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Thursday, March 20, 2008

Tommy E. Elswick - 1940-2008

Tommy E. Elswick, 67, of Ashland, Ky., died Tuesday, March 18, 2008, in King’s Daughters Medical Center.

Mr. Elswick was born Aug. 8, 1940, in Ashland, a son of the late Thomas Elswick and Sarah Alice Corey Elswick.

He was also preceded in death by a son, Tommy E. Elswick Jr.; four sisters; and a brother.

He was a retired foreman of the water district for the city of Ashland and a member of Pollard Baptist Church.

Surviving are his wife, Betty Griffith Elswick of Ashland; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Jeff (Betty Alice) Elswick of Ashland and Mark Elswick of Grayson, Ky.; a daughter and son-in-law, Lisa (Steve) Adkins of Ashland; a daughter-in-law, Garnet Elswick of Cannonsburg, Ky.; six grandchildren, Jeffrey Elswick, Josh Elswick, Justin Elswick, Stephen Adkins, Michael Adkins and Samuel Elswick; a great-grandchild, Riley Elswick; a brother, Jack Elswick of Mansfield, Ohio; and a sister, Violet Mullins of Ashland.

A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, March 21, 2008, at Kirby Flats Cemetery by the Rev. Todd Richardson and the Rev. Tom Swartzwelder.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today, March 20, 2008, at Lazear Funeral Home in Ashland.



Joanne Fannin - 1950-2008

Joanne Smallridge Fannin of Gainesville, Fla., formerly of Bear Creek Road, Catlettsburg, passed away Monday March 17, 2008, in North Florida Regional Medical Center after a long illness.

Mrs. Fannin was 57 years of age, born April 7, 1950, in Catlettsburg, Ky., to the late Wayne and Anna White Smallridge. She was retired from J.C. Penney in Ashland after many years as a clerk and was of the Baptist faith.

Sadly left behind are her adoring husband of 39 years, Thomas Fannin of Gainesville; a daughter, Ladonna Trautz and her husband, Steven, of Alachua, Fla.; a brother, William Smallridge and his wife, Joyce, of Catlettsburg; a sister, Carolyn Blanton and her husband, Alvin, of Catlettsburg; the special love of her life, her grandson, Ryan Trautz; and many nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews and great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews.

Joanne was also preceded in death by a brother, Garett Ray Smallridge, and sister-in-law, Patricia Smallridge.

A funeral service in memory of Joanne Smallridge Fannin will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 22, 2008, at Kilgore & Collier Funeral Home on Panola Street in Catlettsburg. Words of comfort will be offered by Pastor Everett Stevens. Final rest will be in White Cemetery in Catlettsburg.

Those wishing to call on the Fannin family may do so from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.



Evelyn Adkins - 1926-2008

Evelyn Marie Lawhon Adkins passed from this world surrounded by her loving family on March 18, 2008, in St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington, W.Va., after a short illness.

She was born Nov. 28, 1926, in Huntington, the daughter of the late Walter and Susan Lawhon.

In addition, she was preceded in death by her brother, Leon Lawhon; a sister, Hazel Lyon; and a great-grandson, Daniel Ray Skaggs.

She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Raymond Adkins of Wurtland, Ky.; two sisters, Betty Knight of Cottageville, W.Va., and Anna Wood of Huntington; two sons, Michael (Vera Rae) Adkins of Great Falls, Mont., and Dan (Marian) Adkins of Grayson, Ky.; a daughter, Mitzie Adkins of Wolverine Lake, Mich.; a granddaughter, Christina (James) Skaggs and two great-grandchildren, Jaydan and Raven Skaggs, all of Grayson. She had many nieces and nephews who loved their Aunt Sis. She also had a special friend, Carol Terry of Lloyd, Ky. She will also be missed by her dog, Casper.

Evelyn was an artist and belonged to the Ironton Artist Association and was on the board of directors of the Tri-State Artist Association. She was very active in the Democratic Woman’s Club and was a poll worker.

The family wishes to give special thanks to the fifth floor Neuro Science Department of St. Mary’s Medical Center for the wonderful compassion and care.

Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, March 21, 2008, at Bellefonte Memorial Gardens in Flatwoods, Ky., by Brother Brian Hayton.

