth Trucking and Brown County Construction.

Survivors include his wife, Mildred McDowell Flack; six children, Brenda Brown (Danny Hesler) of Orangeburg, Twana (Gary) Sanders of Fleming County, Darrell (Pam) Flack of Lewis County, Sharon Flack of Maysville, Cindy (Ross) Saunders of Fleming County and Hillis Thoroughman of Mason County; nine step-children, Gary (May) Tune of Dover, Dona Fite of Dover, Mary (Raymond) Ashcraft of Dover, Michael (Tracey) Tune of Mason County, Lynn (Sue) Tune of Dover, Kim (David) Saunders of Dover, Denice Perrautt of Maysville, Rena (Tom) Stanton of Maysville and Debbie (Ray) Black of Maysville; one sister, Dorothy Parker of Morehead; one brother Emery (Thelma) Flack of Plumville; 14 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Eva "Shug" Applegate Flack; one daughter, Teresa Lynn Gardner; two sisters, Kathryn Mason and Mildred Bradford; and one brother, Eugene Flack.

Services were at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, November 15, 2009, at Barbour and Son Funeral Home in Tollesboro. Burial was in Happy Hollow Cemetery at Tollesboro.

Alberta Flannigan, 80, of Black Oak, died Wednesday morning, February 4, 2009, at Meadowview Regional Medical Center in Maysville.

Born December 25, 1928, at Buena Vista, Ohio, to the late Millard and Nellie Jarvis Bivens, she had worked for GoldenLiving Center in Vanceburg for over 30 years and was a member of the Garrison First Baptist Church.

Survivors include three daughters, Carol (Eddie) Meadows of Wallingford, Connie (Adrian) Johnson and Faye Flannigan, both of Vanceburg; three sons, Mitchell (Karen) Flannigan of Vanceburg, Tom (Kim) Flannigan of Camp Dix, and Dale (Cindy) Flannigan of Arcadia, California; one sister, Ella Mae Eulett of Mansfield, Ohio; two brothers, Ira (Virginia) Bivens of Poplar Flats, and Ad (Nellie) Bivens of Holly Branch; 17 grandchildren; and 16 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Paul Flannigan, in 1980; three sons, Danny Ray Flannigan, Richard Dean Flannigan and Randy Keith Flannigan; one grandson; two sisters; and seven brothers.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 7, 2009, at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Rev. Nelson Evans officiating. Burial was at Black Oak Cemetery.

Noah Zakiah Flinders, six months, of Garrison, died unexpectedly Thursday, January 15, 2009, at his home.

He was born June 30, 2008, in Portsmouth, Ohio, to Rickie Lee and Misty Leann Woodruff Flinders of Garrison.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by two brothers, Kyle Flinders and Canyan Flinders, both at home; maternal grandfather, Mark Woodruff of Vanceburg; paternal grandparents, Glenn and Flora Carter Flinders of Vanceburg, maternal great grandmother, Nellie Woodruff of London, Ohio; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, January 18, 2009, at Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Bro. Chris Lawhun officiating. Burial was in Lewis County Memory Gardens at Black Oak.

Terry Douglas Floyd, 61, of Greenup, died Thursday morning, December 18, 2008, at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, Ohio.

Born December 30, 1946, in Portsmouth to the late Albert and Alice May Greene Floyd, he had worked as an engineer for American Commercial Barge Lines at Cincinnati, Ohio, for more than 24 years. He was a US Army veteran of the Vietnam War.

Survivors include two sons, Joshua Floyd of Greenup and Brian Floyd of Portsmouth; and three grandchildren.

Services were Saturday, December 20, 2008, at 1:00 p.m. at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Rev. Nelson Evans officiating. Burial was at Greene Cemetery at St. Paul. Military Graveside Rites were provided by the VFW Monte Lewis Stamm Post 5438 of Vanceburg.

Forest Dale Foudray, 95, of Cabin Creek Road, died Monday afternoon, March 30, 2009, at Maysville Nursing and Rehabilitation Care Center in Maysville.

Born August 29, 1913, in Lewis County to the late Oscar and Melissa Craycraft Foudray, he was an independent truck driver for more than 45 years and a farmer. He was a WWII Army veteran, having served with the 125th Infantry, and a 50 year Third Degree Mason, member of St. Mary's Lodge 240 F&AM. He was commissioned a Lewis County General in 2007, was a Kentucky Colonel, a staunch supporter and member of the Lewis County Historical Society and a member of the Eastern Star - Star of St. Mary's 504.

Survivors include five nieces, Judy Lucas and Debra Osborne of Tollesboro, Anita Truesdell of Vanceburg, Carilyn Hord and Marilyn Shoemaker, both of Maysville; three nephews, Steven Osborne of Luling, Louisiana, Johnny Osborne of Tollesboro and Dale Osborne of Vanceburg; several great-nieces and great-nephews; and several great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Lillian Osborne; and a brother, Ernest Foudray.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 3, 2009, at Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Bro. Sam Bevard and Bro. David Shoemaker officiating. Masonic Rites were given at 7:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial was in Ebenezer Cemetery on Cabin Creek Road.

Mildred L. Fox, 66, of Vanceburg, died Wednesday, September 30, 2009, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, West Virginia.

Born June 13, 1943, at Cincinnati, Ohio, to the late George and Lida Pendland Springer, she had been an employee of U.S. Shoe Corporation.

Survivors include three sons, Thomas Fox and Andrew Fox II, both of Maysville, and Billy Fox of Vanceburg; one sister, Betty Miley of Maysville; two brothers, Jim Springer and Ray Springer, both of Michigan; and four grandchildren, Brittany Fox, Andrew Fox III, Tyler Fox and Madison Fox.

A memorial service was at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 7, 2009, at Brell and Son Funeral Home in Maysville.

Nancy J. French, 62, a resident of Golden Living Center in Vanceburg, died Wednesday, November 18, 2009, at Meadowview Regional Medical Center in Maysville.

She was born December 17, 1946, in Robertson County to the late Claude French Jr. and Anna Mary Linville French.

Survivors include three daughters, Esther Mae White of Missouri, Connie (Mitch) Stout of Mansfield, Ohio, and Denyse (Gary) Sparks of Vanceburg; two sons, John (Betty) French of Orangeburg and David T. (Diana) French of May's Lick; and several nieces and nephews.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 21, 2009, at Barbour and Son Funeral Home in Tollesboro. Burial was in Tollesboro Cemetery.

Elgin Lee Gardner, 87, of Tollesboro, died Thursday, November 27, 2009, at St. Joseph East Hospital in Lexington. He was born June 11, 1922 in Mason County to the late James Durham Gardner and Jenny Mae Rose Gardner. He was a farmer and landowner and a World War II veteran having served in Panama and Alaska with the U.S Army and Air Force. He was a member of Galilee Christian Church.

Survivors include a daughter, Lisa (Michael) Warner of Prospect and Dennis Gardner of Tollesboro; five granddaughters, Tina Marie Gardner, Hannah Elise Warner, Meredeth Lee Kinzel, Claire Allison Warner and Kelly Sue Gardner; two grandsons, Joseph Hinton Gardner and Robert H. Kinzel.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Alice Hinton Gardner; four sisters, Winona Habig, Gladys Hunsaker, Nell Dora, and Lovell Adams; and two brothers, Paul Gardner and Woodrow Gardner.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 1, 2009, at Galilee Christian Church with Bro. John Byard, Bro. Phillip Cropper and Bro. Ryan Schellabarger officiating. Burial was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery.

Barbara A. Gilkison Gelter of Maysville, died Wednesday, August 12, 2009, at Meadowview Regional Medical Center in Maysville.

Born December 8, 1938, at Trinity to the late Graham and Mary Alma Wills Gilkison, she was a retired Certified Nursing Assistant who had worked at Maysville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and Bracken Center. She had previously worked for US Shoe Corporation and was a foster grandparent.

Survivors include her daughter, Kellie Gelter of Maysville; four sisters, Jean Humphries and Mary Lou (Dale) Irwin, both of Maysville, Marge Kettlesby and Doris (Frank) Gelini, both of San Francisco, California; four brothers, Jerry (Shirley) Gilkison of Maysville, Billy (Joan) Gilkison of Florida, Mike (Brenda) Gilkison of Falmouth, and Gary (Kimberly) Gilkison of Cold Spring; and several nieces and nephews.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 15, 2009, at Brell & Son Funeral Home in Maysville with Rev. James Rawlings officiating. Burial was in Maysville Cemetery.

Farris Ruth Gibson, 60, of Indian Creek died at 8:20 a.m. Monday, November 23, 2009, at her home.

Born in Lewis County on May 7, 1949, to the late Shelby W. Rickett and Hattie Hensley Rickett, she was a homemaker.

Survivors include her companion, Fred Felts of Indian Creek; two daughters, Sammie Sue Gibson and Stephania Karen Crawford, both of Vanceburg; five step-daughters and step-sons, Weldon DeWayne Gibson Jr. of Huntsville, Texas, Dennis Gibson of Paris, Texas, Tim Gibson of Plainview, Texas, Pat Couch of Plainview and Cora Bankston of San Antonio, Texas; four sisters, Billie Cobey of Mt. Sterling, Ruby J. Brannon of North Middletown, Terry J. Bryan of Vanceburg and Georgia A. Johnson of Tollesboro; three brothers, Charles W. Rickett of Lucasville, Ohio, Jim D. Rickett of Houston, Texas, and Henry O. Rickett of Vanceburg; four grandchildren, Cody Gibson, Keith Curtis II, Patrick Mathews and Justin Crawford; and first husband, Weldon DeWayne Gibson Sr.

She was preceded in death by one daughter, Sabrina Lynn Gibson; and one brother, Francis Willard Rickett.

Services were at the convenience of the family. Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg was in charge of arrangements.

John Anthony Gilbert, 34, of Flemingsburg, died Saturday morning, March 7, 2009, at Danville as the result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Born June 11, 1974, in Lorain, Ohio, to Jack Allen and Brenda Wright Gilbert of Flemingsburg, he was an iron worker.

In addition to his parents he is survived by one daughter, Shelby Jewel Gilbert of Clearfield; one son, Kyler Mathew Gilbert of Clearfield; one sister, Brittany Gilbert of Flemingsburg; one brother, Jackie (Kim) Gilbert of Augusta; maternal grandmother, Mary Wright Weddington of Garrison; paternal grandmother, Dorcas Gilbert of Vanceburg; and one niece, Madyson Gilbert.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, 2009, at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Bro. Clarence Hall officiating. Burial was in Lewis County Memory Gardens at Black Oak.

Herman Lewis "Grandpa" Gilliam, 59, of Connersville, Indiana, formerly of Laurel, died Saturday, December 20, 2008, at Fayette Regional Health System in Connersville following a six month illness.

He was born in Lewis County November 13, 1949, to the late William and Irene Rose Gilliam.

Services will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 24, 2008, at Lakeview Pentecostal Church in Laurel, Indiana, with Bro. Bertram Rayburn officiating. Graveside services will be at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Gilliam Family Cemetery in Lewis County. Globe Funeral Chapel in Olive Hill is in charge of Local Arrangements.

Visitation will be at the church from 4:00 p.m. Tuesday until the hour of services on Wednesday.

Gladys Louise Ginn, 93, of Tollesboro, died Monday, November 2, 2009, at Golden Living Center in Vanceburg.

Born November 11, 1915, in Lewis County to the late Dudley Monroe and Mary Wise Monroe, she was a housewife and homemaker.

Survivors include two daughters, Mary Thurman of Tollesboro and Violet Highfield of Ribolt; one son, Charles Clark of Tollesboro; 20 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Ginn; three sisters, Alma Clark, Betty McCann and Mary Moore; and three brothers, John Monroe, Jack Monroe and Clifford Monroe.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 5, 2009, at Barbour and Son Funeral Home in Tollesboro. Burial was at Hillcrest Garden of Memories at Plumville.

Jewell Ginn, 78, of Vanceburg, died Thursday, June 4, 2009, at Meadowview Regional Medical Center in Maysville.

Born February 14, 1931, at Mt. Zion to the late Barbour and Mary Rigdon Ruark, she was a Goodwill sales clerk, homemaker and farmer.

Survivors include four daughters, Sharon (Brent) Fite of Vanceburg, Karen (Roger) Parker of Toledo, Ohio, Nancy (Marvin) Stevenson of Vanceburg and Bonnie (Michael) Dyer of Vanceburg; one son, Robert (Billie) Ginn, of Sumter, South Carolina; two brothers, Wendell (Lorene) Ruark of Oak Ridge and Kenneth (Sue) Ruark of Mt. Zion; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Talbert A. Ginn, on January 16, 2004; one sister, Pauline Ruark; and two grandsons, Robbie Ginn Jr. and Brent Fite II.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, June 7, 2009, at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Bro. Wes Cooper officiating. Burial was in Lewis County Memory Gardens at Black Oak.

Douglas Grayson, 75, of May's Lick, died Wednesday, July 22, 2009, at Meadowview Regional Medical Center in Maysville.

Born October 4, 1922, to the late George Grayson and Vada Howell Grayson, he was a carpenter and farmer. He was a member of Hickory Grove Christian Holiness Church.

Survivors include his wife, Welza Fite Grayson of May's Lick; three daughters, Brenda (Gary) Hunt of Tollesboro, Phyllis (Jeff) Hill of Burlington, and Jackie (Greg) Walters of May's Lick; and two grandchildren, Kelsey Walters and Zach Walters.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Hazel Goodwin; and three brothers, Genesis Grayson, Stanley Grayson and David "Buck" Applegate.

Services were at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, July 26, 2009, at Barbour and Son Funeral Home in Tollesboro with Bro. Charles Emmons officiating. Burial was in Bethel Cemetery at Ribolt.

Charles L. Hamilton, 75, of Tollesboro, died Wednesday, July 8, 2009, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington.

Born January 1, 1934, at Mt. Carmel to the late Duard and Elizabeth Owens Hamilton, he was a retired route supervisor with Husman Potato Chips in Lexington and a US Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of Galilee Christian Church, a member of Oakley Lodge #668 F&AM, Cincinnati, Ohio; member of Louisville Scottish Rite and Kosair Shrine Temple in Louisville. He was a lifetime member of VFW Post 1834, served a Post Chaplin for American Legion Post 5 and served on the Honor Guard for military funerals. He was reared by his late grandparents, Henry W. and Minnie Hamilton.

Survivors include his wife, Wanda Ginn Hamilton; two daughters, Sydonna Sue Wilson and Elizabeth Jane Radmacher, both of Louisville; three sons, Chuck Hamilton of Fleming County, David Hamilton and Douglas Hamilton, both of Louisville; one stepdaughter, Margaret (Joe) Weber of Maysville; one stepson, Mike (Jennifer) Ginn of Fleming County; 14 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Services were at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, July 12, 2009, at Boone-Nickell Funeral Home in Flemingsburg with Rev. Ryan Shellabarger and Rev. James Rawlings officiating. Burial was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery with military rites accorded by American Legion Post 5 and VFW Post 1834.

Survivors include her son, Kenneth Hamilton of Newport; one brother, Edward Perkins of Butler; five grandchildren, Jackie L. Hopkins of Newport, Jeffrey Hamilton of Johnsville, Jason (Bobbi) Hamilton of Johnsville, Sarah Jo (David) Elig of Amelia, Ohio, and Brian Hamilton of Aurora, Indiana; and three great grandchildren, Liam, Lucian and Brianna Hamilton.

She was preceded in death December 18, 1984, by her husband, Chester W. Hamilton; two sisters; and four brothers.

Services were at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 3, 2009, at Moore and Parker Funeral Home in Brooksville. Burial was in the Johnsville Cemetery.

William Fred Hamilton, 78, of Columbus, Ohio, formerly of Lewis County, died Thursday, October 22, 2009, at Mt. Carmel West Hospital in Columbus.

Born at Garrison on December 18, 1930, to the late Ezra and Mae Alexander Hamilton, he was a US Marine Corps veteran having served during the Korean War. He had worked for Williams Shoe Factory in Portsmouth, Ohio, prior to moving to Columbus where he worked for Westinghouse Company. He also worked as a forklift mechanic for Slife Material Handling Company in Columbus.

Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Alma Bivens Hamilton; one daughter, Joanna Hamilton of Columbus; three sisters, Ruth Collins of Garrison, Nell McKenzie of Columbus and Arzetta Carpenter of Firebrick; one brother, Ray Lewis of Sunbury, Ohio; and one grandson, Noah Hamilton-Foughty of Columbus.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Monday, October 26, 2009, at Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Bro. Tim Underwood officiating. Burial was in Waring Cemetery at Garrison. Military graveside rites were accorded by Monte Lewis Stamm VFW Post 5438 of Vanceburg.

Zelma Logan Hamilton, 96, of Sarasota, Florida, formerly of Lewis County, died Saturday, May 30, 2009, at Springs at Lake Pointe Woods Nursing Home in Sarasota.

Born in Lewis County October 29, 1912, to the late James and Pearl Edington Logan, she was a homemaker and child care provider. She was of the Christian Holiness faith.

Survivors include one daughter, Regina Stone of Olive Hill; one son, Lloyd Osborne of Camp Dix; a special granddaughter and her sole care giver for the past 12 years, Tondodda Welch of Sarasota; two sisters, Genyth Solem of Northville, Michigan, and Geraldine Fields of Emerson; two brothers, Paul Logan of Vanceburg and Noah Logan of Flemingsburg; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; ten great-great-grandchildren; and her extended family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Mose Hamilton; one sister, Mary Gilmer; three brothers, Homer Logan, Claude Logan and Carl Logan; and infant twin grandchildren.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 5, 2009, at 1068 Independence Church at Bald Point with Bro. Ronnie Enix officiating. Burial was be in Hamilton-Mawk Cemetery on Tar Fork.

Bonnie Reatha Hamlin, 85, of Ellijay, Georgia, died at 11:10 a.m. Saturday, November 21, 2009, at her home.

Born September 2, 1924, at Vanceburg to the late Hanson Sapp and Maggie Stacey Sapp, she was a housewife and member of the Methodist Faith.

Survivors include two daughters, Tawana Hamlin and Jill (Doug) Haynes, both of Ellijay; a daughter-in-law, Sharon Hamlin of Acworth, Georgia; two sons, Rick (Margaret) Hamlin and DG Hamlin, both of Ellijay; three sisters, Thelma Gulley of Flemingsburg, Wanda (Ken) Evans of Black Oak and Brooks Sexton of Minford, Ohio; two sisters-in-law, June Cooper of Muses Mill and Martha Sapp of Cincinnati, Ohio; one brother, Ken (Kay) Sapp of Rectorville; four grandchildren, Bill Hamlin, Tara Hamlin, Brent Hamlin and Jared Haynes; and one great-grandchild, Aiden Hamlin.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Grimes Harrison Hamlin; two sons, Kevin Brent Hamlin and Joe Hamlin; and two brothers, Buford Cooper and Warren Sapp.

Services were at Noon on Saturday, November 28, 2009, at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg. Burial was in Mt. Tabor Cemetery at Ribolt.

Myrtle Goodwin Hardy, 98, of Vanceburg died Sunday Morning, May 3, 2009, at Golden LivingCenter in Vanceburg following an extended illness.

Born in Lewis County June 5, 1910, to the late Joseph M. and Mary A. Osborne Goodwin, she was a farmer and homemaker. She was a Member of Aills Christian Church on Quicks Run.

Survivors include one daughter, Wilma Mefford of Vanceburg; one son, A.J. "Joe" Hardy of Science Hill; two step-sons, Henry Hardy Jr. of Venice, Florida, and Gene Hardy of Carabella, Florida; one sister, Vi Smith of Centerburg, Ohio; one brother, John Goodwin of Port Huron, Michigan; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Hardy, December 17, 1959; two step-sons, William S. Hardy and James Hardy; three sisters, Easter Cole, Pearl Cobb and Erma Greene; and six brothers, Arthur Goodwin, Robert Goodwin, William Edgar Goodwin, Felix Goodwin, Amos Goodwin and Clyde Goodwin.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, 2009, at Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Bro. John Cordle officiating. Burial was in Black Oak Cemetery at Black Oak.

Charles Fletcher Hardymon, 76, of Burtonville, died Thursday, January 29, 2009 , at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington .

He was born March 15, 1932, at Glenn Springs to the late Elmer Hardymon and Lelia White Hardymon Calvert. He had served as a Lewis County magistrate for 24 years, was a member of the Burtonville United Methodist Church where he had served as Sunday School Superintendent and song leader, and was a Kentucky Colonel. He was a US Air Force veteran, had worked at Browning Manufacturing in Maysville, and was owner of Hardymon’s Used Cars in Burtonville.

Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Ruby Moore Hardymon: two daughters, Debbe (Tony) May of Augusta and Karen (Rick) Hilterbrandt of Maysville; four grandchildren Brandon Justice and Billie Joe Justice of Tollesboro, and Ahren Hilterbrandt and Adam Hilterbrandt of Maysville; one sister, Evelyn (Jack) Mullikin of Burtonville; four great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and one special friend and shop helper, Bill Thomas.

He was preceded in death by his son, Charles Dean “Skippy” Hardymon; one sister, Diane Hardymon; and five brothers, Kenneth, Elwood, Stanley Gay, Wayne and John Hardymon.

Services were at 2:00 p.m. Monday, Feburary 2, 2009, at the Burtonville United Methodist Church with burial at the Burtonville Cemetery .

Ruby Richmond Harris, 91, of Olive Hill, died Thursday afternoon, December 10, 2009, at Golden Living Center in Vanceburg.

Born April 6, 1918, in Lewis County to the late Elva and Bessie Gulley Richmond, she was a member of the Globe Christian Church.

Survivors include a daughter, Linda Oney of Olive Hill; three sisters, Janet Cooper of Vanceburg, Loretta (Kenneth) Whitfidd of Knightstown, Indiana, and Verna Morgan of Belleville, Michigan; one brother, Virgil (Louise) Richmond of Emerson; one grandson, Kristopher (Kara) Oney of Olive Hill; one great-grandchild, Kassadi Sage Oney of Olive Hill; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Shelby Harris; two sisters, Goldie Dillow and Nora Morgan; and four brothers, Ralph Richmond, Homer Richmond, Shelby Richmond and Adrian Richmond.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 14, 2009, at Globe Funeral Chapel in Olive Hill with Bro. Clyde Holbrook and Bro. Dale Collinsworth officiating. Burial was in Morgan Cemetery at the Head of Grassy.

Shelby Harris, 89, of Olive Hill, died Monday evening, August 17, 2009, at Golden Living Center in Vanceburg.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Friday, August, 21, 2009, at Globe Funeral Chapel in Olive Hill with Bro. Clyde Holbrook and Bro. Dale Collinsworth officiating. Burial was in Morgan Cemetery at Head of Grassy.

Gladys Blanche Hartley, 64, of Rock Run, Vanceburg, died at 5:29 a.m. Thursday, September 3, 2009, at her home following a brief illness.

Born September 4, 1944, in Carter County to the late Bruce and Pearl McGinnis Hartley, she was a homemaker and had worked at US Shoe in Vanceburg. She attended Trace Fork Christian Holiness Church.

Survivors include a daughter, Drema Hartley (Pete Shope) of Vanceburg; one son, Dwayne Hartley of Vanceburg; three sisters, Garnet Fraley of Vanceburg, Patricia (Randy) Howe of Maysville and Barbara Engles of Wooster, Ohio; three brothers, Darrell (Darlene) Hackworth, Ray (Sandy) Hackworth and Cecil Hackworth, all of Vanceburg; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 5, 2009, at Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Bro. Joe Nelson officiating. Burial was in Jordan Cemetery on Trace Fork.

Faye Hasler, 95, of Front Street in Vanceburg, died Saturday, December 6, 2008, at 9:50 a.m. at her home following a brief illness.

Born June 14, 1913, in Vanceburg to the late Otis E. and Jenny Bell Chamblin Mavity, she was a member of the Vanceburg United Methodist Church and had been a member of the first girls basketball team in Lewis County. She had worked for Wilson Brothers Grocery in Vanceburg for 27 years.

Survivors include one daughter, Johnna Hord of Vanceburg; two sons, Michael Hasler and James Hasler, both of Vanceburg; nine grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; and five great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Norris Hasler, in 1945.

Services were Tuesday, December 9, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. at Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Rev. Larry Puryear officiating. Burial was in the Black Oak Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Boys and Girls Club of Lewis County, PO Box 5201, Cincinnati, OH 45201-5201.

William Herchel Hayes, 74, of Clifton Village in Cynthiana, died Tuesday, may 26, 2009, at Owenton Manor in Cynthiana.

Born May 4, 1935, in Mason County to the late Charles Thomas and Martha Shields DeVaughn Hayes, he was a tobacco farmer and served as assistant chief on the Vanceburg Volunteer Fire Department for several years. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War, a former employee of US Shoe Factory and Component Plant in Vanceburg, and a member of the Living Hope Assembly of God.

