2010 Lewis County Herald Obituaries

Harry Edward Ackley, 72, of Winchester, Ohio, died Friday, October 22, 2010, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Born in Lewis County on August 16, 1938, to the late Ross Ackley and Mildred Carpenter Ackley, he was retired as a plant manager from Cincinnati Milacron and was a 1956 graduate of Tollesboro High School.

Survivors include his wife, Joy Frye Ackley: one daughter, Domenica Faith (John) Yonas of Hamilton, Ohio; two sons, Kelly Ross (Tamara) Ackley of Lexington, South Carolina, and Kevin Ray (Heather) Ackley of Sunbury, Ohio; one sister, Barbara Grayson of Boynton Beach, Florida; one brother, Walter Thomas Ackley of Wallingford; five grandchildren, Andrew Ackley, Edward Ackley, Joshua Ackley, Hannah Ackley and Wesley Yonas; and a special aunt, Evelyn McNabb of Lexington.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, October 28, 2010, at Barbour and Son Funeral Home in Tollesboro with Bro. Stony Hamilton officiating. Burial was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery at Mt. Carmel.

Jody Newton Adkins, 37, of Tollesboro, died Wednesday, November 3, 2010, at his home.

Born at Farrell, Pennsylvania, on March 20, 1973, to Newt Adkins and Judy Stevenson Adkins of Tollesboro, he was an iron worker, working out of Union Iron Workers Local 848, Greenville, North Carolina. He was a 1991 graduate of Lewis County High School and attended Hickory Grove Church in Tollesboro. He was a US Air Force Veteran.

In addition to his parents, survivors include his fiancee' and companion, Leah Clark of Tollesboro; one daughter, Preslee Adkins, at home; one son, Josh Adkins, at home; one sister, Kim (Tony) Adkins of West Portsmouth, Ohio; and four brothers, Kip (Tarra) Adkins of Vanceburg, Todd (Amy Jo) Adkins of Garrison, Troy (Tammy) Adkins of Vanceburg and Scott Adkins of Tollesboro.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 6, 2010, at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Pastor Chris Lawhun officiating. Burial was in Skidmore Cemetery at Garrison. Military graveside rites were accorded by Monte Lewis Stamm VFW Post 5438 of Vanceburg.

Harold Eugene “Peanut” Alcorn, 65, of Vanceburg, died Thursday afternoon, April 1, 2010, at St. Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead.

Born at Charters on June 3, 1944, to the late Clete and Hazel Carrington Alcorn, he was a employed throughout the sawmill industry and was of the Christian faith.

Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Rosie Inez Harley Alcorn; four daughters, Cathy (Ronnie) Chinn, Judy (Billy) Bloomfield, Donna Alcorn and Shirley Harr, all of Vanceburg; one sister, Cora (Ed) McCann of Vanceburg; two foster-sisters, Louise Cooper of Vanceburg and Ruth Armstrong of Dayton, Ohio; two brothers, Phillip Alcorn and John Alcorn both of Maysville; three foster-brothers, Bill Jordan, Herb Jordan and Kermit Jordan, all of Vanceburg; and two grandchildren, Ronnie “Thumper” Chinn Jr. and Amber Michelle Bloomfield.

He was preceded in death by Willard and Dolly Jordan, who raised him; and one step-sister; Emma Fairchild.

Services were at 2:00 p.m. Monday, April 5, 2010, at Globe Funeral Chapel at Camp Dix with Bro. Jim Porter, Bro. Delmar Logan Jr. and Bro. Eugene Rayburn officiating. Burial was in Chinn Family Cemetery in Lewis County.

Ollie Bell Madden Alcorns, 81, of Canton, Ohio, formerly of Greenup County, passed away Monday afternoon, October 25, 2010, at her residence.

Mrs. Alcorns was born September 8, 1929, in Greenup County, a daughter of the late George and Fannie Wilburn Madden. Ollie was a child of God and homemaker who loved spending time with her family.

Survivors include one son, William Grant Alcorns of Canton, Ohio; three daughters, Peggy Mosley of Garrison, Cyinthia Ochsebine and Carolina Nycum, both of Canton; 12 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren; and one sister, Iona Fraley of Garrison. She also leaves many other family members and friends who will sadly mourn her passing.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, Grant Alcorns; one son, Joseph Howard; three brothers, Alfred Madden, Ted Madden and Wesley Madden; and five sisters, Viola Madden, Violet Madden, Etta Madden, Essie Madden and Jewell Jerrells.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 28, 2010, at the Globe Funeral Chapel at Camp Dix with Bro. Tony Corns officiating. Burial was in Dummitt Cemetery on Dummitt Ridge in Lewis County.

William Alcorns, Georgia Mosley, Michael Frame, Shawn Mccrea, Angel Serafini and Joseph Monteith served as pallbearers.

Larry M. "Mike" Altvater, 63, of Vanceburg, died at 10:10 a.m. Saturday, February 6, 2010, at his home.

Born in Wharton, Ohio, on November 4, 1946, to the late Kenneth M. and Myrtle Parish Altvater, he was a sawmill worker.

Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Nancy Gardner Altvater; three daughters, Kristy (Matthew) Pack of Wheelersburg, Ohio, Misty Altvater (Charles Phares) and Tara (Joe) Burbrink, both of Vanceburg; one grandchild raised at home, Michael Rowe; two sisters, Audrey Hill of Seymore, Indiana, and Joyce (Richard) Ralph of Kenton, Ohio; five brothers, Dwight (Linda) Altvater of Marion, Ohio, Pete Altvater of Wooster, Ohio, Donnie (Charlotte) Altvater of Findlay, Ohio, Jerry (Susie) Altvater and Richhard (Mary) Altvater, both of Upper Sandusky, Ohio; and eight grandchildren, Anthony Bonner, Desirae Cardwell, Kara Cardwell, Dana Evans, William, Burbrink, Carol Burbrink, Elizabeth Burbrink and Emily Burbrink.

He was preceded in death by one son, Larry Michael Altvater Jr.; four sisters, Margie Balsworth, Judy Helphenstine, Betty Chandler and Jo Ann Altvater; and three brothers, Robert Altvater, Paul Altvater and Gail Altvater.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 9, 2010, at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Bro. Tim Underwood officiating. Burial was in Sunset Cemetery at Quincy.

Edgar R. Bare, 82, a lifelong Orangeburg resident, died Friday, March 5, 2010, at Ohio Valley Manor in Ripley, Ohio.

Born on August 9, 1927, to the late Luther Earl and Betsy Ross Bare, he was a farmer and served in the US Army in Germany. He was a member of the Orangeburg United Methodist Church.

He is survived by two daughters, Penny Bare and Sharal (Bernard) Logston, both of Aberdeen, Ohio; three sons, Doug (Diane) Kiskaden, Jackie (Jenny) Bare and James Bare, all of Maysville; a brother, Louivy (Evelyn) Bare of Vanceburg; a special friend, Dorothy Blevins of Maysville; 12 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Ella Mae Fulton and two brothers, Estes Bare and Fountain Bare.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 8, 2010, at Knox and Brothers Funeral Home in Maysville with Rev. David Shoemaker officiating. Burial was in Hillcrest Cemetery.

Survivors include four children, Sandy Bevins, Donna (Butch) Polley, Eric (Karen) Lawson and Freddie Ray Bevins; two sisters, Bertie (Richard) Moore and Annabell (Alan) Bush; and three grandchildren, Corey Lewis, Lucy Lewis and Alex Lawson.

Roscoe Bevins, 85, of Vanceburg, died at 2:10 a.m. Monday, December 13, 2010, at his home.

Born at Stricklett on September 9, 1925, to the late Rush Bevins and Jennie Turner Bevins, he was a farmer and had worked for the Kentucky Department of Transportation as a heavy equipment operator (His call name was Snow Man) with over 33 years of service before retiring. He was a member of the Petersville Church of God, a Kentucky Colonel and a member of the Kinniconick Volunteer Fire Department. He was an active member in the leadership of the Democratic Party of Lewis County and was an active volunteer at Golden Living Center in Vanceburg.

Survivors include seven daughters, Carolyn (Delbert) McCleese of Vanceburg; Wanda Bevins of West Portsmouth, Ohio, Marguerite Crawford of Winchester, Patricia (Larry) Martin of Vanceburg, Hazel (Frank) Stanfield of Burtonville, Mary (George) Haitz of South Shore and Martha (Trent) Knittel of McDermott, Ohio; two sons, Roscoe (Amanda) Bevins Jr. of Hurricane, West Virginia, and Michael Bevins of Vanceburg; one sister, Juanita Seitz of Springfield, Ohio; ten grandchildren, Sarah Haitz, Brandon McCleese, Amanda "Patton" Hedge, Charles Blankenship, Jordan Haitz, Madisen Thornsberry, Shannon Thoroughman, Mykaela Bevins, Cody Martin and Dylan Bevins; and two great-grandchildren, Ethan Hedge and Landen Hedge.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 41 years, Norma Lucille Tolle Bevins, on May 24, 1995; three sisters, Hazel Rolph, Evelyn Wilson and Grace Bloomfield; and two brothers, Harold Bevins and Joseph Rolph.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, December 19, 2010, at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Rev. Milton Stanfield and Rev. Jeanne Harris officiating. Burial was in Gulley Cemetery at the Mouth of Indian.

John Billman, 49, of 61 Billman Lane, Vanceburg, died unexpectedly Tuesday, June 29, 2010, at 10:49 a.m. at his home.

He was born in Portsmouth, Ohio, on April 25, 1961, to the late Earl J. Billman and Freida Greene Billman.

Survivors include his wife of seven years, whom he married in Vanceburg on January 11, 2003, Anita Kimbler Billman; two daughters, Johnna (Joey) Montgomery of West Portsmouth, Ohio, and Tabbitha Billman and her husband, Anthony Morgan, of Morehead; three sisters, Ada Riggs, Amanda Billman and Sue (Ernest) Corns, all of Vanceburg; three brothers, Joseph Billman of Vanceburg, Mike (Heather) Billman of Bucyrus, Ohio, and William Billman of Grayson; four grandchildren, Isaiah Stone, Gabby Stone, Emily Stone and Jayden Nathaniel Billman; and two step-grandchildren, Brittney Kimbler and Kyle Kimbler.

Graveside services were at 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 5, 2010, at Greene Cemetery at St. Paul with Bro. Tony Corns officiating. There was no visitation.

Virgil Dean Billman, 68, of Ky. Rt. 59 Vanceburg, died Friday morning, January 8, 2010, at Meadowview Regional Medical Center in Maysville.

Born January 1, 1942, in Lewis County to the late Earl and Louella Reis Billman, he had worked as an equipment operator for the Lewis County Road Department for more than 10 years and was a US Army veteran of the Vietnam War.

Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Norma Blevins Billman; two brothers, Harold Billman and Joe Billman, both of Vanceburg; four sisters-in-law, Betty (Darrell) Edington, Linda (Bo) Carver, Barb (Mike) Richmond and Teresa (Roger) Lewis, all of Vanceburg; five brothers-in-law, Bill (Sandy) Blevins, Dean (Trina) Blevins, Danny (Debbie) Blevins, Rick (Connie) Blevins and Tony Blevins, all of Vanceburg; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Mary Lou Widera; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Herbert and Minnie Blevins.

Services were 1:00 p.m. Monday, January 11, 2010, at Globe Funeral Chapel at Camp Dix with Bro. Jerry Blevins and Bro. John Lewis officiating. Burial was in Vergne Cemetery at Vanceburg.

Alice Marie Bivens, 73, of Garrison, died at 3:10 p.m. Tuesday, December 21, 2010, at King's Daughters Medical Center in Ashland.

Born at Ruggles on April 6, 1937, to the late William McGlone and Agnes Lewis McGlone, she was retired from Nine West Shoe Manufacturing with more than 30 years of service.

Survivors include her husband of 40 years, Clyde T. Bivens; three sisters, Panzie (Ervin) Howard of Vanceburg, Karen (Mike) Clark of Maysville and Annabelle (Roger) Applegate of Tollesboro; five brothers, Gordon (Dorothy) McGlone and Delbert (Carolyn) McGlone, both of Vanceburg, Curtis (Sheila) McGlone of Tollesboro, Robert McGlone of Carter City and Bruce (Carolyn) McGlone of Grayson; and many nieces and nephews.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Friday, December 24, 2010, at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Bro. Chris Lawhun officiating. Burial was in Waring Cemetery at Garrison.

Margaret Ann Scaggs Brown Bivens, 67, of Navarre, Florida, died at 11:28 a.m. Saturday, January 2, 2010, at Baptist Hospital in Pensacola, Florida.

Born November 7, 1942, in Vanceburg to the late Morgan Ambrose Scaggs and Alice C. Ingraham Scaggs, she was a housewife.

Survivors include her husband, Russell Bivens; two daughters, Alicia (Cliff) Moody of Bradenton, Florida, and Marcia (Ronnie) Hogue of Gulf Breeze, Florida; one son, Jeffrey (Raychul) Bivens of Detroit, Michigan; four brothers, Jerry (Carolyn) Scaggs of Garrison, Morgan (Jennifer) Scaggs of Maysville, Roger (Marilyn) Scaggs of Vanceburg and Bob (Mary Jane) Scaggs of Flemingsburg; two grandchildren, John Moody and Jeremy Hogue; several nieces and nephews; and great-nieces and great-nephews.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Roger Brown; and one son, Michael Bivens.

Services were at 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 8, 2010, at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg. Burial was in Black Oak Cemetery.

William H. Blankenship, 91, of Lucasville, Ohio, died at 8:34 a.m. Saturday, March 27, 2010, at his home.

Born at Camp Dix on April 20, 1918, to the late John Blankenship and Hazel Highland Blankenship, he was a self-employed carpenter.

Survivors include three daughters, Linda Bryant of Piketon, Ohio, Wanda Roush of Beaver, Ohio, and Ora McClary of Lucasville; one son Billy (Debbie) Blankenship of Vanceburg; two sisters, Bertha McKee of Piketon, Ohio, and Shirley Bayse of Chillicothe, Ohio; three brothers, Harold (Wanda) Blankenship of Otway, Ohio, Steve (Carol) Blankenship of Waverly, Ohio, and Ottie Blankenship of Bainbridge, Ohio; 11 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Millie Eileen Ralston Blankenship, on April 24, 2007; one daughter, Kathy Blankenship; three sisters, Laura Switzer, Ethel Bell, and Mary Blankenship; seven brothers, Virgil Blankenship, Walter Blankenship, Harry Blankenship, Russell "Tony" Blankenship, Wade Blankenship, Johney Blankenship and Lester Blankenship; and a grandson, Lester Blankenship.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 30, 2010, at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Bro. Brad Harris officiating. Burial was in Blankenship Cemetery at Camp Dix.

Irene Blevins, 90, of Deltona, Florida, died Saturday, October 9, 2010, at Halifax Hospice in Orange City, Florida.

Born in Portsmouth, Ohio, on April 29, 1920, she was an ordained minister with the Christian Baptist Association.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Friday, October 15, 2010, at Swick-Bussa-Chamberlin Funeral Home in Wheelersburg, Ohio. Interment was in Sunset Memorial Gardens.

Leslie Joell Cummins Blevins, 31, of Riddle Fork, Clearfield, died Saturday, June 19, 2010, at her residence.

Born May 22, 1979, at Ft. Hood in Killeen, Texas, she was a daughter of Art Cummins of Morehead and Donna Toller Cummins of Lexington. She was a second grade teacher at Olive Hill Elementary.

Survivors include her husband, Timothy James "TJ" Blevins; one daughter, Bailey Jane Blevins; one son, James Whiley Blevins; one sister, Jennifer (Ryan) Cummins Lewis of Lexington; one brother, James Michael Lee Cummins of Lexington; grandmother, Dorothy McCleese of Vanceburg; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Services were conducted at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 22, 2010, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals Memorial Chapel in Morehead with Rev. Drew McNeill officiating. Burial was in Adams Cemetery on Riddle Fork.

Evelyn Mae Bloomfield, 70, of Vanceburg, died at 11:05 p.m. on Saturday, March 6, 2010, at her home.

Born at Laurel on February 20, 1940, to the late Edward Philmer Morgan and Lorene Bloomfield Morgan, she was a homemaker and member of Clarksburg Christian Church.

Survivors include five daughters, Beverly Detillion and Melissa Rickett, both of Vanceburg, Loretta Johnson of Maysville, Chris Masters and Merlina Jill (Shane) Lykins, both of Vanceburg; one son, Keith (Glenda) Bloomfield of Vanceburg; four sisters, Sandra Lewis of Flemingsburg, Brenda (Jim) Lykins of Tollesboro, Doris (Robert) Lewis of Vanceburg and Angie McKee of Garrison; one brother, Gary Vinson (Loraine) Morgan of Lebanon; a grandson, whom she raised, Kendall (Michelle) Bloomfield of Morehead; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Tony Gale Bloomfield; her step-mother, Loma L. Kiser Morgan; two sisters, Freida Louise Morgan and Barbara McGowan; and one brother, Shelby Gene Morgan.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Bro. Hansel Butler officiating. Burial was in Morgan Cemetery at the Head of Grassy.

James Michael Seitz Bloomfield, 62, of Vanceburg, died at 12:40 p.m. Wednesday, May 19, 2010, at his home.

He was born in Mansfield, Ohio, on April 7, 1948, to the late Martin Seitz and Opal M. Nichols. Following the death of his mother when he was six-years-old, he was adopted by his step-grandparents, the late General and Blanche Bloomfield of Saylor Branch.

Survivors include three sisters, Donna M. (Charlie) Campbell of Kentucky, Nancy L. Knell of Bucyrus, Ohio, and Betty Seitz of Mansfield; three brothers, Lloyd (Diane) Bloomfield Jr. of Bucyrus, Martin Seitz and Marvin (Annie) Bloomfield, both of Mansfield; a nephew, with whom he resided, Cloyd (Coke) Bloomfield of Vanceburg; and several other nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by four adopted brothers, Ersal Bloomfield, Ernie Bloomfield, Alvin Bloomfield and Lloyd Bloomfield Sr.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, May 22, 2010, at Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Bro. Rick Buckner officiating. Burial was in Morgan Cemetery at Head of Grassy.

James Noah Bloomfield, 73, of Dummitt Branch, died at 4:07 a.m. Sunday, July 18, 2010, at Meadowview Regional Medical Center in Maysville.

Born at Head of Grassy on June 28, 1937, to the late Harlan Bloomfield and Cynthia Horsley Bloomfield, he was retired from the Lewis County Road Department and had previously worked for US Gypsum Corp. at Genoa, Ohio. He was a farmer and member of the Nolen Pentecostal Church of God at Laurel.

Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Essie Alice Conley Bloomfield; three daughters, Vicki (Lowell) Toller of Vanceburg, Connie (Rick) Blevins of Camp Dix and Barbara (Tom) Turner of Millbury, Ohio; four sons, Randy (Kim) Bloomfield of Vanceburg, Ronnie (Jane) Bloomfield of Toledo, Ohio, Daniel (Joanie) Bloomfield and Richard Bloomfield, both of Dummitt Branch; one sister, Wilma (Bill) Van Sickle of South Shore; one brother, Don (Betty) Bloomfield of Laurel; 16 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one son, Larry Ray Bloomfield; three sisters, Dinah Nolen, Lorene Rickett and Cophiene Ruckel; three brothers, Tony Bloomfield, Lincoln Bloomfield and Sebert Bloomfield; and a granddaughter, Jamie Nichole Bloomfield.

Services were at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 21, 2010, at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Bro. Gene Paul officiating. Burial was in Morgan Cemetery at Head of Grassy.

Arthur Bond, 81, of Vanceburg, died at 10:45 p.m. Friday, November 12, 2010, at his home.

Born at Head of Grassy on September 30, 1927, he was a life long farmer and was retired as a custodian with the Lewis County School System.

Survivors include five daughters, Nancy (Harvey) Weddington of Vanceburg, Sharon (Bradley) Kegley of Tollesboro, Pansy (Earl) Dixon of Maysville, Karen Clark (Danny Palmer) of Vanceburg and Patty (Charley) Rowe of Groveland, Florida; three sons, Orville (Connie) Bond Jr. of Germantown, David Allen (Avis) Bond of Silver Grove and Michael Bond (Renay Stevens) of Vanceburg; one brother, Norman Bond of Vanceburg; six sisters-in-law; 19 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Evelyn C. Richmond Bond, on January 16, 2002; and a beloved grandson, Nick Bond.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 16, 2010, at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Pastor Jim Vaden officiating. Burial was in Morgan Cemetery at Head of Grassy.

Agnes G. Blankenship Bradley, 91, of Yatesville, died Friday, December 24, 2010, at her home.

Born at Yatesville on February, 24, 1919, she was a former Lawrence County school teacher and a Sunday School teacher at the Bradley Gap Freewill Baptist Church.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 27, 2010, at Young Funeral Home Chapel in Louisa. Burial was in the family cemetery at Yatesville.

Davis Breeze, 67, of Batavia, Ohio, died Thursday, January 14, 2010, at Mercy Clermont Hospital in Batavia.

He was born in Mason County to Edna Opal Garrett Breeze of Tollesboro and the late Arthur Davis Breeze.

Survivors include a special companion, Sandra Henkel of Batavia; two sons, Allen (Donna) Breeze of Franklin, Tennessee, and Jarrod (Emily) Breeze of Cincinnati, Ohio; three sisters, Nina (Charlie) McFarland of Corpus Christi, Texas, Viva (Bobby) Fetters of Anderson, Indiana, and Judy (Bud) Senters of Aberdeen, Ohio; five grandchildren, Kari Ann Breeze, Haley Nicole Breeze, Alexander Jarrod Breeze, Jonathan Henry Breeze and Lydia Deborah Breeze; three aunts, Jean Lykins of Rectorville, Evelyn Lyons of Illinois, and Mary Ethel Marshall of Felicity, Ohio; and one uncle, Johnny Breeze of Tollesboro.

Services were at Noon on Monday, January 18, 2010, at Barbour and Son Funeral Home in Tollesboro. Burial was in Hillcrest Garden of Memories at Plumville.

Elmer Dennis Breeze, 62, of Tollesboro, died Friday, January 1, 2010, at Veterans Administration Medical Center in Lexington.

Born in Maysville on June 23, 1947, to Marian R. Wallingford Breeze of Tollesboro and the late Elmer Lee Breeze, he was a painter and construction worker. He was a veteran of the US Navy and member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and Veterans of Foreign Wars.

In addition to his mother survivors include three brothers, Gary (Judy) Breeze, Jim Breeze and Jeff Breeze, all of Tollesboro; two nieces and one nephew.

Graveside services were at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 5, 2010, at Olivet Cemetery at Maysville with Bro. John Byard officiating.

Charles Douglas Bronson Jr., 85, of Vanceburg, formerly of Michigan, passed away Thursday, August 12, 2010, at Golden Living Center in Vanceburg.

Mr. Bronson was born on February 5, 1925, in Huntington, West Virginia, to the late Charles Bronson Sr. and Lucille Burgess Bronson. Mr. Bronson was a WWII Navy veteran and a retired mechanic. He enjoyed fishing and was a car enthusiast.

He is survived by special caregivers/friends, April Walker of Concord, Tammy Cooley of Vanceburg and Jeff Thurman of Garrison; five sons, Ricky and Ronnie of Ohio, Doug and Jimmy of California, and Clark of Washington; two daughters, Penny and Detra; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; two brothers, Gary of Allegan, Michigan, and James of Olive Hill; two sisters, Gretchen Hardin of Taylor Mill and Judy West of White Hall, Michigan.

Besides his parents, Mr. Bronson was preceded in death by a daughter, Jeanette; a spouse, JoAnn Frazier Bronson; three brothers, William, Ron and Robert; and a sister, Betty.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 14, 2010, at Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Rev. Samuel Jones officiating. Burial was in Lewis County Memory Gardens at Black Oak. Military gravesite rites were accorded by Monte Lewis Stamm VFW Post 5438 of Vanceburg.

Callie Belle Brown, 65, of Vanceburg, died at 7:35 p.m. Wednesday, June 2, 2010, at her home.

Born in Vanceburg on June 29, 1944, to the late James Richard and Louise Bryant Gilliam, she was a homemaker and of the Christian faith.

Survivors include her husband of 40 years, James Ervin Brown; two daughters, Melissa (Brad) Mabe and Jane (Pat) Wilburn, both of Vanceburg; one son, "Bub" (Sheila) Brown of Tollesboro; a son-in-law, David Howell of Vanceburg; five sisters, Alice (Jack) Smith, Mary (Jimmy) Presley, Darlene (Darrell) Hackworth, Laura (Chuck) Gilliam and Tammy (Dean) Cooper, all of Vanceburg; six brothers, Adrian (Judy) Gilliam of Green Bay, Wisconsin, Maurice (Pauline) Gilliam, Henry Gilliam, Gordon (Dorothy) Gilliam, Wayne (Tammy) Gilliam and Rockie (Edna) Gilliam, all of Vanceburg; 12 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by two daughters, Jonie Elaine Brown and Jean Marie Howell; one sister; and four brothers.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, June 6, 2010, at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Rev. Nelson Evans officiating. Burial was in Armstrong Cemetery at Tannery.

Carrie M. Brown, 78, of Nashville, Tennessee, died at 12:15 p.m. Monday, May 17, 2010, at Alive Hospice in Madison, Tennessee.

Born at Buena Vista, Ohio, on May 20, 1931, to the late Marshall and Ellen Redden Kammerer, she was a retired factory worker.

Survivors include two daughters, Debbie Wallace of Naples, Florida, and Linda (Michael) Wlodek of Elgin, Illinois; two sisters, Lucile Kennedy of Nashville and Flossie McWilliam of Homosassa, Florida; two brothers, Carl (Judy) Kennedy of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Stanley Kennedy of Astoria, Illinois; and two grandchildren, Heather Wlodek and Ryan Wlodek.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, Herbert Lee Brown on November 9, 1981; and two sisters, Thelma Kennedy and Dolly Thacher.

Services were at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 22, 2010, at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Bro. John "Butch" Kelsey officiating. Burial was in Wedonia Cemetery at May's Lick.

Patricia Louise Brown, 63, of Vanceburg, died at 3:40 a.m. Wednesday, December 29, 2010, at her home.

Born in Vanceburg on November 29, 1947, to the late Robert Bryan and Bertie Louise Lowie Bryan, she was a 1966 graduate of Lewis County High School and a member of the First Baptist Church. She was a housewife.

Survivors include her husband of 20 years, Jack Brown; one daughter, Melissa Petry (Shannon Golsworthy) of Michigan City, Indiana; two sons, Michael (Kellie) Petry of Plain City, Ohio, and Matthew (Kari) Petry of Pickerington, Ohio; one step-son, Jay (Jamie) Brown of Portsmouth, Ohio; two sisters, Geraldine Corns of Mt. Gilead, Ohio, and Linda (Mike) Byar of Vanceburg; one brother, Michael Wayne (Mary Sue) Bryan of Vanceburg; ten grandchildren, Adam, Brandon, Victoria, Madison, Jacob, Christian, David, Emilee, Justin and Gabby; and one great-grandchild, Brooklynn.

Services were at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, January 1, 2011, at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Rev. Howard Wilson officiating.

Ruffice Gordon Brown, 78, of 205 Central Ave., Hinton, West Virginia, died at 7:10 p.m. Tuesday evening, September 14, 2010, at his home following a long illness.

Born April 15, 1932 at Quincy, he was the son of the late Nathan and Annie Leigh Brown.

As a young boy, “Luke” as he was known, began singing and playing the guitar. He performed locally in Kentucky. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War from 1950-1953. He and his late wife owned a television repair shop in Falls Church, Virginia, and Luke continued to write and record his songs. He performed in the Washington, DC area, where he became acquainted with Roy Clark, Jimmy Dean, Patsy Cline and other country musicians just getting their start. He entertained for the wounded military men at Walter Reed Hospital in Bethesda, Maryland. He became well know in the Northern Virginia area and in 1966, he created his own record label called World Artist. His signature song, “Dark Hollow” is one that is most remembered and made the charts. He retired back to Quincy in 1974 and had been a resident of Hinton for the past year.

He was preceded in death by his wives, Cuca Brown, Violet Brown and Helen Brown; brothers, Dallas, Oliver, Frank, Joseph and Homer Brown; sister, Arlene Fannin; and step-son, Dale Gordon Brown.

Survivors include his wife, Nannie Mae Brown; one daughter, Betty Adkins & husband Keith of Hinton; one sister, Seanith E. Fannin of Portsmouth, Ohio; four steps-sons, Wendell N., Nathan Lee and Robert L. Hannon, and Sidney Bloomfield; and several nieces.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Friday, September 17, 2010, at Pivont Funeral Home Chapel in Hinton with Pastor Don Napier officiating. Burial was in Lilly-Crews Cemetery at Nimitz, West Virginia.

Flossie Mae Bryant, 92, of Vanceburg, died at 6:20 a.m. Tuesday, March 30, 2010, at Meadowview Regional Medical Center in Maysville.

Born at Laurel on July 7, 1917, to the late James Ruben Bloomfield and Mary Susan Edington Bloomfield, she was a homemaker and farmer, and attended the Church of God.

Survivors include one daughter, Margaret Morgan of Vanceburg; four sons, Adrian (Sylvin) Bryant of Lake City, Florida, Wayne (Faye) Bryant of Moultrie, Georgia, Dale Bryant and Rick (Sue) Bryant, both of Vanceburg; one brother, Clyde (Lillie) Bloomfield of Bucyrus, Ohio; 19 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ted Bryant, on April 7, 2002; two sons, Allen Bryant and Norman Bryant; three sisters; and two brothers.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, April 1, 2010, at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Rev. Nelson Evans officiating. Burial was in Sunset Cemetery on Straight Fork.

Rebecca Mae Gilliam Bryant, 82, of Vanceburg, died Saturday morning, January 2, 2010, at her home.

Born November 5, 1927, in Lewis County to the late Ira and Marie Richmond Gilliam, she was a retired school teacher having taught in Lewis, Greenup and Mason Counties.

Survivors include two daughters, Lana Sue Bryant of Barboursville, West Virginia, and Sonya (Bill) Stevenson of Vanceburg; one son; William Simpson Bryant Jr. of Vanceburg; six sisters; Mildred Bloomfield, Phyllis (Robert) Bentley, Louise Bloomfield, Carolyn (Delbert) McGlone, all of Vanceburg, Nellie Walters of Mt. Gilead, Ohio, and Donetta (Ronnie) Beiland of Lake Milton, Ohio; three brothers, Ronnie (Wilma) Gilliam, Roscoe (Betty) Gilliam, both of Vanceburg, and Oscar (Beulah) Gilliam of Claremore, Oklahoma; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a very special cousin, Norman Ackers of Middletown, Ohio.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, William "Tick" Bryant; one sister, Willena Blankenship; two brothers, Bertram Gilliam and Clifford Gilliam; and one granddaughter.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 5, 2010, at Globe Funeral Chapel in Camp Dix with Bro. Hansel Butler officiating. Burial was in Laurel Road Bryant Family Cemetery on Laurel Road.

Quentin Burchett, 91, of Olive Hill, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday evening, November 23, 2010, at the residence of his granddaughter.

He was born November 27, 1918, at Smokey Valley, a son of the late Coy and Ruby Dyer Burchett. Mr. Burchett has been a faithful Christian and attended the Pleasant Valley Gospel Tabernacle Church. He worked in real estate after retiring from the military. Mr. Burchett proudly served his country in the United States Army and Air Force from 1942 until 1964.

Quentin is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Douglas and Faye Burchett of Mt. Sterling, and Gregory and Mary K. Burchett of Centerville, Ohio; five daughters and sons-in-law, Katherine and Arthur Rayburn of Vanceburg, Judith and Kenneth Owens of Roseboro, North Carolina, Nancy and Randy Young of Akron, Ohio, Bonnie and Stanley Lacy of Hudson, Florida, and Garnet and David Handshoe of Hamilton, Ohio; three step-daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Ted Dura of Florissant, Colorado, Susie and William Brite of Casper, Wyoming, and and Karen McCarville of Colorado Springs, Colorado; one brother, Edgar Burchett of Grayson; special granddaughter and caregivers, Gloria and Steve Kitchen of Olive Hill; 42 grandchildren, 62 great-grandchildren, and six great-great-grandchildren. He also leaves numerous other family members and friends who will truly miss him.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Mildred Garner Burchett; one step-son, Ora "Larry" Burchett; five brothers, Woodrow Burchett, Bryce Burchett, Commodore Burchett, Curtis Burchett, and Vernon "Bill" Burchett; and four sisters, Garnet Burchett, Edna Burchett Logan, Madge Burchett, and Nellie Kissick.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 27, 2010, at Globe Funeral Chapel in Olive Hill with Bro. Eugene Rayburn and Bro. Clyde Holbrook officiating. Burial was in Morgan Cemetery at the Head of Grassy. Military graveside rites were accorded by the Olive Hill American Legion Post #138.

