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Friday, March 7, 2008

Marie Stinnett Brake - 1924-2008

In the presence of her loving and devoted husband of 60 years, Joseph A. Brake, and her four children, Marie Stinnett Brake, passed peacefully on March 5, 2008.

Born in Friendsville, Tenn. in 1924, she graduated from Tennessee Wesleyan College in 1943 and the University of Tennessee in 1946, where she was one of three women to graduate that year in the College of Business Administration. She was the daughter of Charles and Hattie Stinnett and sister to Earl C. Stinnett and Charles Pat Stinnett Jr., all who preceded her in death.

Throughout her later life, Marie said that she had enjoyed the best of both worlds. She stayed home and brought up her four children, Rebecca Brake Murray, Patricia E. Brake, Vicki Brake Cantrell and Joseph A. Brake Jr. She was actively involved in her church and community in their hometowns of Kingsport, Tenn., Longview, Texas, Portsmouth, Ohio, and Ashland, Ky, where they made a home for 35 years.

In Ashland, she was a member of the First United Methodist Church and more recently a member of Middlesettlements United Methodist Church in Louisville, Tenn., where she and her husband were married in 1947. She served as superintendent of the children’s division of Sunday School at Franklin Avenue United Methodist Church in Portsmouth, as president of the Country Lane Garden Club, League of Women Voters, Progressive Mothers Club and the American Association of University Women. She was also active as a Girl Scout and Cub Scout leader.

Marie later earned a master’s degree in business education and she began a second career at the University of Kentucky, Ashland Community College, where she retired at age 70 as an assistant professor. While there, she also served as the handicapped coordinator and the veterans coordinator and she taught several courses, including management and business education. She developed and organized the Handicapped Awareness Week in Ashland and was responsible for making the college accessible for the handicapped. Former students and veterans would always return to her office and tell her about their successess. Among many words of wisdom, she encouraged them to graduate and to use good grammar and manners.

In addition to her husband and children, Marie is survived by her sons-in-law, David White Murray III and James Edward Cantrell; her daughter-in-law, Allyson Burton Brake and her grandchildren, Allison Murray Near and husband, Tom, Hannah Howard Reed and husband, Josh, David White Murray IV and wife, Erin, James Clay Cantrell, Jennifer Patton Howard, Joseph Christopher Cantrell, Rebecca Marie Howard, Katharyn Renee Brake, Sarah Jo Brake, Samantha Faye Jenkins, Jane Allyson Jenkins, and Peter Jenkins.

Arrangements are through McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home in Maryville, where visitation will be observed tonight March 7 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Services will be at Middlesettlements United Methodist Church in Louisville, Tenn. at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 8.

Interment will be in Middlesettlements Cemetery.

Online condolences may be made to www.mccammonammonsclick.com



Ernest E. Young - 1923-2008

Ernest E. Young, 84, of Satsuma, Fla., died suddenly on Monday, March 3, 2008.

He was a native of Ashland, Ky., and resided in Putnam County since 1985. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and worked for 36 years as an electrical maintenance foreman with Armco Steel Corp. He was a member of First Baptist Church of San Mateo and a 32nd degree Mason. He enjoyed fishing and square dancing and was involved in several square dancing clubs.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Mary O. Young.

He is survived by his wife of two years, Therese V. Young of San Mateo; three sons, Ronald (Linda) Young of Raceland, Ky., Larry (Glenda) Young of San Mateo and Danny (Linda) Young of Lawrenceburg, Ky.; a stepson, Roger Belgau of Palatka; a brother, Melvin Young of Baton Rouge, La.; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one stepgrandson.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, March 10, at Steen Funeral Home-Central Avenue Chapel in Ashland officiated by the Rev. J. Stewart Schneider. Burial will follow in Golden Oaks Memorial Gardens.

Visitation will be at the funeral home on Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m.

Online condolences may be made to www.steenfuneralhomes.com



Harriet Alexander Martin - 1916-2008

Harriet Alexander Martin, 91, ascended to heaven on March 4, 2008.

Harriet, the daughter of Harry and Carrie Alexander, was born in Ashland, Ky., on June 14, 1916. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph D. Martin who died 30 years ago. She now joins him with the Lord. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by three older siblings. She was a loving, nurturing wife and mother who gave of herself selflessly. Harriet was dedicated to giving to others including many hours spent at Good Samaritan Hospital, God’s Pantry and the Ronald McDonald House.

