Howard Milton Jessee 1931-2008 MOREHEAD – Howard Milton Jessee, age 77, of Bruce Road, Soldier, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, December 25, 2008, at his residence. He was born July 13, 1931, in Carter County, Kentucky, to the late Charles Haden and Gladys Dorothy Bradley Jessee. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Jerry Lee Jessee, on August 17, 2002, and one brother, Harold Jessee. He is survived by his wife, Margie Marie Webb Jessee; two sons, Bruce Allen Jessee and Wayne Jessee, both of Soldier, Kentucky; two daughters, Carol Ann Shelton and Kimberly Sue Jessee, both of Morehead, Kentucky; one brother, Ernest Jessee of Englewood, Ohio; one sister, Yvonne Crockett French of New Castle, Indiana; and seven grandchildren. Howard was a self-employed auto-body mechanic and a member of the Church of God. Funeral services will be conducted 3:30 p.m. Sunday, December 28, 2008, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Ray Glover, and Rev. Gayle Price officiating. Burial will follow in the Bradley Cemetery in Carter County, Kentucky. Pallbearers will be Lukas Jessie, Mitchell Jessie, Gary Jessie, Roy Lands, Matthew Lands, and Steve Johnson. Visitation will be 2 p.m. Saturday, December 27, 2008, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals. View memorial tribute or sign guestbook at www.northcuttandson.com Submitted by: Linda Cheeks Pittano

Shelby Louise ‘Shelby Jean’ Erwin Spencer 1940-2008 OLIVE HILL - Shelby Louise ‘Shelby Jean’ Erwin Spencer, age 68, formerly of Olive Hill, passed away January 9, at her residence in Milton, Florida. She was born November 4, 1940 in Carter County, a daughter of the late Edward and Mary Evelyn Scott Erwin. Shelby Jean was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend to all who knew her. She was a homemaker and former owner of ‘The Little Hobo’ Restaurant in Olive Hill. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Jeffrey Scott Erwin and brother, George Erwin. She is survived by her husband, Herman Spencer; two sons, Arthur ‘Art’ Lawhorn Jr. of Richmond, Virginia and Dwayne Locker of Raleigh, North Carolina; one brother, James ‘Bud’ Erwin of Olive Hill, Kentucky; two sisters, Janet Gail Baker of Olive Hill, Kentucky and Ramona Roberts of Albany, Kentucky; three granddaughters, Jessica Lynn Lawhorn, Jennifer Renee Lawhorn and Alisha Marie Lawhorn; and her very special pet dog J.D. She also leaves several other family members and friends who will sadly miss her. A memorial service was held at 5 p.m. Saturday, December 20, at the Globe Funeral Chapel in Olive Hill, with Brother David Rayburn officiating. Interment followed in the Jr. O.U.A.M. Eagle Cemetery in Olive Hill. Globe Funeral Chapel of Olive Hill, is in charge of all the arrangements. Submitted by: Linda Cheeks Pittano

William Earl Hurley - 1922-2008 William Earl Hurley, 86, of Ashland, Ky., died Oct. 29, 2008, in Woodland Oaks Health Care Facility following an extended illness. Mr. Hurley was born April 13, 1922, in Carter County, Ky., the son of the late David Henry and Minnie Alice Crosthwaite Hurley. He was also preceded in death by brothers Millard Hurley and Dorsie Lee Hurley and sisters Nannie Alice Layne, Sadie Pearl Layne, Beulah Marie Parsons and Bertha Evelyn Lawhorn. He was a retired TV repairman and formerly worked at Zwicks Music. He was a devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and served with the Army Combat Engineers. His survivors include his wife, Noreita Miller Hurley of Ashland; a son, William Edward Hurley and wife Donna of Peyton, Colo.; stepsons William Edward Mauk and wife Marsha and Thomas Ora McKnight and wife Hope, all of Ashland; daughters Susan Lynn Chinn and husband John and Nancy Louise Brown and husband George, all of Ashland; stepdaughters Renita Luanne Colm and husband Hobby, Elaine Sparks and Karen Denise Beam, all of Ashland; 10 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Bishop Brian Hunt. Entombment will be in Rose Hill Burial Park Mausoleum, with military rites by Kenova American Legion Post 93. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today, Oct. 31, 2008, at Steen Funeral Home-13th Street Chapel in Ashland and after 10 a.m. Saturday at the church. Condolences may be sent to www.steenfuneralhomes.com. Submitted by: Linda Cheeks Pittano

Blanche Stamper Marion 1923-2008 VIRGINIA BEACH, VA - Blanche Stamper Marion, 86, died peacefully in her home in the care of her loving husband on December 1. Born on May 22, 1923 to Shade and Eunice Stamper, she grew up surrounded by brothers, sisters, and cousins in Grayson. She attended Morehead State, leaving there to work with the Army Ground Forces during the World War II. Her posting to Washington, D.C. allowed her to meet and marry George L. Marion, U.S.N. Ret., her husband of 64 years. Her husband’s 30-year career as Naval Officer brought with it postings to remarkable places, allowing her and their two daughters to experience wonderful cultures in England, Europe and the Orient. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and of the Order of the Eastern Star, Lynnhaven Chapter 184. She was proud to be a charter member of the Francis Asbury Methodist Church, and considered those in the church and the choir to be her family. Treasuring her kind and generous spirit for all time are her husband, George; her two daughters and their families, Sharon and Pat Gruber of Flemington, WV and Sara and Tim Boyd of Chapel Hill, NC. Her extended family includes a grandson, Chris Gruber; his daughter, Emma Rose, and a granddaughter, Theresa, her husband Steve, and their children, Mitchel and Spencer. She is also survived by a considerable family throughout Kentucky. A funeral service was celebrated Friday, at 11 a.m. in Francis Asbury United Methodist Church, Virginia Beach, VA. Submitted by: Linda Cheeks Pittano

Delois Gayle Cosenza 1934-2008 BEAVERCREEK – Delois Gayle Cosenza, 74, of Beavercreek, passed away Tuesday morning, December 9. at her residence. She was born October 11, 1934 in Olive Hill. Funeral services were held 10 a.m. Saturday, December 13, at Neeld Funeral Home, with Pastor Greg Trout officiating. Burial followed in the Mt. Zion Park Cemetery.

1927-2008 GRAYSON - Cloetine Hazel Miller Campbell, 81, of Grayson went to be with her Lord on Friday, December 12, at St. Claire Medical Center in Morehead. She was born February 11, 1927 in Carter Co., a daughter of the late Taylor and Ada Moore Miller. She owned and operated the Campbell Family Care Center for 22 years, was a member of the Pactolus Methodist Church and a KY colonel. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Walter Campbell in 2006; one grandson, Keith Campbell; three sisters, Garnett Suttles, Loraine Kelly and Mary Blanche Finnerty; three brothers, Roy Miller, Clay Suttles and Gene Suttles. Her survivors include two sons, James (Kathy) Campbell and Arnold (Mary) Campbell both of Grayson; one daughter, Glenda (Jim) Flannery of Oldtown; one brother, Jackie Suttles of Grayson; ten grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Monday, 11 a.m. at Malone Funeral Home with Tom Riffe minister. Burial followed in the Campbell Family Cemetery. Submitted by: Linda Cheeks Pittano

Torsie Keaton 1931-2008 OLIVE HILL - Torsie Keaton, age 77, of Horton Lane, Olive Hill, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday afternoon, December 16, at the Saint Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead. He was born September 10, 1931, in Carter County, a son of the late Ephrian A. and Minerva Smith Keaton. Torsie was a loving father, grandfather, brother and a friend to all who knew him. He was a retired truck driver. He loved serving the Lord and going to church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of forty-four years, Valinda Lodena Smith Keaton; one grandson, Brian King; five brothers, Kenneth Keaton, Kermit Keaton, Herbert Keaton, Lloyd Keaton and Frank Seagraves; four sisters, Dorothy Rose, Goldie Nolen, Lillian Webb and Earlene Dughman. He is survived by four daughters and sons-in-law, Kathy and Sidney Collins, Brenda and Dwight Webb, Vickie and David Conn, Michelle Denise and Arlin King all of Olive Hill; eight grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren; one sister, Ruth Burchett of Mansfield, Ohio. He also leaves several other family members and friends who will sadly miss him. Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Friday, December 19, at Globe Funeral Chapel in Olive Hill, with Brother Paul Zornes, Brother Ray Glover and Brother Dwayne Johnson officiating. Burial followed in the Garvin Ridge Cemetery in Olive Hill. Michael Wayne Robinson, David Michael Conn, Torsie King, Michael King, Jason King, Josh Webb, Joe Webb and John Webb served as pallbearers. Richard Collins served as an honorary pallbearer. Submitted by: Linda Cheeks Pittano

Nancie Lee Stone - 1933-2008 Nancie Lee Stone, age 75, of Cincinnati, Ohio, died Sunday, Dec. 14, 2008. She was born 15 Feb 1933, in Grayson, Ky., daughter of the late Nora Lee Hubbard and Daniel Whitby Stone. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dan and Nora Lee; brothers, Daniel Wadsworth Stone and Hubbard Nelson Stone; sisters, Virginia Stone Wilson and Lucy Catherine Stone; niece, Marolyn Sue Wilson Collier; and sister-in-law, Florene Howard Stone. She is survived by a brother, James Stone of Huntington, W.Va.; a sister-in-law, Ruth Taylor Stone of Corbin, Ky.; nephew, Dan Stone of Harlan, Ky.; nieces, Carolyn Wilson Dyer, Blake Wilson Adams of Georgetown, Ky., and Cynthia Ruth Stone of Danville, Ky.; great-nieces and nephews, Stanya Dyer Kragel, Kris Dyer of Lexington, Ky., Kevin Dyer of Georgetown, James and John Stone, Hannah Stone of Harlan, Michaela Stone of Danville, and Elizabeth Jade Adams and Taylor Adams of Georgetown; great-great-nephews and niece, Kameron Kragel, Karleigh Kragel, and Benton Curry Dyer. Nancie attended Prichard High School, graduating in 1951 as one of two Salutorians of her class. She attended Eastern Kentucky University from 1951-1955 and received a bachelor of science degree in home economics. Following graduation, in 1955-57, she was home economist at the Kentucky Power Co. in Ashland, Ky. She went on to serve as director of the Martha White Test Kitchen in Huntington from 1957 to 1963. Then from 1963 to 1971, she was executive director for the Tri-River Council of Camp Fire Inc. of Huntington. In 1972, she joined Givaudan (formerly Givaudan Roure Flavors) where she was director of special projects. During her 29 years with Givaudan, she has played a major role in growing a small test kitchen into the present “state-of-the-art” research facility that it is today. She was commended by the organization for making significant contributions during a series of growth moves through new corporate owners. In a recent company publication, she was further cited for her “positive attitude, untiring work ethic and her understanding of the need for corporate flexibility.” During the earlier years of Nancie’s career, she made major contributions to youth and community programs. She also was active in live television commercials and product demonstrations. She was selected as National Outstanding Alumnae for Eastern Kentucky University in 1997-98. Her desire is to now contribute to the lives of young people through an endowed scholarship fund for the Eastern Kentucky University Foundation, Inc., for: A). Any female student enrolled full-time at Eastern Kentucky University. B.) A resident of Kentucky, Ohio, or West Virginia. C). The student must be employed either on or off campus a minimum of 10 hours per week. D.) A 3.0 GPA standing must be maintained to reapply. The first Nancie L. Stone scholarship was awarded for the 1998-99 academic year. Nancie retired from Givaudan Food Corp. Nancie is also a Honor Roll Member of the Legacy Society of Eastern Kentucky University. Funeral services will be at noon Saturday at Malone Funeral Home in Grayson by Tim Nischan. Burial will be in the Hillcrest Burial Park. Friends may call from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent to www.malonefuneralhome.com. Submitted by: Linda Cheeks Pittano

Click here for a larger image of this photo. Geneva LaVerne Wicker Bodkins Berry, age 75, of Olive Hill, KY, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, September 20th, 2008 in Kings Daughters Medical Center. She was born December 2nd, 1932 at Beech Grove in Grayson, KY , a daughter of the late Burnice and Bessie Roark Wicker. Mrs. Berry was a graduate of MoreheadStateUniversity with a Master’s Degree in Education and was a retired teacher at Carter City Elementary. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Olive Hill, was a Ky. Colonel and a member of the Eastern Star and the Ohio Fast Draw Gun Club. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Leroy Max Bodkins; one brother, Owen Dempsey Wicker; four sisters Eileen Phillips, Irita Wicker, Kathleen Kiser and Gayle Wicker. Her survivors include: Her husband, Dallard Berry of Olive Hill; 1 son, Monte Owen (Tonyia) Bodkins of Olive Hill; 2 daughters, Melody Kim Bodkins Cook of Bowling Green, KY and Marclain Onette (William R.) Cook of Tuscola, IL ; 7 grandchildren, Melody Shyann Cook, Gale Abraham Cook III, William Maxwell Cook, Marcus Adam Cook, Payton Marae Bodkins and Hagan Robert Owen Bodkins; 3 Sisters, Billie Ruth Sparks of Olive Hill, KY, Janet Lynn Boyd of Toledo, OH and Toni Jill Shoup of Panama City, FL; 1 great-grandson, Alexander Cook; 2 step-sons, Ercel (Karen) Dickens of Cincinnati, OH and Mike (Debbie) Berry of Rush, KY ; 6 step-daughters, Glenna (Russell) Marshall of Rush; Beatrice (Mike) Calhoun of Flatwoods, KY , Jeannie Berry of Ashland, KY , Connie (Rick) Hall of Rush; Gretta (Don) Hensley of Rush and Jetta Berry of Columbus, OH ; 16 step-grandchildren and 18 step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, September 24th, 2008 at 11:00am at Malone Funeral Home in Grayson, with Russell Patterson and Fred Wiles, officiating. Burial will be in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery . Visitation will be held Tuesday evening, Sept. 23rd, from 6:00 to 9:00pm and Wednesday after 9:00am until service time at the funeral home. Eastern Star service will be held Tuesday at 7:00pm. Condolences can be made to the family at www.malonefuneralhome.com Submitted by: Linda Cheeks Pittano

Stanley Ray Kiser 1943-2008 MOREHEAD – Stanley Ray Kiser, age 64, of Miller Lane in Morehead, passed away Wednesday evening, December 3, at his residence. He was born December 18, 1943 in Carter County, a son of the late Earl Kiser and Stella Stevens Kiser Dixon. Stanley was self-employed construction worker and served his country during the Vietnam Conflict with the United States Army. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Donald Jay Kiser, Clay Dixon and Michael Dixon. He is survived by two sons, Shannon Kiser of Midland, Michigan and John David Kiser of Georgetown; two daughters and a son-in-law, Renee and Mike Schulte of Constantine, Michigan and Susannah Kiser of Morehead; six grandchildren; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Dale and Diane Dixon, Merle “Joe” Dixon, Jr., all of Charlotte, Michigan, Tim and Gwen Dixon of Greenup; one sister and brother-in-law, Star and Doug Buckner of Olive Hill; he also leaves other family members and friends who will sadly mourn his passing. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Sunday, December 7, at the Globe Funeral Chapel in Olive Hill with Brother Darrell Gallihue officiating. Burial followed in the Kiser Cemetery on Highway 986 in Olive Hill. Shannon Kiser, John David Kiser, Tim Dixon, Joey Dixon, Davin Dixon, Jeremy Dixon and Jack Buckner served as pallbearers. Submitted by: Linda Cheeks Pittano

Jessie Evans Rivers 1923-2008 MOREHEAD – Jessie Evans Rivers, age 85, of Heritage Place, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2008, at the Life Care Center in Morehead. She was born April 26, 1923, in Carter County, Kentucky, daughter of the late Ralph and Mabel Turner Evans. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Jack, Ora, and Frank Evans; two sisters, Sue Messer and Wilma Gearhart; and one grandson, Damon Rivers. Her husband, Frank Edwin Rivers, passed away in 1978. Mrs. Rivers is survived by two sons, Brother Don Rivers of Morehead, Kentucky, and Michael Edwin Rivers of Muncie, Indiana; three sisters, Ruth Horton and Bessie Middleton, both of Morehead, Kentucky, and Edna Middleton of Yorktown, Indiana; three grandchildren, Angela Decker, Derrick Rivers, and April Rivers; and five great grandchildren, Jacinda Rivers, Gavin Rivers, Sidney Decker, Loren Decker and Lane Decker. Mrs. Rivers was a homemaker and of the Church of God faith. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Friday, December 5, 2008, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals Memorial Chapel with Brother Ray Glover and Brother Mitch Roe officiating. Burial will follow in the Bowen Chapel Cemetery in Carter County. Pallbearers will be Derrick Rivers, David Puckett, and Marty Horton. Visitation for Mrs. Rivers will be after 4 p.m. Thursday, December 4, 2008, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals. Submitted by: Linda Cheeks Pittano