Dwayne Rayburn, Thamer Rayburn, Quentin Rayburn, John Rayburn, Jason Rayburn, Wesley Rayburn, Kendall Davis, and Romney Owens served as pallbearers. Steve Kitchen, Johnny Kitchen, and Shannon Hamilton served as honorary pallbearers.

Vern “Bill” Burchett, 73, of Vanceburg, died Friday evening, July 2, 2010, at Golden Living Center in Vanceburg.

He was born in Lewis County on September 22, 1936, to the late Coy and Ruby Dyer Burchett. He was a farmer.
Services were at 7:00 p.m. Monday, July 5, 2010, at Globe Funeral Chapel at Camp Dix. Burial was in Morgan Cemetery at Head of Grassy.

Aileen Burriss, 73, of Vanceburg, died at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, March 24, 2010, at Golden Living Center in Vanceburg following an extended illness.

Born at Quincy on January 2, 1937, to the late William and Catherine Trailer Jordan, she worked for the Southwestern Warehouse and Parker Tobacco Warehouse for 14 years and was a homemaker.

Survivors include two daughters, Thelma Darlene Gilliam of Greenup and Joyce Burriss of Vanceburg; three step-daughters, Phyliss Burriss of Vanceburg, Midge Parnell of Mansfield, Ohio, and Janet Meadows of Tollesboro; four sons, Dennis Gilbert of Newark, Ohio, Kevin Burriss of Flemingsburg, Ronnie Dean Burriss of Greenup and Timothy Wayne Gilbert of McDermott, Ohio; four step-sons, Willard Burriss of Vanceburg, Larry Burriss of Georgetown, Gene Burriss of Vanceburg and Glenn Burriss of Flemingsburg; two sisters, Betty Lou Flinders of Fostoria, Ohio, and Brenda Surgenor of Bucyrus, Ohio; two brothers, William Jordan of Quincy and Cecil Jordan of Bucyrus; 12 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Elzie Jr. Gilbert, in 1981, and her second husband, Othel Thomas Burriss, in 1982; two step-sons, Charles Burriss and Nelson Burriss; two sisters, Katherine Meadows and Martha Ginn; and one brother, Dennis Jordan.

Services were at Noon Saturday, March 27, 2010, at Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Bro. Rick Buckner officiating. Burial was in Black Oak Cemetery at Black Oak.

She was born March 11, 1932, to the late Walter Robinson and Claudie Pearl McCarty.

Survivors include one daughter, Bonnie Jean (Samuel) Parks of Vanceburg; two sisters, Gladys Kendall and Effie Craig; one brother, Cleopas Robinson; two grandchildren, Thomas Lee Parks and Samuel Mason Parks Jr; eight great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Carl Goodpaster; her second husband, Lucian Burton; two sisters, Gertrude Lynch and Mary Montgomery; and one brother, Sylvester "Sonny" Robinson.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 14, 2010, at Richardson Funeral Home in Owingsville with Rev. Samuel Parks officiating. Burial was in Owingsville Cemetery.

Donald Burton, 84, of Vanceburg, died Monday, November 1, 2010, at Life Care Center of Charleston in Charleston, South Carolina, after a prolonged illness.

He was born on July 9, 1926, to the late Mae Smith Burton and Willard Burton. Donald was born and raised in Vanceburg. He attended Lewis County High School and graduated with the class of 1947 after concluding his service in the US Army during WWII. While in the Army, he served in the European Theater and was a member of the 102nd Infantry Division. He participated in the Rhineland and Central Europe Campaign. Donald received the Combat Infantryman Badge and Germany Occupation Medal. After the war in Europe, he served as a guard at the Nuremberg Trials before returning to Vanceburg.

Donald married Christine Crawford Burton on June 7, 1947. He was a member of the Vanceburg United Methodist Church where he was actively involved teaching Sunday School classes and assisting with the Methodist Youth Fellowship. He was also active in community service and served on the board of directors for People's Self-Help Housing and the Christian Community Center in Vanceburg, among others.

Mr. Burton worked for the Vanceburg Utility Company for 37 years, beginning as a lineman and retiring as Utilities Superintendent in 1990. Since that time Donald and Christine divided their time between Vanceburg and Charleston, South Carolina, moving to Charleston full-time in June 2010.

Survivors include his wife, Christine Crawford Burton; two children, Boneta Burton (Jaime) Tapoc and Kerby (Ellen) Burton; one sister, Wilma Burton (Jack) Hardy; seven grandchildren, Christopher Burton, Jill Burton (Matt) Butler, Sarah Tapoc, Laura (Jason) Dobrozsi, Gavin Tapoc, Derek (Mandy) McElwee and Daniel Burton; and 10 great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant sister, Marjorie Smith.

Services were at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 6, 2010, at Vanceburg United Methodist Church.

Richard Butler, 85, of Tollesboro, died Monday, January 11, 2010, at Life Care Center in Morehead.

Born in Lewis County on October 31, 1924, to the late Russell and Lenora Thurman Butler, he was a farmer.

Survivors include one daughter, Debbie (Kenny) Noble of Washington; two sons, Gary (Paula) Butler of McDermott, Ohio, and Ronnie (Gail) Butler of Black Oak; one sister, Edith Thurman of Vanceburg; one brother, Danny Butler of Tollesboro; five grandchildren, Lisa Kitchen, Brett Butler, Karie Mendenhall, Chris Butler and Misty Pollitt; and 12 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Louella C. Polley Butler; two sisters, Wanda Cooper and Myrtle Mason; and two brothers, Bud Butler and Billy (Juice) Butler.

Services were at Noon on Friday, January 15, 2010, at Barbour and Son Funeral Home in Tollesboro. Burial was in Lewis County Memory Gardens at Black Oak.

Lillian Virginia Campbell, 79, of Mansfield, Ohio, passed away Sunday, June 27, 2010, at her home after a long illness.

Born August 1, 1930, in Fitch, she was the daughter of Roy and Ardath (Butler) Gilliam. A very kind woman, she was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. Lillian enjoyed flowers, gardening, canning food and traveling. Her family will miss her greatly.

She is survived by her husband, William Campbell; her son, Keith Campbell; her daughters, Angie Campbell, Patricia Campbell, Gail Hershner and Linda Campbell; granddaughters, Amanda Campbell, Jodi Campbell and Kristi Christian; grandson, Keith A. Campbell; son-in-law, Douglas Hershner; daughter-in-law, Cynthia Campbell; and grandson-in-law, Michael Christian. She is also survived by many brothers and sisters, Earl Gilliam, Randolph Gilliam, Olive Masters, Vernus Miller, Helen Gilliam, Aldine Burton, Madeline Morgan, Audrey Fetterhoff, Kenny Gilliam, Robert Gilliam, Sue Sutherland, Wayne Gilliam, Wanda Hardyman and Don Gilliam.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by siblings, Carl, Herold, and Jerry Gilliam, Norma Ball and Geneva Gilliam.

A graveside service was held at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 30, 2010, at Oak Grove Memorial Park in Lexington, Ohio.

The Ontario Home of Wappner Funeral Directors in Mansfield was in charge of arrangements.

Marlin Edward Carpenter, 60, of Vanceburg, died Monday evening, January 4, 2010, at the home of his sister in Charters.

Born, October 18, 1949, in Gallion, Ohio, to the late Carl and Rosie McCoy Carpenter, he was a self-employed farmer and logger. He was of the Pentecostal faith.

Survivors include his wife of 21 years, Connie Mason Carpenter; three daughters, Jennifer Lynn Zed of Mt. Sterling, Angel (Donald) Rison and Patty Carpenter, both of Vanceburg; two sons, Eddie Carpenter of Vanceburg and Michael Edward Carpenter of Flemingsburg; six sisters, Thelma (Jack) Darlington, Annie (Tommie) Reid, Donna (David) Landsaw, all of Flemingsburg, Brenda (Billy Joe) Cropper, Liz (Tim) Cushard, all of Vanceburg, and Fredia Jarrells of Sharpsburg; six brothers, Gary (Pat) Carpenter, Kenneth (Minnie) Carpenter, Robin (Betty) Carpenter, all of Vanceburg, Allen (Rosetta) Carpenter, Bill (Karen) Carpenter and Fred (Connie) Carpenter, all of Flemingsburg; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by one son, Marlin Edward Carpenter Jr.; and two brothers, Mark Vernon Carpenter and Carl Ezra Carpenter.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, January 7, 2010, at Globe Funeral Chapel at Camp Dix with Bro. John Hamilton officiating. Burial was in Cedar Grove Cemetery on Holly Road.

Harry Kenneth Carr, son of Chas. E. and Ollie Carr, born December 21, 1909, passed from this life on Wednesday, January 13, 2010, at the age of 100. He was predeceased by his step-son, George E. Ellis originally of Concord; one sister, Irene Amer of Norwood, Ohio; and a half-brother, Frank Carr of Steubenville, Ohio.

At his passing he leaves his daughter-in-law, Mary C. Ellis, and grandchildren in Northern Kentucky; and several cousins. He was married to the former Helen Ellis.

Services were at Noon on Saturday, January 16, 2010, at Barbour and Son Funeral Home in Tollesboro. Burial was in Hillcrest Garden of Memories at Plumville.

Amy Dawn Coder Caseman, 30, of Maysville, died Monday morning, September 20, 2010, at Southern Ohio Medical Center Hospice in Portsmouth, Ohio.

She was born at Portsmouth on February 26, 1980, to Kirk and Alma Coder Collier of Garrison.

Graveside services were at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 22, 2010, in Waring Cemetery at Garrison.

David Shawn Castle, 46, of Margate, Florida, died Sunday, March 21, 2010, at his home.

Born in Covington to William "Bill" Castle Sr. and Audrey Teegarden Castle, he was a paralegal for UBS.

In addition to his parents, who reside at Wallingford, survivors include three sisters, Kendra (rusty) Yeager of Port Lavaca, Texas, Monda (Phillip Gail) Erskine of Tollesboro and Cindy Castle of Wallingford; and seven brothers, Billy (Jennifer) Castle Jr. of Wallingford, Tracy Castle of Maysville, James (Jay) Castle of Aberdeen, Ohio, Shane (Cindy) Castle of Fleming County, Brian Castle of Wallingford, Jonathan Casey (Amy) Castle of Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, and Jarad Castle of Wallingford.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Brady Castle; and his grandparents, Estill and Dora Castle, Walden Teegarden and Mary VanCamp.

Services were at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, March 28, 2010, at Denton-Workman Funeral Home in Flemingsburg with Rev. Hillary Underwood officiating. Burial was in Mineer Cemetery at Mudlick.

Kathryne F. Childrey, 84, of Highland Hollow Apartments in Maysville, died Monday, March 22, 2010, at her home.

Born in Lewis County on March 18, 1926, to the late John Will Faris and Delta Simpson, she was a retired school teacher for the Lewis County Board of Education and a member of the Vanceburg First Baptist Church. She was a graduate of Morehead State University and attended Berea College. She was a Kentucky Colonel and member of the Kentucky Retired Teachers Association, a Lioness of the Maysville Lions Club and attended Highland Christian Church Study Group.

Survivors include three daughters, Connie H. (Scotty) Stamm of Maysville, Dixie L (Mark) Helterbrand of Burtonville, and Harrielta H. (James) Hardy of Plummer's Landing; one son, John Will Himes of Oak Ridge; three sisters, Coranelli Beckett of Cincinnati, Ohio, Garneda Goodwin of Germantown, Ohio, and Geraldine "Jeri" Heck of Louisville; ten grandchildren, Tara L. Prater, Scott A. Stamm, Harrison B. Helterbrand, Kathryne F. Moland, James R. Helterbrand, Jeramiah James Hardy, Amber Mae Justice, Samantha Dawn Cropper, KC Ray Cropper and Shawn William Himes; and nine great-grandchildren, Cathrine Lee Prater, Victoria Lee Prater, Aiden Bryce Stamm, Lucas Scott Moland, Sophia Grace Helterbrand, Cassie Ray Hardy, Kaleb Charles Justice, Andrew James Hardy and Hunter King.

She was preceded in death by two husbands, Harrison Himes and Maurice Hamm; and two sisters, Minnie Maye Carr and Virginia Hayes.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 26, 2010, at Barbour and Son Funeral Home in Tollesboro with Dr. Howard Wilson officiating. Burial was in Hillcrest Garden of Memories at Plumville.

Jesse Lee Chinn, 80, of Vanceburg, died Monday night, May 3, 2010, at his home following a battle with cancer.

Born October 21, 1929, at Kinniconick to the late William H. and Mary Pierce Chinn, he owned and operated Eastern Kentucky Tobacco Warehouses in Morehead, the largest independently owned tobacco warehouses in the eight-state burley belt. He was a tobacco and dairy farmer for 65 years and served in the US Army National Guard. He was a member of Polar Star Masonic Lodge F&AM #363 for more than 50 years and was a 32nd degree Shriner. He was a member of the Vanceburg United Methodist Church.

Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Pauline Dummitt Chinn; two daughters, Jacquelyn Lee (Frank) Adams of Vanceburg and Paula Jo VanHoose of Lake Charles, Louisiana; one sister, Marjorie McEldowney of Vanceburg; two grandchildren, Tara Bryan and Alexandra VanHoose; and one great-granddaughter, Gabrielle Paign Bryan.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Gladys Chinn; and six brothers, Willard Chinn, Chester Chinn, Joseph "Jack" Chinn, Russell Chinn, James Willis Chinn and Edward Chinn.

Services were at 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 7, 2010, at the Vanceburg United Methodist Church with Pastor Larry Puryear and Pastor Wilma Erwin officiating. Masonic Rites were provided by Polar Star Lodge at 8:00 p.m. Thursday, May 6, 2010, at Dickerson Funeral Home.

Roger Ray Chinn, 61, of Vanceburg, died at 11:22 p.m. Saturday, January 9, 2010, at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, Ohio.

Born at Black Oak on June 13, 1948, to the late Harold and Kathryn Frances Childrey Chinn, he was retired from US Shoe Corporation in Vanceburg and attended Union Baptist Church.

Survivors include one daughter, Ray Ann (Steve) Bays of Portsmouth; three sisters, Ruth Chinn of Black Oak, Carol (Raymond) Meadows of Clay City and Pauline (Randy) Burriss of Black Oak; one brother, George Chinn of Black Oak; and one granddaughter, Stephanie Bays.

He was preceded in death by two sisters, Rosemary Chinn and Linda Burriss; and two brothers, James Fredrick Chinn and Raymond Nelson Chinn.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 13, 2010, at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg. Burial was in Black Oak Cemetery at Black Oak.

Esta Marie Christy, 95, of Garrison, died at 6:25 a.m. Thursday, July 22, 2010, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.

Born at Garrison on December 6, 1914, to the late Melvin and Martha Johnson Horsley, she was an author and writer of Garrison History: Past and Present. She had written weekly articles for The Lewis County Herald and had owned and managed three grocery stores in the Garrison area at different times. She was a member of the Garrison Baptist Church and a 60 year member of Alum City Eastern Star Lodge #222 of Vanceburg.

Survivors include two sons, Gary (Dianne) Christy of Westerville, Ohio, and Ted Christy of Columbus, Ohio; two sisters, Juanita Wagner of South Shore and Janet Hall of Portsmouth, Ohio; and one grandchild, Kelly Christy.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph E. Christy, on September 16, 1984; three sisters, Roberta Bentley, Betty Hall and Ruby Smith; and three brothers, Franklin Dow Horsley, Melvin Horsley and Joseph Dan Horsley.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 26, 2010, at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Bro. Gene Miracle officiating. Burial was in Waring Cemetery at Garrison. Alum City Eastern Star Lodge provided services at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 25, 2010, at the funeral home.

Patricia Sue Clark, 52, of Quincy, passed away unexpectedly at 4:39 p.m. Tuesday, September 14, 2010, at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, Ohio.

Born at Bucyrus, Ohio, on July 5, 1958, to Carrie J. Armstrong Hobbs and the late Ithel Stone, she was a loving mother and a homemaker.

In addition to her mother, who resides at Vanceburg, survivors include her husband of 27 years, Mike Clark, whom she married in April 1983 at Greenbriar; two daughters, Suesy Hobbs of Garrison and Shanda Lauder of Mooresville, North Carolina; one son, Charles F. (Michaela) Johnson of Vanceburg; five sisters, Ellie Mae (Nelson) Carrington and Dianna (Billy) Purcell, both of Maysville, Chlotean Miller of Lexington, Rebecca Hobbs of Vanceburg and BG (Chris) Quinn of Cleveland, Ohio; a half-sister, Gayle Hilterbrand of Knightstown, Indiana; two brothers, Larry Stone of Portsmouth and Darrell (Karen) Stone of Vanceburg; and six grandchildren.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, September 18, 2010, at Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Bro. Kevin Angel officiating. Burial was in McClurg Cemetery at Concord.

Rodney Clark, 56, of Vanceburg, died unexpectedly at 6:25 a.m. Saturday, July 3, 2010, in Greenup County.

Born in Vanceburg on April 10, 1954, to the late Harry and Flora Hyrne Clark, he had worked for US Shoe and Medi-cab and was a farmhand.

A memorial service was at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 7, 2010, at the home of his daughter, Felicia Reeder, at Vanceburg.

Rodney Lane Clark, 32, of Pine Valley Road, Tollesboro, died Tuesday morning, February 16, 2010, at Meadowview Regional Medical Center in Maysville.

Born November 4, 1977, in Hamilton County, Ohio, to the late Norman and Gladys Bloomfield Clark, he was an employee of Garrison Auction House in Garrison.

Survivors include his wife of three years, Angel Cutlip Clark; one sister, Diana Clark (Meryl Horsley) of Garrison; and three brothers, Norman Franklin Clark (Ursula Duncan) of Tollesboro, William Estill Clark (Brenda Bloomfield) of Vanceburg, and Ralph Edward (Lisa) Clark of Tollesboro.

He was preceded in death by two sisters, Jennifer Clark and Iris Cress; and two brothers, Donald Clark and Melton Clark.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 19, 2010, at Globe Funeral Chapel at Camp Dix with Bro. Hays Tackett officiating. Burial was in Spy Run Cemetery at Garrison.

Sheila Marie Claxon, 56, of Garrison, died at 4:40 a.m. Tuesday, January 12, 2010, at her home following an extended illness.

Born in Garrison on August 26, 1953, to the late Elmer Monroe and Mildred Spriggs Clark, she was a homemaker and self-employed businesswoman making homemade crafts. She was a member of Jehovah's Witnesses of Portsmouth, Ohio.

Survivors include her husband, Ron Claxon of Hodgenville; two daughters, Shona (Josh) Clark and Veronica Claxon, both of Garrison; one son, Duane Ray Irvin of Florida; three sisters, Ellen Logan of Jackson, Ohio, Elsie Tackett of Garrison and Sherl Palmer of Ocala, Florida; one brother, Kenneth Holland of Garrison; and two granddaughters, Emily Rose Lewis of Vanceburg and Kaleigh Mychel King of Garrison.

Lowell Eugene “Gene” Cline, 74, of Olive Hill died Tuesday afternoon, March 30, 2010, at The Episcopal Church Home in Louisville following an extended illness.

Born in Logan, West Virginia, on September 13, 1935, to the late Lewis and Ethel Burton Cline, he was a member and Deacon of the First Baptist Church of Olive Hill, a graduate of Mineral Ridge High School in Mineral Ridge, Ohio, Kentucky School of Mortuary Science in Louisville and Morehead State University. He was the previous owner of Stucky Back Cline Funeral Home in Olive Hill, a former Carter County Court Clerk, Carter County Judge Executive and State Representative for the 96th district of the Kentucky Legislature. He was also former owner and operator of Shoes Unlimited in Olive Hill.

Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Patty Boggs Cline; one daughter, Terri (Dave) Alderman of Wallingford; two sons, Todd Cline of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Eric Cline (Sarah Moore) of Louisville; and one brother Norton Cline of Mineral Ridge.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 3, 2010, at the First Baptist Church of Olive Hill with Rev. Dan Russell officiating. Burial was in Olive Hill Memorial Garden at Olive Hill.

Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Olive Hill or Olive Hill Historical Society.

Carless Irene Coburn, wife of the late Billie Coburn, mother of Carlessa Johnson (Charles), William Coburn (Rhonda) and Roy Coburn (Pegan), beloved mom-mom of Cassandra Figg, Jacob Coburn, Carissa Coburn, Alexa Coburn, and Breanna Coburn, great mom-mom of Malachi Figg, sister of Carl D. Lewis, James Thurman, Bill Thurman, Patricia Thurman, and the late Charlotte Thomas and J.R. Thurman. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Carless, a resident of Withamsville, Ohio, passed away on May 25, 2010, at age 71.

Funeral services were held at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Batavia, Ohio. Interment was in Mt. Moriah Cemetery.

E.C. Nurre Funeral Home in Amelia, Ohio, was in charge of arrangements. www.ecnurre.com.

Charlie Colemire, 62 of Augusta died Sunday, June 20, 2010, in Campbell County as the result of a motorcycle accident.
He was born in Pendleton County on January 22, 1948, to Robbie J. Colemire, Sr. of Foster and the late Gladys Abercrombie Colemire. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Augusta and owner of Colemire Excavating Inc. in Augusta. He was awarded the designation of Kentucky Colonel.

He is survived by his wife, Kim Colemire; two daughters, Clarissa Laymona Dawn Colemire of Vanceburg and Amanda Desiree Blevins of Augusta; two sons, Michael Delbert Colemire of Foster and Jeremy Wade Colemire of Paintsville; step-children, Jonnie Dean Thompson of Brooksville, Aundrea Rochelle McCay of Augusta, and Steve Allen McCay of Brooksville; one sister, Vivian Colemire of South Gate; three brothers, Scotty Colemire, Robbie J. Colemire, Jr., and Daniel Colemire, all of Foster; eight grandchildren; and a great-grandchild on the way.

Services were held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, June 24, 2010, at the First Baptist Church of Augusta. Interment was in Lenoxburg Cemetery in Bracken County. Arrangements were under the direction of Woodhead Funeral Home in Falmouth.

Donald Collier, 90, of Russell, formerly of South Portsmouth, died Monday, March 22, 2010, at Community Hospice Care in Ashland.

Born in Lewis County on April 24, 1919, to the late Charles Collier and Lucinda Osborne Collier, he was a WWII Army veteran, a retiree of the former Williams Manufacturing Company in Portsmouth, Ohio, a member of the Sunshine United Methodist Church in South Shore and a member of the James L. Flannery American Legion Post 276 of South Shore. He was involved in starting the youth baseball program in South Shore and was the former maintenance man for the Greenup County Courthouse.

Survivors include his wife, Isabelle Veneer Collier; three sons, Charles Michael Collier of Berea, Robert (Polly) Austin of Hurricane, West Virginia, and Rodney (Sandy) Collier of Flemingsburg; one sister, Ruth Foreman of South Portsmouth; five grandchildren, Aaron (Amy) Collier, Tevis (Tami) Austin, Derek (Sha) Collier, Kelsey (Amanda) Austin and Gretchen Collier; four great-grandchildren, Zoey Collier, Garrett Collier, Brendon Austin and Megan Austin.

He was preceded in death by three sisters, Mildred Collier, Dorothy Hinds and Hazel Burchett; and three brothers, Raymond Collier, Brooks Collier and Howard Collier.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 25, 2010, at Roberson Funeral Home in South Shore with Rev. Kenneth Fox and Rev. Adam Sparks officiating. Burial was in Waring Cemetery at Garrison.

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

Isabelle Edith Veneer Collier, 90, of Russell, a former resident of South Portsmouth, died Tuesday, June 29, 2010, in Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland.

She was born in Portsmouth, Ohio, on June 25, 1920, a daughter of the late Harman Veneer and Elizabeth Harcha Veneer. She was a former employee of the Greenup County School System, a homemaker and a member of the Sunshine United Methodist Church in South Shore.

Survivors include three sons, Charles Michael Collier of Berea, Robert (Polly) Austin of Hurricane, West Virginia, and Rodney (Sandy) Collier of Flemingsburg; one sister, Kathryn Fowler of Sciotoville, Ohio; five grandchildren, Arron (Amy) Collier, Tevis (Tammi) Austin, Derek (Sha) Collier, Kelsey (Amanda) Austin and Gretchen Collier; and four great-grandchildren, Zoey Collier, Garrett Collier, Brendan Austin and Meghan Austin.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Friday, July 2, 2010, at Roberson Funeral Home of South Shore with Rev. Adam Sparks officiating. Burial was in Waring Cemetery at Garrison.

Norma Darlene Combs, 77, of Minford, Ohio, died Thursday, November 4, 2010, at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, Ohio.

Born at St. Paul on March 6, 1933, she was retired from Diebold Corporation in Columbus, Ohio.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 6, 2010, at Morton Funeral Home in South Shore with burial in Greene Cemetery at St. Paul.

Robert L. Cooley, 61, of Ironton, Ohio, died Saturday, September 18, 2010, at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, Ohio.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 22, 2010, at Phillips Funeral Home in Ironton. Burial was in Morgan Cemetery at Head of Grassy.

Linda Louise Cooper, 61, of Clearfield died at 11:50 p.m. Sunday, October 10, 2010, at Community Hospice of Ashland.

Born at Clay City, Ohio, on January 30, 1949, to the late Albert Stone and Juanita Conley Stone Beddow, she was a member of Nolen Pentecostal Church of God and was a customer service representative for Cingular Co.

Survivors include her husband of 39 years, Joseph D. Cooper; one daughter, Melinda (Danny) Caudill of Clearfield; one son, Daniel C. (Mandy) Cooper of Bowling Green, Ohio; three sisters, Ella (Bob) Everetts of Bellevue, Ohio, Leona (Glen) Moore of Aberdeen, Ohio, and Nora (Denny) Barnett of Winchester; four brothers, Leonard (Diane) Stone of Cincinnati, Ohio, Gene (Suzanne) Stone of Maysville, Edwin Stone of Orlando, Florida, and Adrian Stone of Maysville; two grandchildren, Chris Caudill and Kyla Caudill; and one step-grandchild, Noah Pollick.

She was preceded in death by her step-father, Joseph Beddow; and a brother, Clarence Stone.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, October 14, 2010, at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Rev. Hansel Butler officiating. Burial was in Mawk Cemetery on Tar Fork.

Virginia Lee Cooper, 91, of Vanceburg, died Wednesday, November 3, 2010, at her home.

Born at Vanceburg on December 5, 1918, to the late Charles Elwood Cooper and Bertha Lee Aldridge Cooper, she was a member of the Vanceburg Christian Church and the Humane Society. Miss Cooper was a big fan of Lewis County High School and University of Kentucky sports. She was a graduate of Lewis County High School and received her teaching certificate from Morehead State Teachers College. She taught for several years in the Lewis County School System but primarily worked as a printer for various publishers.

Survivors include close friends Gayle Massie and Nancy McGraw, both of Vanceburg, and Billy Joe and Leanne Clark of Garrison.

A celebration of life service was at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, December 5, 2010, at Vanceburg Christian Church with Rev. Tom Cox officiating.

Cleavie Franklin Cornell, 63, of Vanceburg, died Sunday evening, September 26, 2010, at his home.

Born in Lewis County on June 10, 1947, he attended Flat Fork Church of God and was a sawmill worker.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 29, 2010, at Globe Funeral Chapel at Camp Dix. Burial was in Hamilton-Mawk Cemetery on Tar Fork.

Angel Leeann Corns, infant daughter of Kendra Saylor and David Corns, passed away Friday, November 12, 2010, at University of Kentucky Medical Center.

Besides her parents, little Angel is survived by her maternal grandmother, Ada Jean "Katie" Saylor of Tollesboro; paternal grandparents, Margaret Corns, Bobby Smith and Tommy Corns, all of Vanceburg; maternal great-grandparents, Elbert and Rose Saylor of Waynesburg and John and Rachel Klette of Tollesboro; paternal great-grandmother, Helen Moore of Vanceburg; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

An Appreciation of Life graveside service was at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 16, 2010, at E. Saylor Cemetery in Crab Orchard.

Barnett and Demrow Funeral Home in Waynesburg was entrusted with the arrangements.

Irene Corns, 81, of Vanceburg, passed away Thursday, December 16, 2010, at 2:55 a.m. at Golden Living Center in Vanceburg following an extended illness.

Born in Pike County on April 7, 1929, she was a daughter of the late George Johnson and Liza Tackett Johnson. She was a homemaker.

Surviving are two daughters, Arlene (Randall) Williamson and Rena (Gary) Cooper, both of Vanceburg; one son, Tommy Corns of Vanceburg; eight grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.

Services were at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, December 19, 2010, at Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Bro. Daniel Miller officiating. Burial was in Willis and Cooper Family Cemetery on Red Brush Road.

Barbara Ann Caldwell Cottrell, 64, of West Portsmouth, Ohio, died Sunday, October 24, 2010, at Best Care Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Wheelersburg, Ohio.

Born at New Boston, Ohio, on September 15, 1946, to the late Chester Caldwell and Ethel Miller Caldwell, she was of the Baptist faith, a former Scioto County, Ohio, Deputy Sheriff, EMT, nurses aid, and was retired from Columbus Masonry in Columbus, Ohio.

Survivors include her husband, Lester Cottrell; six sons, Michael (Rachael) Caldwell of St. Paul, Tracy Bloomfield of Portsmouth, Donald Lee (Donna) Wood of Chillicothe, Ohio, Dwayne (Susie) Stone of Garrison, Mark (Rita) Cottrell of Chattanooga, Tennessee, and Donald (Donna) Caldwell of Reynoldsburg, Ohio; four brothers, Chester (Brenda) Caldwell of South Shore, Roger (Cathy) Caldwell of Garrison, Dwight Adams of Naples, Florida, and Tom (Marilyn) Adams of Aberdeen, Ohio; six sisters, Janice Elizondo of St. Michael's, Maryland, Faye (John) Johnson of Delaware, Ohio, Marge Everman of Portsmouth, Donna (Jerry) Ruckel of Vanceburg, Kathy (Keith) Wright of Melbourne, Florida, and Jeanne (Chuck) Gordon of Wheelersburg, Ohio; grandchildren, Amanda Caldwell, Johnny Caldwell, Tim Wolfe, Amanda Waddell, Michael, Brandon, Kayla and Josh Caldwell, Jay, Taylor and Tyler Russell, Jacob Bloomfield, Jessica and Amber Stone, Colton and Dalton Wood, Chris Cassidy, Crystal Cottrell, Gary Neeley, Darrell Neeley and Vallery Collins; several great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by a second father, Leslie Adams; one sister, Linda Johnson; and one brother, Robert Adams.

Services were at Noon on Wednesday, October 27, 2010, at Garrison First Baptist Church with Rev. Wesley Cooper officiating. Burial was be in Soldier Cemetery at Garrison.

Michael Xavier Cowherd, eight-months-old, died Thursday, January 28, 2010, in Louisville.

Survivors include his parents, Genie Walters of Maysville and M. Justine Cowherd; and grandparents, Michael and Latosha Cowherd and Kay Walters.

Services were at 9:30 a.m. Monday, February 1, 2010, at Community Missionary Baptist Church in Louisville with Pastor Debbie Horn of Maysville officiating. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery in Louisville.

WT Shumake and Daughters Funeral Home in Louisville was in charge of arrangements.

Phyliss Ann Cropper, 72, of the Oak Ridge community, died at 3:15 p.m. Tuesday, July 13, 2010, at her home.

Born at Petersville on May 2, 1938, to the late Orville Carver and Hermal Elizabeth Hyrne Carver, she was a housewife and farmer. She attended Petersville Church of God.

Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Henry D. Cropper; one daughter, Angela Gooding of Wallingford; three sons, Henry (Georgia) Cropper of Flemingsburg, Orville (Julie) Cropper of Brooksville and Gary (Sheri) Cropper of Maysville; eight brothers; eight grandchildren, Travis (Gidget) Cropper, Kyla Cropper, Amanda (Mark) Rath, Steven (Samantha) Cropper, Jarrod (Ashley) Cropper, Jonathan (ShaDawn) Cropper, James Gooding and Joshua Gooding; and three great-grandchildren, Preston Cropper, Zoe Cropper and Carson Cropper.

She was preceded in death by a son, Randall D. Cropper; and her sister, Minnie Carver.

Services were at 2:00 p.m. Friday, July 16, 2010, at Petersville Church of God with Rev. Cecil Ison officiating. Burial was in Bethel Cemetery at Ribolt.

William B. Cropper Sr., 89, of South Portsmouth, died Monday, June 7, 2010, at his home on the farm that he tended for 57 years.