Survivors include two daughters, Linda (Timmy) Morgan of Lewis County and Donna (Dennis) Kidd of Owen County; two sons, Charles Hayes and William (Barbie) Hayes, both of Harrison County; three sisters, Helen Richardson of Fleming County, Ruth Porter of Owen County and Anna Marie Hayes of Tennessee; eight grandchildren, Cynthia Reece, William Keith Wells, Bobby Sales, Eddie Sales, Duston Sales, Scotty Sales, Sandy Lewis and Erika Nicole Hayes; and 11 great-grandchildren, Sierra Chadwell, Tyler Wells, Alana Sales, Austin Sales, Corbin Sales, Ashton Lewis, Makenzie Smith, Zachary Warder, August Warder, Emma Lee Marie Johnson and Savannah Grace Johnson.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Kennedy; a sister, Florence Sosby; a brother John Hayes; and a granddaughter, Angela Dawn Hayes.

Services were at 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 29, 2009, at Ware Funeral Home in Cynthiana with Bro. Ron Jenkins officiating. Burial was in Shannon Cemetery.

Maj. Clarence L. Heiss (US Army Retired), 83, of Ozark, Alabama, died Friday morning, February 6, 2009, at his home following an extended illness.

Born June 10, 1925, in Minerva to the late Clarence Madison Heiss and Mary Wallingford Heiss, he entered the Navy following high school and served for seven years during WWII. He entered Eastern Kentucky University where he received his regular US Army commission, retiring in 1966 after 23 years of service.

He had worked with Paige Aircraft Maintenance, received his Masters Degree from Troy University and later instructed at Alabama Aviation School. He was Chief Pilot for Jordan Industries, A.J. Aeromotive and Holman Transportation Systems. He operated Ozark Air Service until his retirement and was a member of Ozark Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Neita Belcher Heiss of Ozark; one daughter, Marilyn (Jack) Norsworthy of Glenwood, Alabama; one stepdaughter, Kelly (Rick) Nudelman of Cumming, Georgia; one son, John Heiss of Ozark; two stepsons, Brad (Lori) Williams of Hondo, Texas, and Wesley (Claudia) Williams of Lockport, Illinois; one sister, Alice (Fred) Hutton of Brandon, Florida; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Virginia H. Clem; one brother, James T. Heiss; and one granddaughter, Sara Catherine Norsworthy.

Services were at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, February 8, 2009, at Holman Funeral Home in Ozark with Rev. Greg Aman officiating. Interment was at Woodlawn Memory Gardens with full Military Honors.

Donald Wayne Henderson, 62, of Tollesboro, died Monday, November 30, 2009, at his home.

Born July 22, 1947, in Lewis County to Geraldine Mason Henderson of Maysville and the late Wayne Henderson, he was a self-employed contractor and a US Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Tollesboro United Methodist Church, St. Mary's Lodge #240 of Tollesboro, El Hasa Shriners of Lexington and Maysville VFW.

Survivors include his wife, Darlene McClurg Henderson; one daughter, Kim (Tim) Pence of Washington Court House, Ohio; one son, Shawn (Melissa) Henderson of Tollesboro; four sisters, Peggy Reeves of Ripley, Ohio, Vicky Hester of Plumville, Eva White of Germantown and Sharon Truesdell of Plumville; three brothers, George Henderson of Tollesboro, Bobby Henderson and Billy Henderson, both of Mason County; and five grandchildren, Tiffany, Amber, Hannah, Rachel and Sarah.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Friday, December 4, 2009, at Barbour and Son Funeral Home in Tollesboro with Bro. Silas Ripato officiating. Burial was in McClurg Cemetery at Concord.

Winn Edmond Henderson, 68, of Cabin Creek, died Thursday, November 13, 2008, at his home.

Born June 10 1940, in Lewis County, he was a son of the late Clyde Winfield and Opal Garrett Henderson. He was a Retired farmer and landowner and a member of Bethany Christian Church at Cabin Creek.

Survivors include his wife, Shirley Henderson, three daughters, three sons, four sisters, two brothers, 16 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Services were conducted Monday, November 17, 2008, at 1:00 p.m. at Bethany Christian Church. Bro. Jack Arasmith officiated and burial was in Bethany Cemetery at Cabin Creek. Barbour and Son Funeral Home in Tollesboro was in charge of arrangements.

Gladys Carol Reed Henry, 80, of Plumville, died Saturday, November 21, 2009, at Pioneer Trace Nursing Home in Flemingsburg.

Born December 7, 1928, in Magoffin County to the late Jim Reed and Della Howard Reed, she was a homemaker member of Full Gospel Church in Manchester, Ohio.

Survivors include her husband, Ishmel "Pat" Henry; three daughters, Joyce (Ray) Whitt of Manchester, Carol (Gary) Beckett of Plumville, and Jeanie (Phillip) Waddell of Plumville; three sons, Don (Adena) Henry, Michael Henry and Larry (Sheryl) Henry, all of Plumville; one sister, Inez (Melvin) Isaac of Charleston, Indiana; 10 grandchildren, Anthony Whitt, Chad Whitt, Brian Henry, Niel Rosselot, John Rosselot, Heather Riffe, Christina East, Tangie Noel Henry, Mariah Henry and Chris Thoroughman; and 17 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death six sisters, Hazel Fannin, Flora Reed, Jessie Gentry, Gretha Reed, Sarah Rose Reed and Alice Reed; and five brothers, Henry Reed, Arnold Reed, Ernest Reed, Clifford Reed and Randal Howard James Horace Reed.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 24, 2009, at Barbour and Son Funeral Home in Tollesboro with Bro. Eugene Haney officiating. Burial was in Hillcrest Garden of Memories in Mason County.

Pauline M. "Polly" Hesler, 76, of Maysville, died Friday, March 20, 2009, at Maysville Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility.

Born March 25, 1932, in Mason County to the late Everett and Julia Peggs Moran, she had given back to the community over the past 25 years with her annual Thanksgiving Dinner. She was a graduate of Minerva High School, a member of the Lawrence Creek Christian Church and had operated Polly's Restaurant in Maysville for more than 20 years. She had also worked in the office of OK Stockyards in Maysville.

Survivors include two daughters, Judy (Gale) Clos of Maysville and Cindy (Glenn) Trumbo of Manchester, Ohio; two sons, Mike (Kim) Hesler and Matt (Michelle) Hesler, both of Maysville; one sister, Charlotte Kalb of Bracken County; five brothers, Allen Moran of Somerset, Stanley Moran of Cleveland, Ohio, Bill Moran, Tom Moran and Gordon Moran, all of Maysville; and seven grandchildren, Brandon Clos, Brittany Clos, Cory Thomas, Kelly Trumbo, Brooke Trumbo, Shelby Hesler and Pryce Hesler, all of Maysville.

She was preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Francis Faulkner and Virginia Wittkamp; and a brother, Gene Moran.

Services were at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, 2009, at Highland Christian Church at Maysville with Pastor Calvin Hall officiating. Burial was in Maysville Cemetery.

Violet Mae Hickle, 92, of Vanceburg, died Monday, December 29, 2008, at Golden Living Center in Vanceburg.

Born September 30, 1916, at Portsmouth, Ohio, to the late Alfred and Margaret Moore Swords, she was a homemaker and member of the Fly Branch Church of Christ.

Survivors include two daughters, Peggy Grayson, of Vanceburg, and Shirley Bohmer, of Mason, Ohio; two sons, Russell Eugene Hickle and Walter Mitchell Hickle, both of Vanceburg; 17 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; and several great-great grandchildren.

Services were conducted at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 1, 2009, at Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Bro. Eugene Dickerson officiating. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery at Vanceburg.

Lorene "Skeet" Owens Highfield, 90, of Tollesboro, died Wednesday, April 29, 2009, at Pioneer Trace Nursing Home in Flemingsburg.

Born in Lewis County December 31, 1918, to the late J.B. and Callie Butler Trumbo, she had owned and operated Skeets Restaurant in Tollesboro and was a member of Tollesboro Christian Church. She was a cook for the Tollesboro Lions Club for many years and was a member of the Tollesboro Homemakers.

Survivors include one sister, Lucille Applegate of Foxport; two brothers, Eugene Trumbo of Taylor, Michigan, and Alfred Trumbo of Tollesboro; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, Elwood Owens and Charles Highfield; three sisters, Margaret Trumbo, Mary O'Cull and Dorothy Adams; and two brothers, George Trumbo and Stanley Trumbo.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 2, 2009, at Barbour and Son Funeral Home in Tollesboro with Bro John Moore and Bro. Kelly Bierley officiating. Burial was in Tollesboro Cemetery.

Paul Himes, 75, of Lafayette, Indiana, died at 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, 2009, at Mulberry Health and Retirement Community in Mulberry, Indiana.

Born March 27. 1934, in Lewis County, he was a son of the late Charles and Beatrice Kennedy Himes. He served in the Army during the Korean War. He worked at Westminster Village in West Lafayette as a maintenance supervisor.

Survivors include four children, Charles R. (Sarah) Himes and Linda (Lloyd) Burch, both of Indianapolis, Indiana, Dawn Himes of Lafayette, and Brian Himes of California; four brothers, Elwood (Libby) Himes of Columbus, Ohio, Ernie (Rosemary) Himes of Lafayette, Silas (Wilma) Himes of Attica, Indiana, and Harold (June) Himes of Flemingsburg; and three grandchildren, Jeremy, Allison and Taylor.

A memorial service was conducted at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, 2009, at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel with Rev. J. William Overbay officiating. Interment was at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens in West Lafayette, Indiana.

Ruth Ann Barbour Himes, 70, of Batavia, Ohio, died Thursday, January 15, 2009, at the Hospice of Cincinnati in Anderson, Ohio.

Born January 31, 1938, to the late Howard "Sleepy" and Alice Wilson Barbour, she was a retired school teacher with West Clermont School District in Batavia, a member of Pine Valley Christian Church and was a Kentucky Colonel.

Survivors include three sons, Jeffrey (Suzanne) Himes and Robert Wayne (Connie) Himes of Tollesboro and Heinrich Himes of Batavia; and two grandsons, Robert Wayne Himes II and Ryan Jody Himes.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Ezra Himes; one sister, Alice Arthurs; and one brother Donal Wayne Barbour.

Services were at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, January 18, 2009, at Pine Valley Christian Church with Bro. Phillip Cropper officiating. Burial was in Pine Valley Cemetery.

Julia Hamlin Hobbs, 91, of Ribolt, died Wednesday, July 22, 2009, at Meadowview Regional Medical Center in Maysville.

Born June 15, 1915, to the late Paris Hamlin and Arizona Thoroughman, she had worked for US Shoe in Vanceburg. She was a member of the Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church. She was a foster grandparent for the Lewis County School System for 15 years and was a member of Ribolt Homemakers.

Survivors include three daughters, Toneda Shaw of Ribolt, Dana Skidmore of Tollesboro and Connie Fannin of Vanceburg; two sons, Paul Hobbs of Ribolt and Charles Hobbs of Villa-Ricca, Georgia; 17 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Luther Paul Hobbs, on May 11, 2008; one daughter, Sandra Lykins; two sons, Gary Hobbs and Gerald Hobbs; several sisters; several brothers; and one grandchild.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, July 25, 2009, at Barbour and Son Funeral Home with Bro. David Shoemaker officiating. Burial was in Mt. Tabor Cemetery at Ribolt.

Virgil Lee Hobbs, 66, of Maysville, died Wednesday, February 18, 2009, at Meadowview Regional Medical Center in Maysville.

Born April 14, 1942, in Lewis County to the late Wilford and Opal Mae McCleese Hobbs, he was self-employed.

Survivors include three daughters, Kelly Adams of Georgia, Lisa Jett and Kelly Dole, both of Maysville; one son, Raymond Dole of Maysville; three sisters, Darlene Barker of Bucyrus, Ohio, Nancy Carrington and Marlene Williamson, both of Vanceburg; and six brothers, Gary Hobbs, Kenneth Hobbs, Jack Hobbs, James Hobbs and Willie Hobbs, all of Vanceburg, and Roger Hobbs of Aberdeen, Ohio.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Ralph Hobbs and Roy Gene Hobbs; and a half-brother, Kendall Hobbs.

Services were at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 26, 2009, at Black Oak Cemetery with Bro. Tony Corns officiating.

Brenda Gail Holbrook, 63, of Stout, Ohio, died Tuesday, May 5, 2009, at the home of her daughter, Cindy, in Otway, Ohio.

Born October 17, 1945, in Garrison to the late Woodrow and Irene Underwood Brown, she was a homemaker and member of the Church of God Mount Assembly in South Shore.

Survivors include her husband, John W. Holbrook Sr.; four daughters, Cindy (Michael) Hayslip of Otway, Christie (Larry) Hayslip of West Union, Ohio, Shelley (Jarrod) Bressler of Stout and Stacey (Bill) Lamblin of Stout; one son, John William (Elizabeth) Holbrook Jr. of Sciotoville, Ohio; one sister, Peggy McGraw of New Boston, Ohio; one brother, Gary Brown of Wheelersburg, Ohio; 11 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Wilma Nichols; and one brother, Woodrow Wilson Brown Jr.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, May 7, 2009, at Morton Funeral Home in South Shore with Paul Holbrook and Brian Holbrook officiating. Burial was in Waring Cemetery at Garrison.

Lisa Dawn Holt, 42, of Vanceburg, died Monday, August 3, 2009, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington.

She was born in Fleming County on November 5, 1966, to Doris Arthur Holt of Vanceburg and the late William "Bud" Holt.

In addition to her mother, survivors include one son, Ron Meadows of Tollesboro; three sisters, Patsy Holt of Tollesboro, Teresa (Michael) McFarland of Mansfield, Ohio, and Vickie White of Maysville; two brothers, Charles "Chuck" (Sandra "Dale") Holt of Tollesboro and Rick Holt of Vanceburg; a special companion, James Spencer of Wallingford; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by one sister, Debbie Holt; and one brother, Ronald "Butch" Holt.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Friday, August 7, 2009, at Barbour and Son Funeral Home in Tollesboro with Bro. Phil Cropper officiating.

Fern Click Honaker, 76, of Bucyrus, Ohio, formerly of Lewis County, died Saturday morning, July 4, 2009, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington.

Born March 6, 1933, in Lewis County to the late William H. and Inez Opal Erwin Click, she was retired from Checkmate Power Boats in Bucyrus and was of the Christian faith.

Survivors include one daughter, Janice Myrl Carmichael of Bucyrus; one son, Donald Eugene Honaker of Bucyrus; seven sisters, Louella Click Ash of Caledonia, Ohio, Rosa Dyer, Donna Click, Tamara Nolen, Sue Click and Criss Bloomfield, all of Vanceburg, and Kathy Stamper of Olive Hill; three brothers, Charles Click, Gregory Click and Sidney Click, all of Vanceburg; her companion, Jerry Hess of Bucyrus; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by three brothers, Bill Click, Wayne Click and Arnold Click.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 7, 2009, at Globe Funeral Chapel at Camp Dix with George Butler and Hansel Butler officiating. Burial was in Morgan Cemetery at the Head of Grassy.

Ernie Ray Hook, 72, of Rectorville, died Sunday, November 16, 2008, at his shop in Maysville.

He was born at Springdale July 28, 1936, to the late Aaron D. and Garnet Mefford Hook. He had owned and operated Dutch's Alignment Shop on Plum Street in Maysville for the past 38 years. He was a US Army veteran, having served in Japan and Korea as well as stateside. He was an active Life Member of Maysville VFW Post 2734.

Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Bonnie Gettes Hook, two daughters, one son, six grandchildren and two great grandsons.

A memorial service was conducted at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 22, 2008, at VFW Post 2734 Hall. Brell and Son Funeral Home in Maysville was in charge of arrangements.

Ramona M. Hook, 78, of Portsmouth, Ohio, died unexpectedly Sunday, November 23, 2008, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center in Winter Haven, Florida.

Born March 14, 1930, in Lewis County, she was a daughter of the late Homer and Mabel Olive Virgin Hilterbrandt. She was a homemaker and had attended Calvary Chapel in Portsmouth and Dundee Baptist Church in Dundee, Florida. She was an active member of the Vintage Chevrolet Club of America.

Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Carroll Hook of Portsmouth; one daughter, Denise Hook of Portsmouth; two brothers, Gary Hilterbrandt of Vanceburg and Bernard Hilterbrandt of Concord; and several nieces and nephews.

Services were conducted Saturday, November, 29, 2008, at 1:00 p.m. at Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Pastor Joe Bruch officiating. Burial was in the East Fork Cemetery at Tollesboro.

Francis Marie Horsley, 59, of Vanceburg, died Thursday, December 11, 2008, at Golden Living Center in Vanceburg.

She was born October 2, 1949, in Lewis County to the late Martin and Dolly Bloomfield Knell.

Survivors include two daughters, Susie Smith and Teresa Lewis; one son, Mick Horsley; two sisters, Diane Adams of Bucyrus, Ohio, and Violet Fetters of Ripley, Ohio; three brothers, Estill Knell and Raymond Knell, both of Portsmouth, Ohio, and Roger Knell of Bucyrus, Ohio; and two grandchildren.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, December 13, 2008, at Garrison First Baptist Church with Bro. Chris Lawhun and Bro. Owen Sensabaugh officiating. Burial was in the Maddie Lewis Cemetery at Garrison.

Lorene Esham Horsley, 90, of Vanceburg, died Wednesday afternoon, February 25, 2009, at Florence Park Care Center in Florence.

Born December 21, 1918, at Kinniconick to the late Fredrick and Julia Clark Esham, she was a homemaker and member of the Lewis County Senior Citizens.

Survivors include three daughters, Paula (Willard) Burriss of Vanceburg, Linda Adams and Kay Miller, both of Florence; one sister, Wilma (Leo) Cohen of Indianapolis, Indiana; one brother, Tollis (Blanche) Esham of Palmer, Texas; seven grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow Wilson Horsley, December 28, 1979; one son, Ronald Lloyd Horsley; 12 brothers and sisters; and one grandson.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 28, 2009, at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Bro. Nelson Evans officiating. Burial was in Black Oak Cemetery at Black Oak.

Avanell Logan Howard, 81, of Tar Fork Road, Vanceburg, died Thursday evening, July 30, 2009, at her home.

Born December 19, 1927, in Scioto County, Ohio, to the late Elsie and Mary Myrtle Logan Logan, she was a homemaker and of the Christian faith.

Survivors include her husband of 62 years, Jesse Howard; two daughters, Debra Elaine Howard of Earlysville, Virginia, and Sharon Kay (Jeff) Fultz of Orange Park, Florida; two sons, Ronald Jess Howard of Loganville, Georgia, and Gregory Brinkworth (Vickie) Howard of Vanceburg; one sister, Jacqueline Hager of Lorain, Ohio; a special niece, Mary Mitchell of Knoxville, Tennessee; seven grandchildren, Adam Fultz, Brandon Fultz, Samantha Howard, Jesse Howard, Kaylee Fultz, Rachael Howard and Nicholas Howard; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by seven brothers, Chip Logan, Homard Logan, Boyd Logan, Gilbert Logan, Alfred Logan, Bruce Logan and Dale Logan.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Monday, August 3, 2009, at Globe Funeral Chapel at Camp Dix with Rev. Greg Howard officiating. Burial was in Mawk Cemetery at Tar Fork.

Jean Marie Howell, 33, of Vanceburg died at 8:55 p.m. Thursday, August 27, 2009, at her home.

Born September 17, 1975, in Portsmouth, Ohio, to Ervin Brown of Vanceburg and Callie Gilliam Brown of Vanceburg, she was 1993 Lewis County High School graduate and a homemaker.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, David Wayne Howell; five daughters, Keri Lee Howell, Cheyanne Autumn Howell, Callie Marie Howell, Carlyn Elaine Howell and Rose Stein Brunner, all at home; two sons, David Justin Howell and Caleb Wayne Howell, both at home; two sisters, Melissa (Brad) Mabe and Jane (Pat) Wilburn, both of Vanceburg; one brother, Bub (Sheila) Brown of Tollesboro; one grandchild, Justin James Howell; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Gary and Barbara Howell of West Union, Ohio; and maternal grandfather, Joe "Bud" Brown of Vanceburg.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Monday, August 31, 2009, at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Bro. Travis Cooper and Bro. Larry Carrington officiating. Burial was in Armstrong Cemetery at Tannery.

Evelyn Water Hughes, 80, of Cabin Creek Road, Tollesboro, died Friday evening, October 30, 2009, at Meadowview Regional Medical Center in Maysville.

Born in Lewis County August 21, 1929, to the late Arthur Joseph and Zella May Rogers Water, she was of the Methodist faith.

Survivors include two daughters, Jackie Hughes of Vanceburg and Pam Winkler of Clinton, Missouri.

There was no visitation or service. Globe Funeral Chapel at Camp Dix was in charge of arrangements.

Born at Morehead on May 25, 1988, to Jimmy Hurst of Hillsboro and Ruby Rigdon Applegate of Tollesboro, he was a member of the 299th Chemical Company, Army National Guard in Maysville.

In addition to his parents, survivors include a step-daughter, Kaylee Tackett of Hillsboro; one son, Justin Lee Hurst of Hillsboro; three sisters, Amanda (Josh) Wilson of Tollesboro, Natasha Applegate and Rachel Applegate, both of Ewing; three brothers, Timothy Forrest Hurst of Hillsboro, Christopher (Kim) Hurst of Flemingsburg and Billy Hamilton of Tollesboro; maternal grandparents, Lonnie and Bonnie Rigdon of Hillsboro; maternal grandmother, Clara Black of Hillsboro; and his step-father, Charles Applegate of Tollesboro.

Services were be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 11, 2009, at Boone-Nickell Funeral Home in Flemingsburg with Rev. Harley Sexton officiating. Burial was in Rigdon Christian Cemetery with full military honors.

Fannie Evelyn Irwin, 86, of Middletown, Ohio, died Monday, March 9, 2009, at Liberty Retirement Community in Washington Township, Ohio.

Born October 29, 1922, in Vanceburg to the late George W. Hughes and Iva Pearl Polley, she was a member of Grace Baptist Church.

Survivors include a daughter-in-law, Debbie Irwin of Middletown; a sister-in-law June Irwin of Middletown; a grandson, Rocky Irwin of Middletown; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Lester Irwin in 1988; a son, Rocky Irwin, in 2003; three sisters, Winnie, Myrtle and Corrine; and three brothers, Donnie, Leonard and Willard.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Friday, March 13, 2009, at the Woodside Cemetery Chapel in Middletown with Rev. Charles Denny officiating. Entombment was at the Woodside Cemetery Mausoleum.

Arrangements were under the direction of the Breitenbach-McCoy-Leffler Funeral home in Middletown.

Nancy Ann Johnson, 66, of Fly Branch Road, Vanceburg, died Tuesday morning, December 23, 2008, at her home following an extended illness.

Born in Lewis County, February 7, 1942, to the late Wilbur E. and Anna Louise Lewis Scott, she was a homemaker and gardener and had attended Valley View Community Church.

Survivors include two sons, David Allen Kidwell of Zephyrhills, Florida, and Donald Ray Kidwell of Oberlin, Ohio; one sister, Ramona Bivens of Vanceburg; one brother, John Scott of Vanceburg; six grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.

Graveside services will be at 1:00 p.m. Friday at Lewis County Memory Gardens at Black Oak with Bro. Rodney Scott officiating. Burial will be in Lewis County Memory Gardens.

Clarence E. Jones, 92, of Vanceburg, died Friday, August 14, 2009, at Meadowview Regional Medical Center in Maysville following an extended illness.

Born June 29, 1917, at Quincy to the late Clarence and Lula Richie Jones, he was a farmer and letter carrier for the US Postal Service in Lewis and Fleming Counties. He had earlier worked for C&O Railroad. He was a Veteran of WWII, having served in the European Theatre for the US Army Air Corps.

Survivors include a niece, Carolyn Willis of Garrison; a great-niece, Samantha Adkins of Garrison; two great-nephews, Aug Becker of Garrison and Bruce Becker of Louisville; and many other nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by two sisters, Kathryn Veach and Goldie Withrow; and three brothers, Albert Jones, Chester (Jake) Jones and Charles Jones.

Graveside services were at 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 16, 2009, at Lewis County Memory Gardens in Black Oak with Rev. Nelson Evans officiating. Military Graveside Rites were accorded by VFW Monte Lewis Stamm Post 5438 of Vanceburg.

Thomas W. Kennard Sr., 71, of Vanceburg, died Wednesday evening, December 10, 2008, at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, Ohio.

Born September 2, 1937, at Vanceburg to the late Charles Edward and Opal Grant Kennard, he had worked as a Foreman for Geupel Construction Corp. and had also worked with Complete General Construction Corp., both of Columbus, Ohio.

He was a 1956 graduate of Lewis County High School and had attended Portsmouth Business College. He was a member of the Vanceburg Christian Church.

Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Patty D. Gilbert Kennard; one son, Thomas William Kennard Jr. of Portsmouth, Ohio; one brother, Richard Kennard of Tarveres, Florida; three grandchildren; and one great grandchild.

Services were at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, December 14, 2008, at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Rev. Larry Puryear officiating. Burial was in Lewis County Memory Gardens.

Born October 15, 1940, at Oak Ridge to the late James Herman and Rosa Mae Lykins Kielman, he was a retired machine operator with Conrail Railroad System, a member of the Oak Ridge Baptist Church and a US Army Veteran of the Vietnam war.

Survivors include two brothers, Ronald Dean Kielman of Oak Ridge and James (Linda) Kielman of Wallingford.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Friday, October 2, 2009, at Oak Ridge Baptist Church with Pastor Joe Watson officiating. Burial was in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Military graveside rites were accorded by Monte Lewis Stamm VFW Post 5438 of Vanceburg.

Loretta Maxine Kilgore Kimbler, 68, of Stamm Road, Vanceburg, died Monday morning, April 13, 2009, at Southern Ohio Medical Center Hospice Care in Portsmouth, Ohio.

Born December 4, 1940, in Lewis county to the late Julius and Pearl Drake Kilgore Duzan, she was a homemaker and member of the Blankenship Christian Holiness Church.

Survivors include her husband of 25 years, John Linzy Kimbler; two daughters, Sharon (Steve) Thurman of Tollesboro and Melinda White of Brooksville; one son, Michael (Sarah) Hill of Ohio; two brothers, Charles (Annette) Kilgore of Tollesboro and Jeralo (Jan) Kilgore of Michigan; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; special friends, Billy and Lisa Fannin, and their children, Wyatt and Coalton; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by one son, Timmy Prather; and one brother, Junior Kilgore.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 15, 2009, at Globe Funeral Chapel at Camp Dix with Bro. Nelson Evans officiating. Burial was in Stone Cemetery at Camp Dix.

Hazel D. Kinney, 79, of Pioneer Trace Nursing Home in Flemingsburg died Saturday, July 18, 2009, at Pioneer Trace Nursing Home following an extended illness.

Born December 1, 1929, at Sardis to the late Frank M. and Stella Jane Anderson Bateman, she was a homemaker and folk artist. She was a member of Wallingford Christian Holiness Church.

Survivors include one niece, Mabel Leet of Ewing; three nephews, Roy Glenn Hickerson of Ewing, Larry Hickerson of Mt. Carmel and Elwood "Woody" Fulton of Indiana; one brother-in-law, Roy B. Hickerson of Flemingsburg; and a special friend, Phyllis Cooley of Tollesboro.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Noah Kinney; four sisters, Martha Hurst, Frances Hickerson, Josephine Wagner and Emma Fulton; and two brothers, Amos Bateman and William Bateman.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 22, 2009, at Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Bro. Tom Redman and Bro. Terry Moore officiating. Burial was in Our Lady of Lourdes at Glen Spring.

Born December 3, 1948 to the late Louis and Marion Kinsel, he was a 1966 graduate of Lewis County High School, a US Army veteran having served from 1968 to 1971, and was retired from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio.

Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Sandra Jo Stafford Kinsel; one son, Stephen Fredrick Kinsel of Boca Raton; one sister, Ronna Kinsel of Troy, Ohio; four brothers, Wendell (Sharon) Kinsel of Mt. Orab, Ohio, Neldon (Sissy) Kinsel, Jan (Linda Robinson) Kinsel and Lyndon Kinsel, all of Vanceburg; an uncle, Walter Diamond of Mansfield, Ohio; his mother-in-law, Margaret Stafford; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service/monument dedication was held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, June 27, 2009, at Lewis County Memory Gardens at Black Oak. Hudson Memorial Chapel in Delray Beach, Florida, was in charge of arrangements.

Marilyn Lee Gardner Kinzel, 61, of Shamong, New Jersey, died Saturday, January 31, 2009, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Lexington, under the care of Hospice of the Bluegrass, following a long illness.

Born to Elgin Lee Gardner of Burtonville and the late Alice Hinton Gardner, she was a graduate of Morehead State University and had been an educator for more than 27 years, retiring in 1998. She was a lifelong member of Galilee Christian Church and was a member of Faith Presbyterian Church in Medford, New Jersey.

Survivors include her husband of 37 years, Robert Kinzel Jr.; one daughter, Meredith Kinzel; one son, Robert Kinzel III; one sister, Lisa Gardner Warner of Louisville; one brother, Dennis Gardner of Tollesboro; and her extended family.

Services were at the Galilee Christian Church at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 7, 2009, with Pastor Johnny Byard, Bro. Phil Cropper and Bro. Ryan Shellabarger officiating.

William Chesley Knell, 80, of Vanceburg, died Thursday afternoon, November 5, 2009, at Golden Living Center in Vanceburg.

Born at Laurel on May 20, 1929, to the late Burl Knell and Emma Eulett Knell, he was a retired farmer and attended Saylor Branch Church of God.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Goldie Johnson Knell, on March 29, 1991; one sister, Lizzie Brown; a half-sister, Bashy Morgan; and a half-brother, Ora Bloomfield.

Services were at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, November 8, 2009, at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Nelson Evans officiating. Burial was in Black Oak Cemetery at Black Oak.

Shirley Ann Kraft, 69, of South Shore, died Saturday, October 31, 2009, following an extended illness.

Born September 24, 1940, in Somerset, Pennsylvania, to the late Walter and Ruth Gashaw Miller, she was an employee of AAA in Portsmouth, Ohio, and was an active member and organist for the First United Methodist Church of South Shore.

Survivors include her husband of 48 years, David G. Kraft; two sons, David (Christina) Kraft of Stout, Ohio, and Douglas (Terena) Kraft of St. Paul; one sister, Dorothy (Gerald) Deffenbaugh of Friedens, Pennsylvania; three brothers, Don (Dorothy) Miller of Rose Hill, Kansas, Robert (Martha) Miller of Somerset, Pennsylvania, and Gary (Kathy) Miller of Listie, Pennsylvania; four grandchildren, Kristin Maryann Kraft, Aaron Matthew Kraft, Kameron Douglas Kraft and Nathan Christopher Kraft; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service was held Wednesday, November 4, 2009, at 11:00 a.m. at First United Methodist Church of South Shore with Tami Coleman officiating.

James Richard Lambert, 76, of South Shore, died Sunday, May 24, 2009, at Southern Ohio Medical Center Hospice in Portsmouth, Ohio.

Born January 1, 1933, in Lewis County to the late Dennis Lambert and Dolly Parker Lambert, he was a retired construction worker and a US Army veteran.

Survivors include his wife, Sadie Hopkins Lambert; two daughters, Rosemary (Robert) Smith of Floyd County and Kim (Dale) Shupert of Portsmouth, Ohio; one son, Milford Lambert of South Shore; four sisters, Lillie Roe, Dora Vairs, Jenetta Harty and Alma Dummitt; three brothers, Oliver Lambert, Warren Lambert and Elza Lambert; ten grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Sherry Lambert; one sister; three brothers; two grandchildren, Rachel Smith and Dillon Lyons; and a son-in-law, John Lyons.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 28, 2009, at Morton Funeral Home in South Shore. Burial was in Richardson Cemetery in Lewis County.

Lillian Jordan Lambert, 71, of Morehead, died Tuesday, July 28, 2009, in the Morehead Life Care Center.

Born August 13, 1937, in Hazey, West Virginia, to the late Bruce Matt Jordan and Maude Opal Withrow Jordan, she was a homemaker and of the Church of God faith. She enjoyed puzzles, cooking, gardening, crafts, art, drawing and spending time with her family.

Survivors include cousins, Ernest Jordan of Morehead, Ina Horsley and Katherine Jordan, both of Vanceburg, Jimmy (Ann) Withrow of North Carolina and Lonnie Withrow of West Virginia; sisters-in-law, Diana (Richard) Jenkins of Morehead and Sandra (Gayle) Pollock of Flemingsburg; brother-in-law, Eugene Lambert of Clearfield; several nieces and nephews; and special friends Bea Chapman, Opal Bradley and Howard Gulley.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Donnie Mitch Lambert, on August 17, 1996; and two sisters, Carrie Ellen Jordan and Betty Jean Jordan.

Services were at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, July 30, 2009, in the chapel of Lane-Stucky-Gray Funeral Home in Morehead with Rev. Harley Sexton Jr. officiating. Burial was in Bethel Cemetery at Olive Hill.

Ralph Mitchell Lawhorn, 38, of Olive Hill died Wednesday afternoon, April 15, 2009, at St. Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead.

Born March 25, 1971, in Rowan County to Doretta Rayburn Webb of Olive Hill and the late Ralph Lawhorn, he was a construction worker who became disabled. He loved riding horses, four-wheeling and hanging out with family and friends.

In addition to his mother, survivors include a daughter, Rachael Michelle Lawhorn of Olive Hill; a son, Caleb Daniel Lawhorn of Olive Hill; four sisters, Pamela Sue Lawhorn, Carrie Ann Lawhorn, Ruby Elizabeth Webb and Mary Lou Webb, all of Olive Hill; two brothers, Danny Ray (Amanda) Lawhorn of Olive Hill and Scotty Allen (Sondra) Lawhorn of Garrison; his maternal grandmother, Ruby Gilliam Rayburn; a very close friend, Moe Arthurs of Olive Hill; and several other family members and friends.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a son, Jarrod Mitchell Lawhorn.

Services were at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, April 19, 2009, at Globe Funeral Chapel in Olive Hill with Bro. Scott Gilliam and Bro. Tony Corns officiating. Burial was in Bethel Cemetery at Olive Hill.

Alice W. Lee, 94, of Vanceburg, died Saturday night, May 15, 2009, at Golden LivingCenter in Vanceburg.

Born May 8, 1915, at Petersville to the late William and Caroline Lykins Meadows, she was a housewife and co-owner of Lee's Service Station in Vanceburg for 29 years. She was a member of the Vanceburg United Methodist Church.

She and her husband, Ernest, lived in West Virginia and moved to Baltimore, Maryland, for a while before moving back to Vanceburg in 1946. It was here they opened Lee's Service Station. She enjoyed working with her flowers and made many beautiful quilts.

Survivors include a daughter, Wanda Robinson of Vermilion, Ohio; two grandchildren, Steven Robinson of Vermilion, Ohio, and Martin Robinson of Grosse Point Farm, Michigan; one great-granddaughter, Rebecca Robinson of Vermilion; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest James Lee, on May 1, 1990; four sisters, Myrtle Conley, Rose Thacker, Clarice Meyer and Lula Meyer; three brothers, Roy Meadows, Ralph Meadows, Walter "Jack" Meadows; twin siblings, Everett and Elsie Meadows; and son-in-law, Howard Robinson.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, 2009, at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Rev. Larry Puryear officiating. Burial was in Black Oak Cemetery.

Robert E. Lee, 75, of Portsmouth, Ohio, died Wednesday, November 4, 2009, at Southern Ohio Medical Center Hospice Center in Portsmouth.

Born July 17, 1934, in Pikeville to the late Orville and Edith Lee, he was retired from Aristech Chemical and loved hunting and fishing.

Survivors include his wife, Sharon Eshem Lee; three daughters, Jane Lee (Jim) Moore of Ashland, Lisa Lee (Rick) Lowry of Lexington and Robin (Mark) Bentley of New Boston, Ohio; two sons, J.R. (Angie) Liles of Greenup and James Lee of Panama City, Florida; one sister, Jeanette Grundin; one brother, Tim Lee; 11 grandchildren, Jessica Lee, Jamie (Alisha) Lee, Taylor Lee, Blake Liles, Maverick Liles, Haylee Liles, Elizabeth Bentley, Danielle Bentley, Kristy Moore, Julie Moore and David Seiler; and six great-grandchildren.

Services were at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 7, 2009, at DW Swick Funeral Home in New Boston.

Hazel M. Lowder LeMaster, 94, of Garrison, died Saturday, June 6, 2009, at Hill View Retirement Center in Portsmouth, Ohio.

Born September 23, 1914, in Quincy to the late Jasper D. and Lillie Howland Lowder, she was a lifelong member of Quincy Church of Christ and was retired from Williams Shoe Factory in Portsmouth.

Survivors include a daughter, Sylvia Sue Wilson of Erlanger, eight sons, Edgar Sterling (Jan) LeMaster of Vero Beach, Florida, Ronald B. (Connie) LeMaster of Garrison, Michael A. (Sandy) LeMaster of Englewood, Florida, Harry A. (Barbara) LeMaster of Marietta, Ohio, Dr. Phillip W. (Teresa) LeMaster of Antioch, Tennessee, Rowland D. (Deborah) LeMaster of Washington Court House, Ohio, Joseph L. (Mella) LeMaster of Quincy and Terry T. (Lisa) LeMaster of Garrison; one brother, Dorsel H. (Helen) Lowder of South Shore; 34 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry E. "Ned" LeMaster; a daughter, Constance LeMaster; a sister, Clementine Wilson, and three brothers, Rowland O. Lowder, Thurmond B. Lowder and Jasper D. Lowder Jr.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, 2009, at Quincy Church of Christ with Dr. Phillip W. LeMaster officiating. Burial was in Sunset Cemetery at Quincy.

Joyce Ann Mason Leming, 60, of Tollesboro, died Saturday, December 27, 2008, at Pioneer Trace Nursing Home in Flemingsburg.

She was born February 14, 1948, in Lewis County to the late Otis and Jean Donley Mason and was a homemaker and a member of the Hickory Grove Christian Holiness Church.

Survivors include one daughter, Tammy Hord of Germantown; one son, Troy Leming of Wallingford; one sister, Carol Ann Kesling of New Lebanon, Ohio; five brothers, Billy Mason, Bobby Mason, Larry Mason and Gary Mason, all of Tollesboro, and Jimmy Mason of Little Cabin Creek; six grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.

Services were conducted Tuesday, December 30, 2008, at 1:00 p.m. at Hickory Grove Christian Holiness Church with Bro. Charles Emmons and Bro. Jim Bob Williams officiating. Burial was in Mt. Tabor Cemetery at Ribolt.

Bonnie Stamper Lewis, 44, of Trace Road, Vanceburg, died Sunday evening, November 16, 2008, at her home.

Born March 21, 1964, in Boyd County, she was a daughter of the late Alvin and Irlene Fultz Stamper. She was a homemaker and along with her husband, Merl Edward Lewis, was owner and operator of the Lewis Mill.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by one daughter, one son, six sisters, eight brothers, two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Services were conducted at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 19, 2008, at Globe Funeral Chapel at Camp Dix with Bro. Mac Ferrell officiating. Burial was in the Lewis Family Cemetery on Trace Fork Road.

Melinda Sue Lewis, 43, of Cooper Street in Vanceburg, died Tuesday morning, April 28, 2009, at Meadowview Regional Medical Center in Maysville following a brief illness.

Born July 7, 1965, in Maysville to Larry and Martha Dunaway Ruggles, she was a homemaker and member of Bethel Community Church at Ribolt.

In addition to her parents, who reside at Vanceburg, survivors include her husband of 25 years, Tim Reed Lewis of Vanceburg; one daughter, Natisha (Jason) Jackson of Winchester; one son, Timothy Reed (Valerie) Lewis Jr. of Lexington; one brother, Faron (Robin) Ruggles of Tollesboro; and three grandchildren, Leanna Lewis, Timothy Reed Lewis III and Reed Jackson.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Friday, May 1, 2009, at Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Rev. Gaylord Gillespie officiating. Burial was in Bethel Cemetery at Ribolt.

Olive M. Lewis, 87, of Cincinnati, Ohio, died Wednesday, December 23, 2009, at her home.

Born in Lewis County on May 10, 1922, to the late Mell and Sadie Dixon Polley, she was a devoted member of the Mt. Washington Church of the Nazarene.

Survivors include a sister, June Cooper of Muses Mills; and a niece, Lisa (Steve) Newsom of Muses Mills.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, December 27, 2009, at Boone - Nickell Funeral Home in Flemingsburg with Rev. Gene Jackson officiating. Burial was in Mt. Tabor Cemetery.

Relna Lucille Jordan Lewis, 74, of Dillon Drive in Morehead, formerly of Lewis County, died Tuesday, October 6, 2009, at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Born December 14, 1934, to the late Charles Estill Jordan and Virgie Lee Clark Jordan, she was public benefits counselor with Legal Aid of the Bluegrass. She enjoyed reading, quilting, cross-stitching and gardening.

Survivors include three daughters, Brenda (Ronnie) Combs of Morehead, Diana (Kevin) Holleran of Lexington and Alisa (Neal) Bailey of Morehead; three sons, Donald Lewis Jr. of Lexington, Charles Christopher (Patricia) Lewis of Vanceburg and David (Lynn) Lewis of Salt Lick; one sister, Carolyn (Steven) Henderson of Vanceburg; one brother, Charles Jordan Jr. of Vanceburg; nine grandchildren, April Ward, Samantha Lewis, Rosemary Lewis, Sarah Lewis, Tyler Lewis, Chad Holleran, Matthew Holleran, Taylor Bailey and Todd Bailey; eight step-grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and numerous step-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 10, 2009, at Northcutt and Son Home for Funerals Memorial Chapel in Morehead with Pastor Ron Callihan and Pastor John Wineland officiating. Burial was in Lewis County Memory Gardens.

William "Bill" Lewis, 54, of Batavia, Ohio, died Friday, January 2, 2009, at his home.

Born in Fleming County March 10, 1954, to Herbert Lewis and Betty Jane Patrick Lewis, he had worked as a tow motor operator for Candle-lite Candle Factory in Cincinnati, Ohio.

In addition to his father, survivors include two stepsons, John Nichols and Andy Nichols, both of West Union, Ohio; one sister, Rebecca Funk of Maysville; five brothers, Jackie (Lisa) Lewis of Mt. Orab, Ohio, David (Blanche) Patrick of Maysville, Chester Lewis of Batavia, Clarence Lewis of Mt. Orab and Michael (Vickie) Lewis of New Vienna, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.

Services were conducted at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 6, 2009, at Barbour and Son Funeral Home in Tollesboro with Bro. David Shoemaker officiating. Burial was at Hillcrest Garden of Memories in Mason County.

Mary R. Lightner, 44, of Quincy, died Wednesday, December 24, 2008, at her home following an extended illness.

Born February 15, 1964, in Marquette, Michigan, to Charles N. Egbert of Vanceburg and the late Shirley Ann Holbrook, she was in construction and had worked for Western Network in Tampa, Florida, and was a homemaker.

Survivors include her husband of 29 years, David Lightner; two daughters, Billiejo Egbert and Latsha Wolf of Vanceburg; two sisters, Elizabeth Pierce of Quincy and Cassie Mae Davis of Trenton, Ohio; a half-sister, Alicia Herron of Holidaysburg, Pennsylvania; stepmother, Donna Egbert of Corlain, Ohio; two brothers, Charles Q. Egbert of Greenup and Harold L. Egbert of Trenton, Ohio; and six grandchildren.

Services were conducted at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, December 27, 2008, at Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Bro. Tony Corns officiating. Burial was at the Lightner Cemetery at Slate Point.

Naomi Stone Liles, 95, of Laurel, died Saturday afternoon, December 27, 2008, at Golden Living Center in Vanceburg.

Born December 25, 1913, in Lewis County to the late James Edward and Laura Lee Bloomfield Stone, she was a homemaker and member of the Laurel Point Christian Holiness Church.

Survivors include two brothers, Delmas Stone and Curtis Stone, both of Vanceburg; and several nieces and nephews.

Services were conducted at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 30, 2008, at Globe Funeral Chapel in Camp Dix with Bro. Clyde Holbrook and bro. Forest Hedges officiating. Burial was in the Stone Cemetery on Scotts Branch.

Ronald Dean Liles, 43, of Dallas, North Carolina, died Monday, November 17, 2008, at 8:45 p.m.
Born November 12, 1965, in Lorain, Ohio, he was a son of Ronald Lee Liles and Rachel Lewis Liles. He was a carpenter.
Memorial services were Saturday, November 29, at 2:00 p.m., at the Hickory Grove Church in Tollesboro with Sis. Wilma Erwin officiating.
Arrangements were under the direction of T.H. Robertson Funeral Service in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Virgie "Myrtle" Lee McMahan Logan, 91, of Olive Hill, died Saturday morning, May 16, 2009, at Community Hospice Center in Ashland.

She was born March 24, 1918, in Lewis County to the late Charlie and Margaret Bailey Logan.

Survivors include three daughters, Ledria May Logan, Audrey Olive Williams and Shirley Anna Ruth (Omer) Watkins, all of Olive Hill; one son, Charles Olen (Ruby Christine) Logan of Olive Hill; one brother, William Kenley (Judy) McMahan of Carthage, Indiana; 35 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; many great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Earnest Clayton Logan; one son, William "Homer" Logan; two sisters, Ann Bell Logan and Arkandace May McMahan; three brothers, Silvie Reeves, Willie McMahan and Homer McMahan; and three grandsons.

Services were at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, 2009, at Globe Funeral Chapel in Olive Hill with Bro. Allen Underwood and Bro. Delmar Logan Jr. officiating. Burial was in Walnut Grove Cemetery on Rose Ridge at Olive Hill.

Dorsel H. Lowder, 90, of South Shore died Tuesday, November 24, 2009, at South Shore Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Born at Quincy on January 21, 1919, to the late Jasper Lowder and Lillian Howland Lowder, he was a WW II Army Veteran, a member of James L. Flannery American Legion Post 276 of South Shore and a member of the South Shore First Christian Church. He was retired from the former Goodyear Atomic Plant at Piketon, Ohio, and was a graduate of Lewis County High School.

Survivors include two sons, Steve Lowder of Maysville and Eddie Lowder of Nicholasville; one granddaughter, Michelle Puckett; and one great-granddaughter, Caitlyn Puckett.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Stone Lowder; two sisters, Clementine Wilson and Hazel LeMaster; and three brothers, Roland Lowder, Thurman Lowder and Jack Lowder.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Friday, November 27, 2009, at Roberson Funeral Home at South Shore with Bro. Phillip LeMaster officiating. Burial was in Sunset Cemetery at Quincy.

Military graveside rites were accorded by James L. Flannery American Legion Post 276 of South Shore.

Helen S. Lowder, 91, of South Shore, died Monday, June 29, 2009, at the South Shore Nursing and Rehabilitation center in South Shore.

Born at Camp Dix on June 25, 1918, to the late Judge William Thomas Stone and Martha Belle Stamper Stone, she was a retired school teacher after 40 years with the Lewis County and Greenup County School Systems. She was a graduate of Lewis County High School and Morehead State University and was a member of the Greenup County Retired Teachers Association. She was a member of the South Shore First Christian Church in South Shore.

Survivors include her husband, Dorsel H. Lowder; two sons, Steve Lowder of Maysville and Eddie Lowder of Lexington; and granddaughter, Michelle Puckett; and a great-granddaughter, Caitlyn Puckett.

She was preceded in death by three sisters, Manilla Childress, Stella Stone and Dorothy VanWinkle; five brothers, Arthur Stone, Mark Stone and Taft Stone, and two infant brothers; and a grandson, Eric Lowder.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, July 2, 2009, at Roberson Funeral Home in South Shore with Phillip LeMaster and Bill Hayden officiating. Burial was in Sunset Cemetery at Quincy.

Clayton G. "Tate" Lykins Sr., 80, of Vanceburg, died at 8:43 p.m. Wednesday, November 11, 2009, at his home.

Born at Petersville on March 5, 1929, to the late Kermit and Lavada Mae Meadows Lykins Stone, he was owner and operator of Lykins Shoe Store in Vanceburg for 43 years. He was a former independent insurance agent and had worked for Nationwide Insurance Company and Ron LeMaster Insurance. He was a farmer and co-owner of Stafford-Lykins Department Store in Vanceburg and had earlier been a shoe salesman for Endicott-Johnson Company.

He was a former basketball coach at Vanceburg Grade School and served as a referee. He was a past member of the Vanceburg Lions Club, a member, long-time elder and former chairman of the board of directors of the Vanceburg Christian Church. He was an avid golfer, hunter and fisherman.

Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Dorothy J. Reeder Lykins; one daughter, Kathy (David) Foster of Cynthiana; three sons, Clayton "Buddy" (Kim) Lykins Jr., Keith Lykins and Jim Lykins, all of Vanceburg; one brother, John (Barbara) Lykins of The Villages, Florida; six grandchildren, Emily Lykins, Kayla Lykins, Jason Lewis, Lindsey Madden, Whitney Lykins and Clay Lykins; and one great-grandson, Carson Lee Madden.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 14, 2009, at Vanceburg Christian Church with Pastor Duncan Aker officiating. Burial was in Lewis County Memory Gardens at Black Oak.

Gary Wayne Lyles, 52, of Vanceburg, died Sunday, October 11, 2009, at his home following an extended illness.