Ruby Opal Blevins Evans Black 1919-2008 OLIVE HILL - Ruby Opal Blevins Evans Black, age 89, of Candy Cane Drive, Olive Hill, Kentucky, passed away Monday evening, December 1, 2008, at her residence. She was born October 21, 1919, in Carter County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late John William and Nancy Wilson Blevins. Opal was a loving mother and grandmother, a devoted Christian and of the Church of God faith. She worked for Cowdens Sewing Factory and was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband of fifteen years, Emerson Evans; second husband of thirty-two years, Virgil D. Black; son, James David Evans; four brothers, Arthur Blevins, Estill Blevins, Arnold Blevins and Orville Blevins; two sisters, Rosa Mowery and Ada Sturgill; son-in-law, Donald Jessie. She is survived by seven daughters and sons-in-law,Wilma Jessie, Eva Lou and J.R. Back of Olive Hill, Kentucky, Glenna and Tom Jenkins of Beloit, Ohio, Byrthald and Charles Todd of Springdale, Ohio, Valeria Stanley of Kahuku, Hawaii, Angela Rutan of Mechanisburg, Ohio and Pamela K. And Ray Mutura of Gallipolis, Ohio; twenty-seven grandchildren, forty great grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren; She also leaves several nieces, nephews, other family members and friends who will sadly mourn her passing. Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 5, 2008, at the Globe Funeral Chapel in Olive Hill, Kentucky, with Brother Charlie Riggs and Brother Lewis Davis officiating. Burial will follow in the Garvin Ridge Cemetery in Olive Hill, Kentucky. Terry Jessie, Tim Jessie, Johnny Rose, Brent Back, Jason Ingles and Justin Ingles will serve as pallbearers. Submitted by: Linda Cheeks Pittano

Marie Wilson Cook Jordan 1921-2008 MOREHEAD – Marie Wilson Cook Jordan, age 87, of Flemingsburg Road, Morehead, passed away Thursday morning, November 27, at the Life Care Center in Morehead. She was born August 5, 1921, in Carter County, a daughter of the late Avery Sr. and Jenny Ellison Wilson. Marie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was a homemaker, a member of the Bowen Chapel Freewill Baptist Church and retired from the Carter County Board of Education where she was employed as a cook. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband of thirty-six years, Doff Boyd Cook; one son, Boyd Edward Cook; three brothers, Avery Wilson, Jr., Woodrow Wilson and Ralph Wilson; twin sisters, Mearl Ferguson and Pearl Clark. She is survived by her second husband of twenty-three years, Ernest Jordan of Morehead; two sons and daughters-in-law, Fred Lane and Pauletta Cook of Ashland, Jim and June Jordan of Sand Springs, Oklahoma; three daughters and sons-in-law, Sandra Colleen and Paul Smith of Elliott County, Sharon Kay and Arlen Helterbrand of Indianapolis, Indiana and Jenny Hope Hawes of Simpsonville; fourteen grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren; one brother and sister-in-law, John D. and Eleanor Wilson of Knoxville, Tennessee; one sister and brother-in-law, Katherine and Jim Dalton of Ashland; a special care giver, Lori Marler; she also leaves several nieces, nephews, other family members and friends who will sadly mourn her passing. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 29, at the Globe Funeral Chapel in Olive Hill, with Brother Clyde Holbrook and Brother Dale Richmond officiating. Burial followed in the Bowen Chapel Cemetery in Olive Hill. Family and friends served as pallbearers. Submitted by: Linda Cheeks Pittano

Michael Short - 1945-2008 Michael Eugene “Mick” Short, 63, of Olive Hill, passed away Saturday evening, Nov. 29, 2008, in King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland. He was born July 26, 1945, in Carter County, a son of the late Richard and Lillian Richards Short. Mick was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and a friend to all who knew him. He was a Christian and a member of Goddard United Methodist Church. He was retired from the Water Treatment Plant where he worked as an operator, was a police officer for the city of Olive Hill and a construction worker. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Vivian Johnson Short; a son, Michael “Mick” Short of Olive Hill; two daughters and a son-in-law, Patricia and Mike Kiser and Samantha McCoy all of Olive Hill; seven grandchildren, Mika Kiser, Melissa Kiser, Matthew Kiser, Madison McCoy, Memphis Webb and Macyn Cade Webb; a grandson-in-law, James Mabry; two great-grandsons, Colten Mabry and Bryson Kiser; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Richard Allen and Elizabeth Short and Jim and Madonna Short, all of Olive Hill, and John Lee and Nellie Short of New Castle, Ind.; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary and R. C. Davis, Shirley and Jack Lowe and Suzie and Donald Lambert, all of Olive Hill; and several nieces, nephews, other family members, neighbors and friends who will sadly miss him. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Globe Funeral Chapel in Olive Hill by Brother Jimmy Holbrook, Brother Dwayne Johnson and Brother Robert Perry. Burial will be in Olive Hill Memorial Park in Olive Hill. Friends may call after 6 p.m. today, all day Tuesday and until services Wednesday at the funeral home. Jack Lowe, Jim Allen Holbrook, Ricky Short, J.D. Johnson, Phillip Johnson and Scott Lambert will serve as pallbearers. Ben Stegall, Scott Sloas, Jason Johnson, William Perry, Joe Lambert, Tracy McKenzie and Bobbie Carroll will serve as honorary pallbearers. Submitted by: Linda Cheeks Pittano

Click here for a larger image of this photo. Essie Irene Duncan Houck, 90, of Grayson , KY went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, December 1st, 2008 in Carter Nursing & Rehabilitation Center . She left this earth surrounded by her loving family and welcomed in Heaven by her son, Mike, parents, Lucy and Everett Green and a brother, Fred Green. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Lloyd Duncan and her second husband, Wint Houck. She was born November 16th, 1918 at Willard, KY. Essie was a homemaker who loved cooking for her family and taking care of her children. She was a member of the Hitchins Wesleyan Church and was the virtuous woman described in Proverbs 31: 10, “Her price is far above rubies” Her survivors include: 3 sons, Harold (Rhella) Duncan of Grayson, Jack (Janet) Duncan of Flatwoods, KY and Ronald Duncan of Grayson; 2 daughters, Phyllis (Eugene ) Gollihue of Ashland, KY and Carolyn (Walter) Wilcox of Hitchins, KY ; 1 sister-in-law, Esther Green of Lebanon, OH ; 11 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 11:00am at the Malone Funeral Home in Grayson with Walter Wilcox and George T. Smith, officiating. Burial will be in the East Carter County Memory Gardens . Visitation will be held Thursday evening from 6:00 to 9:00 pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Community Hospice 1538 Central Avenue Ashland, KY41143 . Condolences can be made to the family at www.malonefuneralhome.com Submitted by: Linda Cheeks Pittano

Janet Sue Grizzell Seagraves, 62, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, November 29 2008 in Carter Nursing and Rehab. She was born February 28, 1946 a daughter of Wayne Grizzell of Flemingsburg KY and the late Opal Kathlene Grizzell. She was of Christian Faith. She was preceded in death by her husband Melvin Bond in 2002 and one sister Ruby Charlene Grizzell. She is survived by one son Tony (Crystal) Seagraves of Grayson, one daughter Harlena (Bill) Huff of Grayson; her step mother Mildred Grizzell of Flemingsburg; five sisters Jo Ann Grizzell of Luling LA, Sarah Francis DeCesary of Fresno CA, Joyce (Michael) Griffith, Judy Rogers and Rita (Scott) Rice all of Grayson KY; four brothers Troy Wayne Daniel Grizzell, Bill Grizzell, James (Pauline) Grizzell and Randy (Betsy) Grizzell all of Grayson KY. 7 Grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, 1 niece and 11 nepehews. And a host of other relatives and friends to mourn her passing. Submitted by: Linda Cheeks Pittano

Judy Kay Boggs 1948-2008 GRAYSON - Judy Kay Boggs, 60, of Grayson, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, October 28, at her residence. She was born January 18, 1948 at Olive Hill, a daughter of the late Charles W. and Clara Elizabeth Bailey Burchett. She was employed with Northeast Head Start for 18 years and was a member of the Stinson Church of Christ, the Grayson Homemakers and the Red Hat Society. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Michelle Menix; and a brother, Gary Burchett. Her survivors include her husband, Roger Boggs of Grayson; two sons, Jeff (Cindy) Menix of Grove City, OH and Jason Littleton of Grayson; one daughter, Elizabeth (John) Floyd of Grayson; one step-son, Kenneth Boggs of Proctorville, OH; two sisters, Phyllis (Tom) Maddix of Olive Hill and Jackie (Paul) Huffman of Grayson; two brothers, Ronnie (Clarissa) Burchett and Billy Rex (Jeannie) Burchett all of Olive Hill; four grandchildren, Katelyn Menix, Cordale Menix, Logan Menix and Lila Beth Floyd. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, November 1, at 2 p.m. at Malone Funeral Home with Charlie Baird, officiating. Burial followed in the Biggs Hill Cemetery.

Albert Barker, Jr. 1924-2008 GRAHN – Albert Barker, Jr. (know to family and friends as June, Junior, and in earlier years, Dude), age 84, of Oats Hill Road, Grahn, husband of Lucille Lowe Barker, passed away Sunday, November 9, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Huntington, W.Va. Born September 7, 1924, he was the son of the late Albert and Amanda Mosier Barker. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Donald Gene Barker; and two brothers, Earl Barker and Willard Barker. In addition to his wife, Lucille; Junior is survived by one son, Ronald Lee (Judy) Barker of Grahn; one daughter, Joyce Ann (J.D.) Hackney of Morehead; three grandchildren, Jonathan Albert Barker, Jason Allen (Marie) Barker, and Joseph Ashley Barker; four great-grandchildren, Jacob Hunter Barker, Evan Faith Barker, Bailey Grace Barker, and Makalah Donn Barker, all of Grahn; two sisters, Avanell Smith and Minnie Lawhorn both of Olive Hill; and one brother, Raymond Huntsman of Grahn. Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 12, at 1 p.m. at Oney-Henderson Funeral Home. Tom Peffer and Wade Muncy officiated the service. Burial followed in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery, where military rites were performed. Pallbearers for the service were Jonathan Barker, Jason Barker, Joseph Barker, David Lowe, Gary Maddix and Darrin Hackney. Submitted by: Linda Cheeks Pittano

Barbara Delores Kegley Bledsoe Submitted by: Linda Cheeks Pittano 1932-2008 OLIVE HILL - Barbara Delores Kegley Bledsoe, age 76, of Flat Fork Road in Olive Hill, passed away Wednesday evening, November 19, in the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington. She was born June 1, 1932, in Carter County, a daughter of the late Oscar and Dora Griffey Kegley. Delores was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend to all who knew her. She was a homemaker and devoted twenty-six years caring for her brother Tommy. She was a Christian and a member of the Bowen Chapel Freewill Baptist Church for over twenty-five years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of twenty-six years, Millard Franklin Bledsoe; five brothers, William ‘Bill’ Kegley, Roger Kegley, Oscar Kegley Jr., Orville Kegley and Lowell ‘Tommy’ Kegley; two sisters, Lillian Kegley and Edith Kegley; one son-in-law, Richard Zollars. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Brent and Robin Bledsoe and Barry and Vicie Bledsoe all of Grayson; one daughter, Sherry Zollars of Wirt, Minnesota; two sisters, Maxine Browning and Nancy Masters of Olive Hill; fourteen grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. She also leaves several nieces, nephews, other family members and friends who will sadly miss her. Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Saturday, November 22, at the Globe Funeral Chapel in Olive Hill, with Brother Sam Minor and Brother Dale Richmond officiating. Burial followed in the Parsons Cemetery in Olive Hill. Family and friends served as pallbearers. Submitted by: Linda Cheeks Pittano

Maxine Elizabeth Burton McGlone 1927-2008 OLIVE HILL - Maxine Elizabeth Burton McGlone, age 81, of Hobert McGlone Ridge, Olive Hill, passed away Tuesday afternoon, November 18, at the Saint Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead. She was born May 4, 1927, in Carter County, a daughter of the late Boyd "Poppy" and Beda Belle Kimbler Burton. Maxine was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend to all who knew her. She was a homemaker and a member of the Jehovah Witness. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Artis McGlone; two brothers, Dewey Burton and Chester Burton; one sister, Velbia Burton McGlone; one son-in-law, Delbert Reisinger. She is survived by three sons and a daughter-in-law, Hobert Sr. and Pam McGlone, B. J. McGlone all of Olive Hill, and Artie McGlone of Natchez, Mississippi; five daughters and four sons-in-law, Josephine and Robert McGlone of Waverly, Ohio, Edna "Sissy" and Robert Lewis of Vanceburg, Ida Belle and Eddie Newman of Taylorsville, Georgia, Leah Reisinger of Beaver, Ohio, Diane and Dwight Rodgers of Olive Hill; twenty grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. She also leaves several nieces, nephews, other family members and friends who will sadly miss her. Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Friday, November 21, at the Globe Funeral Chapel in Olive Hill, with Brother Marcus Giese officiating. Burial followed in the McGlone Family Cemetery in Olive Hill. Jonathan Newman, Allen McGlone, Coty Rodgers, Tony Reisinger, Tommy McGlone, Tim Lewis, Richie Lewis and Mitch Lewis served as pallbearers. Submitted by: Linda Cheeks Pittano

Roy Smith - 1928-2008 Roy Vernon Smith, 80, of Grayson, died Monday in Carter Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Grayson. He was born June 26, 1928, in Carter County. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Globe Funeral Chapel in Olive Hill. Burial will be in Garvin Ridge Cemetery in Olive Hill. Friends may call after 6 p.m. today and until services Wednesday at the funeral home. Submitted by: Linda Cheeks Pittano

Ralph Planck 1925-2008 MOREHEAD – Ralph Planck, age 83, of Sayre Drive, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, November 9, 2008, at the U. K. Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. He was born February 4, 1925, in Carter County, Kentucky, and was the son of the late Allie and Eliza Belle Lovelace Plank. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Grace Estep Planck on June 8, 1989; one grandson, Chris Kissinger; six brothers, Harold Planck, Marvin Planck, Vernon Plank, Wendell Plank, Darriel Plank, and Otha Plank; and two sisters, Georgia Carter and Vesta Plank. Ralph is survived by his wife, Ollie “Ottie” Buckler Day Planck, whom he married May 3, 1991; two children, Clifford (Sandy) Planck of Lexington, Kentucky, and Barbara Kissinger of Morehead; two stepchildren, Ronnie (Sandi) Day and Judy (Lowell, Jr.) Pennington, of Morehead, Kentucky; 5 grandchildren; 6 step grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; 7 step great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandson; and several nieces and nephews. He is also survived by six sisters, Vada Estep and Phyllis Rogers, both of Morehead, Kentucky, Arvetta Dean of Hayes Crossing, Kentucky, Ona Bennett and Joyce Riddle, both of Marion, Indiana, and Shirley Davis of Selma, Indiana; and one brother, Curt Planck of Lenoir City, Tennessee. Ralph was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a lifelong automobile and truck mechanic. He was employed for 17 years at the Lewis Garage and was the former owner of several Morehead businesses, including Planck’s Shell Station on West Main Street, Planck & Kissinger International Harvester Truck Dealership from 1969 – 1971, Eagle Transit Service that provided limousine and taxi service from 1991 – 1996. Ralph enjoyed his family and working around the house and loved to fish. Ralph was well-known and appreciated for his “fish frying” by family and friends and many church and charitable organizations. He was a member of the Clearfield Tabernacle First Church of God. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Wednesday, November 12, 2008, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Cecil Ison, Rev. Gary McQuain, Rev. Jay Harmon and Clifford Planck officiating. Burial will follow in the Estep Cemetery with full military rites conducted by Morehead American Legion Post No. 126. Pallbearers: Cliff “Eugene” Planck, Jr., Darren Kissinger, John Crutcher, Brian Lebanion, Josh Day, and Lowell Pennington, Jr. Honorary Pallbearers: Brice Day, Ted Trent, Jacob Lebanion, Gordon Jones, Johnny Fryman, and Cecil Trent. Visitation is after 3 p.m. Tuesday, November 11, 2008, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals. View or sign guestbook at www.northcuttandson.com Submitted by: Linda Cheeks Pittano

Delphia Kibbey Sullivan 1913-2008 GRAYSON - Delphia Kibbey Sullivan, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, age 95, of Grayson went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, October 28 at her residence. She was born March 28, 1913 at Iron Hill, a daughter of the late Landon and Genoria Duzan Kibbey. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, James Walter Sullivan who passed away in April 2008; a sister, Martha Colley; a brother, Samuel Kibbey and a grandson, Roy Lee Newland Jr. She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist Faith. Her survivors include six daughters, Minnie Inez Sullivan of Grayson, Wilma Blankenship of Ashland, Pauline White of Ashland, Hazel (and Randy) Boggs of Greenup, Edna Fraley of Grayson and Christine (and Jack) Leadingham of Grayson; 12 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Friday, October 31, at 11 a.m. at Malone Funeral Home with John Lybrook, minister. Burial followed in the Sullivan Cemetery Submitted by: Linda Cheeks Pittano