Born in Lexington on February 11, 1921, to the late Clifton W. Cropper and Marie Bradford Cropper, he was a farmer and school teacher. He was a former Science, Chemistry and Physics teacher at McKell High School in South Shore, Portsmouth High School and Notre Dame High School in Portsmouth, Ohio. He was a graduate of Henry Clay High School in Lexington and received his Bachelor of Science and Master's degrees from the University of Kentucky in Animal Husbandry. He was a member of Sigma Nu Fraternity at UK. He was a Kentucky Colonel and member of the First United Methodist Church in South Shore. He served in the Navy in WWII where he was in the Amphibious forces that invaded North Africa. He also served on the aircraft carrier USS Ranger in the Atlantic and Pacific Theatres.

Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Nita McElhaney Cropper, whom he married on June 5, 1948; three children, William B. Cropper Jr. of South Portsmouth, Gail (Robert) Swick of Wheelersburg, Ohio, and Dwight R. Cropper of South Portsmouth; one grandson, William Harrell (Erica) Wood of Columbus, Ohio; one granddaughter, Dr. Jennifer Erin (Josef) Shewring of Columbus; three great-grandchildren, James B. Wood, Anna E. Wood and Katherine E. Shewring; and one brother, Charles A. (Joy) Cropper of DeLand, Florida.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert and Wade Cropper, and one sister, Carolyn Taylor.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, June 10, 2010, at Morton Funeral Home in South Shore with Bill Hayden officiating. Burial was at the family farm in South Portsmouth. Military graveside rites were accorded by James Flannery American Legion Post 276 of South Shore.

Charles Harold Cunningham, 82, of Tollesboro, died Tuesday, December 7, 2010, at his home.

Born in Lewis County on August 9, 1928, to the late Charles Paul and Flora Marie Sparks Cunningham, he was a brick and stone mason and served as a lay minister to several local churches. He was a member of the Tollesboro United Methodist Church.

Mr. Cunningham was active in several churches including Tollesboro United Methodist Church, Ft. Meyers Reserve Mission, Muses Chapel, Cottageville Mission Church, Wallingford Community Church, Liberty Grove Church and Happy Hollow Union Church. He also had weekly services at Maysville Nursing and Extended Care Facility.

Survivors include his wife, Janet Tucker Cunningham of Tollesboro; two sons, Ritchie L. (Carol) Cunningham of Grifton, North Carolina, and Forrest C. "Chad" (Jennifer) Cunningham of O'Fallon, Illinois; four grandchildren, Ritchie L. (Carol) Cunningham Jr. of Tollesboro, BJ (Kiana) Cunningham of Wallingford, Madeline Rose Cunningham of O'Fallon, Illinois, and Andrea Garrett Cunningham of O'Fallon, Illinois; four great-grandchildren, Justin Cunningham, Kiara Cunningham, Brandon Walker and Breanna Walker; one brother, Earl (Janie) Cunningham of Richmondville, New York; one sister-in-law, Linda Tucker (Marvin Teegarden) of Tollesboro; four nieces, Shelia (Paul) Daughtery of Kettering, Ohio, Sherri (Kenny) Sapp of Orangeburg, Carrie (Bill) Bruch of Greenup and Brenda (Mark) VanAntwerp of Rookledge, Florida; two nephews, Ron (Debbie) Reed of Kettering, Ohio, and Sonny (Mary) Cunningham of Tampa, Florida.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 11, 2010, at Barbour and Son Funeral Home in Tollesboro with Bro. Jamie Mitchell officiating. Burial was in Hillcrest Garden of Memories at Plumville.

Nellie P. Custer, 92, of Preston, Maryland, died Sunday, December 19, 2010, at Easton Memorial Hospital in Easton, Maryland.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 27, 2010, at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg. Burial was in Howard Cemetery at Tannery.

Elbert Neal Davenport, 93, of Days Mill Road, Hillsboro, died Friday, December 24, 2010, at Fleming County Hospital.

Born in Mason County on May 4, 1917, to the late Gilbert Davenport and Leona Davenport, he was a lifelong farmer and member of Tollesboro Christian Church.

Survivors include his wife, Mildred Lee Davenport; one daughter, Connie Davenport of Fleming County; two sons, Gary (Mary) Davenport of Ripley, Ohio, and Terry (Julia) Davenport of Lewis County; four grandchildren, Houston Neal Davenport, Matthew Davenport, Elee Davenport and Amanda Davenport; four step-grandchildren, Dean, Marty Myer, Brandi Brannock and Missy Dunigan; several great-grandchildren; and a sister-in-law, Geraldine Davenport of Sharonville, Ohio.

He was preceded in death by four brothers, Kenneth Davenport, Acie Davenport, Jess Davenport and Edgar Davenport.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 29, 2010, at Barbour and Son Funeral Home in Tollesboro with Bro. Hillary Underwood officiating. Burial was in Maysville Cemetery at Maysville.

David C. Davis, 60, of Heritage Place in Morehead, died Tuesday, March 30, 2010, at his home after an illness of several weeks.

Born on January 30, 1950, in Lewis County to the late Harvey Davis and Hazel Parson Smith, he was a former press operator at a cotton mill. He was of the Church of God Faith.

Survivors include three sisters, Pauline Knell, Sarah Jane Pierce and Debbie Jordan, all of Lewis County; one brother, Doug Davis of Lewis County; special friends and caregivers, Rick, Nellie, Tyler and Sasha Spence; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his close friend and companion, Annabelle Ralston, who died on March 17, 1996; and two brothers.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 2, 2010, in the chapel of the Lane-Stucky-Gray Funeral Home in Morehead with Rev. Dale Richmond and Rev. Hansel Butler officiating. Burial was in Butler Family Cemetery in Lewis County.

Norene Dodd, 57, of Garrison, died at 10:44 a.m. Sunday, July 4, 2010, at her home.

She was born at Bucyrus, Ohio, on April 6, 1953, to the late Elmer Howard and Herma Lee Witten Howard.

Survivors include two sons, Patrick (Vicky) Ringer of Vanceburg and Roy Allen Ringer of Mansfield, Ohio; three sisters, Cathleen (Hayes) Tackett and Angie (Jerry) Thoroughman, both of Vanceburg, and Pauline Howard of Vanceburg; one brother, Elmer Howard of Vanceburg; 11 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 20 years, Truman Dodd; and two brothers, Henry Edward Howard and Thomas Shane Howard.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, July 8, 2010, at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Bro. Hayes Tackett officiating. Burial was in Skidmore Cemetery at Garrison.

Lillie Marie Davis, 75, of Vanceburg, died at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, November 23, 2010, at her home.

Born at Charters on June 28, 1935, to the late Albert Hyrne and Louise Mahaffey Hyrne, she was retired from US Shoe Corporation after more than 39 years and was a member of the Clarksburg Christian Church.

Survivors include two sons, Kenneth (Sandi) Penrod of Maysville and Randal (Fay) Penrod of Vanceburg; one sister, Betty (Ernest) Scott of Sullivan, Ohio; and three grandchildren, Wayson Penrod, Jennifer Penrod and Brandy Penrod.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Albert Penrod Jr., and her second husband, Raymond Davis.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 27, 2010, at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Rev. Nelson Evans officiating. Burial was in East Fork Cemetery.

Born in Lewis County on June 18, 1940, to Marvin and Georgia Mae Reeder Douglas, he was a farmer, a Kentucky Colonel and member of Tollesboro Christian Church.

Survivors include his wife, Wilma Douglas; two daughters, Jacqui (John) Cordle and Sheri (Todd) Wilson of Tollesboro; one son, Tim (Tracey) Douglas of Tollesboro; one sister, Joyce Elaine Douglas of Flemingsburg; and five grandchildren, Taylor Douglas, Timothy Douglas, Stephen Cordle, John Paul Cordle and Nicholas Wilson.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, August 29, at Barbour and Son Funeral Home in Tollesboro with John Cordle officiating. Burial was in Hillcrest Garden of Memories at Plumville.

Pallbearers were Gene Johns, Jeff Geagley, Dale Griffith, Tom Wilson, Bill Wallingford and Earl Henderson.

John B. Dugan Sr., 81, of Garrison, died at 6:15 a.m. Friday, January 15, 2010, at his home following an extended illness.

Born November 29, 1928, at Tannery to the late John and Sarah "Sally" Frances Wiley Dugan, he was an oiler for Standard Products at Port Clinton, Ohio, for 32 years and was an accomplished musician. He attended the House of Prayer in Garrison.

Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Sophia Cathyrn Bevens Dugan of Garrison; three daughters, Bonnie Ellithorpe of Vanceburg, Brenda (Lester) Rister of Oak Harbor, Ohio, and Marylin Parker of Tiffin, Ohio; three sons, John Dugan of Garrison, James (Paula) Dugan and Paul Ray (Diane) Dugan, both of Port Clinton; one brother-in-law, Doyle Whitten of Toledo, Ohio; 25 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by two sisters, Goldie Whitten and Laura Hurst; and two brothers, Mart Dugan and Jim Dugan.

Services were 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 18, 2010, at Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Rev. Wilma Erwin officiating. Burial was in Cooper-Willis Cemetery at Garrison.

Charles R. Dummitt, 77, of Bucyrus, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2010, at Marion General Hospital.

Mr. Dummitt was born in Lewis County on December 28, 1932, to the late Hobert and Lillie (Silvey) Dummitt. He was married January 7, 1956, to Wilma (Toller) Dummitt, who survives.

In addition to his wife, survivors include one daughter, Vanessa (Frank) Heinlen of Nevada, Ohio; one son, Jeffrey (Judi) Dummitt of Marion, Ohio; grandchildren, Kyla of Marion, Rachel of Nevada, Megan of Nevada and Kirk Wade and Shannon Fohl, both of Marion; four great-grandchildren, McKenna Fohl, Austin, Kyle and Kevin Wade; a brother, Mike (Bea) Dummitt of Cincinnati, Ohio; a sister, Janice Cropper of Maysville; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mr. Dummitt was a retired self-employed truck driver. He attended Lewis County High School and was a US Air Force veteran of the Korean War. He moved to Bucyrus in 1966 and attended the Marion Road Church of Christ.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, December 18, 2010, at Munz-Pirnstill Funeral Home in Bucyrus with Maynard Mosser officiating, assisted by Charles' two nephews. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery with military graveside rites accorded by the American Legion.

Donald "Eugene" Dyer, 62, of Vanceburg, died at 3:18 a.m. Thursday, May 27, 2010, at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, Ohio.

Born in Lewis County on July 14, 1947, to Lillie Frances Brown Dyer and the late James Alton Dyer, he was a logger and a member of Concord Christian Holiness Church.

In addition to his mother, who resides at Vanceburg, survivors include his wife of 34 years, Rayetta Henderson Dyer; two daughters, Sheila (Jerry) Walker and Jeanetta (Jack) Ruark, both of Concord; two sons, Keith Dale (Cevia) Bloomfield of Stricklett and Donald Eugene (Miranda) Dyer Jr. of Vanceburg; one sister, Carrie (Alfred) Evans of Flemingsburg; three brothers, Arnold (Betty) Dyer of Vanceburg, Charles (Kim) Dyer of Flemingsburg and Jack (Barbara) Dyer of Vanceburg; and nine grandchildren, Angela Walker, Savannah Walker, Marlana Bloomfield, Korey Bloomfield, Ashley Dyer, Brandon Dyer, Lynzee Dyer, Jason Ruark and Jaleigh Ruark.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, May 30, 2010, at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Bro. Lonnie Eden officiating. Burial was in Pine Grove Cemetery at Concord.

Frances Dyer, 86, of Vanceburg, died at 5:00 p.m. Thursday, July 29, 2010, at the home of her son.

Born at Maysville on September 17, 1923, to the late James Ervin and Isabelle Price Brown, she was a retired cook and had worked for the Vanceburg Greyhound Bus Station. She loved gardening and was a lifetime member of the Pentecostal Church of the First Born.

Survivors include one daughter, Carrie (Alfred) Evans of Flemingsburg; three sons, Arnold (Betty) Dyer of Vanceburg, Charles (Kim) Dyer of Flemingsburg and Jack (Barbara) Dyer of Vanceburg; a daughter-in-law, Rayetta Dyer of Vanceburg; one brother, Earl "Joe Bud" Brown of Vanceburg; 23 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and 10 step-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 26 years, James Alton Dyer, on August 25, 1991; three sons, Donald Eugene Dyer, Earnest Dyer and Thurston Dyer; one sister, Edith Holsinger; and five brothers, Herbert Brown, Charles Brown, Perry Brown, Cecil Brown and Everett Brown.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, August 1, 2010, at the Pentecostal Church of the First Born in Vanceburg with Rev. Sam Parks officiating. Burial was in Morgan Cemetery at the Head of Grassy.

Sherman James Dyer, 74, of rural Bucyrus, Ohio, died Thursday morning, February 25, 2010, at his home following an extended illness.

Born in Lewis County on December 16, 1935, to the late Wince A. and Leathie J. Bond Dyer, he was self-employed, had driven trucks, did construction work and was a mechanic. He was a Veteran of the US Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict and attended the Church of Christ in Christian Union.

Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Hester Marie Ash; four, children Cindy (William) Saunders of Marion, Ohio, Avery (Amy) Dyer of Mt. Vernon, Ohio, Cameron Dyer (Marge Hurst) of DeGraff, Ohio, and Chris (Gina) Dyer of Rushylvania, Ohio; seven sisters, Lilly (Clyde) Bloomfield of New Winchester, Ohio, Rosemary (Dan) Webb of Olive Hill, Minnie Zornes of Hillsboro, Shirley (Jack) Montgomery of Atlanta, Georgia, Carol (Dave) Skaggs and Desi Moore, both of Galion, Ohio, and Kathy (Tom) Moore of Sulphur Springs, Ohio; two brothers, Toby (Karen) Dyer and Johnny (Cindy) Dyer, both of Bucyrus; 15 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren,

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February, 27, 2010, at Munz-Pirnstill Funeral Home in Bucyrus with Pastor Bob Jividen officiating. Burial

Miss. Charlotte Jean Edington, 38, of Vanceburg, passed away Thursday morning, November 18, 2010, at Golden Living Center in Vanceburg.

Born in Lewis County on December 23, 1971, Miss. Edington was a daughter of the late Roy Olen and Nona Bush Edington. She was a Christian and loved spending time with her brother.

Survivors include her brother and sister-in-law, Dale and Carol Edington of Vanceburg; and three nieces. Kathy Blevins of Vanceburg, Drema Tackett of Garrison and Kimberly Flinders of Quincy. She also leaves a host of other family members and friends who will truly miss her.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Sunday, November 21, 2010, at Globe Funeral Chapel at Camp Dix with Bro. Kenneth Cooley and Bro. Tony Corns officiating. Burial was in Granny Thomas Cemetery at Garrison.

Phyllis Elaine Carpenter Eldridge, 74, of Winchester, formerly of Firebrick, died Friday, March 12, 2010, at Fountain Circle Health and Rehab

Born at Firebrick on September 14, 1935, to the late Cecil Carpenter and Lillian Salyers Carpenter Dillow, she was a member of the Firebrick Christian Baptist Church.

Survivors include two daughters, Cheryl Kay Buckler and Peggy Nadine (Richard) Zornes, both of Winchester; three sons, Henry (Sherri) Eldridge III of Louisville, Charles (Kelly) Eldridge of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Kenneth (Crystal) Eldridge of Quincy; three sisters, Doris Whitacre of Anderson, South Carolina, Kate Fitch of Fairborn, Ohio, and Alfreda Hobson on Davenport, Florida; one brother, Myrtie "Pud" Carpenter of Firebrick; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Eldridge, on October 6, 2009; four brothers, Robert Carpenter, Charles Carpenter, Elmer Carpenter and James Carpenter; and one grandson, Tyler Eldridge.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at Roberson Funeral Home in South Shore with Rev. Raymond Lewis officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Cemetery at Quincy.

Odelene Enix, 81, of Mansfield, Ohio, died Sunday, October 31, 2010, at MedCentral Mansfield.

Born April 11, 1929, at Harris, she was the daughter of Ollie Estell and Faithy (Gilliam) Stephens. Odelene enjoyed traveling, bowling, playing cards, quilting and creating flower arrangements. She also loved spending time with her family at many family get-togethers.

She is survived by her children, Penny S. (Douglas) McClain, Donald R. (Janis) Enix, and David E. Enix; grandchildren, Kimberly Jamison, Rachele Meade, Donald Enix, Daniel Enix, and Justin Enix; step-grandchildren, Kevin Thomas, Misty Roberts, and Tracey Clay; great-grandchildren, Riley Meade, Mika Enix and Ethan Jamison; step-great-grandchildren, Andrew Thomas, Levi Hadley, John Roberts, Megan Enix, Angela Enix, and Zarra Thomas; brothers, Robert "Bob" Stephens and Donald "Don" Stephens; sisters, Virginia "Violet" Stacey and Lura Stephens; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow W. Enix; brothers, Coy Stephens and Junior "June" Stephens; granddaughter, Daphne Daniels; and great-grandson, Peyton Enix.

Services were Wednesday, November 3, 2010, at 2:30 p.m. at the Ontario Home of Wappner Funeral Directors, 100 S. Lexington-Springmill Rd., Ontario, Ohio. Burial was in Oak Grove Memorial Park.

Woodrow W. Enix, 87, of Mansfield, Ohio, died Thursday afternoon, June 10, 2010, at MedCentral Mansfield Hospital.

Born December 11, 1922, in Fitch, he was the son of Isaac and Armintie “Mint” (Hardyman) Enix. He was formerly employed at Westinghouse Corp. as a leadman. Mr. Enix was a veteran of the U.S. Marines serving from 1941 to 1945 and was honorably discharged as a Sergeant. He loved spending time with his family. Mr. Enix also enjoyed traveling, gardening, and carpentry.

He is survived by his wife, Odelene (Stephens) Enix; daughter, Penny S. (Doug) McClain of Ontario,Ohio; two sons, Donald R. (Janis) Enix of Lawton, Oklahoma, and David E. Enix of Ontario; five grandchildren, Kimberley (Bret) Jamison, Rachele (Jim) Meade, Donald (Carrie) Enix Jr., Daniel Enix and Justin Enix; three step-grandchildren, Kevin (Zinda) Thomas, Misty Roberts and Tracey Clay; two great-grandchildren, Riley Meade and Mika Enix; six step-great-grandchildren, Andrew Thomas, Levi Hadley, John Roberts, Megan Enix, Angela Enix and Zarra Thomas; two brothers, John (Bonnie) Enix and Cecil (Bob) Enix; a sister, Ruth (David) Ash; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Kenneth, Clyde and Ivan Enix; sisters, Louise Enix and Mildred Steagall; granddaughter, Daphne Daniels; and great-grandson, Peyton Enix.

Friends may visit from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Monday at the Ontario Home of Wappner Funeral Directors, 100 S. Lexington-Springmill Road, Mansfield, Ohio. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 15, 2010, at the funeral home with Pastor Randy Gross officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Memorial Park with military honors by the U.S. Marine Burial Detail.

Margaret Love Esham, 96, of Tollesboro, died Wednesday, October 13, 2010, at Golden Living Center in Vanceburg.

Born in Lewis County on December 19, 1913, to the late Lynne B. Love and Erma Flinders Love, she was a bookkeeper for Citizens Deposit Bank, a member of Vanceburg First Baptist Church and was a member of the Kinniconick Homemakers and Alum City Eastern Star. She was a housewife, farmer and landowner.

Survivors include a son, Thomas (Mary Beth) Russell of Tollesboro; two grandchildren, Kim (Tom) Flannigan and Amy (Nick) Adams, both of Camp Dix; four great-grandchildren, JT Britt, Mollee Flannigan, Kyra Adams and Jaisa Adams; and two step-grandchildren, Tara Miller and Zack Flannigan.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William Clay Esham, on January 25, 2001; three sisters, Anna Call, Virgie Vergne and Elizabeth Denham; and five brothers, Clem Love, Lynne B. Love Jr., Sam Love, Bill Love and Reid Love.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, October 16, 2010, at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Bro. Howard Wilson officiating. Burial was in Lewis County Memory Gardens at Black Oak.

Pallbearers were JT Britt, Nick Adams, Tom Flannigan, John Jones, Mitchell Wilson and Perry Hord.

Ruth Louise Opfer Esham, 92, of Portsmouth, Ohio, formerly of Vanceburg, died Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at Hillview Assisted Living in Portsmouth.

Born on November 30, 1917, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Adam Henry and Julia Thurn Opfer, she was the youngest of seven children. When she was three-years-old her family relocated to Miami, Florida, where they established a metal foundry. She attended high school at Forest Lake Academy in Avon Park, Florida, and earned her RN Degree at the William Mason Memorial Hospital in Murray. While affiliated with Louisville General Hospital she met, and later married, her husband of 44 years, Dr. Elwood Esham.

She was an active member of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church of Portsmouth and had earlier attended the Manchester Seventh-Day Adventist Church. She was a member of the Vanceburg Garden and Homemakers' Clubs and was a partner and nurse with Dr. Esham's medical practice in Vanceburg for more than 30 years.

Survivors include a daughter, Faith Esham of New York, New York; three sons, Dr. Richard H. (Tamela) Esham of Mobile, Alabama, Dr. William T. (Marika) Esham of Portsmouth and Dr. George E. (Debra) Esham of Portsmouth; seven grandchildren, Bill (Lisa) Esham, Kristina Esham (Scott) Clement, Ashley Esham (Joe) Prati, R. Henry (Leslie) Esham, William E. (Lisa) Esham, Clay H. Esham, Adam L. (Dana) Esham, and Emily F. Esham; and six great-grandchildren, Sophia, Jake, Lola, Drew, Max and Benjamin.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Elwood Esham, on March 3, 1985; two sisters, Margaret Evans and Edna Anderson; and four brothers, Alfred Opfer, Elmer Opfer, Arnold Opfer and George Opfer.

Services were at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, March 13, 2010, at the Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Portsmouth with Elder Glenn Hill and Pastor Ken Ferguson officiating. Burial was in Black Oak Cemetery at Black Oak.

Carolyn Caseman Evans, 51, of Vanceburg, died unexpectedly Saturday, May 22, 2010.

Born on February 13, 1959, to Clearance and Betty Caseman of Vanceburg, she was a member of the Vanceburg Church of God where she served as a youth leader and Sunday School teacher. She had been employed at Vanceburg Primary Plus as a nurse for the past 26 years.

In addition to her parents, survivors include her husband of 20 years, Jim Evans; two sons, Andy Caseman and Ryan Evans, both of Vanceburg; two sisters, Judy (Larry) Carrington and Cathy (Bill) Everman, both of Vanceburg; her mother-in-law, Eleanor Evans; a special cousin, James (Shirley) Pruitt; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Clearance Caseman Jr.; and grandparents, Burl (Sara) Caseman, Wiley (Ola) Nolen, and Fred (Dolly) Lewis.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 26, 2010, at Vanceburg Church of God with Pastor Danny Overton and Pastor Edison Buchanan officiating. Burial was in Lewis County Memory Gardens at Black Oak.

Delza Marie Fannin, 83, of Bucyrus, Ohio, died Sunday, February 21, 2010, at Odyssey House in Columbus, Ohio.

She was born June 15, 1926, in Lewis County to the late John and Pearl Ivory (McClain) Ruckel. She moved to Bucyrus in 1955 and worked at North Electric for 33 years until retiring in the mid 1980s. She was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Bucyrus and was part of the Primetimers at the church. She and others from the church went on Work and Witness mission trips, traveling to Canada, Bahamas and Honduras. She was a volunteer at Bucyrus Community Hospital and the Crawford County Chapter of the American Red Cross for many years.

Survivors include four children, Karen Fay Bradshaw of Smithville, North Carolina, Helena Sue (Jonathon) Kalb of Crestline, Ohio, Donald Eugene (Cyndi) Fannin of Bucyrus and Paul M. Fannin of Columbus; one sister, Grace Wise of Dunn, North Carolina; eight grandchildren, Beth Bradshaw, Charlie Bradshaw, Erica (Shawn) Jury, Tina (Richard) Meyer, Donnel (Brian) Weaver, Trent Fannin, Ty Fannin, and Tad Fannin; three step-grandchildren, Zachary Ferguson, Lucas Ferguson and Noah Ferguson; seven great-grandchildren Clay, Jackie, Cooper, Adrienne, Olivia, Jacob and Braylin; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John M. Fannin, on February 9, 1978; three sisters, Ella Moore, Beulah Heaberlin and Lorena McJunkin; and five brothers, Leo, Walter, Floyd, Harold, and Harvey Ruckel.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 24, 2010, at Wise Funeral Service in Bucyrus with Pastor Earl Jordan officiating. Burial was in Crawford County Memory Gardens.

Kenneth Fannin, 90, of Camp Dix, died Friday morning, April 30, 2010, at Golden Living Center in Vanceburg.

Born at Thor on November 30, 1919, to the late Watt Anderson and Sophia Bloomfield Fannin, he was retired from Kentucky Department of Highways as a heavy equipment operator and was a farmer. He was a WWII Army veteran, a member of Scotts Branch Church of Christ and a Kentucky Colonel.

Survivors include two daughters, Jeanne (Maurice) Reeder of Camp Dix and Mary (Rick) Thornsberry of Williamsburg; one son, Kenneth Wayne (Sue) Fannin of Camp Dix; a son-in-law, Kermit Jordan of Vanceburg; 15 grandchildren, Darrell Fannin, Janie Zornes, Billy Fannin, Tiffany Fannin, Justin Barrett, Joshua Barrett, Michelle Carroll, Chris Jordan, Greta Douthat, Randy Reeder, Natalie Elam, Derrick Reeder, Jeremy Thornsberry, Adam Thornsberry and Maggie Todd; 19 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Goldie Weaver Goodwin Fannin; a daughter, Judy Kaye Jordan; three sisters, Dorothy Fullerton, Nettie Maggie and Maryetta Osborne; four brothers, Theodore Fannin, Odis Fannin, Otis Fannin and Clinton Fannin; and one grandson, Jonathan Kent Thornsberry.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 3, 2010, at Globe Funeral Chapel at Camp Dix with Bro. John Lewis officiating. Burial was in Morgan Cemetery at the Head of Grassy.

Leotis Fannin, 85, of Vanceburg, died at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, January 14, 2010, at Golden Living Center in Vanceburg following an extended illness.

Born November 16, 1924, in Lewis County to the late Russell and Mary Hall Fannin, he was of the Baptist faith and a farmer.

Survivors include one son, Douglas (Linda) Fannin of Flemingsburg; four sisters, Goldie (Don) Wallace of Graydon, Verna (Mike) Tackett of Olive Hill, Gladys (David) Hayes of Crestline, Ohio, and Ann (Kyle) Gregory of Bucyrus, Ohio; one brother, Carl (Berta) Fannin of Vanceburg; three grandchildren, Evan Robinson of Richmond, Seth Lee Fannin of Las Vegas, Nevada, and Tracy Leigh Diaz; and two great-grandchildren, Kyra Lee Fannin of Las Vegas and Izzabella.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Evans Fannin, in 2001; a son, David Lee Fannin; five sisters, Sandra Noblit, Opal Toller, Rebecca Carroll, Julie Belle Dyer and Helen Fannin; one brother, Reynold "Toot" Fannin; and two nephews, Randy Noblit and Douglas Dyer.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, January 17, 2010, at Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Pastor Woodrow Rayburn officiating. Burial was in Morgan Cemetery at Head of Grassy.

Robert Wendell Fannin Sr., 69, of Vanceburg, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2010.

Bob was born at Flat Hollow on November 30, 1940, to the late Orville and Esta Edington Fannin. He spent several years in Bucyrus, Ohio, working at Swan Rubber Company before returning home to Vanceburg. Bob was happiest playing his guitar and singing gospel and country music. He also worked for Asplundh Tree Experts as a tree trimmer and was a member of Scott's Branch Church of Christ.

Survivors include his children, Shawn Fannin Kiernan, Robert Fannin Jr. and Billy (Deana) Fannin, all of Sebring, Florida; five grandchildren, Shanna Kiernan, Shane Fannin, Bailey Fannin, Layla Fannin and Brady Fannin, all of Sebring; two great-grandchildren, Kaden and Amariah; a brother, Gene (Faye) Fannin of Vanceburg; a sister, Louise Stone of Camp Dix; a brother-in-law, Ermel Bloomfield of Camp Dix; special nieces, Lisa Bloomfield Morgan and Pam Stafford Allen, both of Camp Dix; his first wife, Fern of Sebring; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Forrest Fannin and Theodore Fannin; and three sisters, Lena Robertson, Doris Stafford and Betty Bloomfield.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, September 19, 2010, at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Pastor David Prater officiating. Burial was in Morgan Cemetery at Head of Grassy.

Nancy Riedinger Feather, 77, passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2010, at 10:35 p.m. at the Abernethy Laurels Nursing Home in Newton, North Carolina, after an extended illness.

Born July 30, 1933, in Vanceburg, a daughter of the late Charles and Ruth Riedinger. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Harry Beck Feather, and one brother, Charles "Jake" Riedinger.

She is survived by a son, Leland James Cook, and his wife, Susan, of Conover, North Carolina; a daughter, Ann Frances Cook of Mt. Sterling; a grandson, Leland James Cook Jr., a granddaughter, Jessica Suzanne Smythe and husband, Kevin Smythe, of Raleigh, North Carolina; one sister-in-law, Rebecca Riedinger of Vanceburg; a nephew, Matthew Riedinger; two nieces, Amy Arnett and husband, Daniel, and Amanda Ackerman; two step-sons, John Feather and wife, Candie, and Harry Feather and wife, Jan; five grandchildren, Jake Feather, Curtis and Nadin Feather, Amos Feather, Kristin Holzer, Tia Feather and Brandon Feather; and two great-grandchildren, Ezra and Eli.

Nancy was active in the Christian Church in both Vanceburg and Danville. She played piano and organ for the Vanceburg Christian Church. She was a graduate of Lewis County High School and moved to Lexington where she was in retail buying for Embry's Department Store. She later worked as a secretary for the Veterans Administration Hospital.

Through her special love of gardening and flowers, she spent many enjoyable hours working in her garden. Nancy also loved to dance even into her 70s. She truly enjoyed living and will be missed by family and friends.

Services were Monday, August 16, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. at Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Dr. Brad Walden officiating. Burial was in Lewis County Memory Gardens at Black Oak.

Frederick Wayne Felts III, 64, of Vanceburg, died at 9:04 p.m. Friday, December 31, 2010, at his home.

Born at Louisville on October 4, 1946, to the late Frederick Wayne Felts II and Ida Marie Atkisson Felts Crawford, he was a farmer.

Survivors include two step-daughters, Sammie Sue Gibson and Stephania Karen Crawford, both of Vanceburg; a brother, Michael (Janet) Felts of Georgetown; and a niece, Dara M. Felts of Frankfort.

He was preceded in death by his companion, Farris Ruth Rickett Gibson; a step-daughter, Sabrina Lynn Gibson; and step-father, Roland Jack Crawford.

A memorial service was at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 8, 2011, at Thackers Chapel Christian Church on Indian Creek Road with Rev. David Atkisson officiating.

Margaret Lou Flack, 76, of Ewing, died Friday, June 4, 2010, at Maysville Health and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born in Rome, Ohio, on July 10, 1933, to the late Albert and Marie Lathem Carver. She was a former employee of Jockey International and a member of Happy Hollow Union Church.

Survivors include one daughter, Eva Armstrong (Billy Adams) of Owingsville; four sons, Raymond "Doug" (Mattie) Flack, Nick (Debbie) Flack and Benny Flack, all of Mt. Olivet, and Eddie Gene (Nancy) Flack of Owingsville; six sisters, Lorene Sexton of Tollesboro, Wanda Nickerson of Augusta, Pauline Barbee of Washington, Brenda Bloomfield of Quincy, Carol McIntosh of Tollesboro and Janet Morris of Lewisburg; one brother, Roy Carver of Ohio; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Shirley Flack; and one daughter, Mary Flack Back.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 8, 2010, at Mathers-Gaunce Funeral Home in Carlisle with Rev. Jim Bob Williams officiating. Burial was in Carlisle Cemetery.

Milton Harold Fraley Jr., 38, of Garrison, died at 2:00 p.m. Monday, May 10, 2010, at his home.

Born on November 23, 1971, to Lois Rister Fraley of Garrison and the late Milton Harold Fraley Sr., he was a logger and truck driver. He attended Lloyd Ridge Pentecostal Church.