Visitation for friends and relatives will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today, March 20, 2008, at Wright’s Funeral Home in Greenup, Ky.

Condolences may be sent to www.wrightsfuneralhome.com.



Louise Lock Conley - 1918-2008

Louise Lock Conley, 89, of Grayson, Ky., went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, March 18, 2008, in Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland, Ky.

She was born April 8, 1918, in Carter County, Ky., a daughter of the late Chidy and Sally Barnhill Lock.

She was a homemaker and a member of Stinson Community Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Sisrow Conley, in 2000 and two sons, Walter Conley in 2003 and George Conley in 1999.

Her survivors include a son, Danny (Mary) Conley of Grayson; two additional daughters-in-law; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, March 21, 2008, at East Carter County Memory Gardens by Lawrence Felty, minister. Burial will be in East Carter County Memory Gardens.

Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today, March 20, at Malone Funeral Home in Grayson.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Community Hospice Care Center, 2330 Pollard Road, Ashland, KY 41102.

Condolences may be made to Conley family at www.malonefuneralhome.com.



Bertha Stanley Lowe Dixon

Bertha Dixon, 97, of Ironton, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 18, 2008, following an extended illness.

She was born in Greenup County, Ky., the daughter of the late Jasper and Minerva Ella Brown-Stanley.

Bertha was a faithful member of Sedgewick United Methodist Church of Ironton. She worked as a foster grandparent at the Open Door School for 23 years and was a retired sales clerk at Artwil’s Dress Shop. She also volunteered as a Girl Scout troop leader and with the American Red Cross for many years.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter and son-in-law, Barbara (William) Hollingsworth; two infant sons; four sisters, Cassie Price, Ethel Phelps, Audrey Sturgill and Elizabeth “Bess” Edwards; three brothers, Russell, Fred and Willie Stanley; and a great-grandson, Billy Hatfield.

She is survived by four generations: three daughters, Hazel Dolores Sarven Legg of South Point, Ohio, Josephine “Jo” Brammer and Margaret Molter, both of Ironton; nine grandchildren, Jim (Jenny) Legg of Lexington, Ky., Cheri (Joe) McKay of Barboursville, W.Va., Virgil (Lisa) Hollingsworth of Wrightsville, Ga., Betty (Dave) Hollingsworth of Columbus, Ohio, Kenneth Hollingsworth of London, Ohio, Carol (Dave) Pennington of Hanging Rock, Ohio, Don (Jan) Fraley of Russell, Ky., Steve (Patti) Molter of Palmyra, Va., and Beth (Mark) Snyder of Huntington, W.Va.; 14 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; and countless foster grandchildren from the Open Door School.

Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. Friday, March 21, 2008, at Sedgewick United Methodist Church, with a memorial service to follow by the Rev. Willard Metz.

Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Interment will be in Dixon Cemetery in Westwood, Ky.

Caniff Funeral Home in Westwood is in charge of arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made in Bertha’s memory to Sedgewick United Methodist Church, 1717 Reynolds St., Ironton, OH 45638 or the Open Door School, 412 Lorain St., Ironton, Ohio.



David Horne - 1961-2008

David L. Horne, 46, of Ashland, died Tuesday in King’s Daughters Medical Center.

He was born March 31, 1961, in Ashland.

His wife, Jacqueline “Jackie” Trimble Horne, survives.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Lazear Funeral Home in Ashland. Burial will be in Ferguson Cemetery in Morgan County.

Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations to help with funeral expenses may be made to Lazear Funeral Home, 1632 Central Ave., Ashland, KY 41101.



James May

James R. May, 86 of Lexington, formerly of Greenup, died Wednesday in Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington.

Wright’s Funeral Home in Greenup is in charge of arrangements, which are pending.



Vernon Craycraft

Vernon V. Craycraft, 75, of East Tygart Road, Greenup, died Wednesday in Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland.

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



William Knauff

William O. Knauff, 78, of West Portsmouth, Ohio, died Wednesday in Southern Ohio Medical Center Hospice Center in Portsmouth.

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



Ronald Lambert Sr. - 1947-2008

Ronald B. Lambert Sr., 60, of Olive Hill, died Tuesday in Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland.

He was born Nov. 11, 1947, in Rowan County.