Born August 3, 1957, at Mansfield, Ohio, to Joy Jowers Lyles and the late Ronald Lyles, he had worked for National Seating Company of New York and was as US Marine Corps veteran.

In addition to his mother, who resides at Vanceburg, survivors include two sons, Ronald Lyles and Donald Lyles, both of Vanceburg; one sister, Ronda Dunham and her fiance, Frank Snyder, both of Mansfield; one brother, James Mark (Deborah) Lyles of Mansfield; and a grandmother, Gladys Lyles of New Boston, Ohio.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 14, 2009, at Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Bro. Jackie Stafford officiating. Burial was in Liles Cemetery at Camp Dix. Military graveside rites were accorded by Monte Lewis Stamm VFW Post 5438 of Vanceburg.

Janet Clark Mackey, 60, of Highland Heights, died Sunday, February 15, 2009, at the home of her daughter in Alexandria.

Born March 17, 1948, in Lewis County to the late Harry Clark and Flora Hyrne Clark, she was a housewife and manager of Bobby Mackey's Music World in Wilder.

Survivors include her husband, Bobby Mackey of Highland Heights; two daughters, Anita (Denny) Schwarber and Shaunda (Dan) Weinel, both of Alexandria; two sisters, Joyce Clark (Charles "Winky") Mackey of Concord and Linda Kay Robinson of Garrison; four brothers, Kenny Clark of Garrison, Rodney Clark and Brian Clark, both of Vanceburg, and Bobby Lee Clark of San Diego, California; five grandchildren, Michael (Heather) Flinchum, Holly Schwarber, Mackenzie Schwarber, Dana Weinel and Alyssia Weinel; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by one sister, Joann Clark; and three brothers, Donald Clark, Randy Clark and J.R. Clark.

Services were at Noon Wednesday, February 18, 2009, at Barbour and Son Funeral Home in Tollesboro with Linda Marie Sartin officiating. Burial was at Pine Grove Cemetery at Concord.

Lydia Ann Madden, 87, of Garrison, died Wednesday, November, 12, 2008, at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, Ohio.

Born January 17, 1921, in Breathitt County, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Cordelia Hughes Steele. She was a homemaker and a member of Wrights Chapel Church in Garrison.

Survivors include one daughter; two sons; one sister; 11 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and 16 great-great-grandchildren.

Services were conducted Sunday, November 16, 2008, at 1:00 p.m. at Wrights Chapel Church in Garrison. Bro. Clarence Hall officiated and burial was in Soldier Cemetery at Garrison. Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg was in charge of arrangements.

Harold Maddix, 95, of New Boston, Ohio, formerly of Firebrick, died Tuesday, April 7, 2009, at Southern Ohio Medical Center Hospice in Portsmouth, Ohio.

He was born in Greenup County to the late Harve Maddix and Lydia Gray Maddix. He was a construction worker and member of Laborer Union Local 83 of Portsmouth, a member of the Firebrick Christian Baptist Church and was a WWII Army veteran.

Survivors include a son, Mike (Ruth) Maddix of New Boston; four brothers, Wilford Maddix of Firebrick, James Maddix of South Shore, Russell Maddix of South Portsmouth and Wayne Maddix of Wyandotte, Michigan; two grandchildren, Michele Maddix Howard and Kim Johnson; and four great-grandchildren, Emily Howard, Eden Howard, Evan Adkins and Erin Johnson.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Della Lewis Maddix, on November 13, 1995; an infant daughter; two sisters, Emma Wells and Sallie Jordan; and two brothers, Homer Maddix and Willie Maddix.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Friday, April 10, 2009, at the Firebrick Christian Baptist Church with Rev. Raymond Lewis and Rev. Wilford Maddix officiating. Burial was in Firebrick Cemetery.

Military Graveside Rites were provided by James Dickey American Legion Post 276 of South Shore.

Emma L. Mahan, 61, of Marengo, Ohio, died Thursday, November 12, 2009, at Riverside Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, following a short illness.

Born in Vanceburg on April 14, 1948, to the late James and Goldie Barrett Lewis, she was a 1967 graduate of Highland High School and attended Advent Christian Church.

Survivors include her husband, Robert Mahan; two daughters, Mary (Allen) Bach of Wadsworth, Ohio, and Katie (Mark) Staiger of Marion, Ohio; five sisters, Edna (Bertram) Rayburn of Laurel, Indiana, Carolyn (Odist) Riley of Vanceburg, Betty (Raymond) Gilliam of Vanceburg, Rose (James) Muncie of Croton, Ohio, and Wanda Hetrick of Port St. Lucie, Florida; one brother, Jackie (Freda) Lewis of Vanceburg; and four grandchildren, Joshua Mahan, Michael Bach, Sarah Bach and Hayden Staiger.

She was preceded in death by a son, Brian Mahan; one sister, Mildred Hamilton; and two brothers, J. Vinson Lewis and Bertram Lewis.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 17, 2009, at DeVore-Snyder Funeral Home at Sunbury, Ohio. Interment was in Bloomfield Cemetery at Centerburg, Ohio.

Eugene Everett Malone, six month old son of Sheila Stone and Shawn Malone of Orangeburg, died Thursday, May 21, 2009, at Meadowview Regional Medical Center in Maysville.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by a half-brother, Dustin Stone, at home; maternal grandparents, Candy Ware and David Applegate of Bracken County; paternal grandparents, Becky Malone and Richard Meyer of Tollesboro; maternal great-grandparents, Daniel and Virginia Howard of West Union, Ohio, and Tony and Lorraine Sebastian of Robertson County; paternal great-grandparents, Harley Everett and Ruth Tully of Tollesboro; four aunts, Erica Ware, Sammy Grant, Amanda Grant and Amanda Hensley; three uncles, Shane Malone, Keith Tully and Harley Everett Tully Jr.; and many cousins and extended family members.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Friday, May 22, 2009, at Brell and Son Funeral Home in Maysville with Pastor Debbie Horn officiating. Burial was in Ebenezer Cemetery.

Dustin Edward Marshall, 21, of Salyersville, died Saturday, June 6, 2009, at King's Daughters' Medical Center in Ashland.

Born January 15, 1988, in Lexington to Ricky Marshall and Joyce Bailey Marshall, he loved to talk and never met a stranger. He was the best known student in his school. He was born with spina bifida and was paralyzed from the waist down.

In addition to his parents, who reside at Salyersville, survivors include one brother, Brandon Marshall of Georgetown; and paternal grandparents, Carl and Ruby Marshall of Salyersville.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Chad Marshall, who was stillborn; and great-grandparents James "Jim" and Elizabeth Marshall.

Services were conducted at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 9, 2009, at Salyersville Funeral Home in Salyersville.

Billie Allen "Bondo" Mason, 53, of Wallingford died as the result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident on Friday, February 20, 2009.

He was born January 7, 1956, in Bracken County to Erma Cunningham Mason of Wallingford and the late Clarence William Mason.

He spent many years working as a grave digger for Leroy Conn and had worked at several other area cemeteries.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Patricia Roberts Mason of Wallingford; three sons, Christopher William (Jessica) Mason, William Allen Mason, and Anthony Leon Mason, all of Wallingford; one granddaughter, Kyra Elizabeth Lynn Mason; four sisters, Linda Sue Highfield of Little Cabin Creek, Carol Ann (Donnie) Workman of Ewing, Penny Jo (Dale) Hord of Flemingsburg and Mary Beth (Ruben) Hernandez of Goddard; and a brother, Robert Wayne (Jacquelyn) Mason of Wallingford.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 25, 2009, at Barbour and Son Funeral Home in Tollesboro with Bro. Tom Redmond officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Park at Flemingsburg.

James Cooper Mathewson, 89, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, October 4, 2009.
He was born in Vanceburg February 2, 1920, to the late Otis and Grace Cooper Mathewson.

He graduated from high school in 1938 and received a scholarship to play basketball at the University of Kentucky, where he also lettered in baseball. He graduated UK in 1942 with an A.B. in education and went on to receive a masters in business from Xavier University in 1960.
Upon graduation from UK he enlisted in the U.S Navy and was sent to San Francisco where he trained for an officer's position in the Armed Guard in charge of a gun crew. He served in the Pacific until 1946 and then re-entered the service in 1950 to serve in the Korean Conflict. He was at this time a lieutenant commander. When he returned from active duty he was stationed in St. Louis, Missouri, where he served until his discharge in 1954.
He coached basketball from 1946 until 1950 at Lewis County High School and also taught and coached at Arlington High School in Columbus, Ohio, as well as ninth grade football until he re-entered the Navy in 1950. He was a member of the K-Club of UK, an Honorary Kentucky Colonel, a lifelong member of the Richmond First Christian Church, and a member of the Richmond Power Boat Club.

Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Mary Boyd Burris Mathewson; two daughters, Leah (Greg) Hoffman and Jama (Bob) Crowe; three sisters, Dorothy Wood Britt of Vanceburg, Lois Walden of Maysville and Caroline Owens of Sardinia, Ohio; four grandchildren, Jimmy Hoffman and Alivia Crowe, both of Richmond, Jessica Hoffman and Emily Crowe (Jon) McClain, both of Indianapolis, Indiana; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a son, Christopher James Mathewson; and three sisters, Thelma Rouse, Margarete Megill and Jean McDevitt.
Services were at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 7, 2009, at the Riggle-Waltermann Funeral Home in Richmond with Rev. Amanda Hines officiating.
Graveside services were at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, October 8, 2009, at Black Oak Cemetery. Military graveside rites were accorded.

Betty Jane McCleese, 74, of Maysville, died Wednesday, January 7, 2009, at her home.

Born June 13, 1934, to the late Chester and Ardeen Rigdon Hughes, she was a housewife and a member of the Purity Baptist Church at Washington.

Survivors include her husband, Junior Ray McCleese; two daughters, Nancy Jane Sliwinski of Browntown, Michigan, and Brenda Kay (Michael) Francisco of Hanover, Pennsylvania; two sons, Thomas (Connie) McCleese of Wyandotte, Michigan, and Chester Lee McCleese of Maysville; ten grandchildren; and 12 great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Beulah Duncan, and one brother, Joseph Hughes.

Services were Saturday, January 10, 2009, at 11:00 a.m. at Barbour and Son Funeral Home in Tollesboro with Bro. Danny Burford officiating. Burial was in the Burtonville Cemetery at Burtonville.

Carolyn Jean McCleese, 59, of Camden, Tennessee, died Saturday, March 14, 2009, at the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee.

Survivors include her husband, Roger McCleese; three daughters, Johnnie (Brian) Decker of Schoolcraft, Michigan, Melinda (Jason) Wade of Parsons, Tennessee, and Pam (Tom) Tabor of McKenzie, Tennessee; two sisters, Marietta Ferrell of Livonia, Michigan, and Linda Moore of Prestonsburg; and four grandchildren.

Services were at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, 2009, at Oakdale Funeral Home in Camden with Jack McCleese officiating. Interment was in the Crossroads Cemetery at Camden.

Rebalene Suzanne "Bobbie" Ward McClurg, 34, of Vanceburg, died Tuesday evening, December 2, 2008, at her home.

Born December 21, 1973, in Scioto County, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Charlene Henderson ward. She was a homemaker.

Survivors include her husband of 18 years, William R. McClurg; one daughter, Brittany Sue McClurg of Vanceburg; two sons, Billy Ray McClurg of Garrison and Dustin Lee McClurg of Vanceburg; one sister, Tammy Stone of Garrison; Six brothers, Robert Lee Ward of Jefferson, South Carolina, Shawn E. Ward of Portsmouth, Ohio, Anthony Ward and Jeremy Ward of Newark, Ohio, Roy Ward of Vanceburg, and Jeremy Stone of Aberdeen, Ohio.

A memorial service was conducted at 4:00 p.m. Friday, December 5, 2008, at Globe Funeral Chapel at Camp Dix with Bro. Carl Wells officiating.

Lannis Marion McConnell, 83, of Mt. Olivet died Wednesday, February 25, 2009, at his home on Piqua-Kentontown Road.

Born March 15, 1925, in Robertson County to the late Earl McConnell and Nellie Bradley McConnell, he was a life long farmer and avid outdoorsman. He was a member of the Kentontown Christian Church where he served as treasurer and deacon for many years.

He was a WWII Navy veteran, having served aboard the USS Landing Ship Tank 468 from 1943 to 1946.

Survivors include a daughter, Marguerite Suit McConnell (David) Skidmore of Camp Dix; a son, Lannis Marion "Lanny" McConnell Jr. of Mt. Olivet; a sister, Edith McConnell Manley of Maysville; two brothers, Ivan H. McConnell of Mt. Olivet and Edgar Lyle McConnell of Albany, Georgia; five grandchildren, Andrea Leigh Johnson (Christopher) Shields, Jason Aaron Johnson, Sarah Jean McConnell (David) Mashburn, Joseph DeSha McConnell and Shannon Kay McConnell; three great-grandchildren, Caleb Shields, Kaitlyn Shields and Ava R. Mashburn; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Lila Jean Suit McConnell; and two brothers, Emmitt Earl McConnell Sr. and Maurice Burns.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 28, 2009, at Kentontown Christian Church at Mt. Olivet with Bro. Clifford Neat and Bro. Josh Conley officiating. Burial was in Kentontown Cemetery at Mt. Olivet with military graveside rites by the Monte Lewis Stamm VFW Post 5438 of Vanceburg.

Paul L. McDonald, 57, of Vanceburg, formerly of Monroe, Michigan, died unexpectedly Monday, August 10, 2009, in Vanceburg.

Born September 11, 1951, in Barbourville to the late Paskle and Rendie Smith McDonald, he was a self-employed painter. He had worked for consolidated Paper in Monroe from 1969 to 1975 and BMI in South Rockwood, Michigan, from 1976 to 1983.

Survivors include his companion, Mary Middleton; two daughters, Tonya (Lorenzo) Crosby of Monroe and Angela (Virgil) Jordan of Garrison; one son, Jeffrey P. McDonald of Monroe; four sisters, Joann McDonald and Leomia Poore, both of Toledo, Ohio, Betty Baumia and Helen (Ricky) Brown, both of Monroe; two brothers, James (Sandy) McDonald of Muskegon, Michigan, and Carson (Kathy) McDonald of Monroe; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, August 13, 2009, at Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Bro. Tony Corns officiating. Burial was in Roselawn Memorial Park in LaSalle, Michigan.

Frances Jane McEldowney, 77, of Vanceburg, died Friday, May 22, 2009, at her residence.
She was born June 1, 1931, in Stricklett to the late Orville and Oma Hyrne Kegley and was retired from U.S. Shoe Corporation with over 30 years of service. She was a member of the Union Baptist Church.
Survivors include one son, Jack (Beverly) McEldowney, of Vanceburg; two brothers, Eugene Kegley and Harold Kegley, both of Vanceburg; three sisters, Deloris Dunaway, of Marietta, Ohio, Mary Lou Kennedy of Mt. Vernon, Ohio, and Norma Lee (Uhershel) Esham of Florida; one grandchild, Christopher (Penny) McEldowney, of Vanceburg; one great-grandchild, Lauren McEldowney; and two step-greatgrandchildren, Christina and Amy Smith.
She was preceded in death by her husband Jesse C. McEldowney, who died May 5, 1987; and three brothers, Forest Kegley, Charles Kegley and Gail Dean Kegley.
Graveside services were at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 26, 2009, at Lewis County Memory Gardens in Black Oak with Bro. Carl Hall officiating.
Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg was in charge of arrangements.

James Tolbert McGill, 75, of Orlando, Florida, formerly of Vanceburg, died Saturday, May 9, 2009, in St. Louis, Missouri.

He was a son of Lawrence and Edith Iery McGill and was a 1950 graduate of Lewis County High School. He was a 20 year veteran of the US Air Force, having served in Vietnam.

Survivors include a sister, Lila McGill Young of Burlington; a brother, Doug McGill of Maysville; and several nieces and nephews.

Phyllis Ann McGinnis, 76, of Vanceburg died Thursday afternoon, March 5, 2009, at Webbville.

Born November 19, 1932, at Ashland to the late John Blair and Elizabeth Taylor Blair, she was a housewife and had attended Freedom Tabernacle of Webbville.

Survivors include two daughters, Leona Williams of Canton, Illinois, and Florence Lawson of Ironton, Ohio; seven sons, Robert McGinnis of Carter City, Charles McGinnis of Tollesboro, George (Ava) McGinnis of Garrison, William McGinnis, Rexal Workman, both of La Grange, Clifford (Jennifer) McGinnis and Tony McGinnis, both of Vanceburg; one sister, Myrtle Groves of Ashland; one brother, John Blair of Winston Salem, North Carolina; 25 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William "Bob" McGinnis, in 1992; four daughters, Phebe Workman, Ginny Pearl Workman, Peggy DeBoard and Elizabeth Cornette; three sons, Robert Joseph Workman, John Amman Workman and Roger DeBoard; one sister, Mattie Brown; three brothers, Robert Blair, Calvin Blair and John Amman Blair; and three grandchildren.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, March 8, 2009, at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg. Burial was in Jordan Cemetery at Trace Fork.

Walter Marshall McKinney, 66, of Vanceburg, died Friday, February 27, 2009, at Kings Daughters Medical Center in Ashland.

Born August 18, 1942, in Vanceburg to the late Ronney and Kathryn Stevenson McKinney, he was disabled.

Survivors include one sister, Shirley (Phillip) Kidwell of Dover; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by two sisters, Helen McKinney and Betty Joyner; and one brother Ronney McKinney Jr.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Monday, March 2, 2009, at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Rev. Nelson Evans officiating. Burial was in Webster Cemetery at Clarksburg.

Fay Tully Merrill, 79, of Oak Wood Drive in Maysville died Wednesday, April 15, 2009, at her home.

Born December 25, 1929, in Rectorville to the late Jack and Ruth Wilson Tully, she was retired from Wald Manufacturing in Maysville where she worked in the plating department for nearly 30 years. She was a graduate of Georgetown High School in Georgetown, Ohio.

Survivors include two daughters, Ruth (Butch) Faul and Pam (Billy) Wilson, both of Maysville; three sons, Jackie (Angela) Merrill, David (Karen) Merrill, both of Maysville, and Ron (April) Merrill of Tampa, Florida; two brothers, John (Shirley) Tully of Manchester, Ohio, and Robert Tully of Lexington; 16 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by a son, Paul Wayne "Tippy" Merrill; and a sister, Jane Tully.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 18, 2009, at Brell and Son Funeral Home in Maysville with Rev. Tim Collins officiating. Burial was in Maysville Cemetery.

James A. Miller, 75, of Nevada, Ohio, died at 5:01 a.m. Friday, August 7, 2009, at Altercare of Bucyrus, Ohio.

He was born March 15, 1934, in Lewis County to the late Jack and Mae Bryant Miller. He worked at Monroe Steel until it closed and then at Anchor Swan until he retired in March of 1996. He was a member of Bucyrus Church of God.
Survivors include his wife, Sylvia Montgomery Miller; four daughters, Kathy (Cary) Bloomfield of Galion, Ohio, Marlene (Dan) Robles of Lorain, Ohio, Kay (Lee) Sellars of Newark, Ohio, and Natasha Miller of Bucyrus; two sons, Steve (Starr) Miller of Bucyrus and James A. Miller Jr. of Nevada; one sister, Flora Butler of Bucyrus; one brother, Lovell Miller of Bucyrus; 11 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Harold Miller and Everett Miller; and a grandson, Matthew.

Services were Monday, August 10, 2009, at 11:00 a.m. at Munz-Pirnstill Funeral Home in Bucyrus with Rev. Earnest Surgener officiating. Burial was in Nevada Cemetery.

Dale Mineer, 67, of Circleville, Ohio, died Saturday, January 31, 2009, at Berger Hospital in Circleville.

He was born September, 21, 1941, in Fleming County to the late George and Alfreda Myers Mineer. He was a lifelong avid drag racer, having raced for more than 40 years, was a technical mechanic at International Shoe Machinery and was a member of the Foxport Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Jo Ann Mineer; two daughters, Debbie Follmer (Gary Fraley) of Flemingsburg, and Vickie (Mark) Gray of Flemingsburg; two step-daughters, Melody Ault of Chillicothe, Ohio, and Robin (Gary) Flannagan of Chillicothe; one son, Rickie D. Mineer of Flemingsburg; five grandchildren, Travis Follmer, Lynna Poston, Dr. Bradley Gray, Mathew Gray and Joshua Gray; five step-grandchildren, Chad Patrick, Kelli Flannagan, and Ryan, Jeremy and Amy Ault; and three great-grandchildren.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 3, 2009, at Barbour and Son Funeral Home in Tollesboro. Burial was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery.

Donations may be made to the ALS Association, 27001 Agoura Road, Suite 250, Calabasas Hills, CA 91301.

Donald Wayne Miracle, 67, of Vanceburg died Thursday, December 3, 2009, at his home.

Born March 20, 1942, at Stricklett to the late Russell Raymond Miracle and Eliza Griffitt Miracle, he was a carpenter and had worked for the cotton mill in Maysville.

Survivors include two sons, Michael Wayne (Margie) Miracle of Vanceburg and Jeffrey Keith (Vickie) Miracle of Anderson, Indiana; three sisters, Frances Kinder of Muncie, Indiana, Helen (Jack) Rankins and Mary (Eldon) Kegley, both of Flemingsburg; three brothers, Pete (Alice) Miracle of Vanceburg, Gilbert (Vickie) Miracle of Farmland, Indiana, and James (Shirley) Miracle of Petersville; and five grandchildren, Justin Miracle, Dustin Miracle, Jeffrey Miracle Jr., Danielle Miracle and Logan Miracle.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Judy Kay Ginn Miracle, in July 2006.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, December 6, 2009, at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Rev. Arnold Howell officiating. Burial was in McEldowney Cemetery at Stricklett.

Larry Forest Monroe, 65, of Concord died Monday, April 6, 2009, at his home following an extended illness.

He was born at Carrs July 31, 1943, to the late Forest "Doc" Monroe and Lucy Mae Coleman Monroe. He was a farmer, carpenter and furniture builder by trade and was of the Christian faith.

Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Felicitas Johnson Monroe; one son, Anthony "Butch" (Lillie) Monroe of Concord; two sisters, Sherry (Steve) McRoberts of Maysville and Lisa (Davey) Garton of Goshen, Ohio; one grandson, Tristan Monroe of Concord; five nephews; and three great-nephews.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 9, 2009, at Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Bro. Danny Lee Butler and Bro. Billy Bowles officiating. Burial was in Pine Grove Cemetery at Concord.

Goldie L. Montieth, 80, of Hillview Retirement Center in Portsmouth, Ohio, died at 3:15 p.m. Saturday, August 29, 2009, at Hillview Retirement Center following an extended illness.

Born August 16, 1929, in Lewis County to the late Haywood and Opal Edington Harris, she was a homemaker and member of the Way of Life Church in Maysville.

Survivors include five daughters, Amanda (Ray) Polley, Alice Monroe, Darlene (Dennis) Cooper, and Joann (Robert) Elliott, all of Vanceburg, and Alma (Kenneth) Cooper of Oak Harbor, Ohio; four sons, Harry (Tena) Carrington, Larry (Judy) Carrington, Roy (Nancy) Carrington and George (Daneyl) Carrington, all of Vanceburg; one sister, Linda Sartin of Vanceburg; 31 grandchildren; and 47 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Mitchell Carrington, and her second husband, Harry Monteith; one daughter, Wanda Lynn Carrington; one son, Roger Carrington; and a sister, Mary Coleen Carrington.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 2, 2009, at Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Bro. Robert Staggs officiating. Burial was in Cedar Grove Cemetery in Lewis County.

Charles Todd Moore, 45, of Burtonville, died Wednesday, January 28, 2009, at his residence.

Born January 7, 1964, to the late Charles "Duck" Moore and Mary Grayson Moore of Burtonville, he was a carpenter and a member of the Alum City Sportsman's Club of Vanceburg.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Linda Moore; one daughter, Brittany Nichole Moore of Burtonville; one sister, Saundra Renae (Robert) Cooley of Tollesboro; and one brother, Christopher Louis Moore of Burtonville.

Services were at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 31, 2009, at Happy Hollow Union Church with Bro. Jim Bob Williams officiating. Burial was in Happy Hollow Cemetery.

Ronald E. Moore, 65, of Vanceburg, died Friday, June 5, 2009, at King's Daughters' Medical Center in Ashland following an extended illness.

Born December 21, 1943, in Zanesville, Ohio, to the late Dempsey and Ella Ruckel Moore, he was a lifelong farmer and had worked for the Ford garages in Vanceburg and Portsmouth, Ohio. He was of the Christian faith.