She was a faithful member of Park United Methodist Church since moving to Lexington in 1952. A long time choir member, she spent more than 50 years supporting this ministry. Though we know she is with God, the family deeply grieves the loss of a mother who loved unconditionally. She leaves behind many dear friends and will not be easily forgotten by anyone who knew her. To cherish her memory, she leaves behind two sons and their wives, Rich and Pat Martin and Joe and Carla Martin; two grandchildren, Molly and Bryan and their spouses; two great-grandchildren, Gracie and Chandler and many dear friends.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. today at the W.R. Milward Mortuary-Broadway in Lexington.

Visitation will be from noon to 1 p.m. today.

Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association.

www.milwarduneral.com



James Litteral - 1927-2008

James Litteral, 80, of Wurtland, husband of Georgia A. Litteral, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday afternoon, March 5, 2008, in Community Hospice Care Center.

James was born June 14, 1927, in Wurtland, the only child of Oscar and Sadie Bates Litteral.

James proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. He retired after 41 years of service to Armco Steel in the West Processing Department.

He attended Wurtland Nazarene Church and First Baptist Church of Russell.

In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by a son, Edward “Sonny” Litteral; a daughter, Brenda Shuff; and a granddaughter, Safrona Renee Kincaid.

In addition to his wife of 60 years, Georgia Claxon Litteral, he is survived by two sons, Jimmy Litteral and his wife, Anita, of Greenup, Ky., and Mike Litteral and his wife, Sandy, of Wurtland, Ky.; a daughter-in-law, Debra Litteral of Worthington, Ky.; a son-in-law, David Shuff of Worthington, Ky.; five grandchildren, Maria Adams, Shawn Allen Litteral, Jennifer Litteral, Shama Smith and Jessica Kidd; seven great-grandchildren, Davin Kincaid, Michael Allen Litteral, Zack Litteral, Quinten Smith, Lakin Smith, Landon Adams and Haley Adams; and numerous friends and extended family.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. today, March 7, 2008, at First Baptist Church of Russell by the Rev. Ken Gowin. Burial will be in Bellefonte Memorial Gardens.

Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at the church.

Caniff Funeral Home in Westwood is in charge of arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in James’ memory may be made to Community Hospice Care Center, 2330 Pollard Road, Ashland, KY 41101.



Opal Barker - 1930-2008

Mrs. Opal Faye Moore Barker, age 77, of Bens Run Road, Olive Hill, Ky., went home to be with the Lord Wednesday morning, March 5, 2008 at her residence.

Mrs. Barker was born May 21, 1930, in Elliott County, Ky., and is a daughter of the late Elijah and Arizona Blankenbeckler Moore.

Opal was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, neighbor and friend to all who knew her. She was a Christian and a faithful member of the Beartown Church of God for 21 plus years. She was a retired employee of Ashland Sales Inc. where she worked many years as a seamstress.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George Edward Barker.

She is survived by three loving children, Roma June Mabry and her husband, Larry of Ashland, Ky., Charles Ray Barker and his wife, Judy of Elliott County, Ky., and Janet Sue Kadlec and her husband Daryle of Elliott County; six grandchildren, Mike Mabry, Tonya Lewis, Michelle Gibson, Robin Patrick, Sarah Allen and Christopher Smith; eight great-grandchildren, Whitney Lewis, Travis Lewis, Catherine Lewis, Taylor Patrick, Michael Mabry, Kyle Gibson, Cameron Gibson and Carter Gibson; four brothers, Cecil Moore of Morehead, Ky., and Arlie Ray Moore, Johnny Moore and Coy Moore all of Elliott County; and four sisters, Anna Lee Wagoner of Olive Hill, Martha Randolph of Elliott County, Vicie Cox of Mansfield, Ohio and Gladys Justice of Ashland. She also leaves several nieces and nephews, numerous other family members, her church family and friends who will sadly miss her.

Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 8, 2008 at the Globe Funeral Chapel in Olive Hill with Brother Elijah Wagoner and Brother Justin Wagoner officiating. Burial will follow in Jim Roe Cemetery on Stark Ridge in Elliott County.