Survivors include his wife of 20 years, Arlene Kibler Fraley of Garrison; one daughter, Beulah Marie Fraley, at home; two sons, Mikel Williams Fraley and Darold Allen Fraley, both at home; two sisters, Linda (Mark) Cassidy and Frances Taulbee, both of South Shore; three brothers, Mikel Dale (Joyce) Fraley of Columbus, Ohio, Jerry Fraley of West Portsmouth, Ohio, and Terry Fraley of Garrison; a grandson, Luther Ruckel; and four children raised by the Fraleys, Bryan Barker, Carl "Billy" Ruckel, Tommy Ruckel and Josh Shepherd, all at home.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, May 13, 2010, at Lloyd Ridge Pentecostal Church with Bro Anthony Rister and Bro. Mark Cassidy officiating. Burial was in Dummitt Cemetery on Dummitt Ridge.

Milton Harold Fraley Sr., 68, of Garrison died at 10:15 a.m. Sunday, February 7, 2010, at his home.

Born at Garrison on June 26, 1941, to the late Walter and Cassie Marie Middaugh Fraley, he was a logger and had worked for Townsend Tree Service. He was a member of the Lloyd Ridge Pentecostal Church.

Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Lois Rister Fraley; two daughters, Linda (Mark) Cassidy and Frances Taulbee, both of South Shore; four sons, Mikel Dale (Joyce) Fraley of Columbus, Ohio, Jerry Fraley of West Portsmouth, Ohio, Terry Fraley and Milton (Arlene) Fraley Jr., both of Garrison; two sisters, Garnet Stamper and Margene Witten, both of Garrison; two brothers, Fred Fraley and Harry Fraley, both of Garrison; eight grandchildren, Brian Fraley, Jessica Fraley, Michelle Fraley, Marcella Cassidy, Abigail Cassidy, Beulah Fraley, Mikel Fraley Jr. and Darold Fraley; and several adopted grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by three sisters, Carrie Madden, Beulah Rister and Rinda Logan; and one brother, George Fraley.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, February 11, 2010, at Lloyd Ridge Pentecostal Church with Bro. Mark Cassidy and Pastor Anthony F. Rister officiating. Burial was in Dummitt Cemetery on Dummitt Ridge.

Lobena Frost, 92, of Scotch Plains, New Jersey, formerly of Vanceburg, died Friday afternoon , February 26, 2010, at Ashbrook Nursing and Rehab Center in Scotch Plains following an extended illness.

Born at straight Fork on April 14, 1917, to the late Nelson and Nola Sharp Riley, she was a homemaker and had worked as a cook for the Lewis County School System for more than 20 years. She owned and operated the Daniel Boone Tavern in Ripley, Ohio, and she and her husband owned and operated a furniture store in Georgetown, Ohio. She served as a tour guide for the Rankin House in Ripley and was a member of the Christian Church.

Survivors include one daughter, Shirley A. (Bill) McMeekan of Scotch Plains; one son, Allen Martin (Nancy) Dillow of Vanceburg; two grandchildren, William "Bill" McMeekan and Jay McMeekan of Westfield, New Jersey; and three great-granddaughters, Elsie McMeekan, Avery McMeekan and Sophie McMeekan, all of Westfield.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Frost; a brother, Kermit Riley; and a granddaughter, Lori Dillow.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 3, 2010, at Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Rev. Duncan Aker officiating. Burial was in Charter Oak Cemetery at Aberdeen, Ohio.

Virgil Robert "Peanut" Fyffe, 69, of Quincy, died Saturday, April 10, 2010, at Golden Living Center in Vanceburg.

Born in Lucasville, Ohio, on January 27, 1941, to the late Virgil Henry and Birdie Carley Fyffe, he was a self-employed truck driver and farmer. He was a US Army Viet Nam era veteran and 28 year member of the Merritt Post 142 of the American Legion in Waverly, Ohio.

Survivors include his special friend and caregiver, Rachel Shepherd of Quincy; five sisters, Mary Fyffe and Annabell Fyffe, Both of Lucasville, Nancy Jones of Otway. Ohio, Linda Morrison of Russell and Jane Cooper of Sardinia, Ohio; two brothers, Thomas Fyffe and James Fyffe, both of Lucasville; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Bernice Shepherd, in 1998, and one brother, David Fyffe.

Graveside military services were conducted at Noon Wednesday, April 14, 2010, in Lucasville Cemetery by the Merritt Post 142 of the American Legion in Waverly.

Pauline H. Gayheart, 57, of Rock Run Road, Vanceburg, passed away at her home at 11:50 a.m. Saturday, November 6, 2010.

Born in Portsmouth, Ohio, on April 6, 1953, to the late Elmer and Herma Lee Witten Howard, she was a homemaker and had worked for US Shoe in Vanceburg. She was of the Christian faith.

Survivors include two daughters, Emmalee Valentine of Garrison and Belinda Sue (Wilbur) Moore of Grayson; two sons, Bo Gayheart Jr. of Vanceburg and Elmer (Tracey) Gayheart of Garrison; two sisters, Cathleen (Hays) Tackett and Angie Thoroughman, both of Garrison; one brother, Elmer Howard of Vanceburg; and 10 grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Norene Dodd; and two brothers, Thomas Shane Howard and Henry Howard.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 10, 2010, at Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg. Burial was in Howard Family Cemetery in Lewis County.

Herbert J. Gilbert, 85, of Sullivan, Ohio, formerly of Lorain, Ohio, died Sunday June 13, 2010, at EMH Regional Medical Center.

Born in Vanceburg on December 15, 1924, and moved to Lorain in 1955. He had been a resident of Sullivan for the past year. He was a veteran of the United States Army where he fulfilled duty assignments with the 375^th Quartermaster Truck Company. He was the recipient of the American Theater Ribbon, the Word War II Victory Medal and the Good Conduct Medal.

He was employed as a crane operator in the Rolling Mill at U.S. Steel Corporation’s Lorain-Cuyahoga Works; he retired in 1984 following 34 years of service with the steel producer. He was a former member of United Steelworkers Local 1104.

Mr. Gilbert was an active member of the Praise and Worship Church in Elyria, Ohio. Known as an accomplished mechanic, he enjoyed hunting and fishing in his free time.

He is survived by daughters Marsha Diaz (Herminio) residing in Sullivan, Diane Bryner, Tammy Scott (Randy) and Theresa Page (Glen) all of Lorain; sons James R. of Elyria and David (Joyce) of Wellington, Ohio; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; his special friend Desda Jane Godsey of Lorain; as well as by his brother Vincent (Betty) Riggs of Sardinia, Ohio; and sisters Ruth Cooper of Vanceburg and Rose Roe residing in Michigan.

He was preceded in death by his first wife Lucille (nee Chinn); by his second wife Patricia (nee Adair); by his parents Thomas and Jessie M. (nee Pollet) Gilbert; by brothers Nathan, Harold, Curtis, Thomas, Paul, and Gene; and by sisters Anna Mae Horsley, Emma Lee Riggs, and Audrey Bryan.

Services were Thursday June 17, 2010, in the Gluvna-Shimo-Hromada Funeral Chapel in Lorain with Reverend Charles Marcum and Reverend Jim Monday, Co-Pastors of the Praise and Worship Church, presiding. Burial followed in Ridge Hill Memorial Park, Amherst Township.

Wayne Gilliam, 72, of Hazel Road, Vanceburg, died at 3:47 a.m. Sunday, April 18, 2010, at King's Daughters Medical Center in Ashland following an extended illness.

Born at Emerson on June 16, 1937, to the late Chester and Molly Akers Gilliam, he was a supervisor at US Shoe in Vanceburg for 28 years and was self-employed in the logging industry for five years. He was a member of the Scaotts Branch Church of Christ and was a US Marine Corps veteran. He was an honorary member of Monte Lewis Stamm VFW Post 5438 of Vanceburg.

Survivors include one daughter, Judy Barker of Vanceburg; three sons, John (Nicole) Gilliam and Joey Gilliam, both of Vanceburg and Jeffery (Jamie) Gilliam of Wise, Virginia; three sisters, Nina M. Hamilton of Braidwood, Illinois, Merle Stone of Vanceburg and Beatrice Hilger of Camp Dix; 10 grandchildren, Cassey Gilliam Swearingen, Garra Barker, Skyla Barker, Alexandria Gilliam, Victoria Gilliam, Madelyn Gilliam, Cody Gilliam, Jacy Gillliam, Trey Gilliam and Logan Gilliam; one great-grandson, Ethan Swearingen; and his companion, Marcella Gilliam Lewis of Vanceburg.

He was preceded in death by six sisters, Opal Fannin, Edna Rayburn, Olive Evans, Audrey Turner, Mary Roe and Norbeth Bectel; and two brothers, Charles Gilliam and Don Gilliam.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Friday, April 23, 2010, at Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Bro. Glen Lawhun officiating. Burial was in Lewis County Memory Gardens at Black Oak. Military graveside rites were accorded by Monte Lewis Stamm VFW Post 5438.

Gregory Lee Ginn, 53, of Maysville, died Friday morning, January 22, 2010, at Meadowview Regional Medical Center in Maysville.

He was born in Mason County on January 16, 1957, to Mildred Moore Ginn and the late Bruce Ginn.

In addition to his mother, survivors include one daughter, Mindy Ludlow of Tacoma, Washington; one son, Michael Gregory (Dorothy) Ginn of Nicholasville; one sister, Seline (Johnny) Kirk of Maysville; and three brothers, Larry Roger (Jenny) Ginn of Radcliff, Johnny (Mary) Ginn of Tollesboro and Jeff (Amy) Ginn of Maysville.

Services were at 2:00 p.m. Monday, January 25, 2010, at Brell and Son Funeral Home in Maysville with Bro. Arthur Moore officiating. Burial was in Hillcrest Cemetery.

Jeffrey R. Ginn 59, of Vanceburg, died at 5:41 a.m. Sunday, January 24, 2010, at Cornerstone Hospital in Huntington, West Virginia, following an extended illness.

Born in Vanceburg on October 18, 1950, to Mary Spriggs Lewis of Vanceburg and the late BL Ginn, he was a self-employed Vanceburg businessman having owned and operated Ginn Paving Company for more than 30 years. He was of the Christian faith.

In addition to his mother, survivors include two sons, Jeffrey Lane (Teresa) Ginn of Hudson, Wisconsin, and Michael Ginn of Vanceburg; two sisters, Jeanie Thomas of Huntington, West Virginia, and Susan Ginn Noy of Vanceburg; two half-brothers, Bernest Ginn Jr. of Bucyrus, Ohio, and Sammy Ginn of Vanceburg; four grandchildren, Jeffrey Douglas Ginn, Jacob Ginn, Brittany Ginn and Morgan Ginn; and several nieces and nephews.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 27, 2009, at Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Bro. Tony Corns officiating. Burial was in Lewis County Memory Gardens at Black Oak.

Sarah Inez Edington Rister Goff, 72, of Vanceburg, died Sunday morning, April 25, 2010, at Golden Living Center in Vanceburg.

Born in Lewis County on June 7, 1937, to the late David Franklin and Lula Mae Bear Edington, she was of the Christian Baptist faith and was a homemaker.

Survivors include her husband of two years, Harley “Sonnie” Goff; two daughters, Kathleen (Marvin) Bush and Betty Lou Lore, both of Vanceburg; one son, Virgil “Dale” Lore; one sister, Betty Faye (Donald) Bevins of Vanceburg; six grandchildren; and five great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her former husband, Paul Rister; three sisters, Bertie Edington, Carmie Lucille Edington and Helen Edington; five brothers, Oval Pete Edington, Ralph Edington, Roy Edington, Jimmy Edington and Donald Harold Edington; and one grandchild, Paul Edward Hall.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 28, 2010, at Globe Funeral Chapel at Camp Dix with Bro. Carl Wells officiating. Burial was in Armstrong Cemetery on Lower Kinney Road.

Shannon Paul Grayson, 37, of Vanceburg, died at 10:00 a.m. Sunday, April 25, 2010, unexpectedly.

Born in Vanceburg on May, 8, 1972, to Paul Grayson of Griffin, Georgia, and Stella Paulette Kinney Pugh, of Vanceburg, he was a coal inspector for Sampling Associates of Newport News, Virginia. He was a Lewis County High School graduate and a member of Heselton Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, survivors include a son, Dalton Grayson of Wallingford; his step-father, Doug Pugh of Vanceburg; four brothers, Darrin (Jolene) Ginn and Duane (Tonya) Ginn, both of Vanceburg, Tim (Joyce) Pugh of Tollesboro and Troy (Rebecca) Pugh of Maysville; a special aunt, Connie Kinney of Vanceburg; one niece; and five nephews.

Services were at 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 30, 2010, at Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Pastor Kevin Cornette officiating. Burial was in Hackworth Cemetery at Salt Lick.

Zelma May Griffitt, 92, of Tollesboro died at 3:55 p.m. Thursday, March 4, 2010, at her home.

Born at Glen Springs on February 16, 1918, to the late Oscar Toller and Mary Mack Toller, she was a farmer and homemaker. She attended Pine Valley Church and enjoyed quilting.

Survivors include four daughters, Helen (Glen) Whisman of Morehead, Ruth (JD) McDaniel of Tollesboro, Lillie Whisman of Tollesboro and Lucille Butler of Vanceburg; four sons, Maurice (Ada) Griffitt, Chester (Judy) Griffitt, Marvin (Jackie) Griffitt and Lester Griffitt, all of Tollesboro; one sister, Lydia Thurman of Tollesboro; 24 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Lewis Thomas "Joner" Griffitt, on December 24, 2006; her first husband, Danny Rigdon, on September 17, 1938; one son, Jessie Lewis Griffitt; two sisters, Ollie Wright and Oma Wilson; five brothers, Willard Toller, Burl Toller, Fred Toller, Willis Toller and Wilburn Toller; and one grandson, Rodney Gage.

Services were at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, March 7, 2010, at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Bro. Phillip Cropper officiating. Burial was in Griffitt Cemetery at Burtonville.

Olive Jordan Hacker, 88, of Firebrick, died Thursday, January 21, 2010, at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, Ohio.

Born in Firebrick to the late Martin Jordan and Nellie Harr Jordan, she was a homemaker. She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Portsmouth.

Survivors include five daughters, Joyce Sullens, Pam Hacker, both of Portsmouth, Carol Hacker of Firebrick, Delrita Gilliland of Lucasville, Ohio, and Teresa Pierce of Kettering, Ohio; three sons, David Hacker, Dennis Hacker, both of Somerset, and Dale Hacker of Gallatin, Tennessee; two sisters, Ethel Angel of St. Paul and Opal Lewis of Ecorse, Michigan; 13 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harmon Hacker, on June 30, 1981; three sisters, Thelma Lewis, Delores Fitch and Beulah Jordan; and two brothers, Ted Jordan and Wayne Jordan.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, January 24, 2010, at Roberson Funeral Home in South Shore with Pastor Kenneth Ferguson and Rev. Raymond Lewis officiating. Burial was in Collier Memorial Gardens at South Portsmouth.

Dorothy J. Taylor Hadley, 79, of Anderson Township, Ohio, died Monday, March 29, 2010.

Survivors include her husband, Donald E. Hadley; one daughter, Suzanne (Jeff) Himes; two sons, James (Carol) Hadley and Daniel Hadley; two sisters, Eloise Krummel and Marilyn Janson; one brother, George (Carol) Taylor; two grandchildren, Sarah and Katie; and several nieces and nephews.

Services were at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, April 1, 2010, at Anderson Hills United Methodist Church in Anderson Township. Burial was in Spring Grove Cemetery in Cincinnati, Ohio.

TP White and Sons Funeral Home in Mt. Washington, Ohio, was in charge of arrangements.

Lenda G. Hall, 63, of Garrison, died at 1:29 p.m. Tuesday, July 6, 2010, at her home following an extended illness.

Born in Floyd County on July 6, 1947, she was a homemaker and worked for the US Postal Service in Garrison for more than 20 years. She was a member of Wrights Chapel Church.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 9, 2010, at Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg. Burial was in Skidmore Cemetery at Garrison.

Virginia E. Felty Hannah, 95, of West Chester, Ohio, formerly of South Portsmouth, wife of the late Ernest Hannah, died Sunday, November 14, 2010.

She was born in Greenup County on November 8, 1915, to the late Oscar and Melvina Fisher Felty. She was a graduate of South Portsmouth High School and Morehead State University. She taught in Kentucky, Maryland and Ohio schools for a total of 44 years. Virginia was most pleased when former students visited to tell her how much they appreciated the education they gained from her teaching. She was a member of South Portsmouth Church of Christ and Radiance Chapter Order of Eastern Star, and was a Kentucky Colonel.

Survivors include her daughter, Ernestine Hannah (Robert) Greenslate; a brother, Boyd (Justine) Felty; six grandchildren, Pamela (Kevin) McBroom, Teresa (Tracey) Wheeler, Gabe (Dana) Hannah, Michael D. (Nancy) Watts, Michael R. (Jessica) Greenslate and Brandon (Michele) Greenslate; and 12 great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and second husband, she was preceded in death by two sons, Millard O. Boggs (1937) and Tommy Hannah (2006); two sisters, Thelma Lewis and Belva Felty; three brothers, Robert, Ralph and Conroy Felty; and her first husband, Millard Boggs.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 18, 2010, at Morton Funeral Home in South Shore with Kevin McBroom officiating. Burial was in Brick Union Cemetery at Lloyd.

Patricia A. Hardy, 77, died Saturday, June 19, 2010, at 12:20 p.m., at Golden Living Center, Vanceburg, following an extended illness.

Born at Vanceburg on March 8, 1933, to the late Theezra and Ella Staggs Forman, she worked for the Lewis County School System for 42 years. She attended Fly Branch Church of Christ.

Survivors include one daughter, Mary Ella (Dale) Corns of Tollesboro; one son, Frank P. (Cathie) Hardy of Vanceburg; three grandchildren, Christopher (Tammy) Hardy, Jason Rachael Corns, and David (Melissa) Hardy; and four great-grandchildren, Haley Brooke Hardy, Dylan Hardy, Austin Hardy, and Kalie Corns.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank C. Hardy Jr. on December 29, 2003; and four sisters, Grace Hencye, Lois Michael, Betty Kelley, and Judy Sexton.

Services were held Tuesday, June 22, 2010, at 11:00 a.m., at Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Pastor Josh Book officiating. Burial was in Lewis County Memory Gardens at Black Oak.

Donald Harold Hardymon, 76, of Bucyrus, died September 8, 2010, at Grant Medical Hospital due to injuries sustained in a fall.

Don was born May 27, 1934, in Vanceburg to the late Albert and Mary (Fannin) Hardymon. He served in the United States Air Force and worked in the motor pool stationed in Texas. On April 17, 1955, he married Hazel Meadows who survives.

In addition to his wife of 55 years, he is survived by his children Patricia (Joseph) Myers of Newark, Debra (Jim) Roberts of Shelby, Ricky (Donna) Hardymon of Ridgeton, Daniel (Michelle) Hardymon of Bucyrus; 23 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; brothers Charles (Norma) Hardymon of Nevada, Albert Hardymon of IN; Mike Hardymon of Edan; sisters Lorene (Henry) Ginn of Vanceburg; Linda Cook of OK; as well numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers Wilford, Carl, Charles Jr., and two infant brothers; sisters Thelma Hardymon, Juanita Treese and Mary Bayles; grandchildren Velenia Hoffman and Angela DeLong. Don came to Bucyrus from Vanceburg via Michigan in search of work. He found employment at Crawford Nursery before being employed as a maintenance man at Swan Rubber Hose for 42 years retiring in 1996. He was a very active person and enjoyed fixing things. He was an avid bowler belonging to many teams and leagues over the years. He enjoyed billiards, farming, fishing and hunting.

Don loved his family very much. He was a cancer survivor as well. He was a member of Gospel Baptist Church and the American Legion Post 181.

Services were at Wise Funeral Service Tuesday, September 14, 2010, at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Monty Trammel officiating. Burial was at Whetstone Cemetery with Full Military Honors provided by American Legion Post 181.

She was born July 20, 1950, to Delmar and Orpha Mae Osborne. She was a graduate of Tollesboro High School and the University of Louisville. During her early career she taught special education classes in Louisville and Kansas City. She enjoyed life, her family and friends.

She leaves behind her husband of 40 years, Dr. Harold Harrison, and her son, Marc Evan. She is survived by one brother, Delmar Scott Osborne and wife, April, and her mother, Orpha Mae Osborne, all of Tollesboro.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 29, 2010, at Tollesboro United Methodist Church.

Pauline Hafer Harrison, 83, of Tollesboro, died Saturday, May 15, 2010, at Fleming County Hospital.

Survivors include one daughter, Jo (Mike) Conley of Ohio; two sons, Gary P. (Barbara) Hafer Sr. of Hillsboro and Carlos L. (Kimberly) Hafer of Houston, Texas; a special niece and nephew, Pam and Larry Erskine; five sisters-in-law, Juanita Cooper, Jane Cooper, Mildred Wilson, Ruth McCann and Jenny Applegate; one brother-in-law, Wilburn Applegate; 23 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Carlos Hafer, and her second husband, Ray Harrison; two daughters, Tonya Hafer Carner and Joyce Hafer McCoy; one son, Ronnie Wilson; three sisters, Dorothy Frye, Nola Bell Wilson and Onita Cooper; six brothers, Howard Cooper, Jess Willard Cooper, Lovell Cooper, Charles Cooper, Lowell Thomas Cooper and James L. Cooper; two grandchildren, Corey Hafer and Kelly Hafer; and one great-grandchild, Gary P. Hafer III.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 19, 2010, at Hickory Grove Church in Tollesboro.

Elza Hartley, 80, of Vanceburg, died at 11:40 a.m. Thursday, January 21, 2010, at Meadowview Regional Medical Center in Maysville following an extended illness.

Born in Carter City on May 15, 1929, to the late Roy and Julia Marie Bloomfield Hartley, he was a construction worker and worked in the logging industry. He was a US Army veteran and was of the Christian faith.

Survivors include one daughter, Debbie Sue Hartley of Garrison; two sons, Gale Hartley and Tim Hartley, both of Garrison; three sisters, Lena Kamer and Ethel Collins, both of Garrison, and Laura Mae Strausbaugh of Columbus, Ohio; three brothers, Thurman Hartley of Argillite, Marvin Hartley of Lucasville, Ohio, and Don Hartley of Columbus; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one daughter, Mondadiane Hartley, in infancy; a son, Gary Hartley; two sisters, Lilla Mae Hartley and Helen Frances Hartley; one brother, Vernon Hartley; his first wife, Doris Lee Kamer Hartley; and his second wife, Alice Hartley.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, January 24, 2010, at Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Pastor Bud Burnette officiating. Burial was in Laurel Point Cemetery at Laurel.

Military Graveside Rites were accorded by Monte Lewis Stamm VFW Post 5438 of Vanceburg.

Virginia Lee Heater, 66, of Walnut Street in Vanceburg, passed away with her family by her side at 10:15 p.m. Sunday, October 31, 2010, at St. Joseph's Hospice Care Center in Lexington following an extended illness.

Born in Vanceburg on August 18, 1944, to Madeline Rath Heater of Vanceburg and the late Charles Heater Sr., she was a homemaker and attended First Church of God in New Boston, Ohio.

In addition to her mother, survivors include a daughter, Rebekah Reeves and her companion, David Wachter of Lexington; a granddaughter, Ruby Madeline Wachter of Lexington; a sister, Dreama Bond of Vanceburg, one brother, Charles (Debbie) Heater Jr. of Virginia; a niece, Rachel Medlin of Texas; three nephews, Nathan Bond of Louisville, Dale Crawford of Vanceburg and Aaron Heater of Tennessee; a special great-nephew, Zander Holt of Vanceburg; and several great-nieces and great-nephews.

In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a half-brother, Donald Heater.

Services were Thursday, November 4, 2010, at Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Bro. Acy Gibson and Bro. Charles Heater Jr. officiating. Burial was in Sunset Cemetery at Quincy.

Mollie Heddleston, 95, of Vanceburg, died at 7:52 a.m. Saturday, March 13, 2010, at her home.

Born at Quicks Run on September 26, 1914, to the late John McCall and Minnie McCoy McCall, she was a housewife and member of Shepherd's Chapel Christian Church at Clarksburg.

Survivors include three daughters, Geneva (Albert) Simpson of Vanceburg, Ruth (Fred) Bowkamp of Vanceburg and Joann (Jackie) Shields of Plummer's Landing; two sons, Robert (Ruth) Heddleston of Vanceburg and Jim (Connie) Heddleston of Camp Dix; four grandchildren, Robble Heddleston, Ryan Heddleston, Steven Heddleston and Kristy McGrew; and five great-grandchildren, Bo Heddleston, Kayln Heddleston, Autumn Heddleston, Katie McGrew and Delaney McGrew.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Robert E. Heddleston Sr., in 1980; three sisters; and five brothers.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at Shepherd's Chapel Christian Church at Clarksburg with Rev. James DeAtley officiating. Burial was in Valley Cemetery at Charters.

Olive Lucille Hester, 84, of Vanceburg, died at 7:34 p.m. Monday, August 16, 2010, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.

Born at Vanceburg on July 6, 1926, to the late Warner Clary Edington and Nicie Bloomfield Edington, she was retired from US Shoe Corporation in Vanceburg. She was a member of the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Monte Lewis Stamm VFW Post 5438 and a member of the Vanceburg Christian Church.

Survivors include one son, Charles W. Hester of Vanceburg; one sister, Kathryn "Kitty" Withrow of Vanceburg; one granddaughter, Diana Hester of Grove City, Ohio; and two great-grandchildren, Summer Saaveda and Eddie Roberts III.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Ochel Hester, on February 23, 1994; and three sisters, Carrie E. Warren, Beulah Toller and Oma Hinton.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Friday, August 20, 2010, at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Bro. Nelson Evans officiating. Burial was in Black Oak Cemetery.

Edward E. "Snook" Hickle, 82, of John Street, Vanceburg passed away Monday, October 4, 2010, at 7:55 a.m. with family by his side after a brief illness.

Mr. Hickle was born in Vanceburg on December 28, 1927, to the late Lawrence and Jesse Fout Hickle. He was a self-employed businessman who owned and operated Hickle Pool Room in Vanceburg for 38 years.

Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Lucille Bivens Hickle, whom he married November 29, 1947, in Flemingsburg; one son, Rick (Mick) Hickle of Foster; one granddaughter, Lana (Danny) Rucker of Vanceburg; and two great-grandchildren, Kirby Rucker and Austin Rucker, both of Vanceburg.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Sue Ann Hughes, on January 17, 1998; and a grandson, Eric Hickle, on December 29, 1997.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 6, 2010, at Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Rev. Larry Puryear officiating. Entombment was in Lewis County Memory Gardens at Black Oak.

He was an 11 year Air Force veteran of the Korean War and as an electrical engineer at Ohio Semi-Conductors and Gammatronix in Dublin, Ohio. He had served on the Dublin Town Council and worked with the Dublin Irish Feis when it began.

Survivors include his wife, Patsy Hicks; one daughter Molly; two step-sons, Kerry (Patty Kerston and Eric (Tracey) Kersten; and three grandchildren, Allison, Jessa and Will.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Thelma Ruggless; step-father, Bruce Ruggless; and brother, James B. Hicks.

Memorials may be made to the Capital Area Humane Society, 3015 executive Ct., Hilliard, OH 43026 or North Congregational Church Memorial Fund, 2040 W Henderson Rd., Columbus, OH 43220.

Arrangements were under the direction of Rutherford-Corbin Funeral Home in Worthington, Ohio.

James Robert Highfield, 53, of Maysville, died Saturday, January 23, 2010, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington.

Born in Mason County on February 3, 1956, to the late Otto and Opal Prather Highfield, he was a farmer.

Survivors include five sisters, Paula Palmer of Foxport, Martha Conn of Little Cabin Creek, Delma McCall of Big Cabin Creek, Linda Highfield and Glenda Highfield, both of Maysville; a special companion, Tiffany Hall; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Debbie Poe Highfield; and three brothers, Mitchell Highfield, Jerry Highfield and Ricky Highfield.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 27 at Barbour and Son Funeral Home in Tollesboro. Burial was in East Fork Cemetery.

Frank E. Hiltibrand, 69, of Newport, died Sunday, December 19, 2010, at Christ Hospital.

Mr. Hiltibrand was a retired clerk for CSX Railroad. He was a member of the Railroad Old Timers Club and Highland Avenue Baptist Tabernacle Church.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Dixon Hiltibrand; one son, Keith Hiltibrand; two daughters, Shari Hiltibrand and Sheila (Willis) Gregory; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Services were at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, December 23, 2010, at Dobbling, Muehlenkamp-Erschell Funeral Home, 835 York St., Newport. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery at Southgate.

Alta "Mi-Mi" Fields Hinton, 88, of Daytona Beach, Florida, died Thursday, May 13, 2010.

Born in Kentucky on October 19, 1921, to the late Annie and Benjamin Mastin, she was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Kentucky and was a charter member of the Daytona 200 Motorcycle Club.

Survivors include eight children, Donna Applegate, Steve Fields, Rusty Hinton, Chuck Fields of Daytona, Florida, Jimmy Fields of Port Orange, Florida, Jerry Fields of South Daytona, Florida, Carol Lathem of Atlanta, Georgia, and Lynn Weller of Fellsmere, Florida; one sister, Delores Grayson of Kentucky; one brother, Gene Mastin of Kentucky; 24 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Wilburn Fields, and her second husband, Charles Hinton; and five children, Ronnie, Larry, David, Pamela and Johnny.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 21, 2010, at Shannon Cemetery in Mason County.

James L. Hinton, 63, of Town Branch Road, Vanceburg, passed away with family by his side at 8:15 p.m. Tuesday, November 9, 2010, after a brief illness.

Born at Vanceburg on December 1, 1946, to the late Everett and Bessie Mabry Hinton, he was a US Army veteran of the Vietnam War with the 101st Airborne Division. He was a member of the Vanceburg First Baptist Church and Monte Lewis Stamm VFW Post 5438 of Vanceburg. He was a truck driver for R&L Carriers of Wilmington, Ohio, and was a member of the Vanceburg Volunteer Fire Department, served as a Lewis County Deputy Sheriff from 1974 through 1976, and was an officer with the Vanceburg Police Department from 1985 through 1995.

Survivors include his wife of 24 years, Paula Prater Hinton, whom he married in Vanceburg on January 4, 1986; one daughter, Tina Forys of Michigan; three sons, Jimmy (Katrina) Hinton of Tollesboro, Patrick (Karessa) Hinton and Matthew (Stacy) Hinton, both of Vanceburg; one sister, Bonnie (Jerry) Ruggles of Tollesboro; and six grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Kimberly Hinton; and two sisters, Connie Kinney and Jackie Hinton.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 13, 2010, at Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Dr. Howard Wilson and Bro. Wes Cooper officiating. Burial was in Lewis County Memory Gardens at Black Oak.

Military graveside rites were accorded by Monte Lewis Stamm VFW Post 5438 of Vanceburg.

Shirley A. Hinton, 75, of Vanceburg, passed away with family by her side Thursday, November 18, 2010, at Southern Ohio Medical Hospice Center in Portsmouth, Ohio, after a brief illness.

Mrs. Hinton was born in Lewis County on September 1, 1935, to the late William and Edna M. Vanderaa Cropper. She was a retired Lewis County Clerk after 55 years of service and was a member of the Vanceburg United Methodist Church.

Survivors include two daughters, Lucinda "Cindy" Hinton of Ashland and Willa (Robert) Norris of Dayton, Ohio; and one grandson, Isaac Hammond of Vanceburg.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John K. "Dick" Hinton, in 2001; and two brothers, Tom Cropper and Jim Cropper.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Monday, November 22, 2010, at the Vanceburg United Methodist Church with Rev. Larry Puryear officiating. Burial was in Lewis County Memory Gardens at Black Oak.

Pallbearers were David Kilbreth, Rick Switzer, Anthony Silvey, Clifford Gilbert, Tom Bertram, Bill Lewis, Tom Esham, Bub Silvey, Junior Brewer, George Plummer and Jackie Ray Cooper.

Owen Hockley, 76, of Thomasville, North Carolina, formerly of Iron Hill, died Tuesday, January, 26, 2010, at Liberty Wood Nursing Center.

Born in Carter County on July 10, 1933, to the late Claude and Alice Colley Hockley, he was a retired heavy equipment operator.

Survivors include one daughter, Dianne Collins of Thomasville; three sons, Steve Hockley and Keith Hockley, both of Thomasville, and Kevin Hockley of Greenup; two brothers, Frank "Bud" Hockley of Argillite and Glen Hockley of Vanceburg; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 30, 2010, at Malone Funeral Home in Grayson. Burial was in Kiser-McGinnis Cemetery.

Nancy Zornes Holden, 60, of Bismarck, north Dakota, formerly of Emerson, died Tuesday, May 25, 2010, at Med Center One Hospital in Bismarck.

She was born at Head of Grassy on September 11, 1949, to the late Homer and Velva Dyer Zornes. Following high school she enlisted in the Air Force and was stationed at Ellsworth Air Force Base near Rapid City, South Dakota. It was there she met her future husband, Lee Holden.