Survivors include one daughter, Nina (Kippie) Clark of Vanceburg; two sons, Rodney Moore of Vanceburg and Delbert Moore of Wellston, Ohio; one brother, Lovell Moore of Vanceburg; eight grandchildren, Kippie Clark Jr. and Melinda Flannigan of Vanceburg, Renee Tackett of Garrison, Christopher Moore, Ashley White and Brandon Moore, all of Portsmouth, John Thompson of Marion, Ohio, Amber Moore of Jackson, Ohio, and Justin Moore of Wellston; and four great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Christine Cassidy; a brother, George Dean Moore, and a granddaughter, Tiffany Moore.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Monday, June 8, 2009, at Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Rev. Wilma Erwin officiating. Burial was in Webster Cemetery.

Ortencia Jewel Morrow, 86, of West Portsmouth, Ohio, died Thursday, March 19, 2009, at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, Ohio.

Born June 3, 1922, at Charters to the late Leonidas and Hattie Cropper Peed, she had worked at the Eighth Street Bakery and Williams Manufacturing in Portsmouth. She was a member of Dry Run Church of Christ in West Portsmouth and Ladies Auxiliary of American Legion James Dickey Post 23 of Portsmouth.

Survivors include two daughters, Carolyn (David) Hilliard of Xenia, Ohio, and Marilyn (David) Schomburg of West Portsmouth; five grandchildren, Bryan Hilliard of Columbus, Ohio, Julia (Curtis) Paul of Jamestown, Ohio, Vicky (Harry) Mullen, Michael (Crystal) Adkins and Eric Schomburg, all of West Portsmouth; and five great-grandchildren, Kyler Paul, Kaleb Paul, Harry James Mullen, Abigail Adkins and Braden Adkins.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Leonard Morrow, whom she married on Christmas Eve in 1941; a son, James Michael Morrow; a sister, Virginia Spence; two brothers, Leland Peed and Delbert Peed; and a granddaughter, Kimberly Hilliard.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 23, 2009, at the Roger W. Davis Funeral Home in West Portsmouth with Mark Seevers officiating. Interment was in Sunset Gardens.

Evelyn Hardymon Mullikin, 83, of Salt Lick Road, Tollesboro, died Friday, July 17, 2009, as the result of an automobile accident.

Born August 21, 1925, at Newhall, West Virginia, to the late Elmer Hardymon and Lelia White Calvert, she was a homemaker, farmer and landowner. She was a member of Burtonville United Methodist Church, Canaan Homemakers and had worked for more than 10 years at Fleming County Home Extension Office. She was also a school teacher in the Lewis County School System.

Survivors include three sons, JB (Lynn) Mullikin of Lexington, Daryl (Linda) Mullikin of Burtonville and Deron Mullikin of Burtonville; seven grandchildren, Lori Mullikin, Sara Mullikin, Gavin Mullikin, Alina Mullikin, Kyle Mullikin, Travis Mullkin and Dera Mullikin; two great-grandchildren, McKenzie Mullikin and Kaylen Mullikin; and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by one son, Chuck Mullikin; one sister, Diane Hardymon; and six brothers, Kenneth Hardymon, Elwood Hardymon, Charles Hardymon, Stanley Hardymon, Wayne Hardymon and John Hardymon.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, 2009, at Tollesboro Christian Church with Bro. Mike Ishmael officiating. Burial was in Burtonville Cemetery.

Jack Bertram Mullikin, 88, of Salt Lick Road, Burtonville, died Friday, July 17, 2009, as the result of an automobile accident.

Born May 4, 1921, in Kenton County, to the late Bert Mullikin and Blanche Prather, he was a construction worker, farmer and landowner. He was a member of Burtonville United Methodist Church were he was a Sunday School teacher for more than 20 years. He was a World War II veteran of the US Marine Corps First Marine Raider Batallion and served in the South Pacific, New Georgia, Emiru, Guam and Okinawa. He was the recipient of four Purple Hearts.

Survivors include three sons, JB (Lynn) Mullikin of Lexington, Daryl (Linda) Mullikin of Burtonville and Deron Mullikin of Burtonville; one brother, Howard Mullikin of Norwood, Ohio; seven grandchildren, Lori Mullikin, Sara Mullikin, Gavin Mullikin, Alina Mullikin, Kyle Mullikin, Travis Mullkin and Dera Mullikin; two great-grandchildren, McKenzie Mullikin and Kaylen Mullikin; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by one son, Chuck Mullikin; one sister, Doris Moss; and one brother, Maurice Andrew Mullikin.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, 2009, at Tollesboro Christian Church with Bro. Mike Ishmael officiating. Burial was in Burtonville Cemetery.

Robert R. Nash, 91, of Trinity died Wednesday, March 25, 2009, at Meadowview Regional Medical Center in Maysville.

Born August 20, 1917, in Lewis County to the late Bruce and Effie Rinehart Nash, he was a farmer and landowner. He had attended Trinity Methodist Church; was a 63 year member of St. Mary's Lodge 240 F&AM of Tollesboro; charter member of St. Mary's Order of the Eastern Star of Tollesboro; a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Freemason, Southern Jurisdiction USA; DAV Chapter 150 of Vanceburg; Secretary/Treasurer of the Trinity Fish and Game Club since 1960; and a past member of the Lewis County Farm Service Agency where he also served as a Committeeman. He was a WWII Navy Veteran having served in Guam.

Survivors include one daughter, Marie (Donald) Applegate of Trinity; one son, Bobby (Joella) Nash of Trinity; one granddaughter, Mary Dawn (Chris) Qassis of Trinity; one great-grandchild, Amirah Qassis; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Louise Downing Nash, in 1989; one sister, Mary Fisher; and two brothers, Vic Nash and William Nash.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 28, 2009, at Barbour and Son Funeral Home in Tollesboro with Bro. Gene Benton officiating. Masonic Rites were given at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial was at Hillcrest Garden of Memories in Mason County with Military Graveside Rites.

Johnny Ray Neely, 32, of Rolling Hills Estates in Tollesboro, died Sunday, February 15, 2009, at his home.

Born October 19, 1976, in Harlan County to Charles Henry Stewart Sr. of Dayton, Ohio, and Rita Faye Neely of Dayton, he had worked as a process engineer and automotive supplier at Green Tokai.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Amber Corns Neely of Tollesboro; two daughters, Kelsey Grace Neely and Katelyn Grace Neely, both of Tollesboro; one son, John Conner Neely of Tollesboro; three sisters, Lisa Cowan of Kingsport, Tennessee, Candice Stewart and Paula Chatterton, both of Dayton; and three brothers, Sam Stewart and Bob Stewart, both of Dayton, and Donnie Osborne Jr. of London.

A memorial service was held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 21, 2009, at Barbour and Son Funeral Home in Tollesboro.

Elmer Nolen, 72, of Bucyrus, Ohio, died Sunday, March 1, 2009, at Bucyrus Community Hospital following an extended illness.

Born September 5, 1936, in Vanceburg to the late Victor and Bashie Smith Nolen, he had worked at Swan in Bucyrus, managed several area gas stations and retired from General Motors in Ontario, Ohio, after more than 29 years. He was a member of the Carey Conservation League and was a lifetime member of VFW Post 8999 of Bucyrus.

Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Wilma J. Spears Nolen; six sons, Thomas Nolen of Bucyrus, John (Marie) Zornes of Sommersville, Florida, Jeffrey (Sonja) Nolen of Upper Sandusky, Ohio, Elmer (Vicky) Nolen of Clyde, Ohio, Marvin (Kara) Nolen of Bucyrus and Brian (Sherry) Nolen of Bucyrus; 27 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by two sisters, Edna Lewis and Flossie Kilgore; two brothers, Plummer Nolen and Herman Nolen; and an infant brother.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 5, 2009, at Munz-Pirnstill Funeral Home in Bucyrus with Pastor Ted Thomas officiating. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery at Bucyrus.

Morton Darrel Nolen, 72, of Wallingford, died at 9:48 p.m. Monday, November 9, 2009, at the home of his mother.

Born May 21, 1937, at Camp Dix to Hazel Bloomfield Nolen and the late Ollie James Nolen, he had worked as a carpenter.

In addition to his mother, who resides at Camp Dix, survivors include his companion, Shirley Nolen of Petersville; two daughters, Bunny Jo Nolen of Tollesboro and Debbie (David) Terry of Goshen, Ohio; one step-daughter, Michelle (Steve) Cooper of Glen Springs; one brother, Glenn (Lois) Nolen of Camp Dix; eight grandchildren, James M. Pseisser, Kati Pseisser, Chelsea Pseisser, Jake Terry, Dillion Terry, Breanne Ward, William P. Cooper and Alexandria Robinette; two step-grandchildren, Curtis Spencer and Andrea Spencer; and four great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Janis Nolen; one brother, Roger Allen Nolen; and one grandchild, Lauren Phieffer.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, November 12, 2009, at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Pastor Clifford Muse officiating. Burial was in Morgan Cemetery at Head of Grassy.

Opal Mineer O'Cull, 95, of Tollesboro, died Wednesday, November 19, 2008, at Fleming County Hospital.
Born December 16, 1912, at Gibson City, Illinois, to the late Oscar J. Hord and Lettie Mineer, she was a farmer and homemaker and was a member of the Tollesboro Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde E. O'Cull.
Survivors include a son, Phillip E. O'Cull of Lebanon, Ohio; one sister, Elva Himes of Springfield, Ohio; and nine grandchildren.
Services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. Monday, November 24, 2008, at Barbour and Son Funeral Home in Tollesboro with Bro. Hillary Underwood officiating. Burial was at Hillcrest Garden of Memories in Mason County.

Rodney Kent Oliver, 45, of Tollesboro, died Wednesday, December 30, 2009, at Tollesboro as the result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Born December 19, 1964, in Mason County, he was a logger in the timber industry and a member of the Tollesboro United Methodist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Tracy Calvert Oliver; one aunt, Judy Cosper of Tollesboro; and two cousins, Rhonda Lynn Moore of Tollesboro and Ronald Wayne Sexton of Milford, Ohio.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Lynda Jane Dixon; and grandparents, Wayne and Ruth Dixon.

A memorial service was at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 9, 2010, at the Tollesboro United Methodist Church with Bro. Chuck Allen and Bro. Silas Ripato officiating.

Mary Etta "Murkie" Osborne, 81, of Trace Road, Vanceburg, died Saturday, October 3, 2009, at Southern Ohio Medical Hospice Center in Portsmouth, Ohio, following an extended illness.

Born at Thor on February 10, 1928, to the late Watt A. and Sophie Jane Bloomfield Fannin, she had worked as a secretary for the Lewis County Sheriff's Office where she served as the first female treasurer, was a member of Scott's Branch Church of Christ where she was a choir songleader, and was a homemaker.

Survivors include her husband of 62 years, Merrill Osborne; three sons, Larry Allen (Brenda) Osborne of Middletown, Ohio, Lawrence James (Terri) Osborne of Brookings, South Dakota, and Merrill Dean (Karen) Osborne of Vanceburg; one brother, Kenneth Fannin of Camp Dix; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by two sisters, Nettie Maggi and Dorothy "Dottie" Abygail Fullerton; and four brothers, Odis Fannin, Ottis Fannin, Clinton Fannin and Theodore Fannin.

Services were at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 6, 2009, at Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Bro. Robert Bush officiating. Burial was in Howard Cemetery at Tannery.

William Lawrence Pack, 75, of Firebrick, died Monday, October 26, 2009, following an extended illness.

Born in Lewis County on September 13, 1934, to the late Ira Pack and Violet Ella Sexton Pack, he was a retired construction worker with Labor Union Local #83 in Portsmouth, Ohio, and was a Kentucky Colonel.

Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Irene Wadkins Pack; two daughters, Susie (Jim) Lindeman of Columbus, Ohio, and Faye (Ron) Cremeans of St. Paul; four sons, Woody Pack and Tom (Linda) Dyer, both of South Portsmouth, Kenny (Betty) Dyer and Steve Dyer, both of Firebrick; two sisters, Juanita (Bill) Porter of Lloyd and Sheirl (Dale) Stewart of South Shore; three brothers, Charles (Betty) Pack, Marvin (Joann) Pack and Ralph (Janet) Pack, all of Firebrick; two sisters-in-law, Mae Wadkins of Olive Hill and Faye Eldridge of Hillsboro; a special aunt, Jenny Davis of Carthage, Indiana; 16 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one daughter, Evelyn Nichols Fleck; one son, Paul Edward Dyer; one sister, Anna Louise Stewart; and two brothers, Lloyd Pack and Roger Pack.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 29, 2009, at Roberson Funeral Home in South Shore with Bro. Clarence Hall officiating. Burial was in Collier Memorial Gardens at South Portsmouth.

Harold Parker, 58, of Olive Hill died Tuesday afternoon, December 23, 2008, at the Hospice Care Center in Ashland.

Born December 31, 1949, in Lewis County, he was a son of the late McKinley and Nancy Lou Dean Parker.

Services were conducted at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, December 27, 2008, at Globe Funeral Chapel at Olive Hill will Bro. Gary Dean and Bro. Scott Gilliam officiating. Burial was at the Parker Family Cemetery Trough Camp at Olive Hill.

Harry Lee "Gee" Parker, 78, of Cold Spring died Monday, April 6, 2009, at his home.

Born October 18, 1930, in Vanceburg to the late Judge Harvey Parker and the Late Nellie Litton Parker, he was a US Air Force veteran having served in the Korean War. He graduated with honors from Indiana University in 1958 with a degree in Business and held the equivalent of a Master's Degree from the University of Michigan. He was a member of Eastern Star in Mulberry, Florida, and the Lake Alfred, Florida, Masonic Lodge.

He spent his career working in Human Resources, retiring in 1990 as Vice President of Human Resources from North American Company for Life and Health in Chicago, Illinois. After retirement, he worked part-time at Disneyworld in Orlando, Florida, and lived in Winter Haven, Florida.

Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Edith "Edie" Parker; a daughter, Toni (Raymond) Schklar; a sister, Nellie Irene Evans; a brother, Harvey Parker; and three grandchildren, Joshua Benjamin, Aaron Marcus, and Sarah Parker.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Harold Parker; and a half-sister, Laurel Rose.

A memorial service was at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 18, 2009, at Newtown United Methodist Church in Newtown, Ohio.

Memorials may be made to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 2300 Wall Street, Suite H, Cincinnati, Ohio 45212 or to the charity of your choice.

Charlotte Dean Pence, 80, of Vanceburg, died at 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 10, 2009, at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, Ohio, following an extended illness.

Born May 12, 1929, in Portsmouth to the late Royce Shelton and Nellie Rose Hickle Gooch, she was a devoted housewife, mother and member of the Vanceburg United Methodist Church.

Survivors include her husband of 59 years, Earnest Adrian Pence; one daughter, Julie Jaynell Pence of Vanceburg; one sister, Faye Anne Allen of Vanceburg; and one niece, Sandra (Farrel) Hill of Shelbyville.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Friday, November 13, 2009, at Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Rev. Jim Vaden and Rev. Larry Puryear officiating. Entombment was in Lewis County Memory Gardens at Black Oak.

Mildred F. Pence, 86, of West Chester, Ohio, died Tuesday, June 23, 2009, at her home.

Born march 12, 1923, in Lewis County to the late Emery and Irene Hurst, she was a member of the South Vienna Methodist Church.

Survivors include her husband of 62 years, Edward Pence; three daughters, Karen Santo of Thornville, Ohio, Linda McIntire of West Chester and Donna Whitledge of Fairfield, Ohio; three sons, Charles Williams of Springfield, Ohio, George E. Pence of Greenville, Indiana, and Paul Pence of South Vienna, Ohio; one brother, Lloyd Hurst of Tipp City, Ohio; 16 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 27, 2009, at Jackson, Lytle and Williams Funeral Home in Springfield with Pastor Craig Grammar officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Burial Park.

Born October 13, 1927, in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, to the late Charles and Margery Mills Pepoon, he was a graduate of Eastport High School and the Merchant Marine Academy. He was a US Navy Veteran and was a minister with the Lutheran Church.

Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Lidia Pepoon; three daughters, Vivian Jean (James) Cronk of Northampton, Massachusetts, Miriam Alice (Kevin) Cronin of West Borogh, Massachusetts, and Jeanette Adell (Troy) Hill of Hurst, Texas; one son, Jonathan Andrew Pepoon of Queens, New York; one sister, Doris Vischoff of New Jersey; one brother, Paul Pepoon of Vanceburg; and six grandchildren, Taylor Cronin, Zoe Cronin, Elijah Cronk, Ava Cronk, Mackenzie Hill and Madison Hill.

A memorial service was conducted at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 23, 2009, at the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Carrollton, Texas. Interment was at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery.

Winona "Doni" Pierce, 63, of Maysville, died Monday, November 10, 2008, at her home. Born July 26, 1945, at Head of Grassy, She was a daughter of the late Stant and Beulah Howard Richmond. She had worked for US Shoe Corporation in Vanceburg and Tucker's Country Market in Tollesboro. She was a member of the Maysville Church of the Nazarene. Survivors include her husband, James A. Pierce; one daughter; one son; two sisters; two brothers; and one granddaughter. Services were conducted Wednesday, November 12, 2008, at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg. Pastor Billy Newton officiated with burial in Lewis County Memory Gardens at Black Oak. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Hope, 909 Kenton Station Dr., Maysville, KY 41056.

William R. Plummer, 76, of Portsmouth, Ohio, died Tuesday, December 1, 2009, at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth.

Born in Vanceburg on August 19, 1933, to the late James Plummer and Zora Howell Plummer, He was a life member of the New Boston Eagles.

Survivors include his wife, Shirley Yazell Plummer; three step-daughters, Karen Shekles of South Webster, Ohio, April Buffington of New Boston and Jena Rewakowsky of Grove City, Ohio; two step-sons, Billy R. Grooms and Jamie Rewakowsky, both of Portsmouth; one sister, Ruth Arrowood of Portsmouth; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a step-daughter, Beverly Jo Hubert; two brothers, Don Plummer and John Herbert Plummer; and a great-grandson, James Paul Rewakowsky.

Services were at 10:00 a.m. Friday, December 4, 2009, at Roberson Funeral Home at South Shore with Rev. Raymond Lewis officiating. Burial was in Firebrick Cemetery.

Charles Howard "Sonny" Polley, 66, of St. Andrews Place in Tollesboro, died Tuesday, February 17, 2009, at his home.

Born November 17, 1942, in Lewis County to the late Howard and Lillie Laney Polley, he was retired from the maintenance department at Emerson Power Transmission in Maysville. He also owned and operated Polley's Repair Shop at Little Cabin Creek, was a US Army veteran of the Vietnam War and was a member of the Tollesboro Christian Church.

Survivors include his wife, Lena Polley of Tollesboro; one daughter, Melissa (Kevin) Ruggles of Tollesboro; one son, Michael (Carol) Polley of Tollesboro; two sisters, Peggy Burden of Fort Thomas and Janice Polley of Little Cabin Creek; three brothers, Ronnie (Verdena) Polley and Rick (Pam) Polley, both of Tollesboro, and David Polley of Maysville; and three grandchildren, Michaela Polley of Ashland and Alicia and Austin Ruggles, both of Tollesboro.

Services were at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 22, 2009, at Barbour and Son Funeral Home in Tollesboro with Bro. John Moore officiating. Burial was in East Fork Cemetery.

Wanda Keller Polley, 65, of Burtonville Road, Tollesboro, died Saturday, September 12, 2009, at University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington.

Born January 13, 1944, at Clinton, Indiana, to the late Charles Lewis Keller and Oleta Myrlee May Keller, she was a nurses aide at Golden Living Center in Vanceburg. She was a member of the Petersville Church of God.

Survivors include two daughters, Sandra (Patrick) Holton of Milford, Ohio, and Shelley (Will) Maynard of Tollesboro; one son, Donnie Polley of Cincinnati, Ohio; one sister, Nancy (Mike) Kear of Cincinnati; three grandchildren, Stephanie Polley, Harrison Polley and Levi Maynard; and a special friend, Lisa Blythe.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Buddy Hobert Polley, on January 29, 2000.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 16, 2009, at Barbour and Son Funeral Home in Tollesboro with Bro. Milt Stanfield officiating. Burial was in Muses Chapel Cemetery at Quicks Run.

Alice Pollitt, 94, of Maysville, died Monday, June 1, 2009, at Maysville Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility.

Born January 30, 1915, in Fleming County to the late William and Elizabeth Petitt Prater, she was a housewife and a member of the Hickory Grove Christian Holiness Church.

Survivors include one daughter, Ruth (Scotty) Harover of Maysville; eight grandchildren, Bill, Larry, Jeff, Tony, Tim, David, Penny and Carla; and 13 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Nelson Pollitt; one daughter, Dorothy White; one son, David Pollitt; four sisters; five brothers; and one grandson, Brian.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, June 4, 2009, at Barbour and Son Funeral Home in Tollesboro with Bro. Charles Emmons officiating. Burial was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery.

Born November 13, 1917, at Quicks Run to the late Russell Biglow and Mary Etta Lawson Kennedy, she was retired from US Shoe Corporation in Vanceburg. She began her career at LV Marks Shoe Company in Vanceburg and worked for Lucky Stride Shoe in Maysville. She was a lifelong member of Bivens Chapel Christian Holiness Church.

Survivors include three daughters, Mary (Homer) Kamer of Garrison, Vickie (Leo) Moore of Vanceburg and Ann (Duke) Dunigan of Vanceburg; three sons, David (Gloria) Pollitt, Russell "Bob" Pollitt and Adren "Babe" (Caroline) Pollitt, all of Vanceburg; 11 granddaughters; six grandsons; 16 great-granddaughters; 11 great-grandsons; two great-great-grandsons; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, William Pollitt, on February 6, 1992; two daughters, Ruby Colene Pollitt and Margaret Zander; eight brothers, Elmer Kennedy, Alva Kennedy, Elza Kennedy, Marshall Kennedy, Julius Kennedy, Jesse Kennedy, Clayton Kennedy and Cecil Kennedy; and three sisters, Carrie Furriner, Goldie Brooks and Lillie Kennedy.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 27, 2009, at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Rev. Chris Lawhun and Rev. Wilma Erwin officiating. Burial was in Muses Chapel Cemetery at Quicks Run.

Born March 15, 1928, in Mason County to the late Homer and Stella Brooks Soister, she was a member of the Pleasant Valley Christian Church and a member of the Disabled American Veterans.

Survivors include four daughters, Shirley Prater, Wilma (Tracy) Prater and Brenda (Rick) Wagner, all of Foxport, and Phyllis (Rob) Bolar of Aberdeen, Ohio; three sons, Robert T. (Rhonda) Prater, Roger D. (Sally) Prater and Johnnie R. (Paula) Prater of Foxport; one brother, Homer Soister Jr. of Beechburg; 18 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death her husband, Robert N. Prater; two sisters, Catherine Tucker and Daisey Jeffreys; four brothers, Fuller, Ernest, Melbourne and George William Soister; and two grandchildren, Robert and Marsha Ingram.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 11, 2009, at Boone-Nickell Funeral Home in Flemingsburg with Rev. Layne Wagner officiating. Burial was in the Mineer Family Cemetery in Lewis County.

James Benjamin Rankins, 70, of Maysville, died Saturday, November 14, 2009, at Meadowview Regional Medical Center in Maysville.

Born November 1, 1939, in Lewis County to the late Benjamin Rankins and Roxie Spencer Fassolitis, he was a US Army veteran. He had worked a Duke Field in Ft. Walton Beach, Florida, in civil service.

Survivors include three daughters, Kathleen Rankins of Maysville, Roxanne Lewis of Foster and Caroline Locke of Pensacola, Florida; one son, James F. Rankins of Ft. Walton Beach; two brothers, Larry Dyer of Muses Mills and Billy Rankins of Morehead; 13 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Services were at Noon on Wednesday, November 18, 2009, at Barbour and Son Funeral Home in Tollesboro. Burial was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery at Mt. Carmel.

James Alfred Renchen, 70, of Revere, Massachusetts, died Monday, September 14, 2009, at his home.

Born at Martin on November 13, 1938, to the late Ace Renchen and Margaret Hall Renchen, he was a carpenter with Spaulding Health Care and was retired from engineering.

Survivors include one daughter, Bethany Johnson of Rockland, Maine; one son, John Renchen of California; eight sisters, Edith (Bob) Eullett of West Liberty, Florida, Ellen Martinellie of Leesburg, Florida, Dorothy (Don) Trapp of Newport, Berthy Stone of Mansfield, Ohio, Isabell Fields of Texas, Roxie Stone of Campbellsville, Evelyn Fetters of Vanceburg, and Louise (Cletis) Zornes of Vanceburg; one grandchild, Jazzmin Baker of Rockland; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by one son, Glenn Renchen; one sister, Mary Renchen; a half-sister, Nina Hall; and four brothers, Buster Lewis Renchen, Malvin Leroy Renchen, Joseph Renchen and Freddie Renchen.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, September 20, 2009, at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Bro. Anthony Corns officiating. Burial was in East Fork Cemetery at Cabin Creek.

He was a son of the late Elva and Bessie Richmond. He was a member of St. Brendan's Catholic Church in Cumming and a member of the American Legion. He was a US Army veteran of the Korean War.