Friends may call after 5:30 p.m. today and until the service hour Saturday at the funeral home.

Christopher Smith, Joseph Kadlec, Billy Lewis, Josh Allen, Mike Mabry and Gregory Gibson will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be James Barker, Larry Mabry, Daryle Kadlec and Randy Moore.



Aileen Rose Boggs Smith - 1919-2008

Mrs. Aileen Rose Boggs Smith, age 88, of Olive Hill, Ky., went home to be with the Lord Wednesday morning, March 5, 2008 in the Ridgeway Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Owingsville, Ky., after an extended illness.

Mrs. Smith was born June 7, 1919, in Carter County, Ky., and is a daughter of the late Francis M. and Missouri Walker Rose.

Aileen was a graduate of Olive Hill High School. Over the course of her career, she was co-owner of Olive Hill Western Auto Store and Aileen’s Gift Shop. She was a devoted member of the First Baptist Church of Olive Hill, where she served as the adult women Sunday School teacher, Women Missionary Union director, Girls Auxiliary leader, choir member, Betty Hanna Circle member and a willing servant of the Lord.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband of 39 years, Willard W. Boggs; second husband of 10 years, Edwin Smith; four brothers, Emil Rose, William Rose, Roy Rose and Uhlan Rose; and four sisters, Gladys Rose Craig Whitt, Evelyn Rose Lowe, Juanita Mae Rose Curtis and Jewell Rose Roe.

She is survived by two loving daughters and sons-in-law, Patty and Gene Cline of Olive Hill, and Marquetta and Carl Gulley of Richmond, Va.; five grandchildren, Terri Cline Alderman of Morehead, Ky., Todd Cline of Brussels, Belgium, Eric Cline of Louisville, Ky., Matthew Gulley of Lynchburg, Va., and William Gulley of Arlington, Va.; one great-grandson, Jackson Mills Gulley of Lynchburg; one sister, Lorraine Rose Lee of Barnwell, S.C.; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 8, 2008 at First Baptist Church in Olive Hill with the Rev. William Hartung, the Rev. Mark Lilly and the Rev. Mike Blankenship officiating. Burial will follow in Jr. O.U.A.M. Cemetery in Olive Hill.

Friends may call after 5 p.m. today at Globe Funeral Chapel in Olive Hill and one hour prior to the service Saturday at the church.

Todd Cline, Matthew Gulley, Eric Cline, William Gulley, Casey Lowe and David Alderman will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be all former member of Aileen’s Adult Women Sunday School Class.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church in Olive Hill.



John Pelfrey - 1920-2008

John Pelfrey, 87, of Martha, Ky., went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 5, 2008.

He was born June 7, 1920, in Morgan County, the son of the late Forest and Rinda Cox Pelfrey. He was also preceded in death by brothers and sisters, Gretta Barker Maxie, Emerson Pelfrey, William H. (Pat) Pelfrey, Grace Jones, Ellis Pelfrey, Chester Pelfrey and Robert Lee Pelfrey.

John was saved Jan. 20, 1939 and began preaching Jan. 20, 1946. He was formerly the pastor of Point Plesant Enterprise Baptist Church in Johnson County, Martha Enterprise Baptist, Union Enterprise Baptist, New Salem Enterprise Baptist, and Paint Valley Enterprise Baptist, all in Morgan County, and Low Gap Enterprise Baptist Church in Blaine.

He also retired from Ashland Oil where he worked in the oil fields in Martha as an arc welder.

He was married to his partner in life of 66 years, Dec. 26, 1941, Dixie Brown Pelfrey.

Besides his wife, he is survived by three children, Carol and husband, John Wetzel Triplett of Webbville, Ky., Johnny and wife, Vickie Pelfrey of Lancaster, Ohio, and Ron and wife, Beverly Pelfrey of Winchester, Ky.; seven grandchildren, Teresa and husband, Mark Lewis of Sandy Hook, Ky., Rodney and wife, Tiffney Triplett of Staffordsville, Ky., Lorie and husband, Rick Tillis of Jacksonville, Fla., Mark and wife, Angela Pelfrey of Pataskala, Ohio, and Savannah Monee and Caroline Pelfrey, all of Winchester; six great-grandchildren, Andrew, Noah, Logan, Kortnee, Natalee and Kaylee; and sisters and brother, Nannie Rigsby, Gladys Wells, Thelma Evans and husband, Elwood, Forest Jr. and wife, Nell Pelfrey, and Betty Wheeler and husband, Lawrence.