Mildred Buckner Stamper Barker 1924-2008 OLIVE HILL - Mildred Buckner Stamper-Barker, 83, of Olive Hill, died Tuesday, October 28, at The Hospice Care Center in Ashland. Mrs. Barker was born November 7, 1924 at Wesleyville, a daughter of the late Warnie Edward and Nannie Frances Cheek Buckner. She was a life long homemaker and a member of the Olive Hill Christian Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two husbands, James Russell Stamper and Clyde Raymond Barker; and one son-in-law, Rev. Hertis Stone. She is survived by two daughters, Elizabeth Ann Stamper Stone of Mansfield, OH, and Myrtle Faye (Thomas) Shoemaker of Granite City, IL; two sons, James Larry (JoAnn) Stamper also of Granite City, IL, and Billy Edward Barker of Grayson; one step-son, C.J. (Treva) Barker of Olive Hill; ten grand children; one step-grandchild; several great and great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by two brothers, Billy Hubert “Bucky” Buckner of Mansfield, OH, and Darrell Edward Buckner of Belle, WV, and many nieces and nephews. Services were conducted 11 a.m. Friday October 31, at Sparks Funeral Home by Bro. Jim Carroll. Burial followed at Bethel Cemetery in Olive Hill. Pallbearers were: Keith Burton, Melvin McDowell, Hertis Stone JR, Randy Stone, Jim Stone, and Willis Bond. Submitted by: Linda Cheeks Pittano

Kathy Sue Knipp Menix (1962-2008) Mrs. Kathy Sue Knipp Menix, age 46, of Olive Hill, Ky., passed away Thursday morning, Nov. 6, 2008, at her residence. She was born Aug. 7, 1962, in Carter County, Ky., a daughter of Juanita Henderson Knipp of Olive Hill and the late George R. Knipp. Kathy was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to all who knew her. She was a member of the Olive Hill Church of Christ and was employed at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Lexington, Ky., as a unit nurse for 12 years. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband of 27 years, Robert “Bobby” Menix; two daughters and a son-in-law, Stacy Parker of Olive Hill, and Stephanie and Matthew Layne of Grahn, Ky.; six brothers and sisters-in-law, George and Debbie Knipp and Mike Knipp all of Olive Hill, John Paul and Toni Knipp of Mansfield, Ohio, Chester and Donna Knipp of Cynthiana, Ky., Steve Knipp of Frenchburg, Ky., and Charles and Jenny Knipp of Olive Hill; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Vicki Brown, and Connie and Randy Offill all of Olive Hill; two granddaughters, Georgie Mae Parker of Olive Hill and Chloe Madison Layne of Grahn; and father-in-law and mother-in-law, Sherman and Wilma Menix of Olive Hill. She also leaves other family members and friends who will sadly mourn her passing. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 10, 2008 at Globe Funeral Chapel in Olive Hill with Brother Marvin Gearhart, Brother Darrell Clark, Brother Shawn Hatton and Brother Brent Duncan officiating. Burial will follow in the Olive Hill Memorial Park. Friends may call after 6 p.m. tonight, anytime Sunday and until the service hour Monday at the funeral home. George Knipp, Mike Knipp, John Paul Knipp, Chester Knipp, Steve Knipp, Charles Knipp, Ricky Brown and Matthew Layne will serve as pallbearers. Her nephews, Rusty Knipp, Ricky Brown, Chris Brown, Ty Knipp, Josh Knipp, Jason Knipp, Channing Knipp and Chaston Knipp will serve as honourary pallbearers.

Wanda Jean Burke 1947-2008 GRAYSON - Wanda Jean Burke, 61, of Grayson, went to be with the Father in Heaven on Tuesday, October 21. She was born March 25, 1947 at Louisa, a daughter of the late Roscoe and Alta Cox Allen. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Homer Allen and Jay Allen; and two sisters, Bertha Copley and Maybelle Moore. Wanda was a homemaker. Her survivors include her husband of 41 years, Harry Burke of Grayson; two daughters, Marsha (Adam) Tussey and Kim (Bryan) Queen all of Grayson; one granddaughter, Brittany Burke of Grayson; one brother, Tom Allen of Louisa; four sisters, Margaret (Fred) Bailey of Louisa; Eula Hawse of Grove City, OH, Rosie (Curt) Moore of Louisa and Reta (John) Spillman of Ashley, OH; several special nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly. Memorial services were held Thursday, October 23, at 7 p.m. at Malone Funeral Home in Grayson with Rev. Mike Green, officiating. Submitted by: Linda Cheeks Pittano

Glen Steven Clay 1959-2008 GRAYSON - Glen Steven Clay, 49, of Grayson, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 19, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born September 14, 1959 in Ashland, a son of William Franklin and Erlene LeMaster Clay of Grayson. Steve was an insurance agent with Ky. Farm Bureau. He was a member, deacon and one of the founders of Freedom Baptist Church, where he was also the Sunday School Superintendent and a Sunday School teacher. He attended Southland Bible College. Steve was a former Defensive Coordinator of East Carter High School Football, with a total of 26 years of football coaching. He coached several baseball and basketball teams. In addition to his parents, his survivors include his wife of 25 years, Rene Dickison Clay of Grayson; two sons, Mark Clay and Tyler Clay both at home; one daughter, Lauren Clay at home; one brother, Roy “Janie” Clay of Grayson; and one nephew: Troy Clay of Grayson. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, October 22, at 11 a.m. at Malone Funeral Home in Grayson, with Gary Sparks, Lyle McMikin and Sean Pierce, officiating. Burial followed in the East Carter County Memory Gardens. Pallbearers were Donald Damron, Jason McGlone, Joey Cecil, Carl Wayne McGlone, Bill Lewis, Todd Pratt and Rick Carroll. Submitted by: Linda Cheeks Pittano

Michael Wayne Click 1956-2008 SOLDIER - Michael Wayne Click, age 52, of Clearfield, formerly of Soldier, passed away Saturday morning, October 25, at the U. K. Medical Center in Lexington. He was born February 9, 1956, in Carter County, a son of the late Addie and Dorothy Fultz Click. Mike was of the Church of God faith. He was employed with Ball Homes for fifteen years and a self-employed Drywaller for five years. He loved spending time with his family, especially his son Justin whom he adored. He is survived by his wife of twelve years, Ginger Marlene Sparks Click; one son Justin Michael MacKinley Click both of Clearfield; one brother; Gary Dale Click of Olive Hill; one sister and brother-in-law, Brenda Sue Fife and Roger of Grayson; one niece and her spouse, Jacklyn Sue and Zack Carper of Lexington. He also leaves a host of extended family members and friends who will sadly mourn his passing. Funeral service were held 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 28, at Globe Funeral Chapel in Olive Hill, with Brother Bobby Day and Brother Delmar Logan, Jr. officiating. Burial followed in the Bradley Cemetery on Dry Branch Road in Olive Hill. Jodi Bradley, Timmy Bradley, David Greenhill, Jacob Waddell, Danny Waddell, and Larry Wayne Harris served as pallbearers. Submitted by: Linda Cheeks Pittano

Lowell Franklin Maddix 1923-2008 MARYSVILLE, OH - Lowell Franklin Maddix, age 85, of Marysville, Ohio, formerly of Carter County, went home to be with his Savior Monday afternoon, October 20, at the Union County Memorial Hospital in Marysville. He was born June 25, 1923, in Carter County, a son of the late Robert Samuel and Ida Lawson Maddix. Lowell was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend to all who knew him. He was a Christian and retired after thirty-six years of service from the Columbus Metal Forge, a.k.a. Columbus Bolt Works, where he worked as a machinist. He was a WWII veteran, a member of the Railroad Division. He attended many reunions of the division and attended the WWII Memorial Dedication in Washington, D.C. with his brother Tom Maddix and the Carter County Veterans. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by four brothers, Arnold Maddix, Billy Wayne Maddix, Glen Maddix and Paul Maddix; a granddaughter, Lisa Ann Delgarn. He is survived by his wife of sixty-two years, Wilma ‘Jean’ Phillips Maddix; three daughters and sons-in-law, Sharon and Gary Lyons, Janet and Cecil Drummond of Marysville, Ohio, Loretta Sue and John Scheible of Greenwood, Indiana; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Tom and Phyllis Maddix, Earl and Nettie Maddix of Olive Hill; two sisters and brother-in-law, Virginia Osborne, Barbara and Bill Henderson all of Olive Hill; grandchildren, Leslie, Sundae, Jason, Misty and Josh; seven great grandchildren. He also leaves other family members, and friends who will sadly mourn his passing. Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Friday, October 24, at the Globe Funeral Chapel in Olive Hill, with Brother Gary Sparks officiating. Burial followed in the Olive Hill Memorial Park. Family and friends served as pallbearers. Submitted by: Linda Cheeks Pittano

Stearl Mosier 1923-2008 OLIVE HILL - Stearl Mosier, age 85, of Olive Hill, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday evening, October 23, at the Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland. He was born July 9, 1923, in Grahn, a son of the late Jess and Rhoda Blevins Mosier. Stearl was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and a friend to all who knew him. He served his country during World War II with United States Army, was retired from the Louisville Fire Brick yard in Grahn, and he attended the Providence Free Will Baptist Church. One of his greatest passions was sitting on the porch and telling stories of long ago to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren along with his many nieces and nephews who absolutely adored him. He has been a father and grandfather figure to numerous young people down through his life that will never forget him. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons, Roger Dale ‘Boo’ Mosier and Donald Ray ‘Don’ Mosier; two daughters, Joan Tackett Carroll and Rita Lynn Mosier; two grandsons, Neil Tackett and Ron Wilson; one sister, Alma Dickerson. He is survived by his wife of fifty-eight years, Christine Carroll Mosier; one son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Sue Mosier of Olive Hill; three daughters and sons-in-law, Judy and Cliff Wilburn of Flatwoods, Connie and David Fife of Olive Hill, Ella and Harvey Wilson of Boise, Idaho; a grandson whom he raised, Michael Dale Ray ‘Mikie’ Mosier of Olive Hill; eighteen grandchildren and thirty-four great-grandchildren; one sister, Hazel Mauk of Mansfield, Ohio. He also leaves several other family members and a host of friends who will sadly mourn his passing. Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Monday, October 27, at the Globe Funeral Chapel in Olive Hill, with Brother Chris Glover and Brother Bobby Day officiating. Burial followed in the Carroll Cemetery in Grahn. Military grave side service were conducted by the American Legion Post #138 of Olive Hill, at the Carroll Cemetery. Paxston Mosier, Jesse Mosier, Michael Mosier, Tyler Mosier, Chris Mosier, Aaron Tackett and Damien Wilburn served as pallbearers. Earcel Johnson, Jimmy Johnson, Casey Holbrook, Ryan Wente, Phillip Hanshaw, Shawn Carroll, Steve Meek, Michael Pack ,Jesse Wilburn, Wayne McCulley, Andy Smallwood, Rocky Kiser, Ferman ‘Bub’ Shepherd served as honorary pallbearers. Submitted by: Linda Cheeks Pittano

Zelma Barker Middleton 1929-2008 OLIVE HILL - Zelma Barker Middleton, age 79, of Olive Hill passed away Wednesday, October 15, at the Saint Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead. She was born May 12, 1929 in Carter County, the daughter of the late Emmitt and Pheobe Boggs Barker. Zelma was homemaker and a member of the Haldeman Church of God. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey L. Middleton; two sons, Harvey Middleton, Jr., and Larry Middleton; one daughter, Rosa Mary James; one brother, Albert Barker; three sisters, Olive Middleton, Maudie Johnson, and Catherine Brown; one granddaughter, Tammy Blevins; three great-great-grandchildren, Douglas Ray Willoughby, Andrew Allen Dellaire, and Michael Allen Dellaire. Zelma is survived by one son, Danny Ray Middleton of Grayson; eight daughters, Janey Puckett of Haldeman, Ruby Helton of Morehead, Kathy Gilbert of Morehead, Carrie Gilbert of Olive Hill, Darlene Hall of Olive Hill, Debra Steagall of Lancaster, Tonia Seagraves of Grayson and Alberta Howard of Flatwoods; one sister, Lorene Middleton of Globe; 35 grandchildren; and 56 great-grandchildren. Funeral services for Mrs. Middleton were held Friday, October 17, at 1 p.m. at Oney-Henderson Funeral Home. Don Rivers and Jimmy Holbrook officiated the service. Burial followed in Sand Ridge Cemetery. Submitted by: Linda Cheeks Pittano

DeWayne Allen Barber 1974-2008 OTTER LAKE, MICHIGAN - DeWayne Allen Barber, 33, of Otter Lake, Michigan, formerly of Grayson, passed away from injuries from a job related accident Sunday, October 5, in Traverse City, Michigan. He was born October 11, 1974 in Grayson, a son of the late Charles and Betty Hall Barber. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by grandparents, Etta M. Hall and Steve and Dolly Barber; uncles, Jess W. Hall, John Hay and June Hay; and a brother-in-law, Odie Wayne Bryant. His survivors include his wife, Dori Jo Stephen Barber of Otter Lake, MI; his children, Kerrick Barber, Kaden Barber and Kenzie Barber all of Grayson and Kyle Derscha and Kali Derscha both of Otter Lake; three sisters, Sharon Bryant of Grayson, Jennifer “Sissie” (Robert) Brown of Lewisport, and Tamira (Daniel) Barker of Grayson; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. Dewayne was employed by MJ Electric and a member of IBEW Local 369 out of Louisville, and IBEW Local 876 out of Grand Rapids, Michigan. He was a 1993 graduate of East Carter County High School. He was a member of the ECHS football team and was recognized as Raider of the Year in 1992 and 1993. Dewayne enjoyed life, loved his children, his family and his friends. He was always ready to give a helping hand to anyone who needed one; he could always put a smile on everyone’s faces. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Funeral services were conducted Friday, October 10, at 2 p.m. at Malone Funeral Home in Grayson with Tom Riffe, officiating. Burial followed in the Carroll-Littleton Cemetery. A trust fund has been set up at The Commercial Bank in Grayson for Barber’s three children. Submitted by: Linda Cheeks Pittano

Amanda Tyree Jaynes 1915-2008 GRAYSON - Amanda Tyree Jaynes, 93, a resident of the Chapel House in Grayson, passed away Saturday October 11, at the Ashland Community Hospice Care Center. She was born August 9, 1915 at Hitchins, a daughter of the late Gaines and Rena Reliford Tyree and was a member of the Olive Hill United Methodist Church. Also preceding her in death was her husband of sixty-seven years, Raymond S. Jaynes; one daughter, Peggy Jaynes Duvall Kiser; two sisters, Evelyn Tyree Jaynes and Geneva Tyree James; and her two brothers, Earl and Crawford Tyree. Her survivors include one daughter, Betty (John) Jaynes McDavid; two granddaughters, Joan (Fred) Duvall Burton, Mary Francis Kiser (Steve) Shaffer; one grandson, John Steven (Lisa) McDavid; four great-grandchildren, Patrick Burton, Halley and Matthew Shaffer and Erin McDavid; two great-great-grandchildren, Reid Tyree and Rylee Jane Burton. Funeral services were conducted Monday, October 13, at 11 a.m. at the Malone Funeral Home in Grayson with Bob Burton officiating. Burial followed in the Jr. O.U.A.M. cemetery in Olive Hill. Submitted by: Linda Cheeks Pittano

Donald Ewing Conn 1936-2008 OLIVE HILL - Donald Ewing Conn, age 72, of Mocabee Creek Road, Olive Hill, was called home to be with the Lord Wednesday night, October 8, at the Saint Clair Regional Medical Center in Morehead. He was born March 10, 1936, in Carter County, a son of the late Allen and Etta Shumate Conn. Donald was a Christian, a member and assistant pastor of the Soldier Church of God. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and a friend to all who knew him. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Donna Anton; two brothers, Clyde Conn and Harold Conn; one sister, Phyllis Catron. He is survived by his wife of fifty-six years, Maxine Mocabee Conn; three daughters and sons-in-law, Karen and David Wyatt of Akron, Ohio, Pamela and Paul Parsons of Lucas, Ohio, Hope and Shannon Bradshaw of Mansfield, Ohio, Duane Anton of Hartselle, Alabama; two sisters, and brothers-in-law, Aliene and Elmer Royce of Newton Falls, Ohio, Elizabeth Hugh of Indiana and Austin Catron of Olive Hill; two sisters-in-law, Bonnie Conn of West Harrison, Indiana and Connie Conn of Mansfield, Ohio; nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. He also leaves other family members and friends who will sadly mourn his passing. Funeral service were held 11 a.m.Sunday, October 12, at the Globe Funeral Chapel in Olive Hill, with Brother Bryon Hargett and Brother Gayle Price officiating. Burial followed in the Manning Chapel Cemetery in Olive Hill. Submitted by: Linda Cheeks Pittano