In addition to her husband, survivors include two daughters, Amy (Mylan) Boulette of Salt lake City, Utah, and Lisa Holden of Bismarck; one son, Ryan Holden of Salt Lake City; one sister, Marcella (Sam) Kitchen of Olive Hill; two brothers, Anthony (Lois) Zornes of Garrison and Johnny (Anna) Zornes of Emerson; and two grandchildren, Ellianna and Andrew Boulette.

She was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Roy and Belle Zornes; and maternal grandparents, Leonard and Bessie Dyer.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Sunday, May 30, 2010, at Old Trace Community Church at Emerson with Bro. Lonnie Orcutt and Bro. Charlie Riggs officiating. Burial was in Old Trace Cemetery at Emerson.

Harold Nelson Horsley, 66, of Garrison, died at 3:20 p.m. Friday, July 9, 2010, at Hospice of Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, Ohio.

Born in Vanceburg on November 10, 1943, to Sally Lewis Horsley of Garrison and the late Dewey Horsley, he was a retired logger.

Survivors include a step-daughter, Jeanie Roseman of Michigan; three sisters, Nellie Boyd of Garrison, Sue (Leroy) Jordan of Tannery and Beth (Owen) Sensabaugh of South Shore; two brothers, Otis (Lillie) Horsley and Lonnie Horsley, both of Garrison; and two step-grandchildren, Kelly and Kayla Roseman.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Bertha Stone; and four brothers, Eugene Horsley, Jim Horsley, Paul Horsley and Jack Horsley.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Monday, July 12, 2010, at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Bro. Rick Buckner officiating. Burial was in Maddy Lewis Cemetery at Tannery.

Ray Howard, 87, of Wheelersburg, formerly of West Portsmouth, Ohio, died Wednesday, May 19, 2010, at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, Ohio.

Born in Garrison on march 20, 1923, to the late Ernest and Stella Jones Howard, he was a retired barber and brakeman for the N&W Railroad. He was a WWII and Korean Army veteran, a 32nd Degree Mason and lifetime member of the Nauvoo Masonic Lodge.

Survivors include a daughter, Deborah (John) Risner of Wheelersburg, a sister, Hilda Pruitt of Garrison; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Emma Jean Ruark; and a brother, Norman Howard.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 22, 2010, at Roger W. Davis Funeral Home in West Portsmouth with Rev. Matthew Brookes officiating. Interment was in Skidmore Cemetery at Garrison with military graveside rites accorded by Monte Lewis Stamm VFW Post 5438 of Vanceburg. Masonic services were a 8:00 p.m. Friday, May 21, 2010, at the funeral home.

Ronald Jess Howard, age 61, of Loganville, Georgia, formerly of Vanceburg, passed away Saturday July 3, 2010, in Loganville.

Mr. Howard was born October 9, 1948, in Portsmouth, Ohio, a son of Jess Howard of Vanceburg and the late Avanell Logan Howard. Ronald was a contractor and loved fishing, taking walks and spending time with his children.

He is survived by two children, Nicholas Howard and Rachel Howard, both of Loganville; one brother and sister-in-law, Greg and Vickie Howard of Vanceburg; and two sisters and brother-in-law, Debra Howard of Earlysville, Virginia, and Sharon and Jeff Fultz of Orange Park, Florida. He also leaves two nieces, three nephews and other family members and friends who will sadly mourn his passing.

A Celebration of Life for Mr. Ronald Jess Howard was held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, July 10, 2010, at his father's residence on Tar Fork Road south of Vanceburg. Burial followed in the Mawk Cemetery on Tar Fork.

Local arrangements were under the direction of Globe Funeral Chapel in Camp Dix.

Ronald "Joe" Lee Howell, 61 of Flemingsburg passed away Saturday, October 2, 2010, at St. Joseph Medical Center in Lexington.

Born August 26, 1949, in Lewis County, he was a son of the late Walter and Louise Clark Howell. Ronald has been a self-employed carpenter and also worked for Bruner's Lumber Company, Judy's Construction, and Graham Lumber Company over the years. He was a talented musician and had played the guitar for two gospel quartets in the area, the Nobleman Quartet and the Crusaders Quartet. He was an ordained minister and received a Bachelor of Ministry degree from the Sonshine School of Evangelism in St. Paul. He had served as minister of the Petersville Church of Christ in Wallingford, Antioch Church of Christ in Mason County and Macon Church of Christ in Macon, Ohio. He was a member of the Pleasant Valley Church of Christ in Foxport and had served in the position as deacon.

Ronald is survived by his wife of 42 years, Beulah Doyle Howell, whom he married on August 23, 1968. Ronald had two daughters, Melita Howell Lowe and husband, Timothy Lowe, of Pike County and Michelle Howell Watson and husband, Kevin Watson, of Wallingford. Ronald has four grandchildren, Jeremiah and Laura Lowe of Pike County, and Ariel and Devin Watson of Wallingford; two brothers, Arnold and Jackie Howell of Wallingford; and three sisters, Roberta Prater and Judy Thurman, both of Wallingford, and Connie Carpenter of Flemingsburg. We miss him and love him very much. "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith; Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Lord, shall give me at that day, and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing." 2 Timothy 4:7 and 8.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Charlie and Rebecca Howell; maternal grandparents, Herman and Jewel Clark; and a brother, Walter Howell, Jr., who died in infancy.

Services for Mr. Howell were Wednesday, October 6, 2010, at 11:00 a.m., at Pleasant Valley Church of Christ with Bro. Hillary Underwood officiating. Interment was in Martin Cemetery.

Kenneth Lee Hughes, 52, of Garrison died Monday, September 20, 2010, at his home.

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

Survivors include her children, Bessie (Tyrone) Berry of Germantown, Ethel Staggs of Brooksville, Irene Defiore of Germantown, Brenda McDowell of Brooksville, Debbie (Larry) England of Brooksville, Donna (Rick) Pollitt of Tollesboro, Tammy (Brian) Gannon of Dayton, Ohio, and Roy (Denna) Hughes of Mason County; one sister, Lillian Wells; 29 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Hughes; five children, Margaret Hardin, Opal Holland, Mary Jane Berry, Diane Atkins and Linda Kay Hughes; one brother, Howard Tucker; and two sisters, Ann Glaze and Abbie Grabeth.

Services were at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 10, 2010, at Palmer Funeral Home in Germantown. Burial was at Maple Grove Cemetery.

James W. Iery, 91, went to meet his Heavenly Father at 9:30 a.m. Friday, September 3, 2010, at Golden Living Center in Vanceburg following an extended illness.

Mr. Iery was born in Lewis County on May 20, 1919, to the late Albert and Ora Jane Polley Iery. He was a self-employed truck driver and a farmer. He was a member of the St. Paul Church of Christ.

Survivors include four daughters, Verlyn (Ovid) Doles of Chillicothe, Ohio, Pat McClurg of Vanceburg, Barbara Moore of Portsmouth, Ohio, and Rhonda (Tom) Parker of Greenup; three sons, Larry Iery of Portsmouth, Jerry (June) Iery of Greenup and Dean (Glenda) Iery of Newport, Tennessee; two sisters, Lena Wells and Dorothy Gurnall, both of Columbus, Ohio; one brother, Clarence Iery of Vevay, Indiana; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Louanna Walker Iery, on March 30, 1933; two sons, William Iery and Tim Iery; three sisters, Gladys Lawson, Alma Looney and Beulah Algood; one brother, Charles Iery; one granddaughter, Lisa McClurg; and a son-in-law, Duard McClurg.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Monday, September 6, 2010, at Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Rev. Ted Machnik officiating. Burial was in Lewis County Memory Gardens at Black Oak.

Patricia Ann Middleton Iery, 67, of South Shore, died Thursday, December 9, 2010, at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth, Ohio.

Born at South Shore on July 11, 1943, to the late Everett Middleton and Victoria Hardin Middleton, she was retired from Southern Ohio Medical Center Home Health Care and was a member of Bennett's Chapel United Methodist Church.

Survivors include her children, Greg Spriggs and Karen Spriggs, both of South Shore; five grandchildren, Kyle, Courtney, Samantha, Leighann and Michael; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Tim Iery, on December 27, 2001; two sisters, Shirley Wiley and Madge Bentley; and seven brothers, Wayne, Burl, Earl, Luther, Clayton, Harlan and Don Middleton.

Services were at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, December 12, 2010, at Morton Funeral Home in South Shore with Dr. Greg Hudson officiating. Burial was in Lewis County Memory Gardens at Black Oak.

Gudrun Olsen Jones, 91, of Quincy, passed away Thursday morning, October 28, 2010, at King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland.

Mrs. Jones was born April 2, 1919, in Norway, a daughter of the late Alfred and Gunvore Osmundsen Olsen. She was retired from North American Reassurance Insurance Company where she worked as a secretary.

Mrs. Jones is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Joy and Rolf Spriggs of Quincy; one granddaughter, Whitney Spriggs of Quincy; one sister, Esther Olsen of Sevierville, Tennessee; and nine nieces and nephews. She also leaves many other family members and friends who will truly miss her.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Richard Jones; two brothers, Otto Olsen and Henry Olsen; and two sisters, Ann Olsen and Lilly Olsen.

Earl "Babe" Jordan, 91, of Firebrick, died Monday, February 15, 2010, at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, Ohio.

Born in Lewis County on February 15, 1919, to the late James Jordan and Emma Goodwin Jordan, he was retired from the former Goodyear Atomic Plant at Piketon, Ohio. He was a WW II Army veteran and attended Wrights Chapel Church at Garrison. He was a member of the Harrison Fullerton Masonic Lodge #937 of South Shore, Stone City Lodge #963 of Garrison and the Scottish Rite of Covington. He was also a member of the James L. Flannery American Legion Post 276 of South Shore.

Survivors include two sons, Earl D. (Judy) Jordan of Firebrick and Carl (Kathy) Jordan of Tollesboro; five grandchildren, Shane (Monica) Jordan, Tracy (Wayne) Cullen, Melissa (Tony) , Michael (Gera) and Jeremy; and six great-grandchildren, Connor, Bethany, McKenzie, Maggie, John and Jacob.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Louedia Harr Jordan, on November 5, 2008; and three brothers, Walter Hollaway, Russell Jordan and Cecil Jordan.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 19, 2010, at Roberson Funeral Home in South Shore with Bro. Clarence Hall officiating. Burial was in Firebrick Cemetery at Firebrick.

Graveside military rites were accorded by James L. Flannery American Legion Post 276 of South Shore. Masonic services were conducted by Stone City Lodge #963 of Garrison.

Darrell R. Kamer, 67, of Garrison, died at 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 5, 2010, at King's Daughters Medical Center in Ashland following an extended illness.

Born in Lewis County on October 3, 1942, to the late Melvin and Lucille Bentley Kamer, he had worked as a carman for CSX Transportation for 37 years. He was a member of the Garrison Volunteer Fire Department and member of Bivens Chapel Church at Garrison.

Survivors include four sisters, Rhonda Kamer and Loretta Webb, both of Garrison, Brenda (Bob) Blaine of Quincy and Marsha (Jerry) Bloomfield of Vanceburg; and one brother, Michael (Pam) Kamer of St. Paul.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Deborah K. Swearingen, on August 19, 2009.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, April 8, 2010, at Bivens Chapel Church at Garrison with Pastor Chris Lawhun officiating. Burial was in Waring Cemetery at Garrison.

Maxine Garvey Kegley, 86, of Sarasota, Florida, formerly of Vanceburg, died Friday, October 22, 2010.

Born in Greenup County on November 16, 1923, to the late Arthur and Ruth Van Bibber Garvey, she was a 20 year employee of the US Department of Agriculture and was active in the ladies golf association at Rolling Green until a battle with cancer. She was a member of First Christian Church of Sarasota.

Survivors include four step-daughters, Patty Harrison and Carol Hull, both of Vanceburg, Jane Lewis of Lexington and Karla Dickerson of Sumter, South Carolina; six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, a sister-in-law, Zelma Garvey of Lancaster, Pennsylvania; a niece, Lee Farina, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania; a nephew, Joe Garvey of Enola, Pennsylvania; and great-nieces and great-nephews.

She was preceded in death by Karl Kegley, to whom she was formerly married; two brothers, Joe Van Garvey and Arthur "Bud" Garvey; and a nephew, Terry Garvey.

A memorial and celebration of life was held Tuesday, November 16, 2010, at University Park Country Club in Sarasota.

A memorial service was held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 26, 2010, at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg.

Pearl Kegley, 93, of Second Street in Vanceburg, died at 3:42 p.m. Saturday, April 10, 2010, at her home following a brief illness.

Born at Stricklett on May 18, 1916, to the late Otis and Emma Redden Adams, she was a letter carrier for the US Postal Service in the 1940s and since 1955, with her husband Delbert, owned and operated Kegley Furniture and Appliance in Vanceburg. She was a member of the Vanceburg United Methodist Church where she was a member of the Deborah Sunday School Class and Untied Methodist Women.

Survivors include two daughters, Joyce Sturgill of Frankfort and Debbie Kegley of Vanceburg; one son, Ronald (Christine) Kegley of Sugar Land, Texas; three grandchildren, Todd (Kim) Kegley, Tony Sturgill and Kim (Greg) Kaase; five great-grandchildren, Jonathon Sturgill, Rex Kaase, Claire Kegley, Ella Kegley and Lucy Kegley; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Delbert Kegley, on December 27, 1981; two sisters, Mabel Adams Kegley and Alma Thompson; her twin brother, Mearl Adams; and son-in-law, Gene Sturgill.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 14, 2010, at the Vanceburg United Methodist Church with Rev. Larry Puryear officiating. Burial was in Lewis County Memory Gardens at Black Oak.

Memorials may be made to the Vanceburg United Methodist Deborah Class, 111 Second St., Vanceburg, KY 41179.

Survivors include his parents, Jeanann and Lonnie Kennedy, and Cindy and Thomas Anglin; two brothers, Boyd Collett and Lonnie Kennedy Jr; and a grandmother, Thelma Collett.

He was preceded in death by grandparents, Boyd Collett and Bertha and Herbert Kennedy.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 28, 2010, at E.C. Nurre Funeral Home in Amelia Ohio. Interment was in Hickory Flats Cemetery in Hamilton.

Earl H. Kielman, 87, of Blueberry Lane in Garrison, died Wednesday, July 7, 2010, at Southern Ohio Medical Center Hospice in Portsmouth, Ohio, following a brief illness.

Born at Stricklett on August 14, 1922, to the late George Thomas and Etta Marguerite McClenahan Kielman, he was a lifelong farmer and member of the Oak Ridge Baptist Church. He was a WW II Army veteran.

Survivors include his wife of 63 years whom he married in Vanceburg on October 22, 1946, Rosemary McCormick Kielman; three daughters, Eva Bentley, Judy (Bob) Craycraft and Margaret (William) Cole, all of Garrison; two sisters, Pauline (Harold) Killen of Vanceburg and Helen Applegate of Maysville; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Barbara Kielman; one sister, Mabel Kielman; and three brothers, Ray Thomas Kielman, Herman Nelson Kielman and Sherman Clark Kielman.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, July 11, 2010, at Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Bro. Gene Miracle officiating. Burial was in Oak Ridge Cemetery.

Military graveside rites were accorded by Monte Lewis Stamm VFW Post 5438 of Vanceburg.

Imogene King, 76, of Wallingford, died at 7:50 p.m. Sunday, February 21, 2010, at King's Daughters Medical Center in Ashland.

Born on Indian creek on September 15, 1933, to the late Frank Crawford and Hattie Pitts Crawford, she was a homemaker and member of Oak Ridge Baptist Church.

Survivors include three daughters, Gloria (Archie) Duncan of Vanceburg, Terry (Dubby) Swim of Petersville and Debbie (Kenny) Clark of Satsuma, Florida; four sons, Bobby (Linda) King of Petersville, Johnny (Marsha) King of oak Ridge, Joe (Donna) King of Petersville and Mike (Susan) King of Vanceburg; one sister, Edna Stamm of Oak Ridge; one brother, Frank (Ruth) Crawford Jr. of Indian Creek; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Thomas Braxton King, in 2002; four sisters, Margie Meadows, Dorothy Stamm, Gladys Stamm and Maim Sparks; and three brothers, Archie Crawford, Ray Crawford and Dick Crawford.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, February 25, 2010, at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Dr. Howard Wilson and Rev. Arnold Howell officiating. Burial was in Esham Cemetery on Indian Creek.

Loretta Mae King, 68, of 1027 Epworth-Ribolt Road, Tollesboro, died at 9:15 p.m. Monday, July 12, 2010, at the home of her daughter following an extended illness.

Mrs. King was born in Vanceburg on October 6, 1941, to the late Walter and Mary Ethel Setters Chinn. She worked for US Shoe Corporation in Vanceburg and was a nurse's aide at Golden Living Center in Vanceburg. She and her family attended Vanceburg Church of God.

Survivors include her husband of 21 years, Donald R. King Sr.; one daughter, Mary Sue (Michael) Bryan of Vanceburg; two sons, Rick (Connie) Walker of Tollesboro and Jeffrey Walker of Vanceburg; two sisters, Margie Lykins and Janie Fetters, both of Vanceburg; one brother, Marvin Chinn of Camp Dix; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Friday, July 16, 2010, at Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Sister Linda Sartin officiating. Burial was in Lewis County Memory Gardens at Black Oak.

Neldon Kinsel, 64, of Hazel Road, Vanceburg, died Sunday, April 25, 2010, at his home.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, on February 11, 1946, to the late Louis and Marion D. Diamond Kinsel, he was a supervisor for the Goettle Construction Company of Cincinnati, Ohio. He was a member of VFW Monte Lewis Stamm Post 5438 of Vanceburg and a US Marine Corps veteran, having served at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

Survivors include his wife of 28 years, Naomi Kegley Kinsel; one daughter, Alicia (Clay) Pollitt of Flemingsburg; one son, Todd (Jodi) Kinsel of Maysville; one sister, Ronna Kinsel of Troy, Ohio; three brothers, Jan Kinsel (Linda Robinson) and Lyndon Kinsel, both of Vanceburg, and Wendell (Sharon) Kinsel of Mt. Orab, Ohio; and four grandchildren, Daulton Pollitt, Kloey Kinsel, Kyler Kinsel and Kaitlynn Kinsel.

Graveside services were at 1:00 p.m. Friday at Lewis County Memory Gardens at Black Oak with Joshua Kinsel officiating. Military graveside rites were accorded by VFW Monte Lewis Stamm Post 5438 of Vanceburg.

Brenda Lou Knell, 39, of Vanceburg, passed away with her family by her side at 9:16 a.m. Saturday, November 20, 2010, at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, Ohio, after a brief illness.

Ms. Knell was born at Morehead on January 28, 1971, to Simon Smith of Vanceburg and Debbie Davis Jordan of Vanceburg. She worked for Family Dollar Store as a clerk and since 1989 was a Certified Nurses Aide for Golden Living Center in Vanceburg. She attended Nolen Pentecostal Church at Laurel.

In addition to her parents, survivors include two sons, Anthony Knell and Derek Knell, both of Vanceburg; and one brother, Gary Smith of Vanceburg.

Services were at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 23, 2010, at Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Rev. Bruce Nelson Evans and Bro. Hansel Butler officiating. Burial was in Nolen Cemetery on Laurel.

Helen I. Lambert, 73, of Bucyrus, Ohio, died Sunday, February 7, 2010, at her home.
Born on September 28, 1936, in Concord to the late Cecil and Elsie Irwin Spriggs, she was the pastor's wife and member of the Sharon Christian Holiness Church in Bucyrus.
Survivors include her husband of 56 years, Donald W. Lambert; six daughters, Barbara (Tom) Brown of New Washington, Ohio, Midge (Tom) Armbruster of Bucyrus, Allena Hunter of Tampa, Florida, Sandra Wise of Ashland, Ohio, Beth (Gary) Vinson of Bucyrus and Cindy Lambert of Bucyrus; one son, Randy Lambert of Coudersport, Pennsylvania; a daughter-in-law, Norma (Duane) Sampsel of Wooster, Ohio; three sisters, Wilma of San Antonio, Texas, Barb Biddle of Galion, Ohio, and Jane (Bob) Walters of Garrison; 23 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two sons, Donald O. Lambert and Thomas W. Lambert; five sisters, Edna Foreman, Ethel Ruschman, Mildred Shreck, Allena Williams and Thelma DaWalt; five brothers, George Spriggs, Charles Spriggs, Ralph Spriggs, Donald Spriggs and James Spriggs; one great-grandson, Jonathon Gage Armbruster; and a son-in-law, Rick L. Hunter.
Services were held Thursday, February 11, 2010, at 1:00 pm at the Munz-Pirnstill Funeral Home in Bucyrus with Rev. Orville Wayne Leonard officiating. Burial was in Crawford County Memory Gardens.

Jerry Dean "Specs" Lawson, 62, of Vanceburg, died Friday evening, May 21, 2010, at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, Ohio.

Born at Burtonville on November 29, 1947, to the late Ollie Virgil and Iva Pearl Manley Lawson, he was a 1967 graduate of Lewis County High School and enjoyed playing baseball and basketball in his younger years.

Survivors include three sisters, Loretta (Wayne) McCann of Woodburn, Indiana, Opal (Gary) Lewis of Vanceburg and Lucille (Bill) Skidmore of Bradenton, Florida; one brother, Wayne Lawson of Vanceburg; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Wilma Jane McCann; two brothers, Thomas Lawson and Virgil Lawson; and long time friend, David Cooper.

Services will be at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 25, 2010, at Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Pastor Chris Lawhun officiating. Burial will be in Muses Chapel Cemetery.

Shirley Lawson, 67, of Vanceburg, died at 2:35 p.m. Friday, February 12, 2010, at her home.

Born in Manchester, Ohio, on July 12, 1942, to the late Leslie and Maggie Hobbs Johnson, she had worked for the US Shore Corporation and Bow Component Plant in Vanceburg. She was a member of Bivens Chapel Church and was a 1961 graduate of Lewis County High School.

Survivors include her husband of 47 years, Roy Lawson; two daughters, Faith (Shane) Hull and Stacy McEldowney, both of Vanceburg; one sister, Ann (Lovell) Kamer of Vanceburg; two brothers, Charles (Donna) Johnson of Vanceburg and Robert R. (Sally) Johnson of Bucyrus, Ohio; and three grandchildren, Blake Hull, Sarah Hull and Lauren McEldowney.

Private services were held at the convenience of the family with Pastor Chris Lawhun officiating. Burial was in Lewis County Memory Gardens at Black Oak.

Bruce W. Lewis, 82, of Vanceburg, died at 7:30 a.m. Monday, August 9, 2010, at Golden Living Center in Vanceburg.

Born at Vanceburg on July 15, 1928, to Lonnie Bruce Lewis and Nellie Sartin Lewis, he was an equipment operator for the CSX Railroad System for 41 years. He was a member of the Railroad Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way and was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Spriggs Ginn; four daughters, Diana Lewis of Maysville, Rachel Shepherd of Quincy, Nancy (Earl) Mullins of New Paris, Ohio, and Cindy (Roger) Zibberman of Kearney Nebraska; one son, Michael A. (Faye) Lewis of Vanceburg; one brother, Clifford (Ann) Lewis of Indiana; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Grace Mable Johnson Lewis, on July 11, 1993; one son, Arnold Ray Lewis; two sisters, Betty Johnson and Shirley Hall; and two brothers, Robert Lewis and Charles Lewis.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 12, 2010, at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Rev. Nelson Evans officiating. Burial was in Lewis County Memory Gardens at Black Oak.

Dewey Martin Lewis, 76, of Quincy died Monday, December 27, 2010, at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, Ohio.

He was born at Tannery on September 17, 1934, to the late Arthur G. And Cynthia West Lewis.

Services were at 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 31, 2010, at Brant Funeral Home in Portsmouth, Ohio. Interment was in Friendship Cemetery.

Emily Maxine Hyrne Lewis, 70, of Vanceburg died Thursday, October 7, 2010, at Meadowview Regional Medical Center in Maysville.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Sunday, October 10, 2010, at Globe Funeral Chapel at Camp Dix with Bro. Tony Corns officiating. Burial was in Mt. Tabor Cemetery at Ribolt.

Paul Edward Lewis, 70, of Trace Road, Vanceburg, died at 3:40 a.m. Monday, May 10, 2010, at his home following an extended illness.

Born at Tannery on August 31, 1939, to the late Charlie Lee and Cora Susan Bloomfield Lewis, he was an avid farmer and construction supervisor for McGovney Construction Company in Portsmouth, Ohio. He attended Trace Fork Christian Holiness Church.

Survivors include his wife of 15 years, Norma Stanley Jordan Lewis; one daughter, Pauline (Dean) Speakman of Brooksville; one son, Dwayne (Anita) Lewis of Vanceburg; four step-children, Tim (Debbie) Jordan, Marty (Rita) Jordan, Deana (Steve) Applegate and Donna (Andy) Bentley; three sisters, Lucy (Lovelle) Mullins of Sidney, Ohio, Margaret Coffee of Lucasville, Ohio, and Lorraine Fietelson of Botkins, Ohio; one brother, Russell Lewis of Tollesboro; three grandchildren, Amber Francis, Josh Speakman and Kevin Speakman; ten step-grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchldren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a son, Paul Emerson Lewis; five sisters, Elanor Lewis, Parthenia Reed, Donna Jean Wellman, Agnes McGlone and Patty Tracy; and three brothers, Ford Lewis, Woodrow Lewis and Robert Lewis.

Services were at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 12, 2010, at Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Bro. Terry Cooper officiating. Burial was in Bloomfield Cemetery on Trace Creek.

Wilma Jean Lewis, 78, of Vanceburg, passed away at 12:58 p.m. Thursday, December 30, 2010, at Golden Living Center of Vanceburg after an extended illness.

Born in Dupont, Indiana, on January 1, 1932, to the late Robert I. and Laura Jane Compton Cooper, she was a homemaker and had worked for US Shoe in Vanceburg for 10 years. She was a member of the Vanceburg Christian Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband of 34 years, William H. Lewis, whom she married November 17, 1976; one daughter, Portia (Danny) McCane of Vanceburg; one son, Phillip (Valarie) Jordan of Garrison; three grandchildren, Brandy Jordan, Josh Applegate and Allison Padgett; two great-grandchildren, Hayden Blankenship and Mylie Padgett; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Paula Applegate; two sisters, Lucy L. Cooper and Mabel Cooper Stone; five brothers, Lovell Cooper, Ora Cooper, Ernest W. Cooper, Arthur Cooper and John W. Cooper; and a half-brother, Herbert J. Webb.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 3, 2011, at Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Rev. Wilma Erwin officiating. Burial was in Liles Cemetery at Camp Dix.

Helen M. McElhaney Liles, 77, of Garrison, went to be with her Lord Saturday, August 28, 2010, in SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth, Ohio.

She was born in South Portsmouth on October 16, 1932, a daughter of the late Harry Preston McElhaney and Minnie Crum McElhaney. She was a retired bookkeeper for Art Craft Ornamental in Columbus, Ohio, and was a member of Bivens Chapel Church at Garrison.

Survivors include her husband, Bill Liles, to whom she married December 31, 1952; one son, Billy (Cathy) Liles of Garrison; two brothers, Kelly (Dottie) McElhaney of South Portsmouth and Harry Robert McElhaney of Dayton, Ohio; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 31, 2010, at Bivens Chapel Church with Rev. Wilma Erwin and Rev. Chris Lawhun officiating.

Joseph Lee Liles, 46, of Dallas, North Carolina, died following an extended illness Sunday, February 7, 2010, at his home.

Born in Lewis County to the late Ronald Lee and rachel Colleen Lewis Liles, he was a member of Planeview Baptist Church in Dallas where he served as an assistant Sunday School teacher and was a member of the men's ministry. He served in the US Air Force for 13 years as a crew chief for B-2, B-52, and C-130 aircraft. He was a mechanic with US Airways for 13 years and served in the Air National Guard during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Survivors include his wife, Christina Skidmore Liles; a daughter, Tera Jo (Don) Creasman of Dallas; a son, Anthony Lee Liles of Dallas; two sisters, Shari (Troy) Mason of Tollesboro and Dianna Phares of Maysville; a half-brother, Mike Hill of Lorraine, Ohio; two grandchildren, Nikolas Logan Liles and Daniel Gauge Creasman; and several nieces and nephews.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 13, 2010, at Bivens Chapel Church at Garrison with Rev. Wilma Erwin officiating.

Military graveside rites were accorded by the James L. Flannery Post 276 of South Shore. Roberson Funeral Home in South Shore was in charge of arrangements.

Cleo Snyder Wilson Lykins, 92, of Tollesboro, passed away Monday, October 4, 2010, at Pioneer Trace Nursing Home in Flemingsburg.

Mrs. Lykins was born on December 16, 1917, to the late William and Ida Bennett Snyder McBride. She was a graduate of Sand Fork High School, Gilmer County, West Virginia, 1935. She attended Glenville State College 2 1/2 years and began teaching at age 19. She graduated from Concord College in Athens, West Virginia, with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and in 1954 finished a Master of Science Degree in Elementary Education at Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia. In 1964 she did post-graduate work at Morehead State University and Eastern Kentucky University. She was a teacher in the Mason and Lewis County School Systems for 11 years and taught in West Virginia schools for more than 20 years.

Mrs. Lykins was a member of the Order of Eastern Star for 35 years, Coal City Chapter 136, Coal City, West Virginia. She was also a 40 year member of the White Shrine of Jerusalem, Judea #13, Beckley, West Virginia. She was also a member of the National Education Association, Kentucky Education Association, life member of West Virginia Retired School Employees and was a Kentucky Colonel.

Mrs. Lykins was preceded in death by her first husband, Basil S. Wilson on November 28, 1960. They were married on October 28, 1934. She was also preceded in death by her second husband, Samuel D. Lykins, in October 1985. They were married on July 18, 1962.

Survivors include a number of cousins in Ohio, West Virginia and Kentucky, as well as special friends Rocky and Teresa Hardymon, Ron Hardymon, Tammy and Glen Madison, Jeff Hardymon and Insun.

Services were at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, October 7, 2010, at Barbour and Son Funeral Home in Tollesboro.

Committal services were at 1:30 p.m. Friday, October 8, 2010, Stainaker Cemetery in Glenville, West Virginia.

Dorothy J. Reeder Lykins, 81, of Front Street in Vanceburg, passed away at 6:57 p.m. Sunday, July 25, 2010, at Meadowview Regional Medical Center in Maysville.

Born at Epworth on January 15, 1929, to the late Alex Boone and Mary Morrison Reeder, she was a homemaker and worked as a store clerk for Stafford and Lykins Department Store in Vanceburg. She was a 1947 graduate of Lewis County High School, had worked in retail sales in Cincinnati, Ohio, and was a member of the Vanceburg Christian Church.

Survivors include one daughter, Kathy (David) Foster of Cynthiana; three sons, Clayton "Buddy" (Kim) Lykins Jr., Keith Lykins and Jim Lykins, all of Vanceburg; two brothers, Maurice "Bub" Reeder Sr. of Vanceburg and George Reeder of Seminole, Florida; six grandchildren, Emily Lykins, Jason Lewis, Lindsey Madden, Whitney Lykins, Clay Lykins and Kayla Lykins; one great-grandchild, Carson Lee Madden; two step-grandchildren; and six step-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clayton G. "Tate" Lykins Sr., on November 11, 2009; one sister, Ruth Reeder; and five brothers, Jim Reeder, Charlie Reeder, O.K. Reeder Sr., and two in infancy.

Services were at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 28, 2010, at the Vanceburg Christian Church with Bro. Kevin Angel officiating. Burial was in Lewis County Memory Gardens at Black Oak.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Hope in Maysville and the Vanceburg Christian Church.

Pallbearers were Kenny Reeder Jr., Ben Harrison, Leigh Taylor, Chris McGlone, Richard Reeder, Barry Reeder and Danny Reeder.

Francis D. Lykins, 94, of Vanceburg, died at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 14, 2010, at Golden Living Center in Vanceburg.

Born at Petersville on August 18, 1915, to the late James Monroe Davis and Lucy Rankins Davis, she was a housewife and had worked as a cook for the Lewis County School System She was a member of the Petersville Church of God.

Survivors include one daughter, Anna Kay Lykins of Wallingford; four sons, James Monroe Lykins of Garrison, Sam Maurice (Debbie) Lykins of South Shore, Robert Leo (Debbie) Lykins of Petersville and William Phillip (Marla) Lykins of Phoenix, Arizona; 13 grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Arlan P. Lykins, on September 4, 2000.

Services were at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, July 18, 2010, at Petersville Church of God with Rev. Milton Stanfield officiating. Burial was in Esham Cemetery at Petersville.