Survivors include two sons, Gary (Cornelia) Richmond of Cumming and Gregory (Julie) Richmond of Elyria, Ohio; four daughters, Ruby (Shelby) Harris of Kentucky, Janet Cooper of Vanceburg, Loretta (Kenneth) Whitfield of Indiana and Verna (Earl) Morgan of Michigan; a brother, Virgil (Louise) Richmond of Vanceburg; two grandsons, David Richmond and Grant Richmond of Elyria; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Richmond; and five siblings, Ralph Richmond, Homer Richmond, Goldie Richmond, Shelby Richmond and Nora Richmond.

A memorial service was conducted at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, 2009, at the Ingram Funeral Home Chapel in Cumming.

Anna Margaret Rigdon, 89, of Georgetown, Ohio, died Thursday, November, 20, 2008, at Villa Nursing Home in Georgetown.
Born March 17, 1918, in Lewis County to the late Forest Lee and Merna DeBell Sloop, he had worked as an office clerk and was a member of the Olivet Methodist Church in Mason County and a member of the VFW and DAV in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was Preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow W. Rigdon.
Survivors include one sister, Juanita Bishop of Flemingsburg; and one brother, Ralph Sloop of Manchester, Ohio. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, November 23, 2008, at Barbour and Son Funeral Home in Tollesboro with Bro. Sam Jones officiating. burial was in the Olivet Cemetery in Mason County.

Ruby Agnes Rigdon, 92, of Vanceburg, died Sunday afternoon, June 21, 2009, at Golden LivingCenter in Vanceburg.

Born March 21, 1917, to the late John Howard and Nora Conley Elliott, she was a homemaker and farmer and had been employed as a cook at Lewis County High School for more than 20 years. She had served as a postmaster at Glenn Springs and was a member of Clarksburg Christian Church.

Survivors include one daughter, Mary Kathryn (Lowell) McClurg of Vanceburg; two sons, Richard (Wanda) Rigdon and Alden G. Rigdon, both of Vanceburg; three sisters, Evelyn McKee of West Union, Ohio, Garnett Holt of Tollesboro and Louise Roope of Radford, Virginia; seven grandchildren; one step-grandchild; ten great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Hazel Rigdon, on March 1, 1975; one daughter, Barbara Jane Cropper; one son, Harry Rigdon Jr., two sisters, Edna Clark and Ruth Thurman; and four brothers, Elmer Elliott, Roy Elliott, George Elliott and John Howard Elliott Jr.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 24, 2009, at Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Dr. Howard Wilson officiating. Burial was in Hillcrest Garden of Memories in Mason County.

Joe Vincent Riley, 45, of Batavia, Ohio, died Thursday, May 28, 2009, at Mercy-Clermont Hospital in Batavia, Ohio, following a brief illness.

Born in Lewis County on February 4, 1964, to the late Carl V. and Ida Marie Knell Riley, he was self-employed as a storage complex custodian in Batavia. He was of the Christian faith.

Survivors include his companion of 25 years, Barbara Sharp, and her children, Stephanie (Bucky) Richmond of Emerson, Tracy (Rick) Buckner of Vanceburg and James (Rebecca) Dyer of Greenup; two sisters, Ruth (Billy) Gillespie of Winchester, Ohio, and Barb (Johnny) Goodwin of Tollesboro; seven brothers, Martin (Amanda) Riley and Doug (Janet) Riley, both of Bativia, Mitchell (Tina) Riley and Johnny Riley, both of Bucyrus, Ohio, Danny (Jeanie) Riley and David Riley, both of Portsmouth, Ohio, and Carl Riley Jr. of Lodi, Ohio; six grandchildren; 18 nieces and nephews; and five great-nieces and great-nephews.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Monday, June 1, 2009, at Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Bro. Tony Corns officiating. Burial was in Bald Point Cemetery at Laurel.

Tony E. Riley, 89, of Shelbyville, Indiana, died Sunday, May 17, 2009, at Heritage House in Shelbyville.

Born in Lewis County September 4, 1919, to the late Jack W. and Mary Jane Richmond Riley, he was a World War II Army veteran having served as a medical technician. He was an avid gardener and woodworker and was known for being a hard worker. He attended the Carthage Church of the Nazarene in Carthage, Indiana.

Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Olive Spence Riley; a daughter, Janice Clark of Indianapolis, Indiana; two grandsons, Rodney (Terri) Fannin of Colorado and Boyd (Jami) Fannin of Beech Grove, Indiana; four great-grandchildren, Clay Fannin, Wyatt Fannin, Garrett Fannin and Baileigh Fannin; two step-great-grandchildren, Hannah Perry and Dalton Perry; and several nieces and nephews.

Services were at 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 22, 2009, at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service Knightstown Chapel in Knightstown, Indiana, with Pastor Verlin Chip officiating. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery at Carthage with military graveside rites.

Michael Ray Ripato, 56, of Flemingsburg, died Thursday, January 15, 2009, at his home.

Born September 16, 1952, to Ray and Lois Ripato of Maysville, he was a long time dairy farmer and was owner of Fox Run Farms Trucking. He had served on the American Dairy Association Board as well as Southern United Dairy Industry Association Board of Directors.

He was a graduate of Mason County High School and the University of Kentucky. He had attended Asbury Theological Seminary and was a member of the Olivet United Methodist Church.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by two sons, Peter (Amy) Ripato of Fleming County, and Brandon Ripato of Maysville; two sisters, Patty (Don) Firesheets of Marietta, Georgia, and Ruth Ann Furby of Maysville; two brothers, Rev. Silas (Carolyn) Ripato of Louisville and Bobby Ripato of Maysville; one grandson, Levi Turner Ripato; two nieces; and three nephews.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Monday, January 19, 2009, at Barbour and Son Funeral Home in Tollesboro with Rev. David Green officiating. Burial was in the Olivet Cemetery in Mason County.

Bessie Arlena Rister, 47, of Garrison, died at 2:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 1, 2009, at Southern Ohio Medical Center Hospice Care Center in Portsmouth, Ohio.

Born April 22, 1962, at Schultz Creek to the late William and Beulah Wadkins Cassidy, she was a homemaker and member of the Lloyd Ridge Free Pentecostal Church of God.

Survivors include her husband of 31 years, Vernon "Junior" Rister; two daughters, Rachel (William) Hamilton of Garrison and Stephanie Rister of Grayson; two sisters, Roxie (Dean) Davis of South Shore and Ellen Rister of Marion, Ohio; three brothers, Mark (Linda) Cassidy of South Shore, William Cassidy of Garrison and James (Mary) Cassidy of Lynn; and two grandchildren, Samuel Hamilton and Annabelle Hamilton.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, September 3, 2009, at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Rev Mark Cassidy and Pastor Anthony Rister officiating. Burial was in Dummitt Cemetery on Dummitt Ridge.

Stella "Ninnie" Francis Robinson, 88, of Maysville, died Friday, August 14, 2009, at Meadowview Regional Medical Center in Maysville.

Born February 2, 1921, in Lewis County to the late Robert and Melissa Bayless Penrod, she was a school cook for the Mason County Board of Education and a member of the Orangeburg United Methodist Church.

She is survived by one daughter, Marilyn (Ivan) Allen of Maysville; one son, Calvin (Michelle) Robinson of Flemingsburg; a daughter-in-law, Vivian Robinson of Flemingsburg; one sister, Burtha Litzinger of Sharpsburg; 11 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren; one great-great-great grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 32 years, James Tolbert Robinson; one son, Delphin Robinson; two sisters, Katheryn McClurg and Elesta Earls; and five brothers, Erlen Penrod, Gerold Penrod, Elmer Penrod, Cecil Penrod and Delmous Penrod.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 18, 2009, at Orangeburg United Methodist Church with Bro. Mason Harrod officiating. Burial was in Hillcrest Garden of Memories in Mason County.

Beatrice Pauline King Roe, 76, of Lexington, Ohio, died Monday, December 1, 2008, at her home following a long illness.

Born August 10, 1932, in Vanceburg to Charles Jasper, Sr. and Irene Inez Tolle King, she was a former employee of US Shoe Corporation before moving to Richland County, Ohio. There she worked for the former Essex Wire Company until 1981. She was an active member of the Lexington Church of the Nazarene and received the Distinguished Service Award in 2008.

Survivors include six daughters, Beverly Ann Scott of Bellville, Ohio, Betty Carolyn Coleman of Mesa, Arizona, Barbara Ellen Pue of Lexington, Joyce Michelle Rinehart of Lexington, Jacqueline Sue Roe of Lexington and Tamara Dale Miller of Galion, Ohio; two sons, John Ernest Roe of Mansfield, Ohio, and James Vinson Roe of Lexington; one sister, Freida Liles of Clearwater, Florida; 16 grandchildren; and 19 great grandchildren.

Services were conducted at 11:30 a.m. Friday, December 5, 2008, at the Lexington Avenue Snyder Funeral Home in Lexington with Pastor John R. Sgro officiating. Burial was in Oak Grove Memorial Park.

Carmen S. Welker Rogers, 40, of Maysville, died Monday, January 26, 2009, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center.

Born in Robinson, Illinois, to Robert L. and Pauletta Welker of Maysville, she had spent a year in Taiwan and eight years in the People's Republic of China teaching English as a foreign language.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, Jonathan B. Rogers; one son, Patrick A. Rogers; one sister, Miriam (Eric) Hambrock; one brother, Robert D. (Peggy) Welker; and her extended family.

Services were at 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 2, 2009, at Brell and Son Funeral Home in Maysville with burial in the Hillcrest Garden of Memories.

Born May 10, 1933, he held many roles including butcher, scholar, hypnotist and was a graduate of Xavier University. His most beloved accomplishment was his role as Chef Ferdinand. He was a devoted Catholic.

Survivors include his wife, Elinor; two daughters, Diane and Johnnae; two sons, John and J-Thomas; five granddaughters, Xianna, Maddison, Jayna, Jana and Mya; his sons-in-law, John Schnieders and Darren Hudson; and daughters-in-law, Maura Rogers and Carla Braun.

A Mass in remembrance was Sunday, December 27, 2009, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Vanceburg. There were no services and no visitation.

Mary Helen Reis Rose, 76, of Hope Mills, North Carolina, died Saturday, November 22, 2008, at Cape Fear Valley Hospital in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
She was born April 16, 1932, in Lewis County to the late Joseph C. and Elva Ruark Reis. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold J. Rose.
Survivors include four daughters, Debby Ray of Flemingsburg, Gerry Greene of King, North Carolina, Doreen Huettner and Linda Furr, both of Hope Mills; one sister, Dorothy Brown of Vanceburg; one brother, Rival Reis of Vanceburg; 10 grandchildren; and 13 great grandchildren.
Services were at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 26, 2008, at Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Rev. Phil Cropper officiating. Burial was in the Blankenship Cemetery at Camp Dix.

Paul J. Rouse, 90, of Vanceburg, died Wednesday morning, December 31, 2008, at Golden Living Center in Vanceburg.

Born August 24, 1918, at Glen Springs to the late Robert and Hulda Arthur Rouse, he was a Kentucky Colonel and lifetime member of the Heselton Baptist Church.

He was retired from the Lewis County Board of Education as a distribution clerk and had previously worked for Lewis County Fiscal Court as a truck driver and commodity distribution clerk. He had additionally worked as a contract bus driver and had been employed by Standard Oil Company in Vanceburg.

A favorite hobby was talking on his CB radio. He will long be remembered as "Starchy" by all his CB buddies.

Survivors include a daughter, Ruth Rouse Brewer, of Vanceburg; a son, Edwin Dwight Rouse, of Vanceburg; and five grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Lillian Thurman Rouse, in December 2004.

Services were conducted at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 2, 2009, at Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Rev. Bruce Nelson Evans officiating. Entombment was in Lewis County Memory Gardens at Black Oak.

Billy Ray Ruark, 60, of Flemingsburg, died Saturday, April 4, 2009, at Flemingsburg.

Born February 15, 1949, in Lewis County to the late Charles Brooks Ruark and Naomi Virginia Ruark, he was a lawn worker and was disabled.

Survivors include three daughters, Sarah Niece of Flemingsburg, Charlene Bevins of Lewis County and Miranda Ruark of Flemingsburg; two brothers, Stanley Gay Ruark of Mason County and Glen Ruark of Flemingsburg; two sisters, April Dawn Justice of Lewis County and Brenda Kay Little of Fleming County; and three grandsons.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Deloris Ann Butler; and two brothers, Ricky Ruark and Charles Wayne Ruark.

Graveside services were at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 11, 2009, at Mt. Tabor Cemetery. Denton-Workman Funeral Home at Flemingsburg was in charge of arrangements.

Howard Douglas Ruggles, 74, of Quincy, died at 3:37 p.m. Wednesday, November 11, 2009, at his home.

Born at Carrs on November 18, 1934, to the late Forest Ruggles and Ica Corns Ruggles, he was a farmer and had worked as a custodian for Big Sandy Furniture and Wil-Car Enterprises. He was a member of South Portsmouth Community Church.

Survivors include two sisters, Phyllis (Vernon) Liles and Brenda (Mike) Setters, both of Vanceburg; three brothers, Garry (Janet) Ruggles of Quincy, Donald Ruggles of Vanceburg and Dempsey (Judy) Ruggles of Garrison; seven nieces, April Ruggles, Nina (Chad) Stevens, Sandy (John) Wilhelm, Gail (Gary) Blaine, Belinda Setters, Mary (Mike) Eicher and Rhonda Ruggles; three nephews, Michael Lee (Sarah) Setters, Dale (Batrina) Applegate and Russell David (Marie) Ruggles; and several great-nieces and great-nephews.

He was preceded in death by two sisters, Carolyn Elkins and Janice Eubanks; and one brother, Russell Ruggles.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 14, 2009, at Dickerson Funeral in Vanceburg with Rev. Raymond Russell officiating. Burial was in Green Cemetery at St. Paul.

Mary Helen Lykins Ryan, 89, of Maysville, died Tuesday, September 22, 2009, at her home.

Born November 11, 1919, at Tollesboro to the late Orville and Lula Deatley Lykins, she was a graduate of Tollesboro High School and, through a scholarship provided by the Tollesboro Christian Church, earned a two year degree at Midway College in 1921. She had worked at Browning Manufacturing in Maysville and, along with her husband, operated Ryan Meat Packing Company.

She and her husband also owned and operated a farm along with Ryan Gun Club on Flemingsburg Road for many years. She was an accomplished trapshooter, having won many prestigious awards. She received her pilot's license in 1946, enjoyed deep sea fishing and was an avid golfer. She was a member of the Maysville First Christian Church, a volunteer for many civic organizations and was a Kentucky Colonel.

Survivors include one son, Ed (Suzie) Ryan Jr. of Findlay, Ohio; one step-daughter, Pat Ryan Ravencraft of Atlanta, Georgia; three granddaughters, Michelle (Dean Land) Ryan of Portland, Oregon, Noelle (Don) Hauck of Summerville, South Carolina, and Brooke Ryan of Findlay; a step-grandson, Eric (Tracy) Ravencraft of Atlanta; two great-granddaughters, Kendall Hauck and Caroline Hauck of Summerville; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ed Ryan, on May 8, 1980; two sisters, Nan Lykins Blackhurst and Rosa Lykins Kielman; and three brothers, Bona Lykins, Thomas Lykins and Charles Lykins.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Monday, September 28, 2009, at Maysville First Christian Church with Rev. Stephen Lesher and David Suggerbaker officiating. Burial was in Maysville Cemetery.

Robert L. "Bob" Sapp, 62, of Meadowland Drive in Maysville, died Monday, August 24, 2009, at his home.

Born in Mason County on December 12, 1946, to Tommy Sapp of Maysville and the late Velma Hughes Sapp, he was retired from the City of Maysville and had worked at the Carnation Company for 14 years. He was a US Army veteran.

In addition to his father he is survived by one son, Robbie (Christina) Sapp of Maysville, one sister, Brenda (Herman) Frodge of Maysville; three granddaughters, Kara Sapp, Destini Sapp and Asia Sapp, all of Maysville; two nephews, Jeff (Cyndi) Frodge of Maysville and Jason Frodge of Topeka, Kansas; and one great-niece.

Services were at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, August 27, 2009, at Barbour and Son Funeral Home in Tollesboro with Bro. Phil Bradley officiating. Burial was in May's Lick Cemetery at May's Lick where military graveside rites were accorded.

Violet Lowery Sartin, 89, of Vanceburg, died at 3:50 a.m. Tuesday, December 15, 2009, at Golden Living Center in Vanceburg.

Born July 16, 1920, in Mound City, Illinois, to the late Edward and Florence Harris Lowery, she had worked as a chef at various restaurants.

Survivors include two daughters, Joy (Harold) Stamper of Union and Judy (Sherman) Kegley of Vanceburg; two sons, Lonnie (Linda) Sartin of Vanceburg and Gary Sartin of Richmond; ten grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one step-great-grandchild; and two great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Judge Sartin; one daughter, Jacquline "Jackie" Lykins; one sister; and four brothers.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, December 19, 2009, at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Rev. Kevin Angel and Rev. Linda Sartin officiating. Burial was in Lewis County Memory Gardens at Black Oak.

Born March 6, 1963, she was a daughter of the late Harry Bryant and was raised by her grandmother, the late Dorothy Mae Bryant. She was a 1981 graduate of Tollesboro High School where she was a cheerleader and mascot.

Survivors include her husband, Randall E. Sentney; two daughters, Shana Mae Padgett and Shayla Christine Padgett, both of Aberdeen; one son, Marlin Scott (Stacy) Padgett of Aberdeen; three step-daughters, Amy Wilson and Jessica Sentney of Ashland and Katie Sentney of Brooksville; two brothers, Matthew Bryant and Tommy Bryant; two grandchildren, Lexi Padgett and Kendra Padgett of Aberdeen; and four step-grandchildren.

Services were at 2:00 p.m. Sunday March 29, 2009, at Barbour and Son Funeral Home in Tollesboro with Bro. Sam Jones officiating. Burial was in Mt. Tabor Cemetery at Ribolt.

Anthony Lee Smith, 16, of Vanceburg, died Friday morning, December 4, 2009, in Vanceburg as the result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Born May 3, 1993, in Portsmouth, Ohio, to Tim L. Smith and Melissa A. Nolen Smith, he was a sophomore at Lewis County High School.

In addition to his parents, who reside in Vanceburg, he is survived by a sister, Kelly Ann Smith, at home; maternal grandmother, Mary Nolen of Vanceburg; and paternal grandmother, Dolly Smith of Vanceburg.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Marshall Paul Nolen; and his paternal grandfather Foch Smith.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 8, 2009, at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Bro. Anthony Corns officiating. Burial was in Bloomfield Cemetery on Dummitt Branch Road at Head of Grassy.

Claude Smith, 74, of Butler, died Thursday, July 30, 2009, at Veterans Administration Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Born December 13, 1934, at Camp Dix to the late George W. and Emma Killen Smith, he was retired from CSX Railroad with over 22 years of service. He was a veteran of the US Marine Corp with 10 years of service and US Air Force with five years of service. Service included both the Korean War and Vietnam War.

Survivors include his wife, Alice M. Trappe Sand Smith of Butler; one daughter, Allisa M. (Donald) Robertson of Butler; three step-daughters, Renee Hartman of Taylor Mill, Karen (Michael) Wickham of Zanesville, Ohio, and Fran (Bear) Clifton of Fort Mitchell; six step-sons, Brad (Brenda) Sand of Elsmere, Tony (Joyce) Sand of Petersburg, Patrick Sand of Covington, Thomas (Rochelle) Sand of Taylor Mill, Michael (Amber) Sand of Morning View and Richard (Julie) Sand of Burlington; two sisters, Wilma Bloomfield and Beatrice (Shelby) Fetters, both of Vanceburg; and 26 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by two sisters, Julia Bieu and Thelma McCleese; and one brother, Omar Smith.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 4, 2009, at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Bro. Bear Clifton officiating. Burial was in Peach Grove Cemetery at Peach Grove. Military graveside rites were accorded by American Legion Hardin Browning Post 109 of Falmouth.

Mary Margaret Smith, 78, of Tollesboro, died Saturday, May 16, 2009, at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington.

Survivors include her husband of 35 years, Ray Smith; four daughters, Mary (Mike) Andrews of Midland, Michigan, Brenda (Monroe) Nuget of Saginaw, Michigan, Michele (Michael) Tinsley of Oscoda, Michigan, and Angela (Rick) Webster of Virginia Beach, Virginia; five sons, Paul (Cindy) Jacovitch of Hemlock, Michigan, Peter (Donna) Jacovitch of Bridgeport, Michigan, Larry Jacovitch of Pine Lake, Georgia, Jeffery (Shelly) Kilgore of Hemlock, and (David) Cathy Kilgore of Greencastle, Indiana; one step-daughter, Sheila (Joe) McFadden of Tollesboro; four step-sons, Donnie (Linda) Kilgore of Merrill, Michigan, Billie (Janet) Kilgore of Saginaw, Bobbie (Janice) Kilgore of Saginaw, and Roger Kilgore of Saginaw; special friends, Butch and Sandy Jarrells and Jeff and Suzanne Himes; several grandchilcren; several great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by two daughters, Evelyn Janet Kilgore and Regina Kilgore; one son, James Jacovitch; and two sisters, Helen Polley and Francis Nothelfer.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 21, 2009, at Barbour and Son Funeral Home in Tollesboro with Bro. Steve Perkins officiating. Burial was in Bethel Cemetery at Ribolt.

Ronald Clay "Fats" Smith, 74, of Firebrick died Wednesday, April 1, 2009, at Southern Ohio Medical Center Hospice in Portsmouth, Ohio.

Born in Portsmouth May 8, 1934, to the late Henry Smith and Creat Thompson Smith, he was retired from Bank One of Portsmouth and attended Firebrick Christian Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Cleo Norma Jean Bentley Smith; four sons, Ronald (Sandy) Smith of Prestonsburg, Robert (Lydia) Smith of Firebrick, Donald (Vicki) Smith of Sunbury, Ohio, and Jerry (Tracy) Smith of Paintsville; two sisters, Ruthe Moore and Diane Hutchinson, both of Sciotoville, Ohio; three brothers, Robert Smith of Sciotoville, James Smith of Syracuse, New York, and Daniel Smith of Leesburg, Ohio; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 4, 2009, at Roberson Funeral Home in South Shore with Rev. Raymond Lewis officiating. Burial was in Collier Memorial Gardens at South Portsmouth.

Born in Mason County August 3, 1967, to Joe Snapp and Nancy Gilbert, he was a carpenter for M&K Construction.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 24, 2009, at Barbour & Son Funeral Home in Tollesboro with Bro. Lovell Grigson officiating. Burial was in Pine Grove Cemetery at Covedale.

Timothy W. Soard, 42, of Wheelersburg, Ohio, died at 9:15 p.m. Monday, December 7, 2009, at his home.

Born in Scioto County, Ohio, on May 25, 1967, to Geneva Mosley Soard of Wheelersburg and the late Dan Walters, he worked as a deputy sheriff for Scioto County law enforcement and worked as a security guard for Workstone Security in New Boston, Ohio. He was of the Christian faith.

In addition to his mother, survivors include two sons, Brandon Soard of Portsmouth, Ohio, and Cody Soard of Minford, Ohio; two brothers, Mike Walters of Garrison and Adrian Soard of Minford; and one granddaughter, Phoebe Soard of Lucasville, Ohio.

Emma Rena Sparks, 83, of Olive Hill, died Saturday afternoon, May 23, 2009, at her home.

Born October 29, 1925, at Three Prong to the late Charles and Eula Belle Madden Howard, she was a homemaker and of the Christian faith.

Survivors include five daughters, Geneva McGlone of Olive Hill, Beverly (Ray) McGlone of Olive Hill, Bethy (Junior) McGlone of Olive Hill, Carol Pyle of Olive Hill and Freda (Daniel) Roe of Richmond; five sons, Bud (Nina) Sparks of Carter City, Dean (Olla) Sparks of Carter City, Vernon (Sarah) Sparks of Olive Hill, Tom (Judy) Sparks of Garrison, and Bob (Patty) Sparks of Carter City; one sister, Agnes Stevenson of Vanceburg; numerous grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and one daughter-in-law, Darlene Sparks.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Sparks, on April 7, 1975; one daughter, Rosie Grigson Clark; one son, Chuck Sparks; one sister, Ethel Clark; three brothers, Thomas Howard, John Howard and Russell Howard; three grandchildren, Charles Sparks, Mary Cooley and Tammy Grigson; two great-grandchildren, Brandon Grigson and Lexis McGlone; and three sons-in-law, Alfred Grigson, Mark Pyle and Paul Erwin.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, 2009, at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Pastor Randy Binon officiating. Burial was in Waring Cemetery at Garrison.

Gertrude E. Sparks, 86, of Pataskala, Ohio, died Thursday afternoon, February 26, 2009, at Mt. Carmel East Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.