Nadine Thompson Helderbrand 1922-2008 OLIVE HILL – Nadine Thompson Helderbrand, age 86, of Rose Ridge, Olive Hill, passed away Thursday morning, October 2, at the Saint Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead. She was born September 6, 1922 in Carter County, a daughter of the late Fred and Idle Logan Thompson. Nadine was a Christian, a homemaker, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-five years, Luster Arnold Helderbrand; a son, Eugene Helderbrand; four brothers, Bill Thompson, Bernice Thompson, Glen Thompson and Fred “Junior” Thompson; a sister, Virginia Reeder. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Roger and Janice Helderbrand of Morehead; three daughters and sons-in-law, Marcella and Phillip Alexandra of Conroe, Texas, Hazel and Edd Branham and Esther and Keith Bays all of Olive Hill; ten grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren; two brothers, Clyde Thompson of Winchester, Indiana and Hubert Thompson of Wilkison, Indiana; one sister, Justine Thompson of Shiloh, Ohio; a very special friend and caregiver, Cledith McCleese; she also leaves nieces, nephews, other family members and friends who will sadly miss her. Funeral services were held Sunday, October 5, at the Globe Funeral Chapel in Olive Hill, with Brother Gayle Price and Brother Lewis Davis officiating. Burial followed in the Logan Cemetery on Rose Ridge in Olive Hill. Martin Branham, Jon Holbrook, Eric Cooper, Nick Reeder, Ray Thompson, Glen Allen Thompson, Phillip Thompson, and John Thompson served as pallbearers. Bill Roe served as honorary pallbearer. Submitted by: Linda Cheeks Pittano

Timothy Lee Pelfrey 1959-2008 SOLDIER – Timothy Lee Pelfrey, age 49, of Eagle Hall Cemetery Road, Soldier, passed away Tuesday morning, September 30, at the Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, West Virginia, from injuries sustained in an ATV accident. He was born May 24, 1959, in Carter County, a son of the late Pondes and Laura David Pelfrey. Tim was an eighteen-year employee of Globe Hardware, where he worked as a laborer. He attended the Halderman Church of God. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Dorothy Terry, Barbara Brickles and Mary Pelfrey. He is survived by his wife of fifteen years, Mable Hamm Pelfrey; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jimmy and Liatha Arthurs of Olive Hill, and Willie Greenhill of Soldier; three granddaughters, who he raised, Alice Grace Arthurs, Mable Sue Arthurs and Angel Lynn Arthurs; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Russell and Fredia Pelfrey, Daniel “Dock” Pelfrey and Joseph Pelfrey all of Soldier; three sisters and a brother-in-law, Polley and Oshell Johnson, Marie Braden all of Soldier and April Pelfrey of Ohio; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Willie and Alice Hamm, whom he loved dearly; he also leaves several other family members and friends who will sadly miss him. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. October 3, at the Globe Funeral Chapel in Olive Hill, with Brother Don Rivers and Brother Bobby Day officiating. Burial followed in the Pelfrey Family Cemetery on Eagle Hall Cemetery Road in Soldier. Willie Greenhill, Bruce Jones, Billy Binion, Ben Hamm, Wesley Pelfrey and Carl Hamm served as pallbearers. Globe Hardware Employees served as Honorary Pallbearers. Submitted by: Linda Cheeks Pittano

Carolyn Sue Reynolds 1959-2008 ELLIOTT COUNTY - Carolyn Sue Reynolds, age 48, of Elliott County, Kentucky, was called home to be with the Lord Saturday morning, October 4, 2008, in the Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland, Kentucky. Ms. Reynolds was born October 25, 1959, in Carter County, Kentucky, a daughter of Roscoe Reynolds of Elliott County, Kentucky and the late Angie Blankenship Reynolds. Carolyn was a Christian and a member of the Providence Freewill Baptist Church. She enjoyed going to church and spending time with her loving family and many friends. In addition to her father she is survived by three brothers and a sister-in-law, Robert and Regina Reynolds, John Reynolds and James Reynolds all of Olive Hill, Kentucky; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Diana and Danny Middleton of Olive Hill, Kentucky, Debbie and Charles Whitt, Ella and Larry Carter all of Sandy Hook, Kentucky; a very special uncle, Rupert Reynolds of Elliott County, Kentucky; two precious pets; "Tom and Fluffy." She also leaves behind special aunts, uncles, several nieces, nephews, other family members, neighbors and friends who will deeply miss her and sadly mourn her passing. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 8, 2008, at Globe Funeral Chapel in Olive Hill, Kentucky, with Brother Bobby Day officiating. Burial will follow in the Binion Cemetery in Elliott County, Kentucky. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Tuesday and until the service hour Wednesday at the Globe Funeral Chapel. Steven Whitt, Ronnie Whitt, Dallas Middleton, Jerry Middleton, Clede Middleton, Carlos Middleton, Glen David Creech and Steve DeHart will serve as pallbearers. Rupert Reynolds, Cody Reynolds, and Matthew Reynolds will service as honorary pallbearers. Submitted by: Linda Cheeks Pittano

Mitchell Ray Kiser 1942-2008 GULFPORT, MS - Chief Warrant Officer Mitchell Ray Kiser, US Navy, Ret, age 66, of Gulfport, passed away on September 27, in Gulfport. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elsie Zornes of Firebrick, and A.B. Kiser of Carter County. He is survived by his wife, Diane Holleman Kiser, of Gulfport; his daughter, Lisa Kiser Scott, and her husband, Ros, of Atlanta, GA; his son, Tim Kiser, and his wife, Vera, of Atlanta; his grandson, Christopher Vargas, of Atlanta, his sister, Von Osborne, and her husband, Richard, of Firebrick; his aunts, Bern Setty of Portsmouth, OH and Joy Floyd and her husband, Wade, of Dayton, OH; his uncle, Roger Lewis, and his wife, Barbara, of Portsmouth, OH; his brother in laws, Dean Holleman and his wife, Laura, Tim Holleman and his wife, Lisa, and Mike Holleman and his wife, Debbie, all of Gulfport; and his sister in law, Amy Angel, and her husband, Michael Martin of Gulfport. Mitch was born in Grayson, on May 25, 1942. He was a graduate of Carter High School, Carter City, in 1960. Mitch graduated from Ohio University, Athens, OH in 1970 with a BBA and Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH in 1976 with a MBA. He was a member of Bayou View Baptist Church. He entered the US Army in 1961 and after a tour in Vietnam in 1963, he joined the US Navy Reserve where he retired as Chief Warrant Officer 04 in 1997. He was a Special Agent with the Inspector General's Office in Atlanta, GA and retired in 1999. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge #769, Portsmouth, OH, A & A Scottish Rite, Atlanta, GA as a 32nd degree Mason, the Naval Reserve Association, the American Legion, the Navy Seabee Veterans of America, the Association of Federal Investigators, the National Association of Retired Federal Employees, and the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association. The family wishes to give a very special thanks to the staff at Greenbriar Nursing Home; Memorial Hospital at Gulfport (Brea and crew of 4-C); Canon Hospice Care; Caregivers and friends, Oma Odom and Melba Collier; and TLC Home Health Care, Rita, Shaun, and Frank. 2 Timothy 4:7 "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith". Memorial contributions may be made to: Bayou View Baptist Church Building Fund, 4709 Chamberlain Ave, Gulfport, MS 39507 or : American Parkinson's Disease Assn, Jackson Metro Chapter, attn: Dan Thomas, PO Box 278, Forest, MS 39074. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, September 30, at Noon at the Bayou View Baptist Church, Gulfport, where friends may visit from 10 a.m. until service time. Burial with full military honors will follow at Biloxi National Cemetery. Submitted by: Linda Cheeks Pittano

Garnett Reynolds Callahan 1923-2008 OLIVE HILL – Garnett Reynolds Callahan, age 85, of Olive Hill, passed away Monday, September 22, at her home. She was born February 13, 1923 in Carter County, a daughter of the late Prentice and Nellie Henderson Reynolds. Garnett was a homemaker and a member of the Upper Trough Camp Christian Holiness Church. In addition to her parents, Garnett was preceded in death by two husbands, Ercel Porter and Curry Callahan; one sister, Wilma Akers; and one great-grandson, Michael Callahan. She is survived by one daughter, Joyce Callahan and husband, Challas of Olive Hill; four brothers, Elwood Reynolds of Gallion, Ohio, Jim Reynolds, Charles Reynolds, and Fred Reynolds all of Olive Hill; four sisters, Eunice Hill of Mansfield, Ohio, Alma Wells also of Mansfield, Alberta Littleton of Columbus, Ohio, and Linda P’Simer of Olive Hill; two grandchildren, Rick Callahan and David “Harve” Callahan both of Olive Hill; four great-grandchildren, Bradley Callahan, Haley Callahan, Trevor Callahan and Taylor Callahan; also two very special friends, June Garvin and Joy Henderson. Funeral services for Mrs. Callahan were conducted Thursday, September 25 at 2 p.m. at the Oney-Henderson Funeral Home. Officiating the service was Kenny Hamilton and Junior Logan. Burial followed at Garvin Ridge Cemetery Submitted by: Linda Cheeks Pittano

Larry Gale Cundiff 1941-2008 SOLDIER - Larry Gale Cundiff, age 66, of Soldier, went home to be with the Lord Friday afternoon, September 26, at his residence. He was born November 21, 1941, in Carter County, the son of the late Earl D. and Chrystal Furnish Cundiff. Larry was a Deacon and a forty year member of the Soldier Church of God and was retired from Morehead State University as a football stadium grounds keeper. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. Larry said, "Debbie was his first and only love". Debbie said, " foxhunting was his second love". He is survived by his wife of forty years, Debbie Black Cundiff; one son and daughter-in-law, Steven and Arpil Dawn Cundiff; one daughter, Lora Stamper all of Soldier; one sister and brother-in-law, Sue and Lester Adkins of Olive Hill; one granddaughter, Holly Stamper; two grandsons, Joshua Cundiff and Brendon Cundiff all of Soldier. He also leaves a host of extended family and friends who will sadly miss him. Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Monday, September 29, at the Soldier Church of God in Soldier, with Brother Byron Hargett, Brother Rob Puckett and Brother Gayle Price officiating. Burial followed in the Bradley Cemetery on Dry Branch Road in Olive Hill. Josh Cundiff, Brendon Cundiff, Spike Skaggs, Roger Brown, Phillip Black, Bobby Day, Charles Black, Leck Bradley, Rob Puckett, Mark Adkins, Danny Waddell and Timmy Bradley served as pallbearers. Baker Hargett, Junior Carnell, Kevin Brown, Brian Brown, and Lester Adkins served as honorary pallbearers Submitted by: Linda Cheeks Pittano

Roy Landin Biggs 1933-2008 OLIVE HILL – Roy Landin Bays, age 75, passed away Saturday, September 20, at his home in Olive Hill. He was born August 3, 1933 in Carter County, the son of the late Leonard and Inies Jordan Biggs. Roy was a farmer, a heavy equipment operator and retired from the ASCS Office. He was also a United State Army Veteran. In addition to his parents, Roy was preceded in death by one brother, George Biggs; a sister, Betty Williams. Roy is survived by his wife, Velda “Judy” Biggs; three sons, Keith Biggs, Danny Clark and wife Lora, Ronnie Clark and wife Linda all of Olive Hill; two daughters, Penny Burton and husband Mike, and Brenda Moore and husband Randy, both of Olive Hill; one brother, Wayne Biggs and wife Mary Kay of Olive Hill; one sister, Faye Smith of Tennessee; ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services for Mr. Biggs were held Tuesday, September 23, at 11 a.m. at Oney-Henderson Funeral Home. Officiating the service was John Carter. Burial followed in the Biggs Cemetery. Scott Clark, Joseph Webb, Dwayne Biggs, Rick Bond, Brandon Henderson and L. A. Biggs served as pallbearers. Submitted by: Linda Cheeks Pittano

Maude M. Walker Wilburn 1920-2008 COLUMBUS, OH - Maude M. Walker Wilburn, age 87, of Columbus, Ohio, formerly of Olive Hill, passed away Sunday morning, September 28, at the Franklin Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, in Columbus, Ohio. She was born December 4, 1920, in Carter County, a daughter of the late James Hiram and Bertha Knipp Walker. Maude was a homemaker, loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, Warren Ernest Wilburn and one brother, James Marcus Walker. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, James and Sue Ellen Wilburn of Columbus, Ohio; one daughter, Karen Sloan of Columbus, Ohio; six grandchildren, John Wilburn, Jeff Wilburn, Beth Snare, Madison Wilburn, Katie Wilburn and Virginia Roush; seven great-grandchildren, Alexis Wilburn, Brittany Wilburn, Bronwyn Snare, Danny Roush, Charlie Roush, Adam Wilburn and Jerrod Wilburn; three sisters, Nellie Dailey and Gincy Dickison both of Olive Hill, and Myrtle Debord of Grayson. She also leaves nieces, nephews, other family members and friends who will sadly miss her. Funeral service were held 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 1, at the Globe Funeral Chapel in Olive Hill, with Brother Marty Dailey officiating. Burial followed in the Bailey Cemetery Grahn. Family and friends served as pallbearers. Submitted by: Linda Cheeks Pittano

Morten Dempsey Lawhorn 1931-2008 MOREHEAD – Morten Dempsey Lawhorn, age 77, of Smithville, Tennessee, formerly of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Monday, November 3, 2008, at his residence. He was born January 20, 1931, in Carter County, Kentucky, to the late Carlos Vinson and Virginia Bell Smith Lawhorn. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, William Lawhorn. Mr. Lawhorn is survived by his wife of 54 years, Audress Ivy Oakley Lawhorn, whom he married May 26, 1954; two sons, Herbert (Brenda) Wilson and Kevin (Dianne) Lawhorn both of Smithville, Tennessee; two daughters, Sharon (Kenneth) Cline and Elise A. Flannery both of Smithville, Tennessee; 11 grandchildren; and 17 great grandchildren. Also surviving are two brothers, Kenneth Lawhorn and Ralph Lawhorn, both of Mansfield, Ohio, and three sisters, Elberta Wenner of Aurora, Colorado, and Madge George and Shirley Williams, both of Smithville, Tennessee. Morten was a machinist for the CMP Corporation. He enjoyed hunting and listening to and playing country music. Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 p.m. Friday, November 7, 2008, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals Memorial Chapel with Brother Don Rivers and Brother Mitch Roe officiating. Burial will follow in the Oakley & Fultz Cemetery on Open Fork Road in Haldeman. Pallbearers will be Jason Cline, Kenny Cline, Jimmy Williams, Grant Fultz, David Fultz, and Tony Fultz. Visitation was after 4:00 p.m. Thursday, November 6, 2008, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals. View or sign guestbook at www.northcuttandson.com Submitted by: Linda Cheeks Pittano

Virgie Bernice Kiser Born: July 16, 1938 Died: October 20, 2008 Services: Funeral services will be held at the Walton-Schrader Funeral Home on Friday, October 24, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. Visitation: The family will receive friends at the Walton-Schrader Funeral Home on Thursday, October 23, 2008 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Obituary: Virgie Bernice Kiser, 70, of Alliance, died on Monday, October 20, 2008 at 2:00 a.m. at her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on July 16, 1938 in Olive Hill, KY, and lived in Alliance for the past 41 years. Virgie attended the Alliance Freewill Baptist Church. Mrs. Kiser had previously worked with caring hands. She enjoyed spending time with her family and especially enjoyed shopping with her sisters. Virgie is survived by her former husband, Jimmie Kiser; two daughters, Joanna (Mike) Middleton of Alliance and Dinna (Dave) Daniels of Alliance; a son, Keith (Doris) Kiser of Alliance; four granddaughters, Destiny, Rebekah, Katie and Emily; four grandsons, Ben, Isaac, Mason and Matt; a great-grandson, Hunter; four sisters, Sue (Marlin) Oakley of Olive Hill, KY, Sarah (Everett) Stamper of Olive Hill, KY, Madjina McGuire of Olive Hill, KY and Jewell Cooley of Olive Hill, KY; a half-sister, Christine (Gary) Robertson of Mansfield; two brothers, Ira (Fern) Cooley of Olive Hill, KY and James (Letha) Cooley of Mansfield; and many nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death was a daughter, Kimberly A. Barker on January 24, 2008; a granddaughter, Sarah Jo Kiser on August 10, 2005; her parents, Ora and Mabel (Davis) Cooley; and two brothers, Bill and Tom Cooley. The family will receive friends at the Walton-Schrader Funeral Home on Thursday, October 23, 2008 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the Walton-Schrader Funeral Home on Friday, October 24, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Jimmie Holbrook of Alliance Freewill Baptist Church, officiating. Interment will follow at Grandview Cemetery in Sebring. Memorials: Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Sharer-Stirling-Skivolocke Funeral Home 1000 South Union Avenue • Alliance, OH 44601 • Phone: 330823-2159 • Fax: 330-823-0503 Submitted by: Amber Henderson