Sudie Luoma Bailey Lykins, 78, of Maysville died Friday, December 17, 2010, at Meadowview Regional Medical Center in Maysville.

Born on December 28, 1931, in Mason County, she was the daughter of the late Alfred Eugene and Malkie Josephine Baldridge Bailey. She owned and operated along with her late husband a beef cattle operation. She was a member of Orangeburg United Methodist Church and a member of Orangeburg Lioness Club and the American Dairy Association.

Survivors include two daughters, Diana L. (Barry) Daniels of Aberdeen, Ohio, and Norma Gene "Genie" (Ronald) Insko of Maysville; one son, Chris (Beverly) Lykins of Richmond; six grandchildren, Chris Lykins II, Rachel Kirkland, Barry Daniels Jr., Daniella Coulter, Gena Insko, and Taylor Insko; and six great-grandchildren, Austin Reetz, Kaitlyn Lykins, Sarah G. Kirkland, Zachary Kirkland, Lannas Coulter, and Kai Turner.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Gene Lykins on November 11, 1992; and one brother, William Bailey.

Private services were held at Barbour and Son Funeral Home in Tollesboro at the convenience of the family. Burial was in Hillcrest Garden of Memories at Plumville.

Viola Frances Lykins, 78, of Vanceburg died at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, September 18, 2010, at Golden Living Center in Vanceburg.

Born at Quicks Run on February 6, 1932, to the late Clarence Mefford and Lillian Smith Mefford, she was a housewife and member of the Black Oak Christian Church.

Survivors include five daughters, Pauline (Steve) Westerfield of Markleville, Indiana, Bonnie (Wayne) Gray of Maysville, Sharon (Bentley) Applegate of Tollesboro, Karen (Mitchell) Flannigan of Vanceburg and Mary (Michael) Helierbratle of Manchester, Ohio; five sons, Earl (Linda) Mefford of Bradenton, Florida, Mitchell (Paula) Lykins of Griffin, Georgia, Michael (Mary) Lykins of North Carolina, Charles Lykins of Portsmouth, Ohio, and Mark (Stephanie) Lykins of South Shore, one sister, Betty (Harlan) Cotten of Maysville; 32 grandchildren; 60 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her step-mother, Leona Mefford; her husband of 42 years, Mitchell Lykins, who died February 2, 1992; two daughters, Amanda Rickett and Betty Lykins; and three sisters, Ruby Conley, Edna Everman and Gladys Teets.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 22, 2010, at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Bro. Steve Westerfield officiating. Burial was in Esham Cemetery at Oak Ridge.

Roger Allen "Tank" Liles, of Wheelersburg, Ohio, died Friday, December 17, 2010.

He had worked for Greenup Hydro Electric for more than 20 years before retiring and was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Monday, December 20, 2010, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Burial was in Memorial Burial Park in Wheelersburg.

Mary Kathryn Lytle, 94, of Augusta, died Monday, February 22, 2010, at Bracken County Nursing and Rehab.

Born on December 23, 1915, to the late John and Jane Clinger Messersmith, she was a member of Fairview Christian Church and was a farmer.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Vinson Lytle; and four sisters, Ida Mae Lucas, Emma Campbell, Louise Kickman, and Frances Cummins.

Services were at Noon Friday, February 26, 2010, at Moore and Parker Funeral Home in Augusta. Burial was in Johnsville Cemetery.

Shannon “Jock” Maddox Jr., 78, of Lower Kinney Road, Vanceburg, died Friday morning, June 11, 2010, at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, Ohio.

He was born, August 2, 1931, in Latrobe, West Virginia, to the late Shannon and Brook Farley Maddox. He was retired from International Harvester in Indianapolis, Indiana, and served his country in the US Army during the Korean Conflict.

Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Cova Hilger Maddox; one daughter, Rhonda (Clyde) Logan of Vanceburg; two sons, Jerry (Nancy) Scott of Indianapolis and Thomas (Karen) Maddox of Hendersonville, Tennessee; two sisters, Clara (Orin) McGlone of Speedway, Indiana, and Betty Milburn of Garrison; eight grandchildren, James Logan, Ginger Boling, Mike Logan, Tonya McCullough, Angie Mcquffey, John Thomas Maddox, Ezra Nash Maddox and Matthew Allen Sloan; and seven great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one daughter, Janie Sloan; and one sister, Bille Hafeman.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 14, 2010, at the Globe Funeral Chapel at Camp Dix with Bro. Ermel Bloomfield and Bro. David Braun officiating. Burial was in Morgan Cemetery on Ky. Rt. 59.

Lavina M. “Jerrie” Mahaney, 87, of Port Huron , Michigan, passed from this world to heavens everlasting peace to join those loved ones who went before her on July 2, 2010 .

She was born on December 6, 1922, in Owosso , Michigan, daughter of the late Lloyd and Hazel Azelton.

Lavina married Hobert Mahaney on April 1, 1950, in Angola , Indiana . He passed away on April 26, 1997. He was the love of her life for 47 years.

She enjoyed reading, watching vintage TV and spending time with her children and grandchildren. Lavina was a member of Northgate Bible Church .

Lavina is survived by her daughter, Sandra Gibson of Yale, Michigan; daughter, Kathy (Re) Meyers of Columbia, South Carolina; daughter and son-in-law, Mary (Lilly) and Barry Goodwin of Kimball, Michigan; son and daughter-in-law, George and Jackie Mahaney of Jeddo, Michigan; son, John Mahaney of Port Huron; daughter and son-in-law, Melinda and Jim Neal of Coweta, Oklahoma; and a son and daughter-in-law, Don and Judy Palmer of Lakes of the Ozarks, Missouri; 17 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her two sisters, Helen and Eleanor and a granddaughter, Jodie Lanae Mahaney.

Funeral services were at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 8, 2010, at Northgate Bible Church, 4311 Pine Grove Rd., Fort Gratiot Twp., Michigan, Rev. David G. Caswell, pastor of Northgate Bible Church officiated. Interment was in Caswell Cemetery .

Visiting hours were held on Wednesday, July 7, 2010, in the Jowett Funeral Home, 1634 Lapeer Ave. at 17^th Street , Port Huron and Thursday, July 8, 2010, in the church.

Pallbearers were Josh Witten, Chris Mahaney, Owen Quinn, Robert Cook, Roy Cook and Eric Cook.

Vermyl Glenn Malone, 89, of Vanceburg died Monday, February 15, 2010, at Pioneer Trace Nursing Home in Flemingsburg.

Born on November 28, 1920, in Lehigh County, Iowa, to the late Glenn Watson Malone and Bessie Richey, he was a farmer and a veteran of World War II.

Survivors include one daughter, Verdena (Ronnie) Polley of Tollesboro; one son, Duane (Margie) Malone of Charters; three sisters, Athlene Warren of Irvin, Texas, Barbara Ann Vice of Blue Bank and Jean Bishop of Virginia; six grandchildren, Michelle (Jim) Cochran, Tracy Polley, Becky (James) Blythe, Daniella Malone, Christy (Kenny) Tulley and David (Ashley) Lucas; seven great-grandchildren, Zane Pope, Zach Pope, Sean Polley, Kyle Polley, Lucinda Polley, Trisa Polley and Ashton Blythe;

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Carpenter Malone; one sister, Joyce Brinkman; and two brothers, Vernon Malone and Donald Ray Malone.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Friday, February 19, 2010, at Barbour and Son Funeral Home in Tollesboro with Pastor Hillary Underwood officiating. Burial was in Hillcrest Garden of Memories at Plumville.

Mary Boyd Mathewson, 84, of Richmond, Indiana, died unexpectedly Thursday, April 8, 2010, at Reid Hospital in Richmond due to complications following surgery.

Born in Vanceburg on April 17, 1925, to the late Everett and Mary Boyd Burris, she was raised on a farm at Tollesboro and was a graduate of Tollesboro High School. She attended Berea College and Morehead State College so she could teach elementary school. She was a 60 year member of the Eastern Star in Tollesboro and life-long member of the First Christian Church. She was a member and past-president of the American Business Women's Association and a 40 year member of the Richmond Power Boat Club. She was an interior decorator and had owned and operated Merle Norman Cosmetics.

Survivors include two daughters, Leah (Greg) Hoffman of Richmond and Jama (Bob) Crowe of Centerville, Indiana; one sister, Thelma Daugherty of Wooster, Ohio; four grandchildren, Jessica Hoffman and Emily (John) McClain, both of Indianapolis, Indiana, Jimmy Hoffman and Alivia Crowe, both of Richmond; three sisters-in-law, Lois Walden, Dorothy Wood Britt and Carolyn Owens; a dear friend, Anna Owens; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Mathewson, in October 2009; and her son, Christy Mathewson, in October 1950.

Services were at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 14, 2010, at Riggle-Waltermann Mortuary in Richmond with Rev. Amanda Hines officiating. Burial was at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, April 15, 2010, at Black Oak Cemetery.

Daniel Ray McAdams, 53, of Vanceburg died at 11:55 p.m. Sunday, June 6, 2010, at Rockcastle Regional Hospital in Mt. Vernon.

Born at Vanceburg on February 2, 1957, to the late Edgar Ray McAdams and Kathryn Leona Tolle McAdams, he was a self-employed carpenter and woodcrafter.

Survivors include five sisters, Regina (Mark) Carroll of Greenup, Sherry Burton of Greenup, Raeann (Lundy) Howard of Waverly, Ohio, Twylla (Robert) James of Nashville, Tennessee, and Pauletta Logan of Hillsdale, Michigan; five brothers, Anthony (Anita) McAdams of Flemingsburg, John McAdams of Marion, Lanny McAdams of Tollesboro, Timothy (Thea) McAdams of Greenup and James McAdams of Boynot, Florida; and several nieces and nephews.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, June 10, 2010, at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Bro. Anthony officiating. Burial was in Evans Cemetery at Vanceburg.

Dorothy Lee McCleese, 91, of New Boston, Ohio, died Sunday, May 23, 2010, at Best Care Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Wheelersburg, Ohio.

Born in New Boston on July 11, 1918, to the late Joshua Dickson McCleese and Mary Frances Brownlee McCleese, she was a member of the First Christian Church in Portsmouth, Ohio, and had worked at the former Selby Shoe Company and Phoenix Pie Company.

Survivors include one son, Gerald (Jean) Boyd of Easley, South Carolina; two sisters, Katherine Harr of Sciotoville, Ohio, and Pauline Collier of Garrison; one brother, Paul McCleese of Garrison; three grandchildren, Jerry Boyd and Larry Boyd, both of Hunting Beach, California, and Nikkie Spoden of Easley, South Carolina; and seven great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by three sisters, Margaret Howard, Louise Howell and Opal Hobbs; and four brothers, Clifford McCleese, Carl McCleese, Warren McCleese and Malcolm McCleese.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 27, 2010, at Roberson Funeral Home in South Shore with Rev. Frank Tallerico officiating. Burial was in Siloam Cemetery at South Shore.

Esta Marie Gilliam McCleese, 99, of Olive Hill, died Monday evening, June 14, 2010, at the home of her daughter.

Born in Lewis County on December 22, 1910, to the late Daniel and Katherine Gilliam, she was a homemaker, devoted Christian and a fan of Bluegrass music.

Survivors include three daughters, Mary Terry of Lake Lure, North Carolina, Shirley (Sam) Minor of Olive Hill, and Betty Hall ("Vic" Sparks) of Grayson; four sons, Lloyd (Ruth Ann) McCleese of Mt. Sterling, Patrick (Esther) McCleese of Indianapolis, Indiana, Marshall (Barbara) McCleese of Lincoln, Alabama, and Marcus (Jo Carla) McCleese of Olive Hill; 11 step-children; 28 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; 25 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Herman McCleese; two daughters, Mildred Delores McCleese and Wilma Lowder; one son, Herman Michael "Lefty" McCleese; five sisters, Florence Stevens, Faithy Stevens, Tempest Bloomfield, Lucy Nolen and one infant sister; two brothers, Ira Gilliam and Orville Gilliam; one granddaughter, Tina Hopper; and four grandsons, A. Marcus McCleese, John McCleese, Jerry David McCleese and Cameron McCleese.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 17, 2010, at Globe Funeral Chapel in Olive Hill with Bro. Tim Alderman and Bro. Marcus McCleese officiating. Burial was in Pitts Cemetery in Olive Hill.

Ethel McClurg, 82, of Tollesboro, died Monday, March 22, 2010, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington.

Born in Lewis County on July 14, 1927, to the late Charles Laney and Loney Bear Laney she was a housewife and member of the Concord Christian Church.

Survivors include three sons, Edward McClurg, Denver McClurg and Ike McClurg, all of Tollesboro; one step-son, Ronnie Hart of Tollesboro; one sister, Cora Vance of St. Paul; and three grandchildren, Christopher Duane McClurg, Sydney Taylor McClurg and Hunter Jake McClurg.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Isaac McClurg, one sister, Lillie Polley; and one brother, Denver Laney.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 25, 2010, at Barbour and Son Funeral Home in Tollesboro with Bro. Hillary Underwood officiating. Burial was in McClurg Cemetery at Concord.

Melvina McClurg, 74, of Rock Creek Road, Quincy, died at 10:55 a.m. Friday, January 22, 2010, at Southern Ohio Hospice in Portsmouth, Ohio, following an extended illness.

Born in Floyd County on June 27, 1935, to the late Lloyd and Grace Thornsberry Johnson, she was a homemaker and member of the Jehovah's Witnesses in Portsmouth since 1964.

Survivors include her husband of 48 years, Marion Ferris McClurg; three daughters, Patsy Marie Eccard of Garrison, Elizabeth Rose Bientias of San Angelo, Texas, and Pamela Ann Prichard of Barboursville, West Virginia; three sons, Michael Clayton Howard of Lexington, David (Brenda) Howard of Vanceburg and Marion Ferris (Nina) McClurg Jr. of Highland Heights; six sisters, Juanita Hiden of South Point, Ohio, Charlotte Walters of West Palm Beach, Florida, Jeanette Holland of Garrison, Pearl Snell of Highland Heights, Phyllis Spriggs of Lexington, and Geraldine Strunk of Versailles; one brother, Bobby Johnson of Chillicothe, Ohio; one half-brother, Derwood Johnson of North Carolina; 18 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by three sisters in infancy, Betty Johnson, Marjorie Johnson and Christina Johnson; and two brothers, Allen Johnson and Alton Johnson.

There were no services or visitation. Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg was in charge of local arrangements.

He was born in Lewis County on December 12, 1954, to the late George Thomas McCormick and Nettie Blankenship McCormick and had worked for January and Wood Company.

Survivors include two sisters, Rose (Alan) Merritt of Washington and Phyllis Gregory of Flemingsburg; and three brothers, Beuford (Janet) McCormick of Tollesboro, Willie (Janet) McCormick of Lewis County and Donnie (Ruby) McCormick of Minerva.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Helen McCormick; and one brother, Lawrence McCormick.

Arrangements were under the direction of Denton-Workman Funeral Home in Flemingsburg.

William "Billy" James McCray, 31, of Firebrick, died Monday, January 18, 2010, as the result of an auto/train accident at Firebrick.

Born in Michigan on February 24, 1978, to William McCray and Jacquline Lewis McCray, he was a construction worker and member of the local union.

In addition to his parents, survivors include one brother, Brandon (Amy) McCray of Vanceburg; and his grandparents, James and Pearl Evans Lewis of Firebrick.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, January 21, 2010, at Roberson Funeral Home in South Shore with Rev. Raymond Lewis officiating. Burial was in Firebrick Cemetery.

Clifford O. Mefford, 89, of Vanceburg, passed away at 4:57 a.m. Thursday, November 25, 2010, at Golden Living Center in Vanceburg after an extended illness.

Born in Lewis County on January 23, 1921, to the late Tom and Sarah Swearingen Mefford, he was a member of the Vanceburg Church of God and had been employed by US Shoe and LV Marks Shoe Company in Vanceburg for more than 50 years.

Survivors include three daughters, Anna (Delmer) Kegley of Sharpsburg, Gail (Vernon) Smith and Sandy (Brian) Clark, both of Vanceburg; five sons, Johnny C. (Patty) Mefford, Joe (Brenda) Mefford, Rodney (Kathy) Mefford, Anthony (Marlene) Mefford and Ricky Mefford, all of Vanceburg; 26 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Marcella Corns Mefford, in 2004; one sister, Mary Moore; and six brothers, Floyd Mefford, Cecil Mefford, Bruce Mefford, Otis Mefford, Clarence Mefford and Everett Mefford.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 27, 2010, at Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Pastor Danny Overton officiating. Burial was in Lewis County Memory Gardens at Black Oak.

Anna Alice Meyer, 89, of Mt. Carmel, died Tuesday, December 7, 2010, at Fleming County Hospital in Flemingsburg.

She was born in Lewis County on April 19, 1921, to the late Nathaniel "Babe" and Druza Bean Hinton Clary.

Survivors include a daughter, Donna Mackey of Flemingsburg; a daughter-in-law, Geralene Steele of Owingsville; three grandchildren, Rick (Ann) Mackey of Greenup, Robyn (Mike) Heflin of Bardstown and Randy (Angie) Meyer of Vanceburg; five great-grandchildren, Jessica (Josh) Bryant of Flemingsburg, Felicia Meyer and Melissa Meyer, both of Lewis County, Brian Mackey of Louisville and Jacob Mackey of Greenup; six great-great-grandchildren, Harley and Allison Bryant, Christopher Meyer, Ronna Burns, Aireanna Meyer and Mackenzley Meyer; one niece, Joy Saunders of May's Lick; and two nephews, Paul Cropper of Tollesboro and Terry Clary of Cincinnati, Ohio.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Leslie Howard Meyer; a son, Ronald Howard Meyer; a son-in-law, Delbert Mackey; three sisters, Fannie Clary, Lena King and Ellen Cropper; and a brother, John Luther Clary.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 10, 2010, at Barbour and Son Funeral Home in Tollesboro with Rev. Paul Cropper and Rev. Carl Hall officiating. Burial was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery.

David A. Moore, 39, of Cooper Street in Vanceburg, died unexpectedly at 8:01 p.m. Sunday, January 31, 2010.

Born in Maysville on November 25, 1970, to Charles W. Moore and Bonnie Montieth Rigdon, both of Vanceburg, he had worked for Browning Corporation in Maysville, Louisville Forge Company in Georgetown and Honda Company in Marysville, Ohio. He was baptized into the Christian faith at Jesus Christ of Light in Manila, Philippines.

In addition to his parents, survivors include one sister, Laura Jean Moore of Vanceburg; one brother, Charles Wendell Moore Jr. of Vanceburg; a niece, Tana Moore of Vanceburg; a nephew, Taylor Adams of Vanceburg; and a special friend, Candi Keaton of Beaver, Ohio.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 3, 2010, at Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Bro. Danny Overton officiating. Burial was in Bethel Cemetery at Ribolt.

Robert E. Moore, 72, of Vanceburg, died at 5:13 a.m. Monday, May 31, 2010, at his home.

He was born at Vanceburg on March, 25, 1938, to the late Ova Cleveland Moore and Mary Mefford Moore. He was a member of the Vanceburg Christian Baptist Church and St. Mary's Masonic Lodge F&AM #240 of Tollesboro.

Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Dollie Pierce Moore; one daughter, Rhonda Bloomfield of Vanceburg; one son, Todd (Imogene) Moore of Morehead; five sisters, Jenny (Arnold) Gilbert and Linda (Gene) Scott, both of Vanceburg, Carolyn (Bob) Lawhorn of Auburn, Eunice Armstrong of Bucyrus and Mildred Ginn of Maysville; three brothers, Richard (Bertie) Moore and Keith (Beverly) Moore, both of Vanceburg, and Donald (Bonnie) Moore of Frazeysburg, Ohio; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by two sisters, Opal Moore and Doris Kinney; and one brother, Harry L. Moore.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, June 3, 2010, at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Bro. Arthur Moore officiating. Burial was in Lewis County Memory Gardens at Black Oak. Masonic Rites were conducted by St. Mary's Lodge #240 at 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 2, 2010, at the funeral home.

Ronald David Moore, 63, of Otway, Ohio, went to be with his Lord, Friday, November 5, 2010, at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, Ohio.

Born in Lewis County on January 2, 1947, to the late Orr Nichol Moore Sr. and Florence Caldwell Moore, he was a retired salesman, a disabled Marine and a veteran of the Vietnam War, having earned the rank of Lance Corporal.

Survivors include his wife, Anita Morgan Moore, whom he married August 31, 1973; three daughters, Shery Moore of Portsmouth, Ursula (Jason) McGlone of Otway and Erica (Pete) Rose of McDermott, Ohio; one son, Joshua (Jessica) Moore of South Shore; five sisters, Pauline McCleese of South Shore, Dolly Taulbee and Betty Burchett, both of Portsmouth, Patty Moore of Wheelersburg, Ohio, and Carole Toppins of West Portsmouth, Ohio; two brothers, Robert Moore of Garrison and Orr Nichol Moore Jr. of West Portsmouth; and eleven grandchildren.

A memorial service was at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 9, 2010, at Roberson Funeral Home in South Shore with Bro. Jason McGlone officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery at South Shore. Military graveside rites were accorded by James L. Flannery American Legion Post 276 of South Shore.

Mr. Arthur Morgan, of Tavares, Florida, passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2010, at the age of 92 years.

He was born in Middletown, Ohio, and he and his wife, Eva, moved to central Florida from Newark, Ohio, in November of 1969. Arthur was Baptist by faith. He was a retired carpenter, working in construction all of his life. He enjoyed working with wood, tinkering and fixing things around the house. Arthur worked hard his entire life but enjoyed doing it.

He is remembered by his wife of 71 years, Eva; his son and daughter in law, Wayne and Fran Morgan of Newark, Ohio; daughters and sons-in-law, Joyce and Dick Kennard of Tavares and Debby and Pat Rosenmund of Howey-in-the-Hills, Florida; as well as six grandsons, 19 great-grandchildren and three great-great-granddaughters.

The funeral ceremony was at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 8, 2010, at Steverson-Hamlin and Hilbish Funeral Home in Tavares. Arthur was buried at Tavares Cemetery following the ceremony.

Debra J. Mosley, 50, of Old County Road in Quincy, died at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 6, 2010, at her home following an extended illness.

Born in Dayton, Ohio, on July 31, 1959, to the late Clarence Albert Bloomfield Sr. and Bettie Lancaster, she worked for US Shoe in Vanceburg and was self-employed as owner/operator of J&D Gas in Garrison. She was of the Christian faith.

Survivors include one daughter, Cindy (Dennis) Cooper of Garrison; one son, Buckie Timothy (Ashlie) Skidmore of Garrison; one sister, Tena Bloomfield of Garrison; three brothers, Clarence (Betty) Bloomfield Jr., William (Connie) Bloomfield and Robert (Cindy) Bloomfield, all of Garrison; seven grandchildren and three step-grandchildren, Joseph, Kayla, Mason, Austin, Hunter, Mason (Bo), Rylee, Peyton, Hunter and Dalton; two nieces, Michelle and Miriah; and two nephews, Ethan and Cub.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 10, 2010, at Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Bro. Wes Cooper officiating. Burial was in Skidmore Cemetery at Garrison.

Hazel Nolen, 95, of Vanceburg, died at 2:05 a.m. Friday, April 23, 2010, at Golden Living Center in Vanceburg.

Born at Thor on November 7, 1914, to the late James Ralph Bloomfield and Ida Francis Kitchen Bloomfield, she was a housewife and had worked as a seamstress at Olive Hill Sewing Factory. She was a member of the Scotts Branch Church of Christ.

Survivors include one son, Glenn (Lois) Nolen of Camp Dix; one brother, Ermel Bloomfield of Camp Dix; four grandchildren, Debbie (David) Terry of Goshen, Ohio, Bunny Jo Nolen (Tim Cooper) of Tollesboro, Barry Nolen of Camp Dix and Jill (Brent) Biddle of Tollesboro; one step-grandchild, Michelle (Steve) Cooper of Vanceburg; nine great-grandchildren, James Matthew Pfeiffer, Katie Pfeiffer, Chelsea Pfeiffer, Jake Terry, Dillon Terry, Alexandria Robinette, Blake Biddle, Breanne Nicole Ward and William Paul Cooper; a special niece, Fay Stafford; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Ollie James Nolen, on January 27, 2005; one daughter, Janis Nolen; two sons, Roger Allen Nolen and Morton Darrel Nolen; one sister, Ruby Bloomfield Ash: one grandchild, Billy Nolen; and one great-granddaughter, Lauren Pfeiffer.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, April 25, 2010, at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Bro. Clifford Muse officiating. Burial was in Morgan Cemetery at Head of Grassy.

Helen R. Osborne, 86, of Vanceburg, died at 8:50 p.m. Sunday, January 10, 2010, at Golden Living Center in Vanceburg following an extended illness.

Born in Olive Furnace, Ohio, on August 25, 1923, to the late James and Lucy Staggs cooper, she was a homemaker and had worked as a custodian for Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio. She was a member of the Ohio Avenue Christian Church in New Boston, Ohio.

Survivors include two daughters, Delilah Coe of Portage, Michigan, and Jane Collins of Vanceburg; four sons, Douglas Osborne of Portsmouth, Ohio, Dennis (Sue) Osborne of Garrison, Danny (Pat) Osborne of Draver, Virginia, and Oval (Lorna) Osborne of Garrison; one brother, Baxter "Buck" Cooper of Defiance, Ohio; 18 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and seven step-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy C. Osborne, in 2002; a daughter-in-law, Mary Ann Osborne; five sisters, Sally Hall, Crecia Armstrong, Beatrice Montieth, Louise Hughes and Essie Sexton; and seven brothers, Turley Cooper, George Cooper, John Cooper, Wootz Cooper, Bob Cooper, Clifford Cooper, Jo Edward Cooper and Estil Kelly.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, January 14, 2010, at Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Brothers James and Douglas Osborne officiating. Burial as at the convenience of the family.

Jack R. Osman, 76, a prominent pharmacist of Clarksburg, died Tuesday, February 2, 2010, at his home.

Born in Manchester, Ohio, on August 18, 1933, to Laruel A. Osman and Doris Queen Osman, he was a 1951 graduate of Lewis County High School and earned degrees in chemistry and biology at Morehead State University. After a teaching stint at McKell High School and serving in the US Army, he graduated from the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy and returned to Vanceburg with his wife and two sons. They purchased Block's Drug Store.

In 1968 the family built Osman's Pharmacy in Vanceburg and operated it until 1995. Since that time he has continued to practice pharmacy and has been employed by K-Mart Pharmacy in Grayson for the past several years. He was a member of the Clarksburg Christian Church and Polar Star Lodge. He was a 32nd Degree Mason and a former member of the Vanceburg Lions Club. He was one of the organizers of First National Bank of Lewis County and served on its board of directors for many years.

Survivors include his wife, Donna Parker Osman; two sons, Jack R. Osman Jr. and Jeffrey L. (Sonya) Osman both of Lexington; four granddaughters, Brittany, Caitlin, Ashley and Madison, all of Lexington; one brother, James R. (Melba) Osman of South Shore; two cousins, Dr. GR Queen and Tom Cox, both of Vanceburg; two aunts, Bessie Jean Crawford of West Union, Ohio, and Virginia Sotovia of Columbus, Ohio; four nieces; and one nephew.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Friday, February, 5, 2010, at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Dr. "Minister" Brad Walden officiating. Burial was in Lewis County Memory Gardens.

Masonic Rites were given at 8:00 p.m. Thursday, February, 4, 2010, at the funeral home. Military graveside rites were accorded by VFW Monte Lewis Stamm Post 5438 of Vanceburg.

Marcella Kilgallin Overholt, 79, of Fredericktown, Ohio, died Thursday, May 6, 2010, at Riverside Methodist hospital in Columbus, Ohio.

Born on January 24, 1931, in Lewis County to the late Thomas Earl and Lesta Flinders Kennedy, she was a member of the Waterford Church of Christ in Waterford, Ohio.

Survivors include her husband, John “Jack” Overholt; a daughter, Deanna (Jack) Fraizer of Fredericktown; two sons, Wyatt (Sharon) Kilgallin of Minerva, Ohio, and Michael (Debbie) Kilgallin of Rochester, Minnesota; three step-children, Larry (Angie) Overholt of Choleteca, Honduras, Christopher (Janice) Overholt of Ney, Ohio, and Kathy (Willie) Hines of Marysville, Ohio; 15 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandson.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Norman Kilgallin; a sister, Phyllis Hicks; and a brother, Virgil Kennedy.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 11, 2010, at Waterford United Methodist Church. Burial was in Northfork Cemetery in Waterford.

Charles Junior Pack, 77, of Firebrick, died Thursday, May 27, 2010, at his home.

Born at Fullerton on June 12, 1932, to the late Ira Pack and Ella A. Sexton Pack, he was retired from Norfolk and Southern Railroad and attended Wright's Chapel Church at Garrison. He was a Korean War veteran.

Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Betty Cooper Pack; two daughters, Betty J. Mullins of Firebrick and Rhonda (Steve) Mashburn of Quincy; one son, Mitchell (Brenda) Pack of Wheelersburg, Ohio; two sisters, Juanita (Bill) Porter of Lloyd and Sheirl (Dale) Stewart of South Shore; two brothers, Ralph (Janet) Pack and Marvin (Joann) Pack, both of Firebrick; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Anna Louise Stewart; and three brothers, Lawrence Pack, Lloyd Pack and Roger Pack.

Services were at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 30, 2010, at Roberson Funeral Home at South Shore with Rev. Clarence Hall and Rev. Danny Kelly officiating. Burial was in Collier Memorial Gardens at South Portsmouth.

Military graveside rites were accorded by American Legion Post #23 of Portsmouth, Ohio.

Minor Parsons Jr., 78, of Vanceburg, died at 9:15 p.m. Friday, October 8, 2010, at the home of his stepdaughter in Rosemount, Ohio.

Born at Greensburg, Indiana, on December 19, 1931, to the late Burley Minor Parsons and Ruby King Parsons, he was a dump truck driver having worked with various companies around the area. He was a US Navy veteran of the Korean War.

Survivors include his wife of 13 years, Pauline Dyer Lawhun Parsons; five daughters, Donna Mays of Florida, Debbie Parsons and Ruby Lynn Parsons, both of New Jersey, Lenora Ingles and Jolinda Belcher, both of Olive Hill; one son, Brent Biggs of Morehead; two sisters, Wilma Thornsberry of Lexington and Evelyn Holbrook of Olive Hill; a half-sister, Vivian Mullins of Virginia; several grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by two sons, Donald parsons and Phillip Parsons; a sister, Virginia Howerton; and two brothers, Clarence parsons and Glendall Parsons.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Monday, October 11, 2010, at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg. Burial was in Morgan Cemetery at Head of Grassy. Military graveside rites were accorded by Monte Lewis Stamm VFW Post 5438 of Vanceburg.

Dorothy Mae Plummer, 66, of Vanceburg, passed away at Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Sunday, September 19, 2010, from cardiac arrest after a life-long struggle with diabetes.

Dorothy, affectionately called Dot and Woo-Woo, was born to Ethel Horsley and Floyd Mefford on November 29, 1943, in Vanceburg. She was the fourth of seven children.

She is survived by her husband, Nelson Plummer; two daughters, Cara Paxton of Gallipolis, Ohio, and Beth Rezelj of Cincinnati, Ohio; three granddaughters, Alexa Paxton, Lexi Rezelj and Jena Rezelj; two grandsons, Jack Paxton and Alec Rezelj; three sisters, Betty (Warner) Harris and Kay (Jerry) Arthur, both of Maysville, and Peggy Burton of Portsmouth, Ohio; three brothers, Floyd Melvin (Loretta) Mefford of Hilliard, Ohio, Stephen (Sally) Mefford of Alexandria and Jack (Dorothy) Mefford of Russellville; and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service was at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, September 25, 2010, at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses at 2371 US Highway 68 in Maysville.

The family gratefully acknowledges the love and support shown to her by so many.

Born at Petersville on September 21, 1921, to the late Harry G. Poynter and Minnie F. Lykins Poynter, she was a school teacher for several years at Petersville and was a retired administrator for US Shoe Corporation. She was a member of Petersville Christian Church.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 16, 2010, at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Dr. Howard Wilson officiating. Burial was in Esham Cemetery at Petersville.

David Price, 47, of South Portsmouth, died Monday afternoon, February 8, 2010, at the residence of his sister.

He was born April 13, 1962, in Scioto County, Ohio, to the late Carl and Norma Fraley Price. He was a Christian and attended the Cedar Street Baptist Church in New Boston, Ohio. He was a former employee of the Village of New Boston, Ohio, as a janitor.

A memorial service was held at the convenience of the family. Globe Funeral Chapel at Camp Dix was in charge of arrangements.