A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Gregoryville Christian Holiness Church.

Friends may call after noon Saturday at the church.

Malone Funeral Home in Grayson is in charge of arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Kentucky Bank of Morehead, Ky.

Condolences may be sent to www.malonefuneralhome.com.



William “Bus” Mosier - 1930-2008

William David “Bus” Mosier, 77, of Glenmont, Ohio, formerly of Olive Hill, died Monday in Knox Community Hospital in Mount Vernon, Ohio.

He was born Oct. 14, 1930, in Carter County.

His wife, Vickie Leadingham Mosier, survives.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Globe Funeral Chapel in Olive Hill. Burial will be in Biggs Hill Cemetery in Olive Hill.

Friends may call after 9 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.



Larry McRoberts - 1952-2008

Larry Earl McRoberts, 55, of Olive Hill, died Tuesday at his residence.

He was born Sept. 2, 1952, and was the husband of Teresa Griffey McRoberts.

The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Friday at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals in Morehead. Burial will be in Vanhoose Cemetery in Carter County with military rites.

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

Condolences may be sent to www.northcuttandson.com.



Vera Bentley - 1927-2008

Vera Mae Bentley, 80, of Grayson, died Wednesday in Jo Lin Health Center in Ironton, Ohio.

She was born Dec. 20, 1927, in Greenup County.

The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Sparks Funeral Home in Grayson. Burial will be in Martin Cemetery in Greenup County.

Friends may call after 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Condolences may be sent to www.sparksfh.com.



Elmer “Ken” Kinder Jr. - 1927-2008

Elmer “Ken” Kinder Jr., 80, of Muncie, Ind., formerly of Morehead, died Sunday in Muncie.

He was born Nov. 20, 1927.

A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens in Morehead.

Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals in Morehead is in charge of arrangements.

Condolences may be sent to www.northcuttandson.com.



Rosetta Combs

Rosetta Minix Combs, 69, of Salyersville, died Wednesday.

The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Magoffin County Funeral Home in Salyersville.

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



Harold Poynter - 1945-2008

Harold Glenn Poynter, 63, of Sandy Hook, died Tuesday in Veterans Administration Medical Center in Huntington, W.Va.

He was born Feb. 2, 1945, in Corbin.

His wife, Sandy Uhiren Poynter, survives.

The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Waddell & Whitt Funeral Home in Sandy Hook. Burial will be in Elliott County Memory Gardens in Sandy Hook, with military rites by Elliott County VFW Post 11428.

Friends may call after 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.



Joseph Archer - 1948-2008

Joseph Verl Archer, 59, died Tuesday in the Life Care Center in Morehead.

He was born Oct. 20, 1948.

A graveside service will be at 3 p.m. today at Manning Chapel Cemetery in Carter County.

Friends may call after 2 p.m. today at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals in Morehead.

Condolences may be sent to www.northcuttandson.com.



Philip Hall Sr. - 1938-2008

Philip Scott Hall Sr., 70, of Johnstown, Texas, died March 15 in Fort Worth, Texas.

He was born Jan. 19, 1938, in Louisa.

His wife, Cheryle Schuman Hall, survives.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Newcomer Funeral Home in Columbus, with the funeral service to follow.

Interment will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Preece Cemetery in Louisa.

Young Funeral Home in Louisa is in charge of local arrangements.



James Brown - 1925-2008

James E. Brown, 82, of Ironton, formerly of Columbus, died Tuesday.

He was born March 31, 1925, in Chillicothe.

His wife, Eileen Nash Vass Brown, survives.

The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Phillips Funeral Home in Ironton. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery.

Friends may call after 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Donations may be made to the Church of Christ Food Pantry, 10th and Vine streets, Ironton, OH 45638.

Condolences may be sent to www.phillipsfuneralhome.net.



Helen Howell - 1934-2008

Helen Howell, 73, of Logan, died Wednesday in Trinity Healthcare in Logan.

She was born Dec. 20, 1934, in Williamson.

A graveside service will be at noon Saturday at Forest Lawn Cemetery at Pecks Mill.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Honaker Funeral Home in Logan.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, 423 Main St., Logan, WV 25601.

Condolences may be sent to www.honakerfuneralhome.org.

        

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