Sullivan 'Butch' Runion October 11, 2008 MANSFIELD - Sullivan "Butch" Runion, 64, died Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at MedCentral Mansfield Hospital. Born May 14, 1944, in Olive Hill, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Henry C. and Gladys (Tackett) Runion. Butch retired from the Pipefitter's Union Local #430. He enjoyed riding motorcycles in his spare time. A loving family man, his children and grandchildren gave his life completion and brought him many hours of joy. He is survived by two children; Kevin (Wynette) Runion and Tim Runion; three grandchildren; Courtney, Clay and Dylan Runion; a step grandson; Brian O'Leary; former wife and lifelong friend; Judy Hill Runion; a brother; William C. (Janet) Runion of Cincinnati; two sisters; Geneva (Chester) Duncan of Muncie, IN, and Geraldine Jones of Assonet, MA; half-sister; Beulah Sharp of Lexington, KY; mother-in-law; Eunice Hill of Mansfield; sister-in-law; Carol (Ben) Jones of Russell, KY, and Pat Hill of Mansfield; brother-in-law; Jim (Kathy)Hill of Theodore, AL; many nieces and nephews; and his faithful and loyal friends; Fred Reynolds, Roy Damron and Bob "Hard Rock" Caldwell as well as many other dear friends. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by brothers; Gary and H.C. Runion; a sister; Jewell Hedge; half-brother; Ed Jones; and father-in-law; Eldridge Hill. Friends may call from 4-7 p.m., Saturday, October 11 at the Diamond Street Home of Wappner Funeral Directors, 98 S. Diamond St. Additional calling hours will be held Sunday from 12-2 p.m. at Oney-Henderson Funeral Home, Olive Hill, Kentucky with funeral services following at 2:00 p.m. conducted by Rev. Phil Green of Real Life Community Church. Military graveside services will be in Garvin Ridge, Olive Hill, Kentucky. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Online guest registry at www.wappner.com Submitted by: John Cooper

Carla Michelle Gilliam Fliger September 23, 2008 MANSFIELD - Carla Michelle Gilliam Fliger's life was tragically taken from her Friday morning September 19, 2008. She was born January 5, 1973 in Olive Hill, Kentucky to Carlos Roy and Loretta Gilliam, and was a lifelong Mansfield resident. Michelle was very family oriented, and is remembered as a peace-maker. She had a big heart, so full of love and kindness that she'd "give you the shirt off her back." She was a hard worker - the kind of girl who would "work her fingers to the bone" in order to get ahead. That strong work ethic is what made her such a valued member of the team at Mansfield Assemblies Company. She started working there in October of 1997, and quickly became a well respected employee. Michelle was currently the group leader of the Titan Line. Described as a wonderful mom, "the kids" were Michelle's world. What time she did take for herself, Michelle filled with flowers, butterflies and cherubs. Michelle could be funny, and her infectious laughter could make a room full of people roar. She'd laugh so hard she'd tear up. She recently began attending Cook Road Baptist Church. Michelle dearly loved her family of daughters Whitney Danielle Bryant and Hailey Dawn Fliger; her son Cody Michael Fliger; her mother and step father Loretta Gilliam Newlon and Michael Newlon of Mansfield; her sister Debra D. Abrams of Cridersville; her brothers and sisters-in-law Gregory & Pam Gilliam of Galion and Anthony & Karen Gilliam of Wapakoneta; step sisters Kristina Glass and Sara Newlon both of Mansfield; her former husband Jerry Fliger of Mansfield; and a wonderful extended family including nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her father Carlos Roy Gilliam. Her family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 24, 2008 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. in the Marion Avenue Snyder Funeral Home, 350 Marion Avenue (Former Finefrock Funeral Home), where the funeral service will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. The Rev. Denny Nezrick will officiate. Burial will follow in Windsor Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Fliger Children's education fund, may be made at the funeral home. Condolences to Michelle's family may be made by visiting: www.snyderfuneralhomes.com Submitted by: John Cooper

Emil Carroll September 20, 2008 MANSFIELD - Emil Carroll, 77, died Wednesday evening, September 17, 2008, at his home. Born April 20, 1931, in Olive Hill, Kentucky, he was the son of Tom and Ruthie (Holbrook) Carroll. He retired from Armco Steel and was a member of the United Steelworkers Local 169. He was a former Madison Township Trustee and former Richland County Bee Inspector. Emil attended Real Life Community Church. He was a member of V.F.W. Post #9943, where he was Past Commander and current Trustee, Sons of Herman, Fraternal Order of the Eagles #336, Moose Lodge #341, Shiloh Masonic Lodge #544, F. & A.M., 32nd Degree Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, Valley of Canton. Emil served his country in the U.S. Army and with the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He was affectionately known as "Popsey" to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is survived by two children; Carolyn (Roy) Cyrus and Michael (Jenny) Carroll, all of Mansfield; four grandchildren; Julie (J.T.) Wilcox of Mansfield, Joe (Kelli) Cyrus of Lexington, Nikki (Ron) Hopson of Cincinnati and Matt Barnes of Mansfield; three great-grandchildren; Blake Cyrus, Luke Cyrus-Hollinger and Addison Cyrus; three brothers; Norm Carroll of CA, Argus (Leolla) Carroll of Ontario, Kenneth (Loretta) Carroll of Mansfield; four sisters; Emma (Eury) Barker of Olive Hill, KY, Bertha Blevins and Susie Blevins, both of Mansfield, Evelyn Greenhill of KY; numerous nieces and nephews; and close friend; Katrena Cline of Mansfield. Preceding him in death were his wife of 54 years; Clarice Cline Carroll; daughter; Linda Diane Carroll; parents; three sisters; and two brothers. Friends may call from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, September 21, 2008 at the Diamond Street Home of Wappner Funeral Directors with Masonic services at 5:00 p.m. Funeral services will be Monday at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Phil Green officiating. Burial will follow in Mansfield Cemetery with military rites presented by the Richland County Joint Veteran's Burial Detail. Memorial contributions may be made to the Madison Township Fire Department. Online guest registry at www.wappner.com Submitted by: John Cooper

MANSFIELD -- Troy Arnold Holbrook, 94, died Monday, Aug. 4, 2008, at Crystal Care Center. He went home to be with his Lord. Troy was born Jan. 23, 1914, in Grahn, Ky., to Walter and Virgie (Holbrook) Holbrook. He came to Mansfield in the mid 50s and began construction work through Labor Local 1216 before beginning work for DSL in 1969, from which he retired. Troy was the oldest living member of the Dean Road Freewill Baptist Church, being a member there for 48 years. In his earlier years, Troy was an avid fisherman, enjoyed gardening, hunting and the outdoors. He was also a great fan of the Cleveland Indians and watching his favorite player, Jim Thome. He is survived by eight children, Corrine Bivens, Mildred (James) Ison, Marvin (Mary) Holbrook, Linda Ewers, Donnie (Pat) Holbrook, Alma (Junior) Conn, Diane (Jim) Gragg, all of Mansfield, and Sue (Richard) Ison of Grayson, Ky.; 33 grandchildren; 60 great-grandchildren; 20 great-great-grandchildren; sister, Charlene Bear of Olive Hill, Ky.; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 51 years, Virginia Marie Holbrook; second wife, Genavee Brewer Holbrook; son, Paul Matthew Holbrook; grandson, Paul Matthew Ewers; granddaughter, Linda Craft; great-granddaughter, Ange-lique Ewers; brothers, Albert, Lester, Homer and Clabe; and sisters, Agnes, Beulah, Mary, Charmi and Lola. The family would like to thank special caregiver Carla of Crystal Care. Friends may call 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008 at the Ontario Home of Wappner Funeral Directors. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Dean Road Freewill Baptist Church, conducted by the Rev. Clifford Earl Tackett. Burial will follow in Mansfield Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Crystal Care Center. Online guest registry at www.wappner.com. Submitted by: John Cooper May Lambert July 26, 2008 MANSFIELD -- May Lambert, 57, died Thursday, July 24, 2008, at Ohio State University Medical Center. Born Jan. 27, 1951, in Grahn, Ky., she was the daughter of Pinie Binion Mosier. She worked for Sarca Manufacturing and was a member of Fifth Ave. Freewill Baptist Church. May loved spending time with her family and gardening. She is survived by her husband of 25 years, Warren Lambert; mother, Pinie Mosier; 11 children, Angie Riggs, Allen (Brenda) Lambert, Wayne Lambert, Debbie Volmer, Robin Storms, Patricia Smith, Josette Lambert, Ruby (Eric) Hamm, all of Mansfield, Tammy (John) Adkins of Shelby, Jeremy (Jessica) Lambert, and Lisa (Josh) Jarrel, all of Mansfield; 21 beloved grandchildren, including Steven Cash; 15 great-grandchildren; brothers, Nuckie Mosier of Huntsville, Ala., John Mosier of Clay City, Ky., Morris Mosier of Mansfield, and Perry Mosier of Olive Hill, Ky.; sisters, Martha Owens, Ethel Davis, both of Fredericktown, Goldie Owens, Meddie Mosier, and Edith Holmes, all of Mansfield; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by son, Clarence Allen Cash; brothers, Kale and George Mosier; and numerous other brothers and sisters. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, July 28, 2008 at the Ontario Home of Wappner Funeral Directors. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, conducted by the Rev. Rick Pelfrey. Burial will follow in Mansfield Memorial Park. Online guest registry at www.wappner.com. Submitted by: John Cooper Dwight Brown Interment Kiser-Mcginnis Cemetery, Carter County, Kentucky Born February 26, 1932 Died June 19, 2008 Dwight Brown, 76, Grayson, KY, passed away Thursday, June 19, in Carter Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Grayson, Kentucky. Dwight was born February 26, 2008, a son of the late John Quincy and Missouri Kiser Brown. He is survived by: one sister, Joy Coburn, Greenup; and one brother, Billy C. Brown, South Shore. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by: two sisters, Mary E. Moore and Betty Tracey; two brothers, Henry and Delbert. There will be no visitation, nor funeral services. Submitted by: Linda Cheeks Pittano

Franklin D. “Jack” Catron 1934-2008 MOREHEAD – Franklin D. “Jack” Catron, 73, of Maple Lane passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2008 in the St. Claire Regional Medical Center. He was born on July 17, 1934 in Carter County, Kentucky, a son of the late John and Kate Nickles Catron. Mr. Catron was a retired machine setter for Ford Motor Company in Ypsilanti, Michigan. He was a Kentucky Colonel and attended the Sharkey Free Will Baptist Church. Mr. Catron enjoyed taking care of his home and yard, attending church, working in the church, traveling and visiting with family. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Herbert Owen Catron, who was killed in action while serving in the Navy during World War II and an infant brother and one sister, Jessie Oxendine. Survivors include his wife, Charlene Silcox Catron, whom he married on May 17, 1956, of Morehead, six sisters, Jewell Seagraves, Christine Johnson and Pauline Johnson all of Morehead, Maxine Stephens of Lebanon, Ohio, Olive Lee Pierce of Mansfield, Ohio and Martha Silcox of Ypsilanti, Michigan and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 P.M. Friday, April 11, 2008 in the chapel of the Lane-Stucky-Gray Funeral Home with Rev. Harley Sexton, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in the Catron Cemetery in Elliott County. Pallbearers will be nephews. To view the online memorial and sign the guest book, please visit www.lanestuckygray.com. Submitted by: Linda Cheeks Pittano

Gladys Parish Evans 1919-2008 OLIVE HILL - Mrs. Gladys Parish Evans, age 88, of Eden Hollow in Morehead, Kentucky, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday morning, May 27, 2008 at her residence. She was born October 25, 1919 in Carter County, Kentucky, to the late Ora and Ann Porter Parish. Gladys was a homemaker, devoted mother, grandmother, sister and friend to all to knew her. She was of the Church of God faith. She enjoyed spending time with her family, friends and her little dog ‘Joe’. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a son, Delmas Gay Evans; one brother, Chalmer Parish; eight infant brothers and sisters; and a great grand-son, Deanie Gillispie. She is survived by her loving husband of seventy years, Woodrow Evans; two sons and daughters-in law, Donnie Ray and Jessie Evans of Niles, Ohio, Jackie C. and Brenda Evans of Olive Hill, Kentucky; five daughters and sons-in-law, Doris Jean and Vernon Hamilton Dolene and Bud Knepp of Morehead, Kentucky, Delores and Ed Mayfield, Sue and Ron Bowman of Niles, Ohio, and Danette Evans and Johnnie of Morehead, Kentucky; two sisters, Loretta Holbrook, of Niles, Ohio, Larna Binion of Olive Hill, Kentucky; one special great niece, Lorey Binion Lowe; Twenty-one grandchildren; thirty-two great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren. She also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, other family members, neighbors and friends, who will sadly mourn her passing. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 31, 2008 at the Bowen Chapel Freewill Baptist Church in Olive Hill with Brother Clyde Holbrook and Brother Ray Glover officiating. Burial will follow in the Bowen Chapel Cemetery. . Friends may call after 6:00 p.m. Thursday, all day Friday and until noon Saturday at the Globe Funeral Chapel and one hour before the service Saturday at the church. The family would like to give a special thanks to Mike and Gay Evans for their love and support through the difficult times. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers Submitted by: Linda Cheeks Pittano

Glenna Porter Waddell 1912-2008 MOREHEAD – Glenna Porter Waddell, 95, of Elliottville passed away Thursday, May 29, 2008 in the St. Claire Regional Medical Center. She was born on July 3, 1912 in Carter County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Millard and Martha Elliott Porter. Mrs. Waddell was a retired cook having worked in ADUC at Morehead State University. She was a very hard worker, was of the Apostolic Faith and enjoyed working in her garden, flowers and her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Merida Anderson Waddell who passed away on November 11, 1995, her son-in-law, Clyde Mays, Sr., two brothers, Ross Porter and Paul Porter, one sister, Ruth Porter Waddell and one half sister, Vada Porter Elam. Survivors include one son, Raymond M. Waddell, Sr. and his wife, Connie Haney Waddell of Elliottville, one daughter, Wilda Mae Mays of Elliottville, one half sister, Eva Porter Sizemore of Hamilton, Ohio, her sister-in-law, Ruth Porter of Elliottville, six grandchildren, Clyde Mays, Jr. and his wife, Linda, Diana Wilson and her husband, Woodrow, Terry Mays and his wife, Sherrie, Raymond M. Waddell, Jr., Phillip I. Waddell and his wife, Misty, Lanetta D. Winkleman and her husband, Richard, twelve great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 PM Sunday, June 1, 2008 in the chapel of the Lane-Stucky-Gray Funeral Home with Brother Daniel Long officiating. Burial was in the Merida Waddell Cemetery at Elliottville. Pallbearers were Raymond Waddell, Jr., Phillip Waddell, Richard Winkleman, Clyde Mays, Jr., Terry Mays, Woodrow Wilson, Pat Mays and Jeff Mays. Lane-Stucky-Gray Funeral Home cared for all arrangements. To view the online memorial and sign the guest book, please visit www.lanestuckygray.com. Submitted by: Linda Cheeks Pittano

Leslie “Red” Pendland 1911-2008 MOREHEAD – Leslie “Red” Pendland, 96, of Winchester, Kentucky formerly of Cranston passed away Monday, June 2, 2008 in the Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester. He was born on July 5, 1911 in Carter County, Kentucky, a son of the late Charles Pendland and Lucinda Stone Pendland Stacy. Mr. Pendland was a retired farmer and construction worker. He was of the Church of God Faith and enjoyed square dancing, squirrel hunting and fishing. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lorena Plank Pendland who passed away on December 17, 1982, one brother, Delbert Pendland, one sister, Marie Paglia, two half brothers, Sam and Clinton and three half sisters, Lona, Irene and Juanita. Survivors include two daughters, Janet Haney and her husband, Bob and Susan Bergstedt and her husband, Steve all of Winchester, one sister, Lyda Springer of Lagrange, Indiana, two sisters-in-law, Tina Evans and Volena “Sissy” Evans both of Morehead, two grandchildren, Robbie Haney and Jenny Noplis and her husband, Anthony and one great-grandson, Jake Noplis. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 P.M. Friday, June 6, 2008 in the chapel of the Lane-Stucky-Gray Funeral Home with Rev. Cecil Ison officiating. Burial will follow in the Brown Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Steve Bergstedt, Bob Haney, Robbie Haney, Anthony Noplis, Tim Plank and Don Evans and honorary pallbearers will be Glenn Buckner, Jack Evans and Joe Planck. Contributions are suggested to one’s favorite charity. Lane-Stucky-Gray Funeral Home is caring for all arrangements. To view the online memorial and sign the guest book, please visit www.lanestuckygray.com. Submitted by: Linda Cheeks Pittano