Born November 16, 1922, at Indian Creek to the late Johnny Robert McCleese Sr. and Katherine Duff McCleese, she had worked as a department store clerk and was a member of the Karl Road Christian Church.

Survivors include a son, Raymond L. (Brenda) Sparks of Pataskala; one granddaughter, Monica (Jason) Marcum; and two great-grandchildren, Alexa Marcum and Chase Marcum.

She was preceded in death by two sisters, Alice Hobbs and Effie Bonner; and two brothers, Tony McCleese and Marshall McCleese.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, March 1, 2009, at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Bro. Dean McCleese officiating. Burial was in Thomas Cemetery at Indian Creek.

Deborah Ann Stacy, 33, of Flemingsburg, died Saturday, January 10, 2009, at her home.

She was born July 27, 1975, to Wilma R. Kegley of Lewis County and the late James Dale Stacy.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by her stepfather, Nelson Kegley of Lewis County; two daughters, Haley Lasha Hilterbrand and Mallory Dale Simms at home; her paternal grandfather, James Stacy of Wallingford; two sisters, Della Jean Logan of Carter County and Tammy Jo Richmond of Flemingsburg; one brother, Travis Dale Stacy of Lewis County; two nieces; and one nephew.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 13, 2009, at the Petersville Church of God with Rev. Milt Stanfiled officiating. Burial was in Sargents Cemetery. Boone-Nickell Funeral Home in Flemingsburg was in charge of arrangements.

Kathleen Burriss Stafford, 78, of Vanceburg, died at 12:48 a.m. Monday, June 15, 2009, at her home following a brief illness.

Born April 22, 1931, at Vanceburg to the late James and Leona Lewis Burriss Tolle, she was a homemaker and farmer, and loved to garden. She was a 17 year employee of US Shoe in Vanceburg.

Survivors include one daughter, Jill (William) Vaughn of Camp Dix; one son, Brent (Kathy) Stafford of Vansant, Virginia; one sister, Eileen Messer of Mansfield, Ohio; one brother, Mitchell (Robyn) Tolle of Vanceburg; four grandchildren, Andrea Applegate, Derek Sams, Drew Stafford and Bree Stafford; and two great-grandchildren, Leah Potter and Gracie Potter.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Jack Elmo Stafford, on July 22, 2003; one sister, Barbara Hegedeus; and three brothers, James Lewis Burriss, Allen Burriss and Donald Burriss.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, 2009, at Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Bro. John Lewis officiating. Burial was in Liles Cemetery at Camp Dix.

Lillian Opal Stamper, 94, of Garrison, died at 9:50 p.m. Thursday, January 1, 2009, at Southern Ohio Medical Center's Hospice of Hope in Portsmouth, Ohio.

Born June 8, 1914, in Carter County to the late John Lewis Stamper and Anna McGlone Stamper, she was retired from US Shoe Corporation in Vanceburg with more than 30 years of service and was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses of Portsmouth.

Survivors include two nieces, Alta Vance of Columbus, Ohio, and Betty Shaner of The Villages, Florida; and two nephews, Valdis Stamper Jr. and Rocky Skidmore, both of Garrison.

She was preceded in death by two sisters, Goldie Stamper and Alta Skidmore; and one brother, Valdis Stamper Sr.

Services were conducted at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, January 4, 2009, at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Elder Steven Pickens officiating. Burial was in Richardson Cemetery at Scotts Branch.

Valdis Stamper Jr, 64, of New Boston, Ohio, died Friday, June 5, 2009, at his residence.

Born December 14, 1944, in Portsmouth, Ohio, to the late Valdis Stamper Sr. and Ida Mae McCormick Stamper, he was retired from White-Westinghouse Corporation.

Survivors include one daughter, Lori (William) Peters of San Clemente, California; two sisters, Alta (Gary) Vance of Columbus, Ohio, and Betty Shaner of The Villages, Florida; a cousin, Rocky Skidmore of Garrison; and three grandchildren.

Services were conducted at the convenience of the family. Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg was in charge of arrangements.

Carl Denver Stanfield, Sr., 56, of Tollesboro, died Monday, November 17, 2008, at University Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Born February 13, 1942, at Cabin Creek to the late Denver and Ruth Browning Stanfield, he was a minister and was serving as Pastor of Shepherd's Chapel Kentucky Christian Church. He was retired from Browning Manufacturing in Maysville.
Survivors include his wife, Minnie Lee Marshall Stanfield, two daughters, nine grandchildren and two brothers.
Services were conducted at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November, 22, 2008, at Shepherd's Chapel Kentucky Christian Church at Vanceburg with Rev. J.R. Hedges and Rev. E. Ray Throckmorton officiating. Brell and Son Funeral Home in Maysville was in charge of arrangements.

Rena F. Stanfield, 90, of Tollesboro, died Thursday, November 20, 2008, at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.
Born April 9, 1918, to the late Elmer J. and Matilda Jones Hughes, she was a housewife and homemaker. She was was preceded in death by her husband, Estill Stanfield.
She was a member of the Olivet Methodist Church in Mason County and had attended Canaan Holiness Church for many years.
Survivors include two daughters, Anita Walker of Tollesboro and Janice Tomes of May's Lick; three sons, Donald Stanfield and Frank Stanfield of Burtonville and Rick Stanfield of Tollesboro; one sister, Shirley Henderson of Mt. Carmel, Ohio; one brother, Gene Hughes of Washington Court House, Ohio; 11 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren.
Services were conducted at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 25, 2008, at Barbour and Son Funeral Home in Tollesboro with Bro. Jim Bob Williams and Bro. Milton Stanfield officiating. Burial was at Hillcrest Garden of Memories in Mason County.

Barney M. Stanton, 82, of Morningview, formerly of Maysville, died Tuesday, December 15, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Williamstown.

Born in Maysville on November 10, 1927, to the late Thomas and Myrtle Dryden Stanton, he was retired from the Carnation Company and was a US Army Veteran having served in the Philippines during the Korean War.

Survivors include three daughters, Brenda (Jeff) Swearingen of Lewisburg, Shirley (James) Miracle of Lewis County, and Barneen Cordell; his partner of many years, Mima Moore Stanton; two step-children, Patricia Penny Moore and James M. Moore, both of Morningview; five grandchildren, Leah Thomas, Heather Swearingen, Kyle Swearingen, Kenny Miracle and Kirk Miracle; and several great-grandchildren.

Services were at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, December 17, 2009, at Brell and Son Funeral Home in Maysville. Burial was in Maysville Cemetery.

Agnes A. Stephenson, 82, of Golden Living Center in Vanceburg, died Friday, November 20, 2009, at Golden Living Center following an extended illness.

Born November 21, 1926, in Lewis County to the late Charles and Eula Madden Howard, she was a homemaker and of the Christian faith.

Survivors include four daughters, Rosemary Applegate of Vanceburg, Edna Stephenson of Wilmington, Ohio, Ruby (James) Glenn of Tranquility, Ohio, and Donna Stephenson of Beaver, Ohio; two sons, Charles Stephenson of Hillsboro, Ohio, and John (Mary) Stephenson of Otway, Ohio; one special aunt, Esther Greene of West Union; nine grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Henry Stephenson, in 1964; one daughter, Bonnie Stephenson; one son, Opie Stephenson; two sisters, Ethel Clark and Emma Sparks; and seven brothers, John Howard, Tom Howard, Russell Howard, and four in infancy.

Services were held at the convenience of the family. Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg was in charge of arrangements.

Mary C. Stinson, 97, of Washington Court House, Ohio, died Wednesday, August 26, 2009, at Fayette County Memorial Hospital in Washington Court House.

Born December 23, 1911, at Thor to the late William Roy and Bertha Frances Liles Roe, she had worked for Colson Manufacturing in Elyria, Ohio, for several years and had also worked for General Industries in Elyria for 17 years. She was a jewelry salesperson for several companies in the Elyria area and was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Washington Court House.

Survivors include one daughter, Omadell Jolley of North Ridgeville, Ohio; one brother, Leland Roe of Morris, Illinois; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Barbara Jane Dobbins; two sisters, Gladys Roe and Lelia Roe; six brothers, Lionel Roe, Wilmer Roe, Morland Roe, Oliver "Curly" Roe, Kenneth Edward Roe and Ivan Roe; one granddaughter, Ladina White Hopkins; and one grandson, Guy Allen White.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, August 29, 2009, at Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg with James Roe Officiating. Burial was in Lewis County Memory Gardens at Black Oak.

Audrey Louise Stone, 85, of Vanceburg, died Tuesday evening, January 6, 2009, at Golden Living Center in Vanceburg.

Born March 26, 1923, at Camp Dix, she was a daughter of the late Douglas and Lillie Liles Hamilton. She was retired from Moen Faucet Company in Elyria, Ohio, and was a member of the Blankenship Christian Holiness Church at Camp Dix.

Survivors include two sisters, Marjorie Rose of Vanceburg and Anna Faye (James) Turner of Brandenburg; three nieces, Dianna Padgett, Pamela Carey and Elena Rose Thompson; four nephews, Duan Turner, Keith Turner, Michael Lipsey and Dalton Rose.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ersel Stone, in 2004; and a sister, Helen Lipsey.

Services were Friday, January 9, 2009, at 1:00 p.m. at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg. Burial was in Stone Cemetery at Camp Dix.

Crystal Gail Stone, 31, of Dry Hollow Road, Garrison, died Sunday, April 19, 2009, at her home following an extended illness.

She was born January 18, 1978, in Maysville to Michael "Steve" and Marlene "Sue" Hobbs Williamson of Vanceburg.

In addition to her parents, survivors include her husband, Dewey Elmo Stone, whom she married October 29, 2005; three sisters, Sherrie Williamson, Lisa Williamson and Tonia (Wayne) Hughes, all of Vanceburg; six nieces and nephews, Richard Lee Stone Jr. of Portsmouth, Ohio, Steven Wade Williamson, Kaleb Mathiaz Jarrells, Alyssa Paige Williamson and Dustin Hughes, all of Vanceburg, and Benji Dean of Georgetown; mother and father-in-law, Phyllis Mae and Donald Dewey Stone of Garrison; special friends, Christopher Cooley and Jinx Jarrells, both of Vanceburg; and several aunts and uncles.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Wilford and Opal Hobbs and Patrick and Betty Williamson.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, 2009, at Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Rev. Bruce Nelson Evans officiating. Burial was in Lewis County Memory Gardens at Black Oak.

Curtis Stone, 85, of Vanceburg, died Wednesday morning, January 7, 2009, at Golden Living Center in Vanceburg.

Born February 7, 1923, in Lewis County to the late Jim Ed and Laura Bloomfield Stone, he was a retired grocery store owner, school bus driver and life long farmer. Since the age of 19 he was a Christian and a member of Laurel Point Christian Holiness Church at Camp Dix.

Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Louise Fannin Stone; one daughter, Diana Lou (Dale) Clark of Camp Dix; one son, Gary Curtis (Joyce) Stone of Camp Dix; one brother, Delmas Stone of Camp Dix; one granddaughter, Laura (Matthew) Bond of Camp Dix; two great grandsons; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Naomi Liles; and four brothers, Tensley Stone, Glenn Stone, Ernest Stone and Earl Stone.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 9, 2009, at Globe Funeral Chapel at Camp Dix with Bro. Clyde Holbrook and Bro. Forest Hedges officiating. Burial was in Morgan Cemetery at Head of Grassy.

Fabian R. Stone, 32, of Greenup, died Wednesday, September 23, 2009, at Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio.

Born in Lewis County on September 26, 1976, to Larry Eugene Stone of Greenup and Patricia C. Stone of Quick's Run, he was an arborist and tree trimmer. He was of the Christian faith.

In addition to his parents, survivors include his wife, Georgetta Hobson Stone; one daughter, Alisha Shumate of Ahsland; two sons, Skyler Stone and Arak Shoemate, both of Greenup; one sister, Lacey E. Cameron of Tollesboro; one brother, Slade D. Stone of Tollesboro; and four grandchildren, Faran Shoemate, Arissa Shoemate, Arak Shoemate Jr. and Andrew Shoemate.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Monday, September 28, 2009, at Barbour and Son Funeral Home in Tollesboro. Burial was in Muses Chapel Cemetery on Quick's Run.

Helen Kathryn Goldenburg Strong, 91, formerly of Vanceburg, died Friday, May 29, 2009.

Born at Vanceburg in 1917 to the late Charles and Myrtle Goldenburg, she was a 1935 graduate of Lewis County High School and had taught at one room schools at Town Branch and Carrs in the 1950s. She retired from teaching at St. Pious Catholic School in Norfolk, Virginia, in 1992 at age 75.

Survivors include two daughters, Roberta Smith and Saundra Brewer, both of Florida; two sons, Roger Strong of New Jersey and Fred Strong of Oregon; one brother, Gene Goldenburg of Pennsylvania; 12 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Harold Strong, in 1990; one son, Larry Strong; and one brother, Billy Goldenburg.

A memorial service was conducted Sunday, May 31, 2009, at The Villages, Florida.

William Sullivan, 62, of Vanceburg, died at 5:20 a.m. Monday, August 10, 2009, at the home of his cousin in Vanceburg following a brief illness.

Born March 8, 1947, in Lewis County to the late Andy Sullivan Sr. and Bessie Gilliam Sullivan, he was of the Christian Faith.

Survivors include a brother, Andy Sullivan Jr. of Maysville; and a half-sister, Margie Holsinger of New Boston, Ohio.

He was preceded in death by two half-sisters, Edna Mae Kimbler and Opal Sullivan; and three half-brothers, Raymond Sullivan, Russell Sullivan and Virgil Sullivan.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 12, 2009, at Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Rev. Bruce Nelson Evans officiating. Burial was in Black Oak Cemetery at Black Oak.

Creighton Younger Swearingen, 74, of Vanceburg died at 5:50 a.m. Saturday, August 8, 2009, at Ashland Community Hospice Care Center.

Born March 8, 1935, in Lewis County to the late John Harry and Nora Lee Lucas Swearingen, he was retired from Dravo Lime Corporation with over 26 years of service. He was a US Army Veteran.

Survivors include his wife of 34 years, Charlene Bloomfield Swearingen; three daughters, Kimberly Lingkapo of Sacramento, California, Tauwantha Deaton of Bartlett, Illinois, and Vicki (Brady) Guyer of Garrison; three sisters, Carrie Mae (Melvyn) Smoot of Tucson, Arizona, Gypsy (Vernon) Cooper of Vanceburg and Jessie Lykins of Garrison; and four brothers, Bruce (Mary) Swearingen and Jack (Carolyn) Swearingen, both of Vanceburg, Archie (Jean) Swearingen of Aberdeen, Ohio, and Tom (Gartha) Swearingen of Lakeland, Florida.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, John Henry Swearingen Jr. and Dudley Swearingen.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 11, 2009, at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Rev. Danny Overton officiating. Burial was in Lewis County Memory Gardens at Black Oak.

Debora K. Swearingen, 54, of Cooper Street in Vanceburg, died unexpectedly Wednesday afternoon, August 19, 2009, at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, Ohio.

Born October 12, 1954, in Garrison to the late Melvin and Lucille Bentley Kamer, she had worked at the Lewis County Detention Center and for US Shoe in Vanceburg. She was a member of Bivens Chapel Church at Garrison.

Survivors include one daughter, Breashay Swearingen of Vanceburg; four sisters, Brenda (Bob) Blaine of Quincy, Loretta Webb and Marsha (Jerry) Bloomfield, both of Vanceburg, and Rhonda Kamer of Garrison; and two brothers, Darrell Kamer of Garrison and Michael (Pam) Kamer of St. Paul.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John H. "Brick" Swearingen Jr., on April 12, 1997.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, August 22, 2009, at Bivens Chapel Church at Garrison with Rev. Chris Lawhun officiating. Burial was in Valley Cemetery at Charters.

Evelyn Ruth Swimm, 51, of Vanceburg, died Friday, November 28, 2008, at Golden Living Center in Vanceburg.

Born February 11, 1957, at Portsmouth, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Estill Parson and Thelma Stone Zornes. She had worked for US Shoe Corporation at the Component Plant in Vanceburg and also had worked for Toyota Corporation. She was a member of Evans Chapel Church.

Survivors include two daughters, Ruth Ann Miller and Crystal Gail Corns, both of Vanceburg; five brothers, Donald Joe Zornes, Earl Cletis Zornes and James Anderson Zornes, all of Vanceburg, Junior Odell Zornes of Tollesboro and Johnny Eldwood Zornes of Panama Canal, Panama; four sisters, Glenda E. Gilliam and Loretta Lewis, both of Vanceburg, Kay Stone Walters and Kathy Jane Howe, both of Tollesboro; seven grandchildren and one great grandchild also survive.

Services were conducted Tuesday, December 2, 2008, at 1:00 p.m. at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Bro. Anthony Corns officiating. Burial was in Nolen Cemetery at Laurel.

James "Bubbles" Switzer, 52, of Halbert Avenue in Vanceburg, died unexpectedly Sunday afternoon, August 23, 2009, at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, Ohio.

Born in Lewis County on August 25, 1956, to the late Clarence "Coot" Thomas and Mima Alidean Royal Switzer, he had worked for Shunks Blade Division in Bucyrus, Ohio, and was a bus driver for the Lewis County School District. He had worked as an EMS technician for Lewis County Ambulance and Conley Ambulance Service.

He was a former member of Vanceburg City Council and a 35 year member of the Vanceburg Volunteer Fire Department, serving the past 25 years as Fire Chief. He was a CPR instructor and also a member of the Lewis County Volunteer Fire Department. He was most recently a dispatcher for the Lewis County E-911 Dispatch Center. He was a member of Happy Hollow Church.

Survivors include two sons, Eric (Kala) Switzer and Kenneth Switzer, both of Vanceburg; three step-sons, Matt (Kelly) Dyer, Jamie Dyer and Mike (Bonnie) Dyer, all of Vanceburg; seven sisters, Thelma (Wayne) King of Bucyrus, Sue (Maurice) Kennedy, Robin (Ray) Polley and Kathy Wilson, all of Vanceburg, Jane Yates of Germantown, Donna (Mike) Grayson of Tollesboro and Carol Switzer of Portsmouth; three brothers, Thomas (Vickie) Switzer of Greenup, Rick Switzer of Vanceburg and Charles (Debbie) Switzer of May's Lick; four grandchildren; five step-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Sandy Helterbrandt.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, August 27, 2009, at Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Bro. James Hamilton officiating. Burial was in Lewis County Memory Gardens at Black Oak.

Dr. William M. Talley, 76, of Vanceburg, died at 1:15 a.m. Wednesday, July 8, 2009, at Meadowview Regional Medical Center in Maysville following a brief illness.

Born in Fleming County on July 1, 1933, to the late Paul and Margie Cray Talley, he was an educator and psychologist at McGill University in Montreal, Canada, for 30 years.

He had written a multitude of articles for The Lewis County Herald and for several history publications since 1962. His lifelong interest was history and his passion was genealogy. He was a widely recognized historian and genealogist for Northeast Kentucky and was a Kentucky Colonel. He was a graduate of Ohio State University where he received his Masters and Doctorate degrees. He served as editor of the McGill Journal of Education and was a Senator of McGill University. He was a professor at Rio Grande College in Rio Grande, Ohio, and was a visiting professor at Tulane University, University of British Columbia, Suffolk University and others.

Survivors include one son, Paul Talley of Houston, Texas, one sister, Annis Wilcoxson of Ewing, and his lifelong companion, Vivian Talley of Cincinnati, Ohio.

Graveside services were at 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 10, 2009, at Elizaville Cemetery at Elizaville with Pastor Roderick Huron officiating. Burial was in Elizaville Cemetery. Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg was in charge of arrangements.

Norma J. Taylor, 65, of Maysville, died Saturday, August 15, 2009, at her home.
Born November 11, 1943, in Maysville to the late Herbert Y. and Kathryn Eitel Johnson, she was retired from Federal Mogul and was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Maysville.

Survivors include two daughters, Tracey (Tim) Douglas of Tollesboro and Willow (Terry) Moore of Beechburg; one son, Tim (Andrea) Taylor of O’Fallon, Illinois; three sisters, Perleen (Charlie) Detro and Edith (John) Davis, both of Maysville, and Jayne (Jerry) Elliott of Tollesboro; three brothers, Herbert C. (Linda) Johnson, Perry Johnson and Eddie (Lisa) Johnson, all of Maysville; four grandchildren, Taylor Douglas, Timothy Douglas, Tristen Moore and Lauren Moore; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William Taylor, November 22, 1973.
Services were at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 19, 2009, at Knox and Brothers Funeral Home in Maysville with Rev. Eric Patterson officiating. Burial was in Mount Carmel Cemetery.

Daisy Lee Thayer, 91, of Quincy, died Friday morning, September 25, 2009, at her home.

Born June 21, 1918, at Quincy to the late James M. Bivens and Bessie M. Arther Bivens, she was a housewife and member of the Church of Christ of South Shore.

Survivors include four sons, Chester Elbert Thayer Jr. of Garrison, Jarrell D (Vicki) Thayer of Valrico, Florida, Gail Roger (Nancy Sue) Thayer of Garrison and Wayne C. (Linda) Thayer of South Shore; one sister, Delores (Joe) Dixon of Tipp City, Ohio; a brother-in-law, Pete Sowards of Waverly, Ohio; 13 grandchildren, Chester Thayer III, Sherman Thayer, Melissa Thayer, Allison Thayer, Lisa Gazdik, Eric Thayer, Roger Thayer, Brian Thayer, Daniel Walters, Kenny Walters, Christopher S. Thayer, Jerry Brown and Stephanie Spears; 18 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester Elbert Thayer Sr.; and 11 sisters and brothers.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Monday, September 28, 2009, at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Rev. Gary Vaughn officiating. Burial was in Bivens Cemetery at Quincy.

Edith Norine Thompson, 71, of Vanceburg, died at 11:03 a.m. Sunday, November 29, 2009, at Meadowview Regional Medical Center in Maysville.

Born at Elyria, Ohio, on November 3, 1938, to the late Floyd Nary and Edith M. McPherson Nary, she was retired from US Shoe Corporation of Vanceburg and was a member of the Garrison Church of Christ.

Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Vintson Luther Thompson; three daughters, Linda (Randy) Barnes of Benson, Arizona, Norine (Myron) Gautney of Albertsville, Alabama, and Jodi L. Shank of Vanceburg; two sisters, Zelma (Bob) Matthews and Charlene Brady, both of Elyria; one brother, Clyde Nary of Overland, Ohio; 14 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by one son, Kenneth C. Thompson; three sisters; and one brother.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, December 3, 2009, at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Bro. Tim Underwood officiating. Burial was in Lewis County Memory Gardens at Black Oak.

James Larry Thompson, 58, of Toccoa, Georgia, died Thursday, January 8, 2009, at the Stephens County Hospital in Toccoa.

Born September 6, 1950, in Maysville, he was a son of the late James Avery and Hazel Mae Marshall Thompson. He was raised in Petersville and was a veteran of the US Marine Corps, having served two tours of duty in Vietnam. He had worked for the Trane Company as an engineer building air conditioning systems and was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include two daughters, Karen Marie Thompson of Atlanta, Georgia, and Eva Michelle Thompson of Lavonia, Georgia; four sons, Thomas Lee Thompson, Michael Gus Thompson and Jamie Lee Thompson, all of Lavonia, and Tommy Thompson of Kentucky; a sister, Patricia Carol Thompson Peshek of Castle Rock, Colorado; two brothers, Donnie Carl Thompson and Jack Thompson, both of Lavonia; and several grandchildren.

A memorial service was held at the convenience of the family. Whitlock Mortuary in Toccoa was in charge of arrangements.

Randy H. Thompson, 45, of Garrison died at 9:06 p.m. Thursday, September 3, 2009, at King's Daughters Medical Center in Ashland.

Born July 10, 1964, in Pomeroy, Ohio, to the late James W. Thompson and Ruth Zornes Thompson, he was a 1982 graduate of Lewis County High School and a journeyman carpenter scaffold builder working out of Local 472 Carpenter's Local in Ashland. He served as a Lewis County Deputy Sheriff under Sheriff Virgil Cole and was a member of Grace Baptist Church at Garrison. He was a US Marine Corps Veteran.

Survivors include his wife of 23 years, Lori Bowman Thompson; three sons, Randy Tyler Thompson, Nicholas Tanner Thompson and James Walker Thompson, all at home; two sisters, Michelle (Jerry) Noble and Rhonda (Bob) Swick, both of Garrison; one brother, Rusty Lee Thompson of Garrison; and a great-nephew, William Scott Bowman, at home.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, September 6, 2009, at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Bro. Gene Miracle and Bro. David Hickerman officiating. Burial was in Skidmore Cemetery at Garrison.

Military graveside rites were accorded by VFW Monte Lewis Stamm Post 5438 of Vanceburg.

