Published: March 04, 2008 08:47 pm            

Wednesday, March 5, 2008

Stella Hurt

On Sunday, March 2, Stella P. Hurt, died in Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington, Ky., from complications of a stroke suffered in 2007.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Harmon and Mary R. Presley of Davenport, Va.; siblings Pearl Presley Breeding, Maude Presley Williamson, Flora Presley, Venia Presley Boyd, Reba Presley, Missouri Presley Turner, Corbet Presley, Marshall T. Presley and William Presley; her husband of 49 years, Clovis Hurt; and two of her beloved children, a son, Hollie Hurt, and a daughter, Patricia “Patty” H. Crouch (James Warren).

She graduated from Council High School in Council, Va., as salutatorian, narrowly losing the title of valedictorian to her sister. She went on to Williamson Memorial School of Nursing in Williamson, Va., with additional training at St. Mary’s Hospital in Huntington, W.Va. So committed to the profession and practice of nursing, she declined a full scholarship to medical school offered by a group of physicians convinced she should join their ranks as a doctor.

Over the course of her career, she served as the supervising nurse on the medical, surgical, obstetric, neonatal and pediatric floors. On his return from World War II, she married Clovis Hurt and together they moved to Ashland, Ky. Motivated by her deep compassion for the under-served and isolated families in the five-county area, she worked tirelessly to establish the first satellite health clinics in their communities. After more than 25 years of service in public health, she eventually retired from her position as nursing supervisor of the FIVCO District Health Department. Even in retirement, she remained an active scholar of medical literature and kept herself up to date in that realm until the time of her stroke.

She was a lifelong Christian and a member of Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte for the last 27 years. There she was an active member, involved in many ministries and served as an elder for several terms. Because of her husband’s involvement with the Gideons, she likewise served the local Women’s Auxiliary of Gideons International, where she held the offices of both president and vice president in years past.

Stella Hurt is survived and mourned by her loving daughter, Lucy-Bo H. (Davis) Bussey; four grandchildren, Holland Crouch, David Crouch, Stella Bussey (John) Parks and Clovis Whitman Bussey; four great-grandchildren, Holly Catherine Crouch, Zach Crouch, Patricia Katlyn “Katie” Crouch and Hudson Cooper Crouch; a brother, Russell V. Presley of Oakwood, Va.; her cherished niece, Barbara Ann Banks of Frankfort; and a nephew, Jim Bob Williamson of Louisville.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 6, 2008, at Greenup Presbyterian Church, 209 W. Main St., Greenup, Ky., by the Rev. Jack Edwards. Burial will be in Bellefonte Memorial Gardens.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Caniff Funeral Home in Westwood and an hour before services Thursday at the church.

Contributions in Stella’s memory can be made to Gideons International, Greenup Camp, P.O. Box 293, Greenup, KY 41144.



Nina Lucille Caudle - 1910-2008

Nina Lucille Caudle, 97, of Ashland, Ky., died Monday, March 3, 2008, in Boyd Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

Mrs. Caudle was born Aug. 14, 1910, in Grahn, Ky., a daughter of the late Richard Arthur Kerkeek and Bertha Whitt Kerkeek.

She was also preceded in death by her husband, Cecil S. Caudle, on Jan. 17, 1970; and two sisters, Corine Hall and Phyllis Montague.

She was retired as a secretary-bookkeeper with Provident Loan Association and a bookkeeper at the C.H. Parsons Co. She was a member of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Ashland.

Surviving are a son, Robert Caudle of Ashland; two daughters, Joyce Green of Ashland and Sharon Dowdy of Clayton, N.C.; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a sister, Betty Jo Boggess of Paducah, Ky.

A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 6, 2008, at Ashland Cemetery Mausoleum Chapel by the Rev. Ike Nicholson. Burial will be in Ashland Cemetery.

Friends may call after 1 p.m. Thursday at Lazear Funeral Home in Ashland.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 1930 Winchester Ave., Ashland, KY 41101.



Rose Robinson

Rose Robinson, 72, of Greenup, died Monday in Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland.

Her husband, Harold Robinson, died in 2001.

The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Morton Funeral Home in South Shore. Burial will be in Smith Branch Cemetery.

Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday and after 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.



Harry Spriggs

Harry Lee Spriggs, 58, of South Portsmouth, died Tuesday in Riverside Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.

Roberson Funeral Home in South Shore is in charge of arrangements, which are pending.

Asa “Acie” Hall

Asa “Acie” Hall, 68, of Grayson, died Tuesday in King’s Daughters Medical Center.

Steen Funeral Home-Central Avenue Chapel in Ashland is in charge of arrangements, which are pending.



Frank Baldridge - 1969-2008

Frank Michael Baldridge of Wayland died Saturday in Martin from injuries he received in a boulder accident on Ky. 80.

He was born June 24, 1969.

The funeral will be at 1 p.m. today at Hall Funeral Home in Martin. Burial will be in Bradley Cemetery in Wayland.



Brenda Preston - 1950-2008

Brenda Sue Preston, 57, of Boonscamp, died Monday at her residence.

She was born Sept. 17, 1950, in Johnson County.

Her husband, Doug Preston, survives.

The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Hurricane United Baptist Church. Burial will be in Preston Family Cemetery in Boonscamp.

Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Preston Funeral Home in Paintsville.



Lida Rowe

Lida Williams Rowe, 78, of Pikeville, died Sunday.

The funeral will be at 1 p.m. today at Pikeville Funeral Home.

Friends may call at the funeral home.



Ethel Nolen - 1924-2008

Ethel Marie Nolen, 83, of Vanceburg, died Monday in Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, Ohio.

She was born Aug. 4, 1924, in Laurel.

She was preceded in death by two husbands, Earcel Nolen in 1945 and Herman Nolen in 1996.

The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg. Burial will be in Nolan Cemetery at Laurel.

Friends may call from 5 to 9 p.m. today and after 8 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.



Joyce Adkins - 1925-2008

Joyce Alene Salyers Adkins, 82, of Lexington, died Monday at her residence.

She was born March 16, 1925.

Her husband, Donald William Adkins, preceded her in death.

The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals in Morehead. Burial will be in Bradley Cemetery in Carter County.

Friends may call after 5 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Condolences may be sent to www.northcuttandson.com.



Glennis Reynolds - 1943-2008

Glennis Ray Penny Reynolds, 64, of Morehead, died Monday in Morehead.

He was born Sept. 5, 1943. His wife, Judith Ann Thomas Reynolds, survives.

The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals in Morehead. Burial will be in Reynolds Cemetery in Carter County.

Friends may call after 4 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Condolences may be sent to www.northcuttandson.com.

        

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