Donald R. Porter Born in Olive Hill, KY on Apr. 18, 1930 Died on Jun. 1, 2008 and resided in LaFontaine, IN. Visitation: Wednesday, Jun. 4, 2008 & Thursday, Jun. 5, 2008 Service: Thursday, Jun. 5, 2008 Cemetery: Knox Cemetery Donald R. Porter April 18, 1930 — June 1, 2008 LAFONTAINE — Donald R. Porter, 78, died at 1:05 p.m. Sunday, June 1, 2008 in Rolling Meadows Health Care Center. He was born in Olive Hill, Ky. to the late Everett and Gracie (Erwin) Porter and lived in Marion for 25 years before moving to Pt. Isabel where he lived for 18 years. He married Earline Richmond in 1950, they had one son J.C. and then he married Peggy Kariger in 1964. Peggy preceded him in death in December of 2003. Donald was a US Army Korean War Veteran, serving from 1951 to 1954. He retired from Marion VA Medical Center in 1985 after 32 years where he worked in the carpenter shop. He was a past member of Westside Assembly of God and Elwood First Assembly of God. Donald was an avid fisherman and carpenter. Survivors include son, J.C. (Lori) Porter, Marion; step-daughter, Bette (Bill) Hiatt, Secrest Lake; step-son, George (Lee) Leisure, Monticello; grandchildren, Lisa, Steven, David, Leeanna, David, Matt, Carin, Debbie and Lynnette; sisters, Doris (Royce) Tackett, Niles, Ohio, Wanda Maddix Spencer, Olive Hill, Ky.; brothers, Edd (Hope) Porter, Olive Hill, Ky., and Arney (Betty) Porter, Niles, Ohio. Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in New Life Community Church, 2011 W. 10th St., Marion, with Revs. Johnny Garrison and David Grieve officiating. Burial will be in Knox Chapel Cemetery, Pt. Isabel. Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, North Chapel, 1341 North Baldwin Avenue, Marion, IN and one hour prior to the service on Thursday at the church. Online condolences may be made at www.nswcares.com. Submitted by: John Cooper

Loyd "Steelhead" Sammons Loyd “Steelhead” Sammons, 90, died August 1, at the home of his daughter Chrystal McCormick of Idaho Falls. Loyd had just celebrated his 90th birthday with his daughters and their families on July 24. Loyd was born and raised in Hitchens, Kentucky. He lived in Hitchins until he joined the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and was sent to Camp Challis in Idaho. His CCC years were some of the “best years of my life” he later would say. It was in the CCCs he received the nickname of “Steelhead” which was the only name many of the older residents of Challis knew him by. Loyd later worked for Boeing in Seattle. At the entry of the USA in WWII, he enlisted in the Marines and was part of the battle of Iwo Jima. Following the war, he returned to Challis in 1946 where he has lived since. On May 16, 1948, he married Doris Gardiol of Challis whose parents and grandparents had been some of the early-day pioneers in the Challis and Mackay areas. He worked for the U.S. Forest Service in the Challis National Forest until his retirement. For more than 50 years, he was a member of the American Legion, where he was a service officer helping veterans and veterans’ widows receive their benefits. One of his highest obligations was honoring those who had fought for their country. He also was a member of the Masonic Lodge, volunteered at Senior Citizens and had a great interest in the Challis Museum. Loyd and Doris’ yard is an object of admiration for many Challis residents. Although in recent years, Doris had to reduce the size of her flower beds and Loyd didn’t have a garden, their yard still looked neat as a pin and beautiful to boot. Loyd couldn’t resist tending the volunteer sunflowers or potatoes that popped up. Survivors include his daughters, Marie Sasser of Boise, Chrystal (Steve) McCormick of Idaho Falls and Delores (Doug) Rumble of Ammon; sisters Anna Lois Burke of Cabin Creek, W.Va and Elizabeth Rogers of Ceredo, W.Va; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grand-children. He was preceded in death by his parents and six brothers and one sister. Funeral services were held at the Challis Mission Church, August 7. Graveside military rites were performed by Philip Kirk Post of the American Legion. His grandson, Dan Rumble who is with the Idaho National Guard training in Texas to be sent to Irag, participated in the rites as well and presented the flag to Doris. Doris will be staying at her daughter Chrystal’s in Idaho Falls until returning to Challis with her daughter Marie later on in September. Loyd always greeted everyone with a smile and a joke. Many Challisites were very helpful in “watching” out for Loyd in his purple car as he checked out the changes at the Challis Golf Course or the activities at the Forest Service compound. “Semper Fi (always faithful)", the Marine Corps motto, was also true of Loyd’s life. He was faithful in his service to his family, his community and his country. Loyd was born in Kentucky and loved his heritage, but Challis, Idaho was in his heart. From the Challis Messenger, Challis, Idaho Submitted by: David Tucker

ELIAS HOWARD SELLARDS (1875-1961) Dr. Elias Howard Sellards, Professor, Director Emeritus of the Bureau of Economic Geology, former Director of the Texas Memorial Museum, and distinguished geologist, died at the age of 85 in Austin, Texas, February 4, 1961. Dr. Sellards was born May 2, 1875, at Carter, Kentucky. The family moved to Kansas by covered wagon when Dr. Sellards was a youth. He attended school both at Carter, Kentucky, and Scranton, Kansas, completing his high school education at Scranton in 1894. He was a student at Washburn Academy at Topeka, Kansas, and then attended the University of Kansas at Lawrence and was graduated with the BA degree in 1899; he received the MA degree from that University in 1900. He continued graduate study from 1901 to 1903 at Yale University, holding both a scholarship and fellowship, and received the PhD degree in 1903. At Yale his work brought him under the influence of three famous teachers, Charles Schuchert, Charles E. Beecher, and H.S. Williams. Charles Schuchert became a close personal friend and visited Dr. Sellards many times in his home. Dr. Sellards began his teaching career as Instructor in Geology and Mineralogy at Rutgers College, New Brunswick, New Jersey, during the 1903-1904 school year. He accepted the Chair of Professor of Geology and Zoology at the University of Florida, at Gainesville, in 1904 and continued in this position until 1907, when he became State Geologist of Florida and moved to Tallahassee. While he was Florida State Geologist, he published 12 annual reports, two bulletins, and numerous articles of enduring prominence. These publications related mainly to basic geology and mineral resources of Florida. During this period he devoted considerable attention to fossil vertebrates, especially early man, and was constantly on the alert for evidence of early man. In 1913, human remains were found in the undisturbed wall of a canal at Vero (now Vero Beach), Florida. This discovery resulted in a conference of noted scientists at the site in 1916. Dr. Sellards moved to Texas in 1918 to accept the position of Geologist on the staff of the Bureau of Economic Geology offered by Dr. J. A. Udden, then Director. He was appointed Associate Director of the Bureau in 1925 and succeeded to the Directorship in 1932, which position he held until 1945 when he was placed on modified service. He was appointed Professor of Geology and a member of the Graduate Faculty at the University of Texas in 1926 and was Director of the Texas Memorial Museum, Austin, from 1938 until retirement in 1957. He was the Director Emeritus of the Bureau of Economic Geology from 1945 until his death, maintaining an office in J Hall on The Little Campus and entering into the activities of the Bureau as his physical condition permitted. During his 39 years of service at UT-Austin, Dr. Sellards attacked geological and paleontological problems with insatiable interest. One of his first assignments, placed on him by the Attorney General of Texas, was to determine the original boundary between Oklahoma and Texas along the Red River. He presented his work so thoroughly that the Supreme Court of the United States rendered an opinion favorable to Texas. Between never-ending administrative duties, he found time to author and edit extensive reports on the geology and mineral resources of Texas. Among the important contributions are the two-volume compendium on the stratigraphy and structure of Texas, with accompanying geologic and structural maps of the State, and a book on "Early Man in America" including bibliography of literature on the subject. He was engaged on extensive revision of this book at the time of his death. During W.P.A. days, Dr. Sellards directed a paleontological project which assembled an outstanding collection of Pleistocene fossils remains. He taught stratigraphy in the Department of Geology and supervised 17 Master’s students and one PhD student. Dr. Sellards participated in University affairs by serving on the Sharp-Cullinan Scholarship Committee. He was largely responsible for initiating the Petroleum Engineering Department of the University. The University of Kansas presented the Erasmus Haworth Award for a distinguished alumnus in 1958 to him at an alumni luncheon in Los Angeles and the University of Florida has established the Sellards’ Geology Student Award in his honor because of his contributions to basic geology in that state. .................................... According to Texas Death Records his parents were Wiley Sellards and Sarah Menix. Submitted by: David Tucker

April 4, 1946 The Oklahoman Oklahoma City, Oklahoma page 1, photo James Keaton, Widely Known Attorney, Dies Heart Ailment Fatal To Crusader For Better Government James R. Keaton, 84, prominent Oklahoma attorney since 1890, died at 7 pm Wednesday at Wesley hospital of a heart ailment following an illness of several days. Formerly vice-president of the American Bar Association and president of the state bar, Keaton was noted for more than 50 years among Oklahoma City attorneys as a stickler for legal ethics, a crusader for governmental reforms and economy in all branches of government. Identified with numerous non-partisan campaigns... Known for his part in the fight against the Jack Walton administration which led to the impeachment of the governor. Keaton refused to run for corporation commissioner during the Walton regime. In later years the prominent attorney took a stand against the encroachment of oil wells within the city limits... Keaton was born in Carter County, Kentucky, December 10, 1861. He graduated from National Normal university at Lebanon, Ohio, in 1884 and took his law degree at Georgetown university in 1890. Keaton left Kentucky in 1884 for Texas where he became the principal of Hico high school and served as publisher and editor of the Hico Courier for two years. Admitted to the bar in 1890 he married Lucille Johnston of Denton, Texas, the same year and formed a law firm with John H. Cotterel at Guthrie, where he practiced law until 1896, when he was appointed associate justice of the supreme court of the Oklahoma territory. Active in the state bar association since its founding. Judge Keaton served on the executive committee of the American Bar Association for three years and in 1935 was elected vice president of the national legal society. He was delegate from Oklahoma county to the first state Democratic convention and served on the committee on resolutions. In 1902 he became a member of the law firm of Shartel, Keaton and Wells. The firm was re-organized in 1912 as Keaton, Wells and Johnston. Judge Keaton, a lifetime member of the Oklahoma Historical Society, was admitted to the Oklahoma Hall of Fame in 1937. He was a member of the Men's Dinner Club of Oklahoma City. Survivors include a stepson, Clarence J. Keaton, 1710 N Eastern, a brother, E. F. Keaton, New Holland, Ohio. and a sister, somewhere in Kentucky. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Street and Draper. April 5, 1946 The Oklahoman Oklahoma City, Oklahoma page 14 Keaton Rites Set Saturday Services for James R. Keaton, 84, prominent Oklahoma City attorney, who died Wednesday of a heart aliment, will be at 2 pm Saturday in the First Presbyterian church, Dr. John R. Abernathy and Dr. Ward Davis will officiate. Keaton, formerly vice-president of the American Bar Association and president of the state association, was an attorney here for more than 50 years. Active bearers will be Walter A. Lybrand, Claude Monnett, L. E. McElroy, Fisher Ames, Warren Edwards, and Granville Tomerlin. Burial will be in Rose Hill cemetery, with arrangements by Street and Draper. April 6, 1946 The Oklahoman Oklahoma City, Oklahoma page 11 James R. Keaton Services will be in First Presbyterian church at 2 pm Saturday for James R. Keaton, 84, attorney, who died Wednesday. The body will lie in state at Street and Draper funeral home from 10 am to 1 pm Saturday. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. Submitted by Marti Graham, August 2003. Information posted as courtesy to researchers. The submitter is not related to nor researching any of the above. Family Researcher: Norma Zanetti nzanetti@triad.rr.com July 2003. ................ It is interesting to note that several other families left Carter County about the same time (1884) and some of them settled in the Hico, Hamilton County, Texas area. Census records indicate that his father was James R. Keaton who died in Carter County in 1912. His mother was Mary A. Huff who died in Carter County in 1936. James was inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame in 1938. The book A STANDARD HISTORY OF OKLAHOMA, page1381 does confirm that James was the son of Nelson T. and Mary A. (Huff) Keaton. Submitted by: David Tucker

Ruth L. Jordan MANSFIELD -- Ruth L. Jordan, 86, of Mansfield, died Wednesday, April 16, 2008, at home. Born Oct. 24, 1921, in Olive Hill, Ky., she was the daughter of Charles and Eliza Tackett Swinford. She retired from Winchester Terrace Nursing Home as an LPN. Ruth was a member of Stewart Road Church of God. She is survived by one daughter, Patricia Elliott of Mansfield; three sons, Kenneth R. (Ingrid) Jordan of Bellville, Gary E. (Marguerite) Jordan of Texas, and James M. (Dixie) Jordan of Alaska; 18 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; sister, June Oyler of Cleveland; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth G. Jordan; her parents; son, Rickey A. Jordan; two sisters, Hazel Kennedy and Cathleen Stone; and one brother. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 18, 2008 at the Stewart Road Church of God. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church, conducted by Dr. Ronald e. Beady. Burial will follow in Mansfield Memorial Park. Wappner Funeral Directors assisted the family with arrangements. Originally published April 18, 2008 Submitted by: John Cooper

Dorothy Erwin Tackett 1926-2008 POSTED: March 27, 2008 BAZETTA — Dorothy Erwin Tackett, 82, died at 11:22 p.m. Monday, March 24, 2008, at the Community Skilled Healthcare Center following a brief illness. She was born Feb. 28, 1926, in Olive Hill, Ky., the daughter of Herbert and Roma Burton Erwin. A Warren area resident since 1948, coming from Kentucky, Dorothy retired from St. Joseph’s Hospital, where she worked in the dietary department. A caring homemaker, she was a former member of the Bazetta Christian Church and a member of the Social Order of Beauceant Warren Assembly 77. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vern Tackett, whom she married in 1948, and six brothers and sisters. Survivors include a son, Steve Tackett of Bazetta, a daughter Kim (Tim) Weeks of Washington, Mich.; and seven nieces and nephews. Dorothy was cremated and there will be a memorial service 1 p.m. Friday at the Hillside Cemetery Chapel in Bazetta. Roberts-Clark Chapel handled the arrangements. The family requests material contributions be made to the Children’s Leukemia Foundation of Michigan, 29777 Telegraph Road, Suite 1651, Southfield, Mich. 48034, or to the Alzheimer’s Association, 1815 W. Market St., Suite 301, Akron 44313. Submitted by: Linda Cheeks Pittano

Betty Rae Evans Oakley MANSFIELD -- Betty Rae Evans Oakley, 74, died Tuesday, March 25, 2008, at home. Born July 10, 1933, in Carter County, Ky., she was the daughter of William Vernon and Lenora Henderson Evans. A Godly and gentle soul, she never had a harsh word for anyone. In her younger days she resembled Elizabeth Taylor, but her beauty was so much more than external -- she had an inherent goodness and gentleness that humbled. She delighted in the cheerful song of the robin and was awed by the marvels of nature that God created. She was particularly enamored of the sea and its wonders. She was of the Christian faith and lived a Christian life. Betty enjoyed working in her flower gardens, history, reading, bingo, garage sales and Saturday shopping trips. She was a gifted writer and composed poems that brought tears to the eyes. Most of all, she cherished time spent with her children, grandchildren, and in the last few months, her newest great-grandchild, Alyssa Smith, who was a never ending source of joy to her in her final days. She was a career homemaker who devoted her life to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She instilled in them moral values and sacrificed in order to provide for them. Her unconditional love, compassion, faith, and support were unfailing. She was the epitome of the word "mother" and words cannot describe how very much her family will miss her. She was our rock, our anchor, our treasure. On Feb. 7, 1953, she married Jimmie F. Oakley, who preceded her in death Nov. 17, 1994. "Mawsie" was greatly be-loved by all who came in contact with her. The world has lost a great person with her passing, but heaven has gained a beautiful angel. We love you, mama, grandma, great-grandma, sister, and aunt. In our hearts, you will go on. Special thanks to hospice angels, Gracie, Doris, Linda, Valerie, LaToya and Gert. We can never express how much your loving care of our dearest mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt was appreciated. A very special thank you to Earl Tackett, who provided spiritual comfort to mother and the family during this difficult time. Family members, Brenda McGlone and Flora Butler, and family friends, Ruth and Dale Slusher, and Charles and Becky Jones: words can never express our appreciation for your being there for us. She is survived by devoted daughters, Sheila Smith and special friend, Bo Evans, of Mansfield, who provided her with 24-hour care during her illness, and Jeannie (Don) Berry of Perrysville; sons, Ken (Lisa) Oakley, and Doug (Debbie) Oakley of Mansfield; grandchildren, Ryan (Brandi) Smith, Sarah (Adam) Rock, Doug (Lindy) Oakley, D.J. (Shannon) Oakley, Kenton Oakley, Corey (Sarah) Byles, and Lauren Oakley; great-grandchildren, Jonathan, Brian, Sydney and Courtney Byles, and Alyssa Smith; sisters, Cressie Campbell and special friend, Larry, of Ironton, and Joy (Bennie) Haywood of Kentucky; brothers, Emerson (Ruth) Evans, and Walter Evans of Indiana, Frank (Irene) Evans, Theodore (Loretta) Evans of Kentucky, Donnie Evans of Mansfield; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Sarah Jane (J.T.) Carver, Linda (Austin) Carter, Arlene (Glennis) Porter, Lenore (Elbert) Catron, Wilford (Shirley) Oakley, and Louie (Lucille) Oakley; son-in-law, LeRoy Smith, who remained a helpful friend; and many nieces and nephews who loved her and will miss her. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by brothers, Paul, Gene and Bob Evans; and beloved sister, Barbara Fannin. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 28, 2008 at the Diamond Street Home of Wappner Funeral Directors. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home, conducted by the Rev. Clifford Earl Tackett. Burial will follow in Mansfield Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of North Central Ohio. Online guest registry at www.wappner.com. Originally published March 27, 2008 Submitted by: John Cooper