Harold L. Tolle, 75, died Tuesday, April 21, 2009, at 8:39 p.m. at Golden Living Center in Vanceburg following a brief illness.

Born November 17, 1933, in Lewis County to the late Charles Oscar and Flora Folmer Tolle, He was a US Army veteran of the Korean War and was a member of the Black Oak Christian Church. He was a self-employed businessman operating Tolle Barbour Shop in Vanceburg for 50 years.

Survivors include six daughters, Anita (Greg) Miracle and Theresa (Tony) Rizzo, both of Vanceburg, Alisa Tolle of Winchester, Kimberly Tolle and Beverly (Brad) Sinders, both of Walland, Tennessee, and Stephanie (Willie) McNeal of Ashland; one son, Troy A. (Andora) Tolle of Vanceburg; one sister, Mary Ellen Roe of Lexington, Ohio; one brother, Vernon Tolle of Mansfield, Ohio; and five grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Nina Dunaway Tolle, in 2003; one sister, Norma Bevins; and one brother, Arnold Tolle.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Friday, April 24, 2009, at Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Bro. John Wineland officiating. Burial was in Clarksburg Cemetery. Military graveside rites were accorded by Monte Lewis Stamm VFW Post 5438 of Vanceburg.

Virginia Ruth Harrison Tolle, 77, of Fernleaf Drive in Maysville, died Monday, September 7, 2009, at her home.

She was born March 3, 1932, in Lewis County to the late Leonard Martin Harrison and Lois Swearingen Harrison. She was a member of Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church at Ribolt.

Survivors include two daughters, Beverly Coburn of Highland Heights and Peggy (Daren) Wood of May's Lick; one son, Tommy (Andrea) Tolle of Mud Lick; eight grandchildren, Penny Stanfield, Robbie Sapp, Shannon Collings, Christa Tolle, Kelly Coburn, Megan Tolle, Tommy Tolle and Richelle Tolle; eight great-grandchildren, Kara Sapp, Destiny Sapp, Asia Sapp, Taylor Stanfield, Logan Stanfield, Scotty Muse, Riley Finn and Kenlee Finn; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Duane C. Tolle; and one son, Richard "Dickie" Tolle.

Services were at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, September 10, 2009, at Barbour and Son Funeral Home in Tollesboro. Burial was in Mt. Tabor Cemetery at Ribolt.

Charles Elmer Toller, 66, of Mt. Carmel Road, Flemingsburg, died Friday, May 29, 2009, at Fleming County Hospital in Flemingsburg.

Born October 29, 1942, in Lewis County to the late Marvin and Icy Grayson Toller, he was retired from Browning-EPT and was an employee of Wal-Mart.

Survivors include two daughters, Darlene (Wayne) Glass of Blue Creek, Ohio, and Angie (Matt) Yates of Vanceburg; two sons, Greg (Winnie) Toller and Charles (Esther) Toller, both of Flemingsburg; four sisters, Wanda (Junior) Doyle of Fleming County, Daisy (Bill) Doyle of Fleming County, Pauline (Vester) Florence of Mason County and Lena (Sam) Gilbert of Lewis County; four brothers, Ray (Alice) Toller of Maysville, Omar (Edna) Toller of Manchester, Ohio, Dick (Jo) Toller of Indianapolis, Indiana, and Russell (Peggy) Toller of Vanceburg; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Joan Ann Doyle Toller; a sister, Helen Swim; six brothers, Marvin Toller Jr., Jim Toller, Walter Toller, Wilburn Toller, Wilmor Toller and an infant brother.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, 2009, at Pleasant Valley Church of Christ with Bro. Hillary Underwood officiating. Burial was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery.

Maurice Toller Jr., 72, of Tollesboro, died Tuesday, November 11, 2008, at Our Lady of Bellefonte Medical Center in Ashland.

Born February 9, 1936, at Carrs, he was a son of the late Morris and Didama Jane McCoy Toller. He was a farmer and had attended the Petersville Church of Christ.

Services were conducted Saturday, November 15, 2008, at 1:00 p.m. at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg. Bro. Arnold Howell officiated, burial was in Bivens Cemetery at Quick's Run.

Walter E. "Walt" Toller, 62, of Paoli, Indiana, died Tuesday, February 24, 2009, at his home.

He was born July 24, 1946, at Tollesboro to Marvin F. Toller and Icy D. Grayson Toller. He was retired from the Worthington Packing Plant at Worthington, Indiana.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Pierson Toller; four daughters, Debbie Tolen of Plainfield, Indiana, Vickie Kempe of Bloomington, Indiana, Cindy King of Indianapolis, Indiana, and Terri Reed of Forest, Indiana; one son, Donald Toller of Ripley, Ohio; four sisters, Alena (Samuel) Gilbert, Wanda (James) Doyle, Daisy (Bill) Doyle, all of Wallingford, and Pauline (Vester) Florence of Maysville; five brothers, Raymond Toller of Maysville, Omar Toller of Manchester, Ohio, Charles Toller of Fleming County, Paul Toller of Noblesville, Indiana, and Russell Toller of Vanceburg; 13 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Helen Swim; and two brothers, James Toller and Marvin Toller Jr.

Services were at 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 27, 2009, at McAdams Mortuary in Paoli with Bro. Harvey McAdams officiating. Burial was in Providence Cemetery at Paoli.

Barbara Ann Underwood, 59, of Tollesboro, died Friday morning, November 21, 2008, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington.
Born May 23, 1949, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to William Vernon and Juanita Christy Adkins, she was employed by the Kentucky Office of Employment and Training in Maysville. She was a member of the Galilee Christian Church in Tollesboro.
In addition to her mother, Juanita Lawson, who resides at Wheelersburg, Ohio, she is survived by her husband, Ralph Arnold Underwood; two sons, Jason Elliott Underwood of Lexington and Joshua Carl Underwood of Tollesboro; and four sisters, Susan McCleese of Highland Heights, Carla Burris of Sadieville, Tammy Oakley of Indianapolis and Tammy Nelson of Wheelersburg.
Services were conducted at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 26, 2008, at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Ryan Shellabarger and Bro. Tim Underwood officiating. Burial was at Waring Cemetery in Garrison.

Clarence Howard "Bud" VanHoose, 66, of Kinney Road, Garrison, died Thursday, October 22, 2009, at his home.

He was born in Lewis County May 18, 1943, to the late Elza and Bertha Clark VanHoose.

Survivors include his wife, Helen Ginn VanHoose; five daughters, Pamela Sue (Lloyd) Robinson of Aberdeen, Ohio, Linda Jean Bolander of Garrison, Orvilla Kay Bolander of Garrison, Patricia Ann (William) Clark of Garrison and Debra (Mike) Anderson of Garrison; one son, Orville Dale Fetters of Aberdeen; three sisters, Rose (John) Conley of Maysville, Ruth (Tony) Cooper of Garrison and Wanda Rubin of Ft. Thomas; one brother, David (Phyllis) VanHoose of Garrison, several grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a son, Gary Fetters; and two brothers, Johnny VanHoose and Leslie Morton VanHoose.

Services were at 2:00 p.m. Monday, October 26, 2009, at Barbour and Son Funeral Home in Tollesboro with Sister Wilma Erwin officiating. Burial was in Spy Run Cemetery at Garrison.

Harold Voiers, 96, of Homestead Nursing Home in Lexington, formerly of Vanceburg, died Wednesday, November 25, 2009, at 7:15 p.m., at Homestead Nursing Home following an extended illness.

He was born June 28, 1913, in Lewis County to the late Charles Voiers and Theresa (Tressie) Hauck Voiers. He was a farmer for most of his life, served as a Lewis County Sheriff, worked for US Shoe Corporation and was an avid outdoorsman. He was a staunch supporter of Lewis County High School athletics and was a member of the Vanceburg Christian Church.

Survivors include a son, George Whitney (Judy) Voiers of Brooksville, Florida; a brother, Martin Voiers of Tollesboro; two grandchildren, Mark Whitney (Kathy) Voiers of Alexandria and Vickie Sue (Guy) Zeigler of Frankfort; four great-granddaughters, Megan Sue Voiers of Alexandria, Whitney Nicole Zeigler, Margeau Lee Zeigler and Tori Corrine Zeigler, all of Frankfort; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Georgetta Moore Voiers; three sisters, Florence Kinzel, Myrtle Flinders and Helen Voiers; three brothers, Floyd Voiers, Harlan Voiers and Charles (Choke) Voiers; and three sisters who died in early childhood, Gladys Voiers, Lorena Voiers and Nellie Voiers.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Monday, November 30, 2009, at the Vanceburg Christian Church with Pastor Duncan Aker officiating. Burial was in Lewis County Memory Gardens.

Hazel Marie Walker, 63, of Hamersville, Ohio, died Wednesday, March 4, 2009, at her home.

Born September 20, 1945, in Vanceburg to the late Shelby and Florence Clark Bloomfield, she was a state tested nursing assistant at Batavia Nursing and Convalescent Home in Batavia, Ohio.

Survivors include four daughters, Bonnie (Terry) Holland, Katherine (Wayne) Robinson, both of Georgetown, Ohio, Virginia (Kenneth) Mingua of Manchester, Ohio, and Linda (Harold) Bowman of Sardinia, Ohio; five sons, Charles Walker of Sardinia, Ernest (Diana) Walker, Robert Walker, both of Vanceburg, Jeffrew Walker of Manchester and Floyd Walker of Hamersville; one sister, Flora Carrington of Vanceburg; five brothers, Vernon (Mary) Bloomfield, Charles (Regina) Bloomfield, Alan (Helen) Bloomfield, Herbert Bloomfield and Rick (Brenda) Bloomfield, all of Vanceburg; 17 grandchildren, Terry Holland, Jonathan Holland, Ernest Ray Walker, Travis Walker, Shannon Hall, James Bowman, Jeremy Bowman, Harold Bowman Jr., Justin Figgins, Kevin Robinson, Jeremy Mingua, Shae Walker, Christian Walker, Sylvia Walker, Natalie Bowman, Kelly Holland and Melissa Mingua; and seven great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by two husbands, Chester R. Walker and William Lake; two daughters, Florence Jean Lake and Elizabeth Ann Lake; and one grandson, Joshua David Bowman.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 7, 2009, at Cahall Funeral Home in Georgetown. Interment was in the Confidence Cemetery in Georgetown.

Mary Jane Walker, 79, of Springdale Road, Maysville, died Thursday, December 10, 2009, at Meadowview Regional Medical Center in Maysville.

Born August 13, 1930, in Mason County to the late Frank Campbell and Audrey Combess, she was a housewife and member of the Olivet United Methodist Church.

Survivors include two daughters, Sandy (Tony) Cornett and Judy Martin, both of Plumville; two sons, Rocky Blythe of Plumville and Jerry Blythe of Largo, Florida; one sister, Betty Jones of Cincinnati, Ohio; three grandchildren, Dylan Cornett, Chad Gordley and Shawn Martin; and two great-grandchildren, Cameron Gordley and Madison Martin.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Orville Wayne Walker; one sister, Virginia; and one brother, Bill Campbell.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 15, 2009, at Barbour and Son Funeral Home in Tollesboro with Bro. Sam Jones officiating. Burial was in Pine Valley Cemetery at Tollesboro.

Alex Earl Wallingford, 82, of Vanceburg, died Tuesday, May 26, 2009, at St. Joseph East Hospital in Lexington, following a brief illness.

Born at Epworth on July 3, 1926, to the late James A. and Lydia Webb Wallingford, he was a farmer and was employed as a custodian by the Lewis County School System for 37 years. He had worked for Max Block Department Store in Vanceburg and as an ironworker for Dayton Power and Light in Manchester, Ohio. He was an Honorary Deacon for the Vanceburg Christian Baptist Church and a WW II US Army veteran having served as a corporal in the European Theatre.

Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Marjorie Lewis Wallingford; one daughter, Connie (Ed) Dunigan of Elyria, Ohio; one son, Billie Ray (June) Wallingford of Vanceburg; two sisters, Anna Davis and Barbara J. Bowers, both of Lexington; two grandchildren, Christopher William Dunigan and Adam Ray Wallingford; and one great-grandchild, Ethan Ray Wallingford.

He was preceded in death by a son, Gary Roger Wallingford, in 1948; two sisters, Lucille Issac and Geneva Wallingford; and two brothers, Harry "Buggs" Wallingford and Wendell Ray Wallingford.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Friday, May 29, 2009, at Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Rev. Carl Wells officiating. Burial was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery.

Nellie Evelyn Walters, 71, of South Shore, formerly of Garrison, died Saturday morning, April 25, 2009, at Southern Ohio Medical Center Hospice in Portsmouth, Ohio.

Born June 10, 1937, at Charters to the late George Turner Thurman and Hattie Brewer Thurman, she was a homemaker and attended Quincy Church of Christ.

Survivors include three daughters, Angela (Ronnie) Bentley of Garrison, Melissa (Jeff) James of South Shore, and Shelly (Michael) Osborne of Catlettsburg; four sons, John (Jennifer) Walters of Garrison, Perry (Michelle) Walters of Wheelersburg, Ohio, Preston "Neill" Walters of Garrison and Kelly Walters of Garrison; four brothers, John (Bonnie) Thurman of Shelbyville, Harold Thurman of Garrison, Virgil "Bud" (Lillie) Thurman of West Union, Ohio, and Wayne (Wanda) Thurman of Garrison; 18 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by three sisters, Annie Ell Thurman, Jenny Correll and Geraldine Cole; and four brothers, Duke Thurman, Bill Thurman, Pete Thurman and Bob Thurman.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Monday, April 27, 2009, at Quincy Church of Christ with Bro. Ed Porter, Bro. Joe Walters and Pastor Dwight Rose officiating. Burial was in Skidmore Cemetery at Garrison.

Cleon A. Webb, 89, of Aberdeen, Ohio, died Friday, December 4, 2009, at his home

Born in Glasgow on May 12, 1920, to the late Eugene Bryan and Minnie Bostick Webb, he had been a member of the Aberdeen Baptist Church for 36 years. He was a minister for more than 45 years pastoring churches in Winchester and Elkhorn City. He served for 13 years at Aberdeen Baptist Church for 13 years before retiring. After retirement, he continued to serve as an interim pastor for Germantown Baptist and Stonelick Baptist Churches. He was a WWII Army veteran having received two Bronze Stars.

Survivors include two daughters, Susan (Bob) Iery of Aberdeen and Lois (Jeff) Stephens of Lexington; four grandchildren, Chris Stephens, Ashlee Stephens, Jake Stephens and David Iery; and two great-grandchildren, Leah Stephens and Lucas Stephens.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Leah Calhoun Webb; two sisters, Eugenia Keown and Christine Webb; a brother, Clarence Webb; and a grandson, Samuel Iery.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 8, 2009, at Aberdeen Baptist Church with Bro. Phillip Huffman officiating. Burial was in Washington Baptist Cemetery at Maysville.

Delphine Werline, 79, of Tollesboro, formerly of Sand Hill, died Friday, June 12, 2009, at Fleming County Hospital in Flemingsburg.

Born May 10, 1930, in Lewis County to the late Jake Werline and Lottie Spence Werline, he was a farmer and a member of Sand Hill Christian Church.

Survivors include his wife, Joann Werline; one child, Terri Werline of Trinity; one sister, Geneva Andrews of Westerville, Ohio; one brother, Kenneth Werline of Tollesboro; two grandchildren, Faith Greer and Michael Boling; and two great-grandchildren, Skylar Greer and Mechael Boling.

He was preceded in death by one daughter, Sherry Werline Boling; one son, Rickie Dale Werline; two sisters, Annie Kerr and Lotti Pyle; and six brothers, Howard Werline, Jimmy Werline, Charles Werline, Roy Werline, Lewis Werline and Willie Werline.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Monday, June 15, 2009, at Barbour and Son Funeral Home in Tollesboro. Burial was in Manchester Cemetery at Manchester, Ohio.

Nettie V. Williams, 87, of West Union, Ohio, died Thursday, May 28, 2009, at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio.

She was born in Fleming County on March 23, 1922, to the late Bruce M. and Salana Johnson.

Survivors include two daughters, Jane Hillard and Kay Cooper, both of Holt, Florida; four sons, Roger Williams and Wynfred "Fred" Williams, both of West Union, Wayne Williams of Blue Creek, Ohio, and Ottie Williams of Peebles, Ohio; one step-son, Bob Williams of Dayton, Ohio; three brothers, Frank F. Johnson of Indiana, Allen Johnson and Kenneth Johnson, both of Vanceburg; several grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Monday, June 1, 2009, at Thompson-Meeker Funeral Home in West Union with Tim Carter officiating. Burial was in West Union Cemetery.

Edward Willim IV, 50, of Big Sulphur Road, Vanceburg, died Wednesday morning, November 4, 2009, at his home.

Born August 29, 1959, in Washington DC to Edward "Ted" Willim III and Marylyn June Baker Willim of Vanceburg, he was a security guard and member of the Maysville First Presbyterian Church.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by two sisters, Valarie Elizabeth (Thomas) Rabung of Purcellville, Virginia, and Stephanie Lynn Ostmann of Hagerstown, Maryland; aunts and uncles, Donald K. (Burgi) of Bedford, Massachusetts, John (Marcia) Baker Jr. of Hornick, Iowa, Loretta (Dan) Mathers of Des Moines, Iowa, and Ruby Baker of Volga, Iowa; and six nephews.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 7, 2009, at Maysville First Presbyterian Church with Pastor Rene' Whitaker officiating, Burial was in Maysville Cemetery.

Larry Vincent Wolfe, 71, of Highland, Indiana, died Tuesday, August 4, 2009, at his home.

Born at Garrison on August 12, 1937, to the late William and Elzria Ruth Clark Wolfe, he was a member of the First Baptist Church of Highland and a US Air Force Veteran. He was a Lewis County High School graduate and received his Bachelor and Masters Degrees from Morehead State University. He earned his Doctorate Degree at Indiana University and had served as a Peace Corp volunteer in Katmandu, Nepal. He had worked as Director of Records and Admissions at Indiana University Northwest.

Survivors include two half-sisters, Toni Graves of Piketon, Ohio, and Connie Brushart of Waverly, Ohio; three step-brothers, Cleland Roberts of Waverly, Kenny (Janet) Roberts of Piketon and Edward (Jill) Roberts of Waverly; two nephews, Ernie (Karen) Wolfe and Randy Wolfe, both of Vanceburg; and very special friends Randy Bennett of Highland, Almaz Whyte of Munster, Indiana, and Gary Hayslett of Indiana.

He was preceded in death by one brother, William Stanley Wolfe; a nephew, Wesley Allen Wolfe; his grandmother, Grace Clark Savey; and his step-mother, Elaine Wolfe.

Services were at Noon Saturday, August 8, 2009, at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg. Burial was in Waring Cemetery at Garrison.

William Franklin Wolfe, 76, of Upper Twin Branch Road, Vanceburg, died Tuesday evening, January 6, 2009, at his home.

Born October 9, 1932, in Scioto County, Ohio, to the late Henry and Naomi Alexander Wolfe, he was a retired carpenter and of the Nazarene faith.

Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Alma Jane Bloomfield Wolfe; four daughters, Connie (Ronnie) Piotrowski of Genoa, Ohio, Sherry (Tim) Wesley of Peebles, Ohio, Pam (Duane) Butler of Vanceburg, and Mary Ann (Randy) Mullins of Wheelersburg, Ohio; five sons, William Jr. (Tamela) Wolfe, Michael (Pamela) Wolfe, both of McDermott, Ohio, Steven (Darlene) Wolfe of Montecello, Florida, James Wolfe of West Portsmouth, Ohio, and David (Michelle) Wolfe of Vanceburg; four sisters, Dorothy Hill of Ripley, West Virginia, Carol Cunningham, Donna Doss and Phyllis Hornikel, all of Warren, Ohio; two brothers, Robert Wolfe of Sebring, Florida, and Charles Wolfe of Portsmouth, Ohio; 30 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by two sisters, Henrietta Jones and Lorain Wolfe; and one granddaughter, Amanda Wolfe.

Services were at 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 9, 2009, at Globe Funeral Chapel at Camp Dix with Bro. Brad Brandt officiating. Burial was in the Wolfe Family Cemetery on Twin Branch.

Deliliah C. Glispie Wright, 50, of Portsmouth, Ohio, died Saturday, May 9, 2009, at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth.

Born April 5, 1959, in Greenup County to Benjamin Glispie of Lloyd and the late Virginia Porter Glispie, she was a restaurant cook and homemaker.

In addition to her father she is survived by a dear friend, Kenneth Ohm of Portsmouth; two daughters, Deliliah (Billy) Clark of Garrison and Virginia Clark of Portsmouth; and seven sisters, Linda Morris of South Shore, Barbara Penix of Lloyd, Gladys Nolan of Stout, Ohio, Beverly Hammond of Otway, Ohio, Debra Conley of Portsmouth, Brenda Hall of Maysville and Gloria Holsinger of Buena Vista, Ohio.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Wright, on March 30, 1996; one son, Clifford Wright Jr.; two sisters, Sandra Glispie and Betty Richards; and one brother, John Glispie.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 13, 2009, at Roberson Funeral Home in South Shore with Rev. Tim Underwood officiating. Burial was in Wrights Cemetery at Quincy.

Bruce Young, 89, of Camp Dix, died Sunday evening, November 30, 2008, at Golden Living Center in Vanceburg.

Born February 11, 1919, in Lewis County, to the late Fred Nelson and Roberta Howard Young, he was a retired shoe factory employee and a life long farmer. He was a WWII Army veteran and was of the Baptist Faith.

Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Wilma Rigdon Young; two daughters, Linda Stafford of Vanceburg and Connie Heddleston of Camp Dix; one sister, Emma Jordan of Vanceburg; one brother, Fred Young Jr. of Vanceburg; three grandchildren; four great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Services were at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 3, 2008, at Globe Funeral Chapel at Camp Dix with Bro. Dale Richmond officiating. Burial was in the Liles Cemetery at Camp Dix.

Rebena Catherine Young, 85, of Vanceburg died Thursday, April 2, 2009, at Golden Living Center in Vanceburg.

Born April 13, 1923, at Quicks Run to the late William David and Goldie Polley Lawson, she was retired from Martin's Department Store in Vanceburg and had worked for Williams Shoe Manufacturing for 30 years. She was a member of the Vanceburg United Methodist Church.

Survivors include her husband of 56 years, Fred Young Jr.; two daughters, Delilah Crawford of Vanceburg and Marquita (Byron) Kaufman of Lima, Ohio; five grandchildren, Aaron Crawford, Anthony Crawford, Frank Kaufman, Keith Kaufman and Chris Kaufman; and six great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by one sister, Dorothy Ruckel; and two brothers, Eugene Lawson and Audith Lawson.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, April 5, 2009, at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Rev. Nelson Evans officiating. Burial was in Lewis County Memory Gardens at Black Oak.

James Anderson Zornes, 61, of Vanceburg, died Tuesday evening, January 13, 2009, at St. Cloud Regional Medical Center in St. Cloud, Florida.

Born July 2, 1947, at Laurel, to the late Harry Garland and Thelma Stone Zornes, he was a self-employed logger.

Survivors include four sisters, Glenda (James) Gilliam of Vanceburg, Loretta Lewis of Vanceburg, Kay Zornes Walters of Ft. Wayne, Indiana, and Kathy Jane (Brian) Howe of Tollesboro; four brothers, Donald Joe Zornes of Vanceburg, Earl Cletis (Louise) Zornes of Vanceburg, Junior Odell (Denene) Zornes of Tollesboro, and Johnny Elwood (Annamaria) Zornes of Panama Canal, Panama; and a special niece, Betty (Arnold) Dyer of Vanceburg.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Joan Knapp Zornes, July 5, 2006; three sisters, Judy Garland Applegate, Evelyn Ruth Swimm and an infant sister; and one brother, Paul Zornes.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, January 18, 2009, at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Bro. Anthony Corns officiating. Burial was in Nolen Cemetery at Laurel.

Martin Junior Zornes, 60, of Boone Ridge Road at Garrison, died Friday, February 27, 2009, at his home.

Born in Greenup County August 29, 1948, to the late Mart Zornes and Lula Rister Zornes, he was a truck driver and a member of the Rt. 7 Mission Church at Warnock.

Survivors include his wife of 19 years, Nina Jordan Zornes; one daughter, Barbara Rister of Garrison; one sister, Rebecca Driggers of Garrison; two grandsons, Anthony Rister and Evan Rister; and two great-grandsons, Joshua Rister and Brandon Rister.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Bertha Bayless; and two brothers, John Henry Zornes and L.B. Zornes.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Monday, March 2, 2009, at Roberson Funeral Home in South Shore with Bro. Matt Hall officiating. Burial was in the Grizzle Cemetery at Garrison.

© Copyright 2000 - 2011, Lewis County Herald Publishing Co., Inc. All rights reserved. The content of these pages is for the information of our visitors and may not be reproduced without written permission. To request permission, contact Dennis Brown at 606-796-2331.