Jim J. Pruitt, 81, of Bucyrus, Ohio, died Tuesday morning, August 10, 2010, in Heartland of Bucyrus. He had been seriously ill the past month.

He was born September 26, 1928, in Garrison and was the son of the late Henry and Mary Belle (Potters) Pruitt.

On February 9, 1952, he married Mary Lee Horsley and she preceded him in death on August 24, 1980. Jim later married Gertrude (Jewell) Nickler on August 6, 1982, and she preceded him in death on November 6, 2002. He is also preceded in death by two infants, Jimmy and Laquita Pruitt; a daughter, Rhoda Pruitt; two grandchildren, Danielle and David Brown; three brothers, Mitchell Jewell Pruitt, John Raymond Pruitt and Wayne Pruitt; two sisters, Opal and Alma Bloomfield; and two step-children, Phyllis Brown and Wayne Nickler.

Jim is survived by two daughters, Angela (Ron) Brown of Flint, Michigan, and Nedra "Peewee" (Larry) Butler of Bucyrus; three step-children, Brenda (Randy) Fletcher of Carey, Ohio, Roy (Pam) Nickler of Bucyrus and Janice (Jim) Sutter of Willard, Ohio; three grandchildren, Ronnie Brown Jr. of Flint, Janice Butler and Crystal (Virgil) Jennings, both of Bucyrus; numerous step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Virgil (Hilda) Pruitt and Oscar (Wanda) Pruitt, both of Garrison; and a sister, Grace (Jack) Fannin of South Shore.

Jim was a Korean War veteran, serving from 1952-1954 stationed in Alaska. He worked for the railroad and Crawford Steel as well as at Bucyrus Blades from 1955 until 1990. Jim attended the International Pentecostal Church of Christ in Marion, Ohio, and was a licensed evangelist through the Ripley Chapel in Willard, Ohio.

Services were Friday, August 13, 2010, at 1:00 p.m. at Roberson Funeral Home at South Shore. Burial with military honors was in Collier Memorial Gardens at South Portsmouth.

Joyce Ann Clark Renchen, 63, of Lions Club Road in Tollesboro, died Sunday, August 1, 2010, at her home.

Born in Lewis County on may 21, 1947, to the late William Howard and Flossie Rae Prather Clark, she was retired from Applegate's Furniture and was a member of the Faith Assembly of God in Maysville.

Survivors include one grandchild, Sammy Clark of Tollesboro; two sisters, Beulah (Bill) Gundlah of Lucasville, Ohio, and Kaye Clark of Tollesboro; one brother, David (Sandy) Clark of Tollesboro; and several nieces and nephews.

Services were at noon Thursday, August 5, 2010, at Faith Assembly of God in Maysville with Pastor Lonnie Leland officiating. Burial was in Hillcrest Garden of Memories at Plumville.

Honorary pallbearers were Bill Gundlah and Dean Applegate. Pallbearers were Charlie Leming, Darrell Hunt, Ben McCann, Jason Highfield, Tyler Sauer, Harold McCann, Freddie Strausbaugh and Kent Renchen.

Virgil Ray Richmond, 68, of Laurel Road, Vanceburg, died Saturday evening, April 10, 2010, at Hillcrest Nursing Home in Peebles, Ohio.

Born in Lewis County on December 9, 1941, to the late Lewis and Opal Spence Richmond, he was a construction worker and farmer. He was a member of the Bowen Chapel Freewill Baptist Church.

Survivors include his step-mother, Lula (Raymond) Butler of Vanceburg; his wife of 50 years, Helen Butler Richmond; five sons, Junior Ray (Sheliah) Richmond of Olive Hill, James Leroy (Lorinda) Richmond, Timothy Herman Richmond, Lewis McClellan Richmond and Jeffery Allen (Glenna) Richmond, all of Vanceburg; two sisters, Faye (Leroy) Zornes and Dianna Zornes, both of Morehead; one step-sister, Sue Richmond of South Shore; one step-brother, Gary Richmond of Sonoma; eight grandchildren; and one great grandchild.

He was preceded in death by three sisters Ruthie Gillam, Lucille Cropper and Velma Adams; and one brother, Harold Ray Richmond..

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 14, 2010, at Globe Funeral Chapel at Camp Dix with Bro. Dale Richmond and Bro. Gayle Price officiating. Burial was in Bald Point Cemetery in Lewis County.

Henry. O. Rickett 62, of Vanceburg, died at 12:15 p.m. Monday, October 11, 2010, at his home.

Born in Lewis County on January 2, 1948, to the late Shelby Rickett and Hattie Hensley Rickett, he had worked construction as a pipe fitter and was a US Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Mr. Rickett was the founder of Kinniconick Volunteer Fire Department.

Survivors include his wife of 26 years, Linda Armstrong Rickett; four daughters, Penny (Aaron) Armstrong Gilbert of Vanceburg, Brandi (John) Perdue of Firebrick, Sara (Steve) Cooley of Garrison and Kim (Chris) Rickett of Houston, Texas; three sons, Bobby (Kasey) Armstrong of Vanceburg, Jason Riley of Mt. Carmel and Christopher Rickett of Aberdeen, Ohio; three sisters, Ruby (Ron) Brennen of Paris, Terry (Gary) Bryan of Vanceburg and Willie (Allen) Coeby of Owingsville; two brothers, Jimmy (Edlena) Rickett of Pasadena, Texas, and Charles (Nancy) Rickett of Lucasville, Ohio; and 13 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Farris Gibson; and two grandchildren, Christopher Jeremy Wade and Charles Michael.

Services were at 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 15, 2010, at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Bro. Joe Watson officiating. Burial was in Morgan Cemetery at Head of Grassy. Military graveside rites were accorded by Monte Lewis Stamm VFW Post 5438 of Vanceburg.

Bruce W. Roe, 66, of Middletown, Ohio, passed away Friday, December 31, 2010, at Atrium Medical Center.

Born at Vanceburg on November 18, 1944, to the late Charlie and Belle Barrett Roe, he was employed by CSX Railroad as a Road Master for 35 years, retiring in 1999. He was a devoted member and Elder of Spring Hill Church of Christ in Middletown, a beloved coach and mentor for many years and was an avid University of Kentucky fan. His enthusiasm for sports and athletes knew no boundaries as a fan, participant and coach.

Survivors include his wife of 45 years, June Roe; children, Angel (Gardner) Sorrell, Bruce W. (Felicia) Roe II and Brandi (Brian) Caldwell, all of Middletown, Ohio; grandchildren, Schyler, Madison and Chance Sorrell, and Reynolds and Wilson Caldwell; brothers, Wilford (Diana) Roe of Clarksville, Tennessee, and Tom (Donna) Roe of Vanceburg; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The Celebration of Life service was at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 4, 2011, at Spring Hill Church of Christ with Minister Bob Stacey officiating. Interment was at Butler County Memorial Park.

Baker-Stevens-Parramore Funeral Home in Middletown was in charge of arrangements.

Harold Dean Ruark Jr., 44, of Mount Orab, Ohio, died Monday, June 21, 2010, at his residence.

He operated his own business as a Mac Tool salesman. He was a member of the Living Church of Five Mile.

Mr. Ruark was born in Mason County on January 2, 1966, to Darlene Harris of Maysville and the late Harold Ruark Sr.

Survivors include his wife, Tracy, to whom he was married for 14 years. He is also survived by his mother, Darlene Harris of Maysville; one son, Andrew (Kim) Ruark of Russellville, Ohio; and one daughter, Anni (Andrew) Monk of New Zealand; along with four step-children, Tyler (Jamie) Odgen of Hamersville, Ohio, Trent (Vanessa) Odgen of Sardinia, Ohio, Becky Robbins and Amber Robbins, both of Mount Orab, Ohio; six grandchildren; one sister, Melinda (Mark) Evans of Maysville; two brothers, Michael Crawford and Lane (Julie) Ruark, both of Vanceburg; and several nieces and nephews.

Annette Ruckel, 67, of Vanceburg, died at 10:45 p.m. Monday, April 5, 2010, at her home following an extended illness.

Born in Vanceburg on April 13, 1942, to the late Walter Edgar and Cophiene Bloomfield Ruckel, she owned and operated Annette's Beauty Salon in Vanceburg for 33 years and was an Avon representative.

Survivors include one daughter, Cheryl (George) Butler Jr. of Vanceburg; one sister, Debbie (Adrian) Lewis of Vanceburg; one brother, Jerry (Donna) Ruckel of Vanceburg; and two granddaughters, Keri Ann Butler and Kristi Mae Butler.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Friday, April 9, 2010, at Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Bro. Brent Haney officiating. Burial was in Soldier Cemetery at Garrison.

Jeremy Scott "Boggie" Sanders, 44, of Garrison, died at 1:10 a.m. Wednesday, September 1, 2010, at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, Ohio.

Born in Scioto County, Ohio, on June 5, 1966, to Selby Jean Hall Sanders of Garrison and the late Joseph Sanders, he was a carpenter.

Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Thurman Sanders; and one daughter, Samantha Jo Sanders, at home.

Graveside services were at 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 3, 2010, at Skidmore Cemetery at Garrison with Bro. David Thayer officiating.

Virgil Stueard Sanders, 78, of Clarksville, Ohio, died at 10:35 p.m. Sunday, October 24, 2010, at Continental Manor in Blanchester, Ohio.

Born at Clarksburg on June 12, 1932, to the late Benjamin Curtis Sanders and Wilma Moore Sanders, he was retired from Southwest Landmark Company and the US Air Force. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War and was a member of Monte Lewis Stamm VFW Post 5438 of Vanceburg..

Survivors include four daughters, Debbie (Brian) Mitchell of Clarksville, Ohio, Joyce (Nolan) Wright of Cuba, Ohio, Sara Sanders of Mt. Sterling and Amanda Lore of Kentucky; three sons, Allen (Beth) Sanders of Wilmington, Ohio, Ancil (Sandy) Sanders of Mansfield, Ohio, and Matthew Sanders of West Portsmouth, Ohio; one sister, Alicia "Cookie" Bivens of Quincy; seven grandchildren, Joey, Keegan, Nolan, Jeremiah, Brandy, Cody and Daniel; and nine great-grandchildren, Andrew, Dylan, Ashley, Brittney, Timmy, Hunter, Haylee, Mason and Cooper.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Pauline sanders; two sons, Paul Sanders and Mark Allen; and two brothers, Bernard Sanders and Jay Sanders.

Services were at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, October 28, 2010, at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Rev. Arthur Moore officiating.

Mary Ruth (nee Mackey) Schmitt of Valley Stream, New York, died Monday, September 20, 2010.

She was a daughter of the late Thomas J. and Hazel McCann Mackey and was an employee of OTB Green Acres for 28 years.

Beloved wife of the late Herbert Schmitt; long-time companion of Charles Stapleton; loving mother of Steven and daughter-in-law Kerri Anne; devoted mother of her late sons, Craig and Billy; adored grandmother of Kerri Lynn and great-grandmother of Emma; and dear sister of Olive Foster of Vanceburg, Lorene Rice of Maysville and Jeanette Miller of Vanceburg.

Ernest L. Scott, 77, of Ashland, Ohio, formerly of Vanceburg, died at 8:50 a.m. Monday, March 1, 2010, at Kingston Rehabilitation Center in Ashland following an extended illness.

Born in Lewis County on December 29, 1932, to the late William Wayne and Alice Mary Stamm Scott, he had worked 31 years as a heavy equipment operator for US Steel Corporation in Lorain, Ohio. He was an avid gardener and was of the Christian faith.

Survivors include his wife of 18 years, Betty Hyrne Weber Scott, of Sullivan, Ohio; one daughter, Susan, (Carl) Eichelberger of Sullivan; one step-daughter, Mary Weber of Sullivan; one son, Melvin (Jennifer) Scott of Nova, Ohio; one step-son, Timothy (Pamela) Weber of Southport, Florida; two sisters, Mabel (Pearl) Davis of London, Ohio, and Edrele (Jim) Hughes of Marion, Ohio; two brothers, Buddy (Mae) Scott of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Hubert (Linda) Scott of Vanceburg; 11 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Helen Hyrne Scott, on December 11, 1989; one sister, Inez Mefford; two brothers, Herbert Scott and Chester Scott; and a step-son, Thomas Weber.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Friday, March 5, 2010, at Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Rev. Bruce Nelson Evans officiating. Burial was in Morgan Cemetery at the Head of Grassy.

Opal Gladys Meyer Seithers, 95, of Mt. Carmel, died Thursday, July 22, 2010, at Maysville Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility.

Born in Lewis County on May 9, 1915, to the late Martin and Minnie Ackley Meyer, she was a housewife and homemaker. She was a member of the Mt. Carmel Christian Church.

Survivors include three children, Norma (Floyd) Truesdell of Tollesboro, Kay (Gary) Boling of Lexington and Geri (Larry) Seever of St. Lucie, Florida; six grandchildren, Lora (Dietz) Froehlich of Southlake, Texas, Dennis (Janie) Truesdell of Lexington, Monica (Danny) Ford and Natalilee Seever, both of Palm Beach, Florida, Denise (Mike) Alexander of Lexington and Melissa (Alfie) Cheng of Somerset; eight great-grandchildren, Zachary Froehlich, Alex Froehlich, Matthew Truesdell, Kaylee Truesdell, Brent Angel, Grant Angel, Aiden Cheng and Madelyn Cheng.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Otha Lee Seithers, on March 3, 1988; and three brothers, Ocil Meyer, Ezra Meyer and Carl Meyer.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 26, 2010, at Barbour and Son Funeral Home in Tollesboro with Dennis Truesdell officiating. Burial was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery.

Dorothy Mae Shaw, formerly of Black Oak, loving Mother and Granny, age 98 of Mt. Healthy, Ohio, Saturday, June 26, 2010, at Mt. Healthy Christian Home. She was the last remaining of eight children.

Survived by Loving family; daughters, Jeanette (Russell) Polley, Portsmouth, OH, Katherine (Fred) Sammons, Hennipin, IL, and Glenda (Andy) Mack, Cincinnati, OH; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren; and many, many friends who will all miss her greatly but will remember her kindness.

Funeral service was held at on Tuesday, June 29, 2010, at Paul Young Funeral Home, 7345 Hamilton Ave., Mt. Healthy, Ohio 45231. Burial was at Arlington Memory Gardens in Mt. Healthy, Ohio.

Rosalea Shaw, 62, of Simmons Road in Tollesboro, died Thursday, December 23, 2010, at her home.

Born in Bourbon County on May 28, 1948, to the late James Garland Shaw and Jane Riggs Shaw, she was a member of Tollesboro Christian Church and greatly enjoyed the Wednesday night Ladies Bible Study Group. She was a member of the Tollesboro Homemakers and was named Volunteer of the Year for her work at Tollesboro Elementary School and was honored by an awards presentation in Frankfort.

Survivors include one sister, Barbara (Ed) Lanthorn of Cynthiana; and three brothers, Jim (Connie) Shaw of Mt. Sterling, Dwight (Carolyn) Shaw of Cynthiana and Rick (Sonia) Shaw of Tollesboro.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 28, 2010, at Barbour and Son Funeral Home in Tollesboro with Pastor Chris Shaw officiating. Burial was in Millersburg Cemetery at Millersburg.

Pallbearers were Richard Lanthorn, Nick Shaw, Adam Shaw, Zach Shaw, Michael Palmer, Bud Whitaker, Brad Mineer and Ed Acevedo.

Levi Shope, 82, of Portland, Indiana, died at 9:55 a.m. Sunday, October 17, 2010, at Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie, Indiana.

He was born in Vanceburg on July 11, 1928, to the late Rotch Shope and the late Clarisa Vance. On April 4, 1975, he married Mary Jo Huelsman Lennartz Shope, who died December 15, 2007. He was employed as a lineman for Jay County REMC, was a carpenter for Deaton Construction Co. in Portland and was a maintenance worker for Bearcreek Farms in Bryant, Indiana. He served in the US Air Force during the Korean War, and is a member of American Legion Post 211 in Portland. He was a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church in Portland.

Survivors include two sons, Rotch (Laurinda) Shope of Portland and Kenneth (Gail) Shope of Muncie; two step-sons, Albert (Ann) Lennartz of Boone, Iowa, and Herbert (Linda) Lennartz of Westville, Indiana; four step-daughters, Marguerite (William) Krein of Kettering, Ohio, Paula Lennartz of Portland, Tina (Bill) Bechtol of Fort Recovery, Ohio, and Denice Theurer of Fort Recovery; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; 16 step-grandchildren; and 21 step-great-grandchildren.

In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by a sister, Mabel Peed; four half-sisters, Idella Lewis, Stella Swain, Olive Scott and Margie Snider; and a half-brother, Morton Skidmore.

Services were at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, October 21, 2010 at Brockman-Boeckman Funeral Home in Fort Recovery with the Rev. Hugh Kelly officiating. Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery in Ft. Recovery.

Born in Dayton on March 4, 1957, to the late Mitchell Short and Charity Sebastian, he was a farmer and Royal Rangers Associate with the Assembly Faith of God. He was a member of the Assembly Faith of God.

Survivors include his wife, Donna Short; one daughter, Emily Ann Short at home; two sons, Justin Josiah Short and Nicholas Lee Short, both at home; and three sisters, Louise Burch of Florida, Helen Jean (Jack) Keller of Melbourne, and Cheryl Harris of Alexandria.

Services were at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, August 26, 2010, at Barbour and Son Funeral Home in Tollesboro with Bro. John Moore officiating. Graveside services and burial were at 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 27, 2010, at Evergreen Cemetery in Ft. Thomas.

Richard "Tiny" Lawrence Singler Jr., 77, of Garrison, died at 9:50 p.m. Saturday, May 1, 2010, at King's Daughters Medical Center in Ashland.

Born at Cincinnati, Ohio, on December 13, 1932, to the late Richard Singler Sr. and Tressie Mae Lewis Singler, he ws retired from Southern Ohio Correctional Facility and was a member of Bivens Chapel Church.

Survivors include three daughters, Tina (George) Baker of Garrison, Laverne (Tony) Wolffram of New Richmond, Ohio, and Debbie (Ronnie) Hall of Lucasville, Ohio; two sons, Richard (Debbie) Singler III of Garrison and Randy Taulbee of Vanceburg; six grandchildren, Greg Wolffram, Eric Wolffram, Shawna Singler, Derek Taulbee, Abigail Taulbee and Brandon Bear; and four great-grandchildren.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 5, 2010, at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Rev. Chris Lawhun officiating. Burial was in Maddy Lewis Cemetery at Tannery.

David Wayne Skidmore, 54, of Camp Dix, died at 4:58 p.m. Tuesday, February 23, 2010, at his home following an extended illness.

Born at Garrison on June 27, 1955, to the late Buster "Buck" and June Richardson Skidmore, he was a coach for the Garrison Rangers Little League baseball team and was a carpenter for 36 years. He was a member of Local Union 650.

Survivors include his wife of 14 years, Marguerite McConnell Skidmore; two sons, David W. (Michelle) Skidmore Jr. of Vanceburg and Buster Timothy Skidmore of Garrison; two step-children, Andrea (Chris) Shields of Hebron and Jason Johnson of Mt. Sterling; three sisters, Wilma (Delbert) Collier, Betty (JR) Bloomfield and Cora (Ray) May, all of Garrison; four brothers, Kenneth Skidmore and Nelson (Martha) Skidmore, both of Garrison, Kenneth (Bud) Skidmore of London, Ohio, and Larry (Margaret) Skidmore of Powhatan Point, Ohio; six grandchildren, Taylor Jaret Skidmore, Tyler Craig Skidmore, Rylee Jean Skidmore, Peyton Grace Skidmore, Hunter Skidmore and Dalton Skidmore; and two step-grandchildren, Caleb Shields and Kaitlyn Shields.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Freda Hauck; and four brothers, Homer Skidmore, James Donald Skidmore, Ronald Thomas Skidmore and Mike Skidmore.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Friday, February 26, 2010, at Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Bro. Joe Bentley, John Lewis and Delbert Collier officiating. Burial was in Skidmore Cemetery at Garrison.

Rocky Keith Skidmore, 61, of Garrison, died at 10:38 a.m. Tuesday, November 16, 2010, at Heartland of Portsmouth, Ohio.

Born at Portsmouth on May 10, 1949, to the late Paul Flint Skidmore and Alta Stamper Skidmore, he was a Lewis County High School graduate. Rocky earned a bachelor's degree in political science and majored in history at Morehead State University. He was an electrician and worked out of Local Union 575 in Portsmouth.

Survivors include two daughters, Amy Skidmore and Rocky Ann Skidmore, both of Garrison; and a grandson, Landen Kamer.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Friday, November 19, 2010, at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Rev. Gary Smith officiating. Burial was in Richardson Cemetery at the head of Scotts Branch.

Junior Smith, 75, of Vanceburg, died at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, June 5, 2010, at his home.

Born at Laurel on November 2, 1934, to the late Thurston Smith and Rosa Bloomfield Smith, he was a farmer and member of Nolen Pentecostal Church of God at Laruel.

Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Flossie Helen Ash Smith; three daughters, Ruth Ann (Tom) Curtis of Vanceburg, Evelyn (Farris) Oney of Olive Hill and Barbara (Allen) Buckner of Emerson; five sons, Jerry (Lora) Smith and Elmer (Pam) Smith, both of of Vanceburg, Eddie Smith Jr. of Carter City, Roger (Lori) Smith and Bobby (Margaret) Smith, both of Vanceburg; four sisters, Millie Bloomfield, Inez Knell and Ida Knell, all of Lewis County, and Betty Davis of Carter County; four brothers, Lovell Smith of Olive Hill, Leon Smith and Gene Smith, both of Carter County, and Simon Smith of Lewis County; 17 grandchildren, Michelle Falkner, Jennifer Hamm, Carrie Smith, Jonathan Falkner, Heather Henderson, Cassie Smith, Crystal Buckner, Adrienne Runyon, Natashia Oney, Christina Smith, Crystal Smith, Amy Smith, Shannon Oney, Kara Skaggs, David Corns, Ashley Blevins and J.J. Blevins; and 14 great-grandchildren.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 8, 2010, at Nolen Pentecostal Church of God at Laruel with Pastor Hansel Butler officiating. Burial was in Nolen Cemetery at Laurel.

Lula Mae Smith, 82, of Vanceburg died Friday, April 16, 2010, at Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio.

She was born in Portsmouth, Ohio, on January 7, 1928, to the late Edward McFarland and Mamie Sanders McFarland Vaughn.

Survivors include two daughters, Faye (Mike) Lewis of Vanceburg and Kathy Henry of Franklin Furnace, Ohio; one son, Kenneth (Joyce) Smith of Garrison; one sister, Julia Carter of Lorain, Ohio; one brother, Luther McFarland of Troy, Ohio; 17 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, George Smith, on March 5, 2004; her step-father, James Vaughn; one daughter, Maxine Smith; two sons, Rick Smith and Carl Ray Vaughn; one sister, Doris Hensley; one grandson, George Jason Smith; and one great-grandson, Jason Ray Smith.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 21, 2010, at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Bro. A.C. Smith officiating. Burial was in Spy Run Cemetery at Garrison.

Tracy Ivrion Smith, 83, of Toledo, Ohio, and formerly of the Laurel Community in Lewis County, died Thursday, June 17, 2010, at 10:39 a.m., at St. Charles Hospital.

He was born January 28, 1927, at Laurel, to the late John Mitchell Smith and Bertha Mae Riley Smith. He was a retired foreman for U.S. Gypsum Corp. with over 36 years of service. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and of the Christian faith.

Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Pauline Conley Smith; one son, Barry B. (Deborah) Smith of Toledo; two grandchildren, Thomas R. Smith and Samantha Dawn (Mark) Biddlecom; and one great-grandchild, Amelia Erin Biddlecom.

He was preceded in death by one son, Stewart A. Smith; one sister, Sabra Jones Bunner; and one brother, Phillip Smith.

Services were Tuesday, June 22, 2010, at 1:00 p.m., at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Rev. Nelson Evans officiating. Burial was in Smith/Gilliam Cemetery at Laurel.

Military graveside rites were accorded by Monte Lewis Stamm VFW Post 5438 of Vanceburg.

Wilma Jeanne Wicker Smith, 69, of Portsmouth, Ohio, formerly of Firebrick, died Saturday, February 20, 2010, at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth.

She was at South Shore on September 1, 1940, to the late Everett Jack Wicker and Lillian Cox Wicker Greene.

Survivors include three daughters, Sherry (Mark) McCane of Vanceburg, Merry Ellen Portillo-Corral and Brandy Smith, both of Tucson, Arizona; one son, Mike (Carol) Zornes of McDermott, Ohio; two sisters, Vera Cooper of Tucson and Pat Anderson of Wyandotte, Michigan; one brother, Billy Joe Wicker of Rocky Mount, North Carolina; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by one sister, Esther Anderson; and one brother, Jack Wicker.

Services were at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 23, 2010, at Roberson Funeral at South Shore with Rev. Robert Thompson officiating. Burial was in the Zornes-Firebrick Cemetery at Firebrick.

Joseph Minor Snapp, 63, of Tollesboro, died Tuesday, April 20, 2010, at Golden Living Center in Vanceburg.

Born in Mason County on April 14, 1947, to Dora Collins Snapp of Aberdeen, Ohio, and the late Arnold H. Snapp, he was a farmer.

In addition to his mother, survivors include one sister, Agnes Thomas of Manchester, Ohio; and two brothers, Paul H. Snapp of Lexington and Jerald Snapp of Fizzleville, Ohio.

Graveside services were at 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 26, 2010, at Pine Grove Cemetery in Lewis County.

Elmer Jim Sparks, 91, of Vanceburg, died at 8:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 6, 2010, at the home of his daughter following an extended illness.

Born in Lewis County on April 21, 1918, to the late Walter and Cecil Botkins Sparks, he was a farmer and self-employed truck driver. He was a member of the Vanceburg First Baptist Church and had served as a deacon there.

Survivors include two daughters, Diana Sue Hersh and Patty Ann (Johnny) Mefford, both of Vanceburg; nine sons, Jerry Thomas (Betty) Sparks of Garrison, Gary Dean (Denyse) Sparks, Dennis Lee (Linda) Sparks, Jeffrey Ray Sparks, Bradley Dean (Angie) Sparks, James J. Sparks and Gregory Allen (Roberta) Sparks, all of Vanceburg, Michael David (Marie) Sparks of Vermillion, Ohio, and Roger Dale (Judy) Sparks of New London, Ohio; one sister, Mary Rosenkotter of Elyria, Ohio; one brother, George Sparks of Huntsville, Alabama; 28 grandchildren; 51 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma Gilbert Sparks, in 1998; a daughter, Joyce Scott; six sisters; and one brother.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 9, 2010, at Vanceburg First Baptist Church with Dr. Howard Wilson officiating. Burial was in Lewis County Memory Gardens at Black Oak.

John C. Spriggs, age 78, of LaBelle, Florida, died July 20, 2010, after a long battle with cancer.

He was born September 21, 1931, in Quincy to the late Charley and Nano Bradley Spriggs. John was a distinguished educator, retiring in 1994 with 30 years with the Palm Beach County School District of West Palm Beach, FL, and ten years with the Lewis County School District at Lewis County High School in Vanceburg. He was president of the Florida Education Association, the Palm Beach County Teachers Association, and the Palm Beach County Counselors Association and a director of the United States Council of Urban Education. He was appointed a member of the State of Florida Professional Practices Council, and treasurer for Lewis County Government in Vanceburg. John retired as an Assistant Personnel Director of the School District of Palm Beach County.

Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Eldene Kennedy Spriggs of LaBelle, Fla.; two sons, Rolf (Joy) and Eric Spriggs of Quincy; one daughter Lisa (Paul) Horton of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.; one grandson, Beau Bradley Horton of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.; two granddaughters, Keli Horton of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., and Whitney Spriggs of Quincy; three sisters, Rachel Mitchell Lane of LaBelle, Fla., Mary Ginn (Bruce) Lewis of Vanceburg and Magdalene Isaac of Quincy; four sisters-in-law, Marilyn Reedy of Clarksville, Ohio, Polly Kennedy of Cincinnati, Ohio, Judy (Tom) Christian of Columbus, Ohio, and Mary Lou Kennedy of Garrison; three brothers-in-law, Gene (Judy) Kennedy of Bella Vista, Ark., Glenn (Margaret) Kennedy of Warsaw, Ind., and Phil (Linda) Kennedy of Vanceburg; four nephews, Bill (Della) Ruggles, Craig and Mike Spriggs, both of of Quincy; and Donald (Barbara) Isaac of New Vienna, Ohio; three nieces, Dr. Jeani Thomas of Huntington, W.V., Brenda Cerutti of

In his passing, he was preceded by five brothers, Andrew, Carl, Charles, Joe, and Arthur Spriggs.

Memorial services were held in North Palm Beach, Fla. at 2:00 p.m. on August 7, 2010, at First Baptist Lake Park, 625 Park Avenue, and in Quincy at the Quincy Christian Church at 1:00 p.m. on September 18, 2010. Private interment is in Kentucky.

Helen Kathryn Hamm Stamm, 81, of Wallingford, died Friday, May 28, 2010, at Fleming County Hospital.

Born in Fleming County on August 23, 1928, to the late Garcia and Oda Mae Mineer Hamm, she was a member of the Pleasant Valley Church of Christ. She enjoyed working at Sugarloaf Christian Camp.

Survivors include one daughter, Donna (Tom) Roe of Scott's Branch; one son, Scotty (Connie) Stamm of Maysville; a daughter-in-law, Tammy Stamm; one sister, Gladys (Maurice) Reynolds of Ewing; eight grandchildren, Ashley Stamm, Ben (Ashley K.) Stamm, Tara Prater, Scott Stamm, Heather Roe MaHoney, Jennifer Roe, Amber Roe and Ryan (Morgan) Roe; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Stamm; one son, Stevie Lynn Stamm; one sister, Lena Bickley; three brothers, Ollie Hamm, Holman Hamm and Eugene Hamm; and one grandson, Brandon MaHoney.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 31, 2010, at Barbour and Son Funeral Home in Tollesboro with Bro. Hillary Underwood and Bro. Willie Martin officiating. Burial was in Martin Cemetery at Foxport.

Everett Ray Stamper, 74, of Vanceburg, died at 1:50 p.m. Tuesday, May 18, 2010, at Golden Living Center in Vanceburg following a brief illness.

Born in Carter County on January 30, 1936, to the late Elmer and Mary Click Stamper, he was a self-employed businessman and member of the Quincy Church of Christ at Quincy.

Survivors include two daughters, Iola (Todd) Bane of Tollesboro and Rhonda Stamper of Garrison; seven sons, Raymond (Tina) Stamper, Donald (Brenda) Stamper, Tim Stamper, Joe (Darlene) Stamper, Roger Stamper and Randy Stamper, all of Garrison, and Dean Stamper of Quincy; one sister, Lillian Greer of Grayson; 27 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by six sisters, Ada Adkins, May Leeson, Leatha Nolty, Iola Sexton, Edna Smith and Betty Thompson; two brothers, Stanley Stamper and Raymond Stamper; and two grandsons, Virgil Stamper and Stanley Ray Stamper.

Services were at 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 21, 2010, at Quincy Church of Christ with Bro. Dwight Rose officiating. Burial was in Crystal-Dawn Cemetery at Quincy.

Gregory Daniel Stanley, 54, of Oak Hill, Ohio, died at 12:33 p.m. Wednesday, July 14, 2010, at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, Ohio.

Born at Garrison on September 23, 1955, to Ellen Holland Stanley Logan of Oak Hill and the late Eugene Stanley, he was a certified electrician and worked for the Marsh House in Portsmouth as a case manager. He was a 17 year member of Alcoholics Anonymous.

In addition to his mother, survivors include two daughters, Trinity Stanley of South Jordan, Utah, and Shelly Stanley of Columbus, Ohio; two sons, Gregory Daniel Stanley II of Columbus and Eric (Melissa) Blake of Garrison; four sisters, Porcha Burton of Oak Hill, Shane Madden, Ann Marshall and Ella (Tracy) Logan, all of Garrison; one brother, Bobby Davis of Portsmouth; and three grandchildren, Erica Blake, Shania Blake and Keyan Blake.

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

Archie Eugene Stanley, 79, of Charles Street in Garrison, died at 10:47 p.m. Friday, July 23, 2010, at his home following an extended illness.

Born in Darwin, Virginia, to the late Creed M. and Ernie Dotson Stanley, he was a heavy equipment operator all his life and was a Third Degree Master Mason, a member of Stone City Lodge #963 F&AM in Garrison. He was a US Army veteran having served in the Korean Conflict.