Posted March 10, 2008 NILES — George J. Dean, 83, 528 Ward Ave., died at 9:41 p.m. Saturday, March 8, 2008, at his residence following an extended illness. He was born April 23, 1924, in Globe, Ky., to George W. and Ida Rice Dean. A distinguished veteran of Army 4th Infantry Division in World War II, he received a Purple Heart and Bronze Star. He worked for 12 years at the Niles Brick Yard and retired after working 15 years at U.S. Steel McDonald Works. George was a member and ordained deacon of the Bristolville Free Will Baptist Church. He enjoyed all the activities and the members of the church. He is survived by his wife, Emma Easterling Dean, whom he married on Jan. 29, 1946; three sons, Jackie (Racheal) Dean of Salem, Eddie (Cynthia) Dean of Canfield and Jerry (Beverly) Dean of Girard; five grandchildren, Nicole (Martin) Hernandez, Eddie (Mandi) Kuhn, Joseph Dean, Natalie Dean, Chelsea Dean; and four great grandchildren, Dominic Kuhn, Taylor Ann Kuhn, Troy Bitterley and Martin Hernandez Jr. He was preceded in death by a sister, Anna Morrison, five half-sisters and six half-brothers. Calling hours will be 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 11, 2008, at Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 12, 2008, at the funeral home, where family and friends may also call one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at Greenhaven Cemetery with military honors provided by the Trumbull County Honor Guard. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Valley. Submitted by: Linda Cheeks Pittano

Claris Mae (Willis) Everman departed to glory March 15, 2008, at Carter Nursing & Rehab Center in Grayson, after an extended illness. She was born September 29, 1927 at Iron Hill (Charlotte Furnace), KY. She was the daughter of the late Lewis and Leola Starks Willis. She was a member of the Grace Bible Church . Flowers, vegetable gardening and cooking, were joys for her. She was preceded in death by her only brother Lloyd Willis, and husband of 61 years, Carl G. Everman. Her survivors include three daughters and sons in law, Marilyn (David) Kouns, Carolyn (George) Boggs, Sharon (James) Chaffins, all of Grayson KY. Four sons, Carlos Wade and special friend, Sharon Kay Hieneman of Grayson, Derl (Hallie) Everman of Boyd Co., Curtis (Susan) Everman of Grayson, and Gaylan (Juanita) of Newport News VA. She was also blessed with 21 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren and one great great granddaughter, and a host of friends and relatives. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, 11:00 a.m., at the Malone Funeral Home by minister George Boggs. Burial will be in the Huffman Family Cemetery . Friends may call from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Sunday and after 9:00 a.m. Monday. Condolences may be sent to the Everman family, at www.malonefuneralhome.com. Submitted by: Linda Cheeks Pittano

Clyde Johnson (1922-2008) Clyde Lawrence Johnson, 85, of Grayson, died Wednesday at his residence. He was born Aug. 16, 1922, in Grayson. His wife, Wilma Jean Burton Johnson, died in 1995. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Malone Funeral Home in Grayson. Burial will be in East Carter County Memory Gardens. Friends may call from 6 to 9 tonight at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to Community Hospice, 1538 Central Ave., Ashland, KY 41101 Condolences may be sent to www.malonefuneralhome.com. ..... Clyde Lawrence Johnson, 85 of Grayson went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at home. He was born August 16, 1922 in Grayson a son of the late Clyde and Pearl Newland Johnson. He was a retired pipe fitter with over 30 years service at Ashland Oil plant #2, also worked at NAPA auto parts, and proudly served his country during WWII in the Army. He was preceded in death by his wife Wilma Jean Burton Johnson in 1995 and two brothers Clayton and Quentin Johnson. His survivors include; one daughter Rita and (Raymond) Thomas of Grayson; one brother Austin Johnson of Grayson; two sisters Dorothy and (Jocko) Hane and Daisy Jones both of Virginia Beach VA; two grandchildren Sherry and (Charlie) Reynolds and Terri and Ron Johnson both of Grayson; three grandchildren Chris Rogers, Aaron Johnson and Corey Johnson. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday 11:00a.m. at Malone Funeral Home by Tom Gemeinhart . Burial will be in the East Carter County Memory Gardens . Friends may call from 6-9 p.m. Friday. Family asks that any memorials be directed to Community Hospice, 1538 Central Ave. , Ashland KY 41101 . Condolences may be sent to the family at www.malonefuneralhome.com. Submitted by: Linda Cheeks Pittano

Theodore Carter Theodore Carter, 86, formerly of Olive Hill, died Thursday in Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio. His wife, Gladys Carter, survives. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Schoedinger Northwest Chapel in Columbus. Friends may call after 1 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to HomeReach Hospice, 3595 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH 43214. Condolences may be sent to www.schoedinger.com. ............... Theodore Carter Theodore Carter, 86, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2008, at Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio. In leaving this world, Theodore left the love of his life, Gladys, his wife of nearly 63 years. Theodore was born and raised in Olive Hill and Morehead, Kentucky. In 1942 he enlisted in the U.S. Army/Air Force, to serve in World War II?service of which he was forever proud. Stationed in England, Theodore served as an aerial photographer flying over 20 B-17 missions over France and Germany. While stationed in England, Theodore met Gladys in Yorkshire, England. They married there on the day after Franklin D. Roosevelt died. After the war had ended, Gladys came to the United States to join Theodore in Dayton, where they raised three children, Grant, Wanda, and Philip, all of whom survive him. Theodore worked as a scientific photographer for 38 years at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton. His greatest love was his family, with whom he enjoyed traveling, especially the many camping trips with Gladys, his children and grandchildren. Until recently, he enjoyed his long, daily walks. For many years, Theodore was an active member of Parkview Church of the Nazarene in Dayton, and more recently was a member of Northwest United Methodist Church, Columbus. Theodore is also survived by his grandchildren: Matthew, Gillian, Zachary, Allison, Nathan, Austin, Caitlin, Adam, and Miranda; daughters-in-law Sharon and Karen, son-in-law, Bill Liddle, and numerous nephews and nieces, including Sheila (Leon) Miller; great grandchildren: Julia, Madelyn, Benjamin, Andrew, and Paul, and five step-great grandchildren, Emma, David, Claire, Eva, and Anna; and two sisters Nora Hester and Jeanelle. Theodore was preceded in death by his beloved mother Wanda (Ramey) Carter and father Hanceford Berry Carter, and by ten of his twelve siblings: Christine, Anna Mae, Marvin, Arvetta, Roy, Grant, Madelyn, Margaret, Jessamine, Douglas, and their spouses, and numerous other aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. In the final month of his life, Theodore and his family were specially blessed to have the care and assistance of many exceptional and kind individuals with HomeReach Hospice. Instead of sending flowers, the family urges family and friends to make a contribution to HomeReach Hospice, 3595 Olentangy River Road Columbus, Ohio 43214. Family will receive friends at SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST CHAPEL 1740 Zollinger Rd. Sunday, March 16, 2008 from 1 p.m. until time of service at 2 p.m. Reverend William Hunter officiating. Submitted by: Linda Cheeks Pittano

Glennis Ray "Penny" Reynolds 1943 - 2008 Visitation Wednesday, March 5, 2008, after 4 p.m. Funeral Thursday, March 6, 2008, at 2 p.m. Interment Reynolds Cemetery Born September 05, 1943 Died March 03, 2008 Glennis Ray “Penny” Reynolds, Sr., age 64, of Christy Creek, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Monday, March 3, 2008, of an apparent heart attack. He was born September 5, 1943, in Carter County, Kentucky, and was the son of the late Davis and Lennie Trent Reynolds. He was also preceded in death by one sister, Bertha F. Purnell, and two grandchildren, Sheena Renee Reynolds and Glennis Reynolds, III. Penny is survived by his wife, Judith Ann Thomas Reynolds; three sons, Glennis R. Reynolds, Jr. and wife Jenny of Mount Sterling, Kentucky, Bryan Paul Reynolds of Morehead, Kentucky, and John Wright and wife Tara of Ashland, Kentucky; two daughters, Stephani R. Cox and husband Randy of Clearfield, Kentucky, and Penni M. Baldridge and husband Jason of Clearfield, Kentucky; nine grandchildren, Richard Brian Mabry, Krystal Dawn Reynolds, Tasha Denise Mabry, Jarrad Thomas Wages, Wes Cox, Courtney Cox, Holli Reynolds, Garland Jayce Reynolds, and Braden Baldridge. Other survivors include three brothers and sisters-in-law, Jimmy Davis and Debbie Kay Reynolds of Rush, Kentucky, Tommy Jay and Donna Reynolds of Lawton, Kentucky, Bobby Joe and Della Reynolds of Morehead, Kentucky; and six sisters and brothers-in-law, Joyce L. and Floyd Conn of Morehead, Kentucky, Linda M. and Curtis Conn of Morehead, Kentucky, Gracie E. and Thomas DeHart of Morehead, Kentucky, Glenna K. Butler of Olive Hill, Kentucky, Patty E. and Lawrence Mabry of Olive Hill, Kentucky, and Pammy L. and Ronnie Kissinger of Morehead, Kentucky. He was the owner and operator of G & R Trucking. He enjoyed working on machinery but most of all he enjoyed his grandchildren. Penny was a member of the Porter Creek Church of God. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday, March 6, 2008, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals Memorial Chapel with Pastor Vaughn Thornsberry and Pastor Johnny Austin Carter officiating. Burial will follow in the Reynolds Cemetery in Carter County, Kentucky Pallbearers will be nephews Jeff Butler, Bryan Butler, Daniel Butler, Frankie Butler, Allen Butler, David Conn, T. J. Reynolds, Randy Holbrook, Ronnie (Sonny) Kissinger, John Conn, James Conn, Herman Conn, and Tim Thornsberry. Visitation is after 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 5, 2008, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals. Submitted by: Linda Cheeks Pittano

Joyce Alene Salyers Adkins 1925 - 2008 Visitation Wednesday, March 5, 2008, after 5 p.m. Funeral Thursday, March 6, 2008, at 10:30 a.m. Interment Bradley Cemetery Born March 16, 1925 Died March 03, 2008 Joyce Alene Salyers Adkins, age 82, of Halifax Drive, Lexington, Kentucky, passed away Monday, March 3, 2008, at her residence. She was born March 16, 1925, in Carter County, Kentucky, and was the daughter of the late Charles and Mary Jane Mauk Salyers. She was also preceded in death by two half sisters, Shirley Price Fitch and Audrey Price, and two half brothers, Thestal Johnson and Othal Johnson. Her husband, Donald William Adkins, passed away May 30, 1973. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Charles Gary and Mary Sue Reynolds Adkins of Elliottville, Kentucky, and Donald William Jr. and Peggy Lynn Maschino Adkins of Lexington, Kentucky; two daughters, Shirley Ann Owens and Janis Kay Owens, both of Lexington, Kentucky; 11 grandchildren; and 12 great grandchildren. Mrs. Adkins was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. Funeral services will be conducted 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 6, 2008, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Gayle Price officiating. Burial will follow in the Bradley Cemetery in Carter County, Kentucky. Pallbearers will be Roger C. Owens, Lloyd L. Owens, Kyle William Adkins, Donald William Adkins III, Brent Means, and Jerry Maschino. Visitation is after 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 5, 2008, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals. Submitted by: Linda Cheeks Pittano

Brian Dalton Rivers 2003 - 2004 Brian Dalton Rivers, age 4 months, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, February 3rd, 2004, following a sudden illness. He was born October 11th, 2003, in Huntington, WV, a son of Rachel Walker and Brian Rivers of Willard, KY. Preceding him in death was his maternal great-grandparents, Kenneth and Barbara Coupland; his paternal great-grandparents, Harold and Madgle Gallion and Homer Rivers; and maternal great-great-grandmother, Mae Kitchen. In addition to his parents, he is survived by: His twin brother: Dyaln Lee Rivers; Older brother: Kadin Dale Criswell; Maternal grandparents: Rick and Sabrina Walker, Willard Paternal grandparents: Alvin Rivers, Grayson, KY; Pam Pennington, Willard; Maternal great-grandparents: Wes and Janet Walker of Grayson Paternal great-grandparents: Dollie Rivers of Grayson; Paternal great-great-great grandmother: Mae Gallion of Webbville, KY; Maternal uncles & aunts: Rock and Mona Walker; Ursula and Jim Blevins; Paternal aunts and uncles: Greg Rivers, Jeff Rivers, Dana Rivers, Terry Rivers, Valerie Rivers, Gary Rivers, Erica Gallion and David Gallion Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 1:00pm at the Malone Funeral Home with J.D. Riggs, minister. Burial will be in the Pennington Family Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday evening from 6-9pm at the funeral home. Condolences can be made to the family at www.timeformemory.com/malone

Roger Dale Moore, Jr. 1985 - 2003 Roger Dale Moore Jr., 18, of Grayson KY died Friday due to injuries from an automobile accident. He was born January 4, 1985 in Huntington WV, a son of Roger Dale Sr. and Janie Wolfe Moore of Grayson. He was a member of the Bagby Memorial Methodist Church in Grayson, a 2003 graduate of East Carter High School, and was employed by Ralph?s Food Fair of Grayson. In addition to his parents his survivors include: 1 sister and brother in law: Jessica O'Neal Martinat and Bruce Martinat, Morehead KY 1 Brother: Faris Raymond Moore Grayson; 1 Nephew: Michael Ryan Martinat, Morehead KY; His girlfriend: Darby Floyd, Grayson Paternal Grandmother: Ruth Holland Moore, Louisa KY; Maternal Grandmother and step-grandfather: Lois Burchett Carroll and Raymond Carroll, Grayson Maternal great-grandmother: Ruby Coburn Wolfe, Grayson; Paternal Uncle: Faris R. and Elaine Moore, Louisa KY; Paternal Aunts: Anna Jean Moore, Prestonsburg KY Louella Moore Chandler, Sultan, WA; Naomi Moore Warner and Dan Warner, Columbus OH; Paternal great-aunts: Bessie Lee Moore, Martha Jane Moore both of Louisa KY Pearl Matthis, Maisie KY; Wilma Cox, Radnor WV; Helen Simons, Columbus OH; Dora Moore, OK; Paternal great uncle: Glen Holland, Ashville NC Maternal Great Uncles: Ray Burchett, Grayson; John and Violet Burchett, Olive Hill; Glenn and Ruth Wolfe, Olive Hill; Curt and Janet Wolfe, OH Maternal great aunts: Gloria Cassini, Wallingford KY; Mary and Don Hester, Doris Malblanc both of Cincinnati OH; Geraldine Burchett, Hubbard OH Jean Hamilton, Grayson KY; Carol and John Heisler, Columbus OH; Opal and Edgar Dummit, Grayson KY Funeral services will be conducted Monday 2:00 p.m. at the Bagby Memorial Methodist Church in Grayson by the minister Paul Fryman and Brad Smart. Burial will be in the Burchett ? Plummer Cemetery in Olive Hill. Friends may call from 6-9 Sunday at the Malone Funeral Home in Grayson and after 9:00 a.m. Monday and 1hr before the service at the church. In lieu of flowers donations are to be made to 2004 Mission Fund at Bagby Methodist Church. Condolences can be made to the family at www.timeformemory.com/malone.