Funeral will be Saturday, March 8, 2008 at 1 p.m. at the Lewis & Ferguson Funeral Home in Sandy Hook by the following ministers, Brothers Russell Griffith, Buell Webb, James Wallin and Joe Keaton officiating. Burial will be in Yatesville Memorial Park.

Friends may call after 6 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Pallbearers are Mark Pelfrey, Mark Lewis, Rodney Triplett, Rick Tillis, Marty Bradley and Billy Ray Pelfrey.



Phylene (Melvin) Harr

Phylene (Melvin) Harr, age 87, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2008 in Kobacker House and is now residing peacefully and pain free with her Heavenly Father.

Phylene was a former member of Portsmouth First Church of the Nazarene, a member of Warren Avenue Church of the Nazarene in Columbus for several years and attended St. Mark’s United Methodist Church. She was employed by the former Bragdon’s Department Store in Portsmouth and she provided in-home care to several families.

Preceding her in death were her husband of 51 years, Hubert J. Harr; parents, Charles Henry and Alice Elizabeth (Pennington) Melvin; seven brothers and sisters and their spouses. She was loving mother of Paulette (Don) Laws, Brenda K. (Roger) Snyder and Letha Alice (Dan) Bernert and survived by 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Ramona Ann Spears and Avalene Harr and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be at 4 p.m. Saturday, March 8 at Schoedinger Hilltop Chapel, 3030 W. Broad St., Columbus where friends may call two hours prior to the service from 2 to 4 p.m. The family will also receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, March 9 at Ralph F. Scott Funeral Home, 1422 Lincoln St., Portsmouth. Graveside service and interment will be at 10 a.m. Monday, March 10 at Memorial Burial Park, Wheelersburg, Ohio.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to HomeReach Hospice Kobacker House, 3595 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH 43214 or Arthritis Foundation, 3740 Ridge Mill Drive, Hilliard, OH 43026 in her memory. www.schoedinger.com



Opal Davis

Opal B. Adkins Davis, 86, of South Shore, died Tuesday in South Shore Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born in Greenup County. Her husband, Ray C. Davis, died in 1974.

The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Roberson Funeral Home in South Shore. Burial will be in Siloam Cemetery in South Shore.

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



Ezra Carver - 1931-2008

Ezra C. Carver, 76, of Washington Court House, Ohio, died Tuesday in Fayette County Memorial Hospital in Washington Court House.

He was born April 14, 1931, in Stacy Fork.

His wife, Shirley McGuire Carver, survives.

A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Bentley Cemetery in Stacy Fork.

Potter Funeral Home in West Liberty is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be made to www.potterfuneralhomeinc.com in 1974.



Elsie Sammons

Elsie Jo Elkins Sammons, 74, of Flatwoods, died.

Her husband, Robert Sammons, survives.

Carman Funeral Home in Flatwoods is in charge of arrangements, which are pending.



Morris Bloomfield - 1953-2008

Morris C. Bloomfield, 54, of Vanceburg, died Wednesday in Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, Ohio.

He was born Sept. 18, 1953, in Toledo, Ohio.

His wife, Nellie Applegate Bloomfield, survives.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg. Burial will be in Horsley Cemetery in Laurel.

Friends may call from 5 to 8 tonight and after 8 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.



Alice Tennant - 1923-2008

Alice M. Tennant, 84, of Ironton, formerly of Coal Grove and South Point, died Wednesday in Jo Lin Health Center in Ironton.

She was born July 13, 1923, in Lawrence County.

Her husband, Delbert E. Tennant, survives.

The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Coal Grove Church of the Nazarene. Burial will be in Zoar Cemetery in Coal Grove.

Friends may call one hour before the service at the church.

Tracy Brammer Funeral Home in Ironton is in charge of arrangements.



Donna Watts

Donna Sue Harmon Watts, 40, of Wayne, wife of David Watts, died Wednesday in Cabell Huntington Hospital.

The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home in Ceredo. Burial will be in Harmon Cemetery in Wayne.

Friends may call from 5 to 8 tonight at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be made to www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.

        

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