Survivors include three daughters, Porcha Burton of Oak Hill, Ohio, Shane Madden and Ann Marshall, both of Garrison; a step-daughter, Ella (Tracy) Logan of Garrison; one son, Bobby Davis of Portsmouth, Ohio; six sisters, Clara Kamer of Quincy, Norma Lewis of Vanceburg, Margie Moore and Buna Horsley, both of Garrison, Lucille Hale of Darwin, Virginia, and Thelma Lawson of Richmond; one brother, Avery Stanley of Titusville, Florida; 19 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a son, Gregory Daniel Stanley; and two brothers, Larry Stanley and Elmer Stanley.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 27, 2010, at Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Bro. Terry Cooper officiating. Burial was in Waring Cemetery at Garrison.

Masonic Rites with Stone City Lodge #963 F&AM were at 7:30 p.m. Monday, July 26, 2010, at the funeral home.

Military graveside rites were accorded by the Monte Lewis Stamm VFW Post 5438 of Vanceburg.

George K. Stapleton, 59, of Springfield, Ohio, passed away Thursday, October 14, 2010, at his home following an extended illness.

Born in Vanceburg on September 5, 1951, to the late Harry and Elsie Horsley Stapleton, he was a member of the Carpenters union and worked in the maintenance field in Springfield. He was of the Christian faith.

Survivors include a daughter, Jana S. Stapleton Hunter of North Carolina; a son, George Ballard of Indiana; four sisters, Della Irene (Roy) Mollett and Marlene Tackett, both of Springfield, Velma Sutton of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Beatrice (Lovell) Dunigan of Vanceburg; one brother, Everett (Marie) Stapleton of Horton, Alabama; two grandchildren, Brian Hunter and Derrick Hunter, both of North Carolina; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by two sisters, Thelma Churchill and Kathryn Stapleton; and three brothers, Charles Stapleton, Harry Stapleton Jr. and Carl Stapleton.

Services were at Noon Monday, October 18, 2010, at Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Rev. Bruce Nelson Evans officiating. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery at Vanceburg.

Goldie Jewell Stidam, 82, of Wallingford, died Wednesday morning, February 17, 2010, at Fleming County Hospital.

She was born on September 30, 1927, in Lewis County to the late Charles and Rebecca Evans Howell.

Survivors include one daughter, Angela (Bill) Compton of Wallingford; one son, Marvin (Charlotte) Stidam of Connersville, Indiana; two sisters, Gladys Bradley of Flemingsburg and Geraldine Porter of Wallingford; one brother, Ray Howell of New Castle, Indiana; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Franklin Stidam, on February 13, 2006; five sisters, Gracie M. Howell, Flora Jones, Nola Fields, Gertrude Howell and Dora Howell; and one brother, Walter Howell.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Friday, February 19, 2010, at Petersville Christian Church with Rev. Arnold Howell and Bro. Jim Porter officiating. Burial was in Esham Cemetery.

Deloris Jean Stiltner, 62, of Golden Living Center in Vanceburg died at 10:11 p.m. Thursday, December 9, 2010, at Golden Living Center following an extended illness.

Born in Branson, West Virginia, on October 28, 1948, to the late Orville and Josephine Stress Sizemore, she was a factory worker for MSG Company in Ashtabula, Ohio, for 15 years, and was a beloved mother and homemaker.

Survivors include her husband of 43 years, James Stiltner, whom she married in Tazewell, Virginia, on December 24, 1966; one daughter, Robin Stiltner of Ashtabula; two sons, James Stiltner Jr. and Johnny Lee Stiltner, both of Ashtabula; one sister, Della Williams of St. Albans, West Virginia; one brother, Orville (Rachael) Sizemore Jr. of Vanceburg; an adopted sister, Sue (Robert) Buckner of Vanceburg; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Services were at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, December 12, 2010, at Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Rev. Wilma Erwin officiating. Burial was in Lewis County Memory Gardens at Black Oak.

Carol Jean Stone, 55, of Maysville, died at 4:45 p.m. Friday, April 16, 2010, at her home following an extended illness.

Born in Portsmouth, Ohio, on January 19, 1955, to the late Ray and Ruby Lykins Ginn, she was a homemaker and member of the Maysville Church of Christ in Christian Union. She was a member of Eastern Star and Past Worthy Matron of Alum City Chapter 222.

Survivors include her husband of 34 years, Adrian Stone; one daughter, Jennifer Schmoll of Crescent Springs; one son, Aaron Stone of Indianapolis, Indiana; one sister, Faye Fannin of Vanceburg; four brothers, Ray Ginn Jr. and Richard Ginn, both of Lucasville, Ohio, Mike Ginn of Flemingsburg and Roger Ginn of Augusta; and six grandchildren.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, April 18, 2010, at Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Pastor Marilyn Roades officiating. Burial was in Mawk Cemetery on Tar Fork.

Wilma Bradford Stone, 74, of Vanceburg, died Tuesday morning, March 16, 2010, at Golden Living Center in Vanceburg.

Born October 8, 1935, in Lewis County to the late Gobal and Grace Kennedy Bradford, she was a homemaker.

Survivors include her husband of 53 years, Gordon Gail Stone; two daughters, Rita Levely of Wyndotte, Michigan and Michelle (James) WoJey of Roscommon, Michigan; one son, Jeff (Debbie) Stone of Gibraltar, Michigan; one sister, Mary (James Stone) of Vanceburg; seven grandchildren Todd Stone, Katrina Donlon, Casey Donlon, Paul WoJey, Bethany WoJey, Jessica WoJey and Justin WoJey; seven great-grandchildren, Madison Stone, Hayley Stone, McKenna Stone, Gavin Parker, Garret Parker, McKayla Donlon and McKenize Donlon.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, James Bradford and Gobal Bradford Jr.

Service were at 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 19, 2010, at Globe Funeral Chapel at Camp Dix with Bro. Jim Vaden officiating. Burial was in Stone Cemetery on Scotts Branch.

Delbert Dale Switzer, 61, of Vanceburg, died at 12:14 a.m. Monday, March 1, 2010, at King's Daughters Medical Center in Ashland.

He was born in Vanceburg on June 30, 1948, to the late James Ernest Switzer and Ona Bryant Switzer.

Survivors include one daughter, LaShawna Dale Switzer of Maysville; one son, Rodney (Melissa) Switzer of Vanceburg; three sisters, Margie Flinders and Evelyn Hardy, both of Columbus, Ohio, and Jacklyn (Kenny) Applegate of Vanceburg; two brothers, Dean (Doris) Switzer of Vanceburg and Elbert (Sue) Switzer of Clarksville, Tennessee; and two grandchildren, Tyler Switzer and Devon Switzer.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Patty Thoroughman; and one brother, James "Jimmy" Switzer.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, March 4, 2010, at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Dr. Howard Wilson officiating. Burial was in Black Oak Cemetery at Black Oak.

Beatrice “Bea” Vivian Thacker, 82, of Mansfield, Ohio, died Thursday, May 6, 2010, at her home.

Born at Thor on June 13, 1927, to the late Reuben J. and Laura K. Stafford Bloomfield, she retired from Olivet Nazarene University in 1989 as the facility engineer and had also worked at Head Start as the kitchen manager. She was a member of the Lexington Nazarene Church. She was an avid reader and Cleveland Indians fan.

Survivors include her husband, Rev. Ernest W. Thacker Sr., whom she married November 14, 1945; four children, Rosella Kaye (Larry) Frazier of Lenoir City, Tennessee, Lois (Darrell) Bellomy of Sparta, Tennessee, Ernest W. (Janet) Thacker Jr. and Myron (Diane) Thacker, both of Mansfield; one stepdaughter, Diane (John) Bevan of England; two sisters, Betty Hamilton of Indianapolis, Indiana, and Faye (Fred Jr.) Blankenship of Nevada, Ohio; two brothers, Estille (Mabel) Bloomfield of Vanceburg and Alton (Janet) Bloomfield of Chillicothe, Ohio; 20 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by two sons, Roger Thacker and Michael Thacker; two sisters, Dorothy Hamilton and Millie Fannin; and one brother, Walter Bloomfield.

Services were at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 10, 2010, at the Ontario Home of Wappner Funeral Directors in Mansfield with Dr. Keith Grove, Rev. Phil Green and Rev. Adam Risher officiating. Burial was in Oak Grove Memorial Park.

Debbie Ann Thacker, 56, of Vanceburg, died at 5:05 a.m. Thursday, September 30, 2010, at Fleming County Hospital.

Born at Indian Creek on June 26, 1954, to the late Fred Carl Toller and Flora Moore Toller, she was a 1972 graduate of Lewis County High School and attended Community Full Gospel Church of Vanceburg. She was employed by the Lewis County Board of Education as a cook/baker for the past 11 years.

Survivors include one daughter, Kayla M. Thacker, at home; one son, Adam (Amy) Thacker of Vanceburg; two sisters, Wilma (Charles) Dummitt of Bucyrus, Ohio, and Marjorie (Lester) Clester of St. Petersburg, Florida; two brothers, Elwood (Sharon) Toller of Eaton, Ohio, and Paul (Debbie) Toller of Vanceburg; four step-grandchildren, Alissa Cooper, Jacob Cooper, Bethany Cooper and Whitney Cooper; a special friend, Rita Scott of Vanceburg; a niece, Sue Thacker of Vanceburg; and her ex-spouse, Charles Thacker of Vanceburg.

She was preceded in death by one sister, Evelyn Toller; and two brothers, Harold Toller and Elmer Toller.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, October 3, 2010, at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Bro. Anthony Corns officiating. Burial was in Thacker Cemetery on Quicks Run.

Oleta Craycraft Thomas, 96, of Flemingsburg, died Monday, January 11, 2010, at Fleming County Hospital in Flemingsburg.

Born in Lewis County on December 7, 1913, to the late Scott and Annalee Ferguson Craycraft, she was a housewife and member of the Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church.

Survivors include three children, Billy C. (Gloria) Thomas of Poplar Grove, Shelby J. Wallingford of Stanton and Winnie (Tom) Bigelow of Poplar Grove; three sisters, Clark Stanfield of Mason County, Leona Lanthorn of Tollesboro and Bernice Cropper of Ft. Mitchell; eight grandchildren, Debbie (Sam) White, Tommy (Amanda) Bigelow, Jackie (Jerry) Lowe, Kelly Wallingford, Teresa (Greg) Arrasmith, Tim (Terena) Wallingford, Cathy (Stevie) Adams and Bill Richard Thomas; and eight great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William Edman Thomas; and two brothers, Thomas Ray Craycraft and Glenn Craycraft.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, January 14, 2010, at Barbour and Son Funeral Home in Tollesboro. Burial was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery.

Richard P. Thomas Sr., 66, of Salt Lick Road, Vanceburg, passed away at 2:12 p.m. Friday, December 10, 2010, at his home following an extended illness.

Born at Dayton on April 16, 1944, to the late Reginals Thomas and Audrey Carmichael, he was co-founder and co-director of Barnabus Ministries in Walton. He also served as quality control inspector for the Signode and Setco Companies of Northern Kentucky. Mr. Thomas was of the Christian faith.

Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Margaret "Peg" Moellman Thomas, whom he married at Holy Cross Church in Covington on Aprial 23, 1966; one daughter, Darlene Lee of Erlanger; one son, Richard P. Thomas Jr. of Erlanger; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by three brothers, Reginald Thomas, Roger Thomas and Ronnie Thomas.

Services were at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 14, 2010, at the home of Richard Thomas Sr., 2899 Salt Lick Road, Vanceburg, with Pastor Gene Blair officiating. Burial was in Thomas/Kinney Family Cemetery on Salt Lick.

Leanne Wheeler Thompson, 79, of Portsmouth, Ohio, died Tuesday, August 31, 2010.

Born on December 24, 1930, she was a daughter of Mildred Marie and Howard Martin Wheeler.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, September 4, 2010, at Christ Community Church in Portsmouth. Burial was in Friendship Cemetery.

Leroy Thoroughman, 81, of rural Sycamore, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2010, at 7:52 a.m. at Wyandot Memorial Hospital in Upper Sandusky, Ohio.

Leroy was born on September 5, 1929, in Lewis County to John F. and Mina Corns Thoroughman, both of whom are deceased. He married Ithel Rose in Grayson on May 4, 1956, and she survives in Sycamore.

Also surviving Leroy are three children, Faron (Shawn) Thoroughman and Reva Thoroughman, both of of Springfield, Ohio, and Frank (Dee Dee) Thoroughman of Sycamore; one brother, Norpa Thurman of Vanceburg; seven grandchildren, Brianna Thoroughman, Brandon Thoroughman, Kelsey Thoroughman, Rebekha (Tommy) Bowman, Janice Thoroughman, Joseph (Lynette) Thoroughman and Amy Thoroughman; and three great-grandchildren, Weston Bowman, Hailey Bowman and Clayton Thoroughman.

In addition to his parents, Leroy was preceded in death by three brothers, Harlan, Frank and Orville Thoroughman.

Leroy worked for over 30 years for Swan Rubber in Bucyrus, Ohio, retiring in 1991. He was also a lay minister, and for more than 25 years conducted services in nursing homes in Upper Sandusky and Carey until, because of health reasons, he retired from this as well. He faithfully attended the Nevada Pilgrim Holiness Church for 46 years. His passion was serving His Lord and spending his time with his family.

Services for Leroy Thoroughman were at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 18, 2010, at the Pilgrim Holiness Church in Nevada with the Rev. Brian Spangler and the Rev. Steve Malone officiating. Burial was in Nevada Cemetery in Nevada.

Sharon Ann Thurman, 53, of Wallingford, died Saturday, January 9, 2010, at Golden Living Center in Vanceburg.

Born in Lewis County on December 4, 1956, to Violet Clark Highfield of Tollesboro and the late Omer Thurman, she was a member of Fox Valley Church.

In addition to her mother, survivors include two sisters, Mary (Richard) Howard and Betty (Billy) Howard, both of Maysville; three brothers, James Thurman of Tollesboro, Rodger (Noreen) Highfield of Manchester, Ohio, and Randy (Vivian) Highfield of Maysville; several nieces and nephews; and two great-nephews.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 12, 2010, at Barbour and Son Funeral Home in Tollesboro with Bro. Charles Emmons officiating. Burial was in Mt. Tabor Cemetery at Ribolt.

Tim Ray Thurman, 50, of Vanceburg died at 8:35 a.m. Friday, January 1, 2010, at Hospice of Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, Ohio.

Born May 5, 1959, in Lansing, Michigan, to Annie Evans Thurman of Vanceburg and the late James William Thurman, he was a self-employed landscaper.

In addition to his mother, survivors include his wife of 31 years, Velva Hobbs Thurman; three sons, Kevin (Barbie) Thurman and Jerrad Thurman, both of Vanceburg, and Jeremy Thurman at home; two sisters, Karla Thurman and Sheila (Lionel) Cooper, both of Vanceburg; four brothers, Dean (Rose) Thurman, Jamie (Becky) Thurman and Billy Thurman, all of Vanceburg; and Gene (Sherry) Thurman of Ft. Myers, Florida; and seven grandchildren.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 6, 2010, at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Bro. Anthony Corns officiating. Burial was in the Thurman Family Cemetery at Rock Run.

Myrtle Lenora McDaniel Thomas, 78, of Olive Hill, died Saturday morning, February 13, 2010, at her residence.

She was born June 4, 1931, in Carter County to the late Drew and Anna Mae Burchett McDaniel. She was of the Baptist Faith.

Survivors include four daughters, Vickie Thomas Workman of Maysville, Lenora D. Thomas and Elizabeth Ilene Thomas both of Olive Hill, and Maxine Eden of Tennessee; two sons, Ivan (Crystal) Thomas of Olive Hill and Lovangel Dale (Page) Thomas of Maysville; four sisters, Goldie Coleman, Retha Gay and Martha McGlone all of Olive Hill and Bessie Leg of Mansfield, Ohio; two brothers, Jesse McDaniel of Tollesboro and James McDaniel of Olive Hill; eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Dewhitt Thomas; one daughter, Edna Mae Thomas; one sister, Mary “Dolly” Branham; four brothers, Walter McDaniel, Eddie McDaniel, William McDaniel and Ben McDaniel; and one grandson, Jimmy Hayden Doyle.

Services were at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 17, 2010, at the Oney-Henderson Funeral Home in Olive Hill with Brother Dale Richmond officiating. Burial was in Erwin Cemetery on Webb Ridge at Olive Hill.

Dorothy Marie Toller, 94, of Vanceburg, died at 8:35 a.m. Tuesday, May 11, 2010, at Golden Living Center in Vanceburg following an extended illness.

Born at Black Oak on July 17, 1915, to the late William D. and Bessie Smith Toller, she had worked for US Shoe in Vanceburg for 31 years and in Cincinnati, Ohio, for seven years. She was a member of Reynolds Chapel Methodist Church at Black Oak.

Survivors include two sisters, Erthel Elliott and Opal Smith, both of Vanceburg; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Rena Hall; and four brothers, Ralph Toller, William Toller, Ray Toller and Ira Toller.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 13, 2010, at Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Rev. Bruce Nelson Evans officiating. Burial was in Black Oak Cemetery at Black Oak.

Lloyd Thomas Toller, 53, of Clyde, Ohio, died Saturday, February, 27, 2010, at Bellevue Hospital in Bellevue, Ohio.

Born in Maysville on September 30, 1956, to the late Ira Crimson and Katherine Sparks Toller, he was retired from Green Bay Packaging after 35 years of service.

Survivors include his wife of 33 years, Patricia J. Ball; two daughters, Angella M. (David) Simon of Port Clinton, Ohio, and Jamie L. Toller (Kevin Weiss) of Clyde; one son, Stephen J. Toller (Samantha Yates) of Bellevue; five sisters, Kathy J. Huffman, Arlet Faye Penrod, Beulah E. Mers, Mary Ann Crawford and Patti Wells, all of Kentucky; three brothers, Donald L. Toller of North Carolina, Phil R. Toller of Kentucky and William E. Toller of Helena, Ohio; three grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by an infant sister, Bessy Lou Toller; and six brothers, Jim Toller, Harold Toller, John Toller, Charles L. Toller, Roger Toller and Ira "Butch" Toller.

Services were at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 2, 2010, at Mitchell-Auxter Funeral Home in Clyde with Bill Brown and Pastor Jim Gippert officiating.

Natoshia Ann Truesdell, 25, of Tollesboro, died Tuesday, March 30, 2010, at her home.

Born in Lewis County on April 11, 1984, to Steven Truesdell and Sharon Henderson Truesdell, she was a student at Maysville Community College.

In addition to her parents, who reside at Orangeburg, survivors include her fiance', Ted Hunt of Tollesboro; two daughters, KeiLeigh Ann Shrout and Breilyn Espnae Hunt, both at home; three step-children, Amber Hunt, Ashley Hunt and Robby Hunt, all of Maysville; one brother, Steven C. Truesdell (Latisha Bradford) of Orangeburg; one grandchild, Lil Marcus Breckenridge; grandparents, Geraldine Henderson of Maysville, and Gayle and Betty Truesdell of Orangeburg; great-grandmother, Edna Brown of Orangeburg; one nephew, Hunter Chase Truesdell; and several aunts and uncles.

She was preceded in death by one son, Espn Christopher Chase Hunt; and grandfather, Wayne Henderson.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 3, 2010, at Barbour and Son Funeral Home in Tollesboro. Burial was in East Fork Cemetery in Lewis County.

Shelby Rayne Ruggles Truesdell, four-days-old, died Monday, April 12, 2010, at Meadowview Regional Medical Center in Maysville.

She was born at Meadowview Regional Medical Center on April 9, 2010, to Jeffrey Shane Truesdell and Malena Dawn Ruggles, both of Tollesboro.

In addition to her parents, survivors include a half-sister, Regan Nicole Pullin; a half-brother, Colton Shane Truesdell; grandparents, Joyce Truesdell of Tollesboro, and Aubrey and Thelma Ruggles of Tollesboro; and several aunts and uncles.

Graveside services were at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 14, 2010, at Bethel Cemetery at Ribolt. Barbour and Son Funeral Home in Tollesboro was in charge of arrangements.

John Richard Vance, 74, of Vanceburg, died at 4:08 p.m. Sunday, February 21, 2010, at Community Hospice Care of Ashland.

Born at Covedale on August 12, 1935, to the late Orville and Sarah Pierce Vance, he had worked for CSX Railroad and was a taxi driver for Clayton Cooper for 20 years. He was a member of the Church of God.

Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Christine Grigson Vance; five daughters, Deborah Gail Toller of Vanceburg, Eliza Marie (Todd) Warfield of Rochester, New Hampshire, Patricia Bliss of Vanceburg, Nina Vance of Washington, DC, and Debbie Cullum of Toledo, Ohio; two sons, John R. Vance Jr. and Robert (Karen) Vance, both of Toledo; one sister, Lona Riffe of Garrison; one brother, Donnie Vance of Toledo; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 24, 2010, at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Rev. Curtis Cordle officiating. Burial was in Bethel Cemetery at Ribolt.

Henry Walters, 76, of Garrison, died Wednesday, September 15, 2010, at his home.

Born at Black Oak on July 21, 1934, to the late Lafe Walters and Ethel Ervin Walters, he was self-employed in well drilling and logging for many years. He was a member of the Spy Run House of Prayer.

Survivors include three daughters, Angie (Ronnie) Bentley of Garrison, Melissa (Jeff) James of Sand Hill and Shelly (Michael) Osborne of Ashland; three sons, John (Jennifer) Walters and Neill Walters, both of Garrison, and Perry (Michell) Walters of Wheelersburg, Ohio; four sisters, Emma (Marvin) Knapp and Betty (Ken) Bradley, both of South Webster, Ohio, Deloris (Ervin) Howard and Pauline (James) Lewis, both of Garrison; four brothers, Robert (Jane) Walters of Garrison, Joe (Phyllis) Walters of Crestline, Ohio, Preston (Burneice) Walters of Galion, Ohio, and Jim (Judy) Walters of Circleville, Ohio; 19 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one son, Kelly Walters; and three brothers, Dan Walters, Harry Walters and Willie Walters.

A memorial service was at 5:00 p.m. Saturday, September 18, 2010, at Garrison Christian Church with Rev. Morgan Taylor officiating.

Kelly Henry Walters, 39, of Garrison, died at 8:15 p.m. Sunday, April 4, 2010, at Ashland Community Hospice Care Center.

Born in Portsmouth, Ohio, on June 24, 1970, to Henry Walters of Garrison and the late Nellie Evelyn Thurman, he was a carpenter working out of Local 437 Carpenter's Union in Portsmouth and a 1988 graduate of Lewis County High School.

In addition to his father, survivors include one daughter, Shanda Walters of Garrison; one son; Austin Walters of Garrison; three sisters, Angela (Ronnie) Bentley of Garrison, Melissa (Jeff) James of South Shore and twin sister Shelly (Michael) Osborne of Ashland; and three brothers, John (Jennifer) Walters of Garrison, Perry (Michelle) Walters of Wheelersburg, Ohio, and Preston "Neill" Walters of Garrison.

A memorial service was held Saturday, April 10, 2010, at Quincy Church of Christ with Bro. Dave Fields officiating. Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg was in charge of arrangements.

Wanda Louise Walters, 79, of Hempstead Manor in Portsmouth, Ohio, formerly of Garrison, died Friday, December 17, 2010, at 10:27 a.m. at SOMC Hospice Care Center.

Born on May 7, 1931, at Garrison, she was a daughter of the late John and Dorothy Lewis Christy. She was retired from Golden Living Center and previously worked for Williams Shoe Manufacturing Company and U.S. Shoe Corporation. She was a member of the Church of Christ.

Suvivors include four daughters, Darlene (Wayne) Wright of Shepherdsville, Harrietta (Andy) Lucas of Quincy, Patsy Parson of Portsmouth, Ohio, and Brenda (Glen) Lawhun of South Portsmouth, Kentucky; one son, David (Jennifer) Walters of Portsmouth; one sister, Judy (Bob) Dixon of Garrison; three brothers, Robert (Willie) Christy of Russellville, Ohio, Richard (Mary) Christy of Garrison and Dennis (Judy) Christy of Portsmouth; a grandson whom she raised, Harry Denver Walters of Portsmouth; 10 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Walters on June 28, 1978; one sister, Rosemary Powell; one brother, James H. Christy; and a granddaughter, Shauna R. Lucas.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Monday, December 20, 2010, at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg with evangelist Glen Lawhun officiating. Burial was in Crystal Dawn Cemetery at Quincy.

Charlene Henderson Ward, 66, of Holly Branch, Vanceburg, died Monday, October 4, 2010, at Meadowview Regional Medical Center in Maysville.

Born at South Portsmouth on November 26, 1943, she was a homemaker and of the Christian faith.

A memorial service was at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, October 7, 2010, at Globe Funeral Chapel at Camp Dix with Bro. Carl Wells officiating.

William Douglas Wills, 78, of Vanceburg, died Wednesday, April 27, 2010, at his home.

Born in Lewis County on October 4, 1931, to the late Fred H. Wills and Grace Glenn Truesdell, he was retired from Monongahela Dredging Co. of Pittsburgh where he earned a gold card from the International Union of Operating Engineers for his excellent work ethic. He was a Korean War veteran.

Survivors include two children, Rita (Bill) Ingram of Wallingford and William David Masters of Indiana; one step-son Brian Keith (Cheryl) Reis; and three grandchildren, Billy (Michelle) Thomas, Fred (Crystall) Thomas and Julie (Jason) Gill, all of Fleming County.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Jessie Fite Reis Wills; two step-sons, Roger Reis and Stephen Reis; one sister, Erdena B. Hester; and two brothers, James H. Wills and Cecil B. Wills.

Services were at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 1, 2010, at Barbour and Son Funeral Home in Tollesboro with Bro. Phillip Rowe officiating. Burial was in East Fork Cemetery with military graveside rites.

Ercel Wilson, 74, of Vanceburg, died at 11:30 p.m. Monday, November 29, 2010, at his home.

Born in Carter County on January 28, 1936, to the late Cecil Wilson and Wanda Knipp Wilson, he was a farmer and member of the Pentecostal Church of God.

Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Glenda Cooley Wilson; a daughter, Jeannie Cooper of Vanceburg; a son, Michael D. Wilson of Wheelersburg, Ohio; two sisters, Betty Porter of Vanceburg and Ruth (Tom) Graham of Montgomery, Alabama; a brother, Douglas (Jewell) Wilson of Vanceburg; four grandchildren, Varina Yezell, Dana Cooper, Dustin Cooper and Megan N. Wilson; and four great-grandchildren, Tiffany Toller, Katlyn Yezell, Marty Yezell and Allison Yezell.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Vern Riley; and eight brothers, Edgar, Willard, Arthur, Albert, JC, Clarence, George and Henry Wilson.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Friday, December 3, 2010, at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Rev. Hansel Butler officiating. Burial was in Gulley Cemetery at the Mouth of Indian Creek.

Stella Florence Latham Wilson, 96, of Ribolt, died Friday, April 23, 2010, at Meadowview Regional Medical Center in Maysville.

Born in Lewis County on February 16, 1914, to the late Charles and Lula Dixon Latham, she was a housewife and member of the Bethel Community Church at Ribolt.

Survivors include one daughter, Jennie Wilson Johnson of Ribolt; one son, Tom (Linda) Wilson of Centerburg, Ohio; four grandchildren, Brian Scott Johnson, Rex (Angela) Johnson, Nicholas (Nandini) Wilson and Tammy Wilson; and eight great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, George W. Wilson; four sisters, Gertrude Gill, Beatrice Henderson, Mary Lewis and Beulah Loudermilk; and one brother, Ray Latham.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 27, 2010, at Barbour and Son Funeral Home in Tollesboro with Bro. Kevin Applegate officiating. Burial was in Bethel Cemetery at Ribolt.

Robert Lee Windsor, 88, of Vanceburg, died at 6:20 p.m. Wednesday, September 22, 2010, at the home of his son.

Born at Clarksburg on March 30, 1922, to the late John E. Windsor and Estie Moore Windsor, he was a self-employed heavy equipment operator and WWII US Army veteran.

Survivors include one daughter, Joanna Carter of Georgetown, Ohio; two step-daughters, Deloris Silvey of Vanceburg and Margie (Ray) Thompson of Portsmouth, Ohio; two step-sons, Danny (Judy) Masters of Winchester and Jerry (Kim) Masters of Vanceburg; 15 grandchildren, Jody Bloomfield, Joshua Masters, Dean Masters, Kevin Masters, Cherri Kamer, Lisa Vaughn, Alissa Wills, Ricky Silvey, Marsha Silvey, Debbie Riffe, Terri Howard, Stephen Rowland, Suzan Ward, David Rowland and Ian Rowland; 23 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Famie Gladys Beckett Masters Windsor, on January 4, 2004; one daughter, Evelyn Frances Windsor; one step-son, Donald Masters; one sister, Evelyn Lindsey; four brothers, Hobert Windsor, Willard Windsor, Orville Windsor and Everett Windsor; and two grandchildren, Sally Frank and Elizabeth Dawn Masters.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 25, 2010, at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg with Rev. Nelson Evans officiating. Burial was in Lewis County Memory Gardens at Black Oak. Graveside military rites were accorded by Monte Lewis Stamm VFW Post 5438 of Vanceburg.

Spc. Christopher Shane Wright, 23, of Tollesboro, died Wednesday, August 18, 2010, in Afghanistan. He was wounded during a firefight as insurgents attacked his unit and later succumbed to the wounds. He died during surgery at a treatment center.

Born January 31, 1987, to Linda Wright Dennis of Jefferson, Indiana, and James A. Cochran of Tollesboro, he was a US Army Ranger and served as a squad automatic weapons gunner in the 75th Ranger Regiment.

In addition to his parents, survivors include his step-mother, Michele Cochran; one sister, Mary Ann Dennis; and three brothers, Zachary Pope, Zane Pope and Andrew Dennis.

SPC Wright enlisted in the US Army in September 2004 and served as a rifleman in the 5th Infantry Regiment in Fort Lewis, Washington, and later with the 2nd Armor Cavalry Regiment in Vilseck, Germany.

Among the commendations he received are the Army Commendation Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal with Combat Star, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and Army Service Medal and Ribbon. He was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star Medal and Purple Heart.

Services were at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 28, 2010, at Tollesboro Christian Church with Bro. John Moore officiating. Burial was in East Fork Cemetery.

Norma Jean Moore Wright, 71, of Burtonville, died Monday, September 13, 2010, at her home.

Born in Lewis County to the late Lewis Moore and Helen Evans Moore, she was a member of Galilee Christian Church and worked as manager for Western-Lewis- Rectorville Water and Gas District for several years. She was a former owner of H&R Block in Vanceburg and also owned and operated Wright Grocery in Burtonville for more than 12 years. She was a member of Burtonville Homemakers and Eastern Star St. Mary's Lodge #240 in Tollesboro.

Survivors include one daughter, Denise Wright (John) Walker of Burtonville; one son, Martin Dwayne (Toni) Wright of Burtonville; one sister, Ruby Hardymon of Burtonville; a sister-in-law, Mary Moore of Burtonville; three brothers, Ronnie (Maxine) Moore of Cincinnati, Ohio, Wayne (Barb) Moore of Independence and Jimmy (Evelyn) Moore of Burlington; seven grandchildren, Zara Lynn Wright (Paul) Planck, Mindy Ann Wright (Harold) Applegate, Megan Elizabeth Wright, Dennis Mitchell Fite, Brandon Allen Walker, Derek John Walker and Ryan Mathew Walker; and two great-grandchildren, Jenna Rae Planck and Parker Allen Planck.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Martin Wright; one brother, Charles "Duck" Moore; and a brother-in-law, Charles Hardymon.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Friday, September 17, 2010, at Barbour and Son Funeral Home in Tollesboro with Bro. Ryan Shellenbarger officiating. Burial was in Burtonville Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Paul Planck, Harold Applegate, Scott Vance, Brandon Walker, Gary Barker, Rick Hilterbrandt and Daryl Mullikin.

Sally Hunter York, 72, a Grayson businesswoman and community leader, died a Community hospice Care Center in Ashland on Monday, April 26, 2010, following a brief illness.

Born to Ruthie Maggard Hunter and the late James M. Hunter, she was raised in Hitchins and was a graduate of Hitchins High School. After completing her studies at Ashland School of Commerce, she was hired by East Kentucky Paving corporation to set up their offices in Grayson. That began her 53 year career with the company in which she served as Vice President and Comptroller. She later served as President of Grayson Coal and Stone. She was a Kentucky Colonel and a Keystone of Grayson Award winner.

Services were at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, April 29, 2010, at Malone Funeral Home in Grayson with Rev. Harry Spickler officiating. Burial was in East Carter County Memorial Gardens.

Curtis Zornes, 81, of Vanceburg, died Wednesday afternoon, September 22, 2010, at Carter Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Grayson.

Services were at 2:00 p.m. Friday, September 24, 2010, at the Old Trace Community Church at Emerson with burial in Old Trace Cemetery.

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