Johnny Flaugher 1940 - 2005 Johnny W. ?Sweet Swinger? Flaugher, age 65, of Beetle, KY, passed away Wednesday, November 30th, 2005, in the Hospice Care Center. Mr. Flaugher was born November 4th, 1940, at Beetle, a son of the late Lloyd and Mary McDavid Flaugher. He was a retired assistant B.A. with Boilersmakers #105 of Piketon, OH, owner of T & J Auto Sales and was of the Baptist Faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by: 5 brothers, Lloyd Flaugher Jr., ?Sonny? Harold Flaugher, ?Buster? Thomas Flaugher, Henry Flaugher and Edward Flaugher; 3 sisters, Virginia Flaugher, Jewell Flaugher and Lois Flaugher Waggoner. His survivors include: His beloved wife of 9 years: Teresa McCormick Flaugher of Beetle; His former beloved wife of 36 years: Jewel Blevins Flaugher of Morehead, KY His children: Jay? Johnny W. Flaugher Jr. of Raceland, KY; Tammy Flaugher Poarch of Danville, KY; Phillip Lloyd Flaugher of Morehead, KY; Kendall McClain Flaugher of Little Fork, KY Kimberly Flaugher Morris of Morehead, KY; His stepchildren: Kimberly Jo Allen of Flatwoods, KY; John Steven Neal of Catlettsburg, KY; Tomie Joe Neal of Ohio 3 sisters: Betty Flaugher Williams of Chicago, IL; Lorraine Flaugher Johnson of Ironton, OH; Mondaine Flaugher Zimmerman of New Philadelphia, OH 2 grandsons, 5 granddaughters, 4 step-grandsons, 4 step-granddaughters, 1 great-grandson, and Numerous nieces and nephews and many friends. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, December 5th, 2005 at 2:00pm at the Malone Funeral Home with Randy Binion, minister. Burial will be in the McDavid Cemetery. Visitation will be held Sunday evening, Dec. 4th, from 6-9pm at the funeral home. Condolences can be made to the family at www.timeformemory.com/malone

Clayton Parker Ferguson 1971 - 2003 Clayton Parker Ferguson, age 31, of Willard, Ky, died Sunday, August 10th, 2003. He was born December 17th, 1971, at Louisa, KY, a son of Andy Ferguson of Willard and Josephine Perry of Willard. He was a Union Laborer with Local #1445. Preceding him in death was a sister, Robin Jo Ferguson. In addition to his parents, he is survived by: 1 daughter: Keisha Jo Lynn Ferguson, Willard, KY; 2 brothers: Andy Ferguson, Willard, KY; Bradley Keith Ferguson, Isonville, KY 1 sister: Valerie Ferguson Willard, KY; Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, August 13th, at 2:00pm, at the Malone Funeral Home with Eugene Haney, minister. Burial will be in the Ferguson Family Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday evening from 6-9pm and Wednesday morning after 9:00am until service time at the funeral home. Condolences can be made to the family at www.timeformemory.com/malone

Donna Branham Canterbury 1971 - 2003 Donna Louise Branham Canterbury, age 31, of Grayson, died Friday August 22nd, 2003, in Kings Daughters Medical Center. She was born October 23, 1971 in Ashland Ky, a daughter of Donald Branham and Gail Colley of Grayson. She was a homemaker. Preceding her in death was her maternal grandfather, Beecher Gollihue and her paternal grandparents, Irene Suttles and Clifford Branham. Her survivors include: Her husband: Joe Canterbury; 3 sons: Austin Dakota; Joseph Dillon; Logan Chase; 2 brothers: Jimmy Colley; Randy Colley 1 sister: Missie Branham; Maternal Grandmother: Loraine Gollihue Funeral Services for Ms. Canterbury will be conducted Monday, August 25th, 2003, at 11 a.m. at the Malone Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Church-Gollihue Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday, August 24th, 2003, from 6-9pm at the Malone Funeral Home.

Larry Caldwell 1947 - 2005 Larry Everett Caldwell, 58 went to be with the Lord Sunday at his residence following a long illness. He was born February 23, 1947 in Elliott Co. a son of Helen Gallion of Blaines Trace and the late Cecil Caldwell. He was a member of The Church of God of Blaines Trace, a graduate of Sandy Hook High School, a graduate of Wright State University with a BA in Sciences, an avid outdoorsman, and a loving Husband, Father, Grandfather and Friend. He was preceded in death by his first wife Vongia Ramey in March of 2005. He is survived by including his wife: Jewell Carver Caldwell, Grayson; Maternal Grandmother: Mae Gallion, Blaines Trace 1 Son: Stacy Caldwell, Lexington KY; 1 Sis: Cecile Baker, Rancho Santa Marqrita, CA.; 2 Brothers: Arthur Caldwell; Matthew Caldwell both of Blaines Trace 2 Step-sons: Tom Carper; Tim Carper both of Grayson KY; 2 Granddaughters: Rebecca and Tristan Caldwell, Tipp City, OH.; 4 Step-Grandchildren: Tommy, Tori, Tucker, and Darrah Carper Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday 11:00 a.m. at the Malone Funeral Home by minister Tim Carper. Burial will be in the East Carter Co. Memory Gardens. Friends may call from 6-9 Tuesday and after 9:00a.m. Wednesday. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.timeformemory.com/malone.

Jason Bush 1983 - 2003 Jason Michael Bush, age 20, of Rush, KY, died Monday, October 27th, 2003, at his Morehead, Ky. residence. He was born June 11th, 1983, at Ashland, KY, a son of Jeffrey L. and Mary Shaffer Bush of Rush. He was a graduate of East Carter High School and a full-time student of Morehead State University. He was a member of the Shepherd's Chapel in Gravette, Arkansas. Preceding him in death was his maternal grandfather, Freeman Shaffer of Grayson. In addition to his parents, he is survived by: 1 sister: Laura Britni Bush of Rush; Paternal Grandparents: Donald Lee and Linda Sue Bush of Grayson, KY Maternal Grandparents: James and Vina Gay Holton of South Point, OH; Paternal Great-Grandmother: Verna Binion of Grayson Maternal Great-Grandmother: of Ethyl Elliott Sandusky, OH; Paternal Aunts & Uncles and their families: Charles Lynn, Sherry Lou (Bush) and Jeremy Felty of Rush, Mike and Shelia Bush, Caitlin Deerfield and Broghan Bush of Grayson; Maternal Aunts & Uncles and their families: Kathy Lynn (Shaffer), Don and Savannah Colley, Terah, Jerry, Brianna, Eric Haney and Thomas Haney of Grayson, Jan and Bob Varney and Billy Derek Collins of Grayson, Freeman, Shirley and Chris Shaffer of Grayson. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, October 31, 2003 at 11:00am at the Malone Funeral Home with Paul Fitch, minister. Burial will be in the East Carter County Memory Gardens. Friends may call Thursday evening, October 30th, from 6:00-9:00pm and Friday after 9:00am until service time at the funeral home. Condolences can be made to the family at www.timeformemory.com/malone

Hunter Ronald Bradley Burton 2005 - 2005 Hunter Ronald Bradley Burton, 2 weeks and 6 day old son of Aaron and Bettie Waggoner Burton went to be with the Lord Friday. He was born April 2, 2005 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. He was preceded in death by his paternal great-grandparents; Reid and Ebbie Burton and Harry H. Collins; maternal great-grandparents Roy and Bettie Waggoner and Ray and Beulah Bush. Surviving including the parents are: Paternal Grandparents: Ronald and Karen Burton Grayson KY; Paternal Great-grandmother: Jewell Collins Grayson KY Maternal Grandparents: Bob and Trish Waggoner Raceland KY; Debbie Bush Grayson Funeral services will be conducted Monday 1:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church by Bro. Harry Saunders. Burial will be in the East Carter Co. Memory Gardens. Friends may call from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Sunday and from 9:00 a.m. till 12:30 p.m. on Monday. Condolences may be sent to www.timeformemory.com/malone.

Jerry Roger Borders 1940 - 2006 Jerry Roger Borders, age 65, of Grayson, KY, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 18th, 2006, in Kings Daughters Medical Center. Mr. Borders was born December 26th, 1940, at Ft. Gay, WV, a son of the late Raymond and Fern Newcome Borders. He attended the Johns Run Tabernacle and was a member of the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church in Winchester, KY. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Pauline Chaney. His survivors include: His wife: Carrie Lavonne Henry Borders of Grayson; 3 daughters: Robin Eddie?Sorrell of Morehead, KY; Sherri ?Richard? Christopher of Winchester, KY Sandy Kay Conner of Clay City, KY; 2 sons: Roger ?Jan? Borders of Louisa, KY; Wallace Borders of Winchester, KY; 15 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren. 2 brothers: James Borders of Winchester, KY; Senator Charlie ?Carol? Borders of Grayson, KY; 3 sisters: Betty Jean ?Roy? Tucker of Ft. Gay, WV JoAnna ?Ed? Falk of Winchester, KY; Norma ?Ray? Wheeler of Winchester, KY Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, January 21st, 2006, at 11:00am at the Malone Funeral Home with Delmar Rogers and Leon Muncie, ministers. Burial will be in the Clearmont Memorial Gardens in Winchester, KY. Visitation will be held Friday evening, January 20th, from 6-9pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Johns Run Tabernacle 1596 Huffs Run Grayson, KY 41143 Condolences can be made to the family at www.timeformemory.com/malone

Rosa Blevins 1917 - 2003 Rosa Ellen Blevins, age 86, of Grayson, KY, died Thursday, July 17th, 2003, at her residence. She was born April 29th, 1917, at Carter County, KY, a daughter of the late Alonzo and Alice Leadingham Wells. She was a homemaker and attended the Little Fork United Baptist Church. Preceding her in death was her husband, Emmitt Blevins; 1 daughter, Alice Blevins; and 1 son, Chester Blevins. Her survivors include: 3 daughters: Marzella Fleming Grayson, KY; Doris Sparks Dayton, OH; Norma Back Dayton, OH 2 sons: Donald Blevins Dayton, OH; Ronald Blevins Richmond, KY; 1 sister: Florence Blevins Grayson, KY; 6 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, July 21st, 2003 at 11:00am at the Malone Funeral Home with Darren Blevins, minister. Burial will be in the Leadingham Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday evening from 6-9pm at the funeral home and Monday after 9:00am until service time. Condolences can be made to the family at www.timeformemory.com/malone

Carla Bays 1948 - 2006 Carla Coburn Bays, age 57, of Oldtown, KY, passed away on Thursday, January 12th, 2006, at the Hospice Care Center in Ashland. She was born August 23rd, 1948, at Ashland, KY, a daughter of Nina Marie Conley Coburn Flaugher of Grayson, KY and the late James Robert Coburn. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Greg Coburn in 2005. Carla was the Proprietor of High Tech Sales, former owner of Grayson Sewing Center and a 20 year employee of Dr. Shufflebarger. She was a member of the Hopewell Methodist Church, former board member of Northeast Area Development and a member of the Greenup County Tax Assessment Board. In addition to her mother, her survivors include: Her husband: David M. ?Butch? Bays of Oldtown; 2 daughters: Courtney Bays; Heather Bays both of Oldtown 2 sisters: Marsha Everman of Flatwoods, KY; Jana Keyes of Grayson, KY; 1 brother: James Kevin Coburn of Grayson, KY Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, January 15th, 2006, at 2:00pm at the Malone Funeral Home with Chris Bellew, minister. Burial will be in the Hall-Coburn Cemetery. Visitation will be held Saturday evening, January 14th, from 6-9pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in the name of Carla Bays to Community Hospice 1538 Central Avenue Ashland, KY 41101. Condolences can be made to the family at www.timeformemory.com/malone

June Kees Adkins 1931 - 2003 June Kees Adkins, age 71, of Ashland, formerly of Grayson, died Monday morning in Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital.She was born June 27, 1931, at Charleston, WV, a daughter of the late Raymond and Ursel Gollihue Kees.She was a homemaker and was of the Christian Faith. In addition to her parents, a brother, Herman Kees, preceded her in death.Her survivors include: 2 daughters: Karen ?Susie? Sizemore Ironton, OH; Janet (& Harold) Whitt Franklin Furnace, OH 3 sons: Roger Dale (& Jean) Adkins Ashland, KY; Ronald Dean (& Mary Berry) Adkins Rush, KY; Russell Dwane (& Libby) Adkins Westwood, KY 8 grandchildren: Roy David Adkins; Lisa Sizemore; Ray Whitt; Greg Whitt; Jason Adkins; Tyler Adkins; Lindsay Adkins; Ashley Synder 3 great-grandchildren: Haleigh, Sara and Gavin; 3 sisters: Maxine Stone Rush, KY; Ida Mae Triplett Grayson, KY; Ruth Stone Summitt, KY 1 brother: William Henry Kees Davys Run, KY Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 1:00pm at the Malone Funeral Home, with Ralph Hester and Thomas King, ministers. Burial will be in the East Carter County Memory Gardens. Friends may call Tuesday evening from 6-9 at the funeral home. Condolences can be made to the family at www.timeformemory.com/malone

Brent Adams 1976-2005 Christopher Brent Adams, age 28, of Grayson, KY, passed away on Thursday, March 24th, 2005. He was born May 4th, 1976, at Ashland, KY, a son of Kesha Callahan Adams of Ashland, KY and Michael and Dawn Adams of Grayson. He was a Boilermaker with Local #667 of Winfield, WV. In addition to his parents, he is survived by:1 son:Deven Brent Adams of Grayson; 2 brothers:Michael Raymond Adams Jr. and Timothy Dwayne Adams both of Grayson 2 sisters: Kayla Adams and Ashley ?Nikki? Adams both of Grayson; His fiancé: Randileah Mulkey of Grayson; Paternal grandmother: Margaret Ann Adams of Grayson Maternal grandmother: Darlene Callahan of Grayson Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, March 27th, 2005 at 2:00pm at the Malone Funeral Home, with J.W. Holcomb, minister. Burial will be in the East Carter County Memory Gardens. Visitation will be held Saturday evening, March 26th, from 6-9pm at the funeral home. Condolences can be made to the family at www.timeformemory.com/malone

Fred Adrian Bradford went to be with his Lord on Sunday, February 3, 2008 in Carter Nursing & Rehab. He was born August 30, 1926 at Hitchins KY a son of the late Earl and Lee Eunice Crum Bradford. He was retired from General Refractories in Hitchins in 1978 and then worked as a general contractor and carpenter until his passing. He was preceded in death by four brothers: Earl Wade Bradford, Donald Ray Bradford, James "Buddy" Bradford, Dewey Edward Bradford; one sister Martha Winters and his first wife Eileen Hall Bradford. He is survived by his wife of 19 years Joyce Ann Adkins Knipp Bradford. Four children: Sharon Bradford of Indiana, Carla (Ron) Clester of Flatwoods, Sheila (Bob) Carr of Flatwoods, Lisa (Roger) Collier of Greenup; one brother: Russell "Jack" Bradford of Gulfport Mississippi; two sisters: Jolene (Harrison) Kitchen of Columbus Ohio, Alice Dingee of Hitchins; six grandchildren: Adam Boughner of Bethany Beach Delaware, Chris Hutchinson of Pennsylvania, Michael Carr of Flatwoods, Karrie Bradford of Flatwoods, Kayla Bradford of Barboursville WVA, Krista Bradford of Flatwoods. Four step-children Clyde (Andi) Knipp Jr. of Richwood OH, Kimberly (Wendell) Fields of Clyde OH, Karen (Bernard) Apthorp of Marion OH and Christopher (Billie Dawn) Knipp of Olive Hill KY. Four great-grandchildren, Nine Step-grandchildren, eleven Step-great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Graveside services and burial will be conducted Tuesday 11:00 a.m. at the Bowling Cemetery by Ron Lindeman. There is no visitation. Condolences may be sent to the Bradford Family at www.malonefuneralhome.com. Submitted by: Linda Cheeks Pittano

Dr. Robert Webb Aug 15, 1922 - Feb 5, 2008 Dr. Robert C. Webb, 85, of Grayson, passed away on the 5th day of February. “Doc” was the son of James G. Webb and Lorene Gilbert Webb Boggs. He was married to Linda Mobley Webb for 48 years and the proud father of state Rep. Robin L. Webb, a local attorney, and Robert Webb (Melissa Noonan Webb), a Louisville attorney. His greatest love was his grandchildren, Lindsay and Troy Combs of Grayson and Robert Coleman and John Clayton Webb of Louisville. A brother, Carl (Linda) Webb, survives, along with nieces and nephews. “Doc” practiced optometry for 50 years, primarily on Main Street in Grayson. An avid outdoorsman, he served as commissioner of the 8th District for the Department of Fish and Wildlife, serving under nine governors. He served several terms as chairman of the Commission and Jr. Conservation Education Camp Webb on Grayson Lake, which was named in his honor. He was a veteran of World War II and served in the Army and Air Corps as a pilot. As a young man, he founded many Jaycee chapters in east Kentucky as well as being active in the Young Republicans. He was committed to the downtown he loved as he assisted in placing the first street signs in Grayson, and later in life built his office back in the same location after a devastating fire. He enjoyed hosting the Saturday morning program of 25 years “Game Club of the Air,” a Kentucky broadcasting milestone for a continuous program. He served as president of the Kentucky Walking Horse Association for several terms and continued to announce horse shows throughout the state with a distinctive voice and humor that was an audience favorite. He enjoyed his cattle as well as hunting and fishing, especially time in the field with his bird dogs, children and friends. He loved his family, the region, his community and most importantly the people who made his life so rich. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church in Grayson by Joe Mobley, minister. Burial will be in East Carter County Memory Gardens. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday and after 9 a.m. Saturday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dr. Robert C. Webb Scholarship Fund, Jr. Conservation Campers Fish and Wildlife Department, 1 Sportsman Lane, Frankfort, KY 40601. Malone Funeral Home in Grayson is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be made to the Webb family at www.malonefuneralhome.com. Submitted by: Linda Cheeks Pittano