April 10, 2008 09:10 pm
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Pearl Francis - 1925-2008
Pearl Mae Hall Francis, 82, wife of Fred Francis, of Westwood passed away Thursday, April 10, 2008 following an extended illness.
Pearl was born Oct. 22, 1925, in Bruin, Ky., a daughter of the late Oscar and Gladys Salyers Hall. She was a member of Hoods Creek Regular Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Stanley Hall, Glenn E. Hall and Arthur “Archie” Hall; and one sister Mary Fain.
She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Fred Francis; a daughter, Deena Harmon and her husband, John of Glen Allen, Va.; a sister, Evelyn Ison of Westwood; and one granddaughter, Traci Nelson of Westwood.
Funeral services will be conducted by Pastor Russell Griffith and Pastor Ennis Lewis at Caniff Funeral Home in Westwood on Saturday, April 12, 2008 at 1 p.m. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Burial Park in Ashland.
Friends may call today from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home and one hour before the service on Saturday.
Donations in Pearl’s memory may be made to Hoods Creek Regular Baptist Church, 4515 Dawson Lane, Ashland, KY 41102 or Community Hospice Care Center, 2330 Pollard Road, Ashland, KY 41102.
Robin Kruger Qualls - 1962-2008
Robin Kruger Qualls, born Dec. 6, 1962, in Eau Claire, Wis., passed away, due to complications from aplastic anemia, and went to her eternal home on April 6, 2008.
She was surrounded by family and friends at the University of Louisville Hospital and crossed in peace and love.
Robin was a woman of boundless energy and vitality, unequaled kindness and compassion for others, and unwavering faith. Without exception, when people remark about Robin they speak of her great love for all people, her utter lack of pretense or prejudice and her insistence on seeing the positive aspect of any situation or person. Simply put, Robin made people smile whether they wanted to or not.
Until Robin was eight years old, she lived in Wisconsin. It was at that age she was diagnosed with a mostly fatal blood disorder, aplastic anemia, and was not expected to live beyond her early adolescence. But Robin was never one to give up without a fight, even as a child.
After being diagnosed, Robin spent nearly three months in the Mayo Clinic Hospital battling her disease and to her various medical teams constant amazement, defied the odds. In fact, according to the Mayo Clinic, Robin is the longest living person on record to have struggled with aplastic anemia.
She graduated from Seneca High School, Illinois, in 1981, and subsequently earned her medical lab technician degree from Marshall University in Huntington, W.Va. in 1984. It was during her time at MU that she met her future husband, Curt Qualls, of Ashland, Ky.
Robin and Curt married in Catlettsburg on Oct. 5, 1986. They lived and worked in Kingsport and Bristol, Tenn., Carollton, Sandy Springs and Marietta, Ga., Louisville, Ky., and most recently in Jeffersonville, Ind.
In the last years of her life, Robin was a senior consultant for Mary Kay Cosmetics, and a silver executive for Univera Life Sciences, and succeeded in both. Those who worked with and for her comment about the infectiousness of Robin’s enthusiasm, the way in which she was able to encourage others to be the best they could be.
Robin was a member of the LaBelle Chapter 419 of Eastern Star, BNI (Business Networking International) and Profit Builders.
Robin’s passing is a great loss, not only to her family but to all who knew her or who were touched by her warmth. Although her parents separated when she was five, their separation ultimately gave Robin two nuclear families and a large extended family, and she was always conscious and thankful of the blessing this entailed.
In addition to her loving husband, Curt, Robin is survived by her parents, Rodney and Rosemary Kruger of Eau Claire; her brother, Douglas Kruger Patton and his wife, JoAnn of Bowling Green, Ky.; her sister, Jenny Kruger of Minneapolis, Minn.; brothers, Travis Kruger and Mark Kruger of Wisconsin; stepfather, Larry Patton of Ransom, Ill.; parents-in-law, William and Carolyn Qualls of Ashland, Ky.; sister-in-law, Ann Qualls of Ashland; uncles, Richard Stai of Ashland, David Stai of Eau Claire and Bill Stai of Minnesota; aunt, Marian Syverson of Colfax, Wis.; and godchildren, Aaron and Laura Grizzle of Ashland.
Robin was preceded in death in November, 2007 by her mother, Janet Patton of Ransom; her uncle, Jack Stai; and grandparents, William and Eva Stai, Mary and Tim Brown, Charles Kucera and Melvin Kruger.
Robin will be missed by her surviving friends and family more than words could possibly convey.
A celebration of life service was held for her earlier this week. Those who would like to view the event may do so at http://scottfuneralhome.com
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to the Brown Cancer Center in Louisville.
Saundra Andersen
Saundra M. Andersen, 63, of Louisville, prayerfully and peacefully passed away at home on April 9, 2008.
She was lifted into the waiting arms of the Lord after fighting a courageous eight-year battle with cancer. She graduated from Ohio University with a degree in education and taught high school math for many years. Known as an accomplished bridge player, cook, and gardener, her life was dedicated to her family and friends.
She leaves her loving husband of 42 years, Robert “Bob” Andersen; one daughter, Dr. Shannon Thomas (Ian) of Louisville; one son, Dr. Dan Andersen (Karen) of Owensboro; two sisters, Carolyn O’Donnell (Terry) of Allentown, Pa., and Dr. Michele Bagley Rose (Homer) of Ashland, Ky.
“Noni” was adored by her six grandchildren, Audrey, Julia, and Benjamin Thomas and Carson, Lily and Tanner Andersen.
Her funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 12, at Arch L. Heady Westport Road in Louisville.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to Down syndrome of Louisville, 4604 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY 40218.
George Turner - 1929-2008
George Ralph Turner, 79, of Olive Hill, died Wednesday at his residence.
He was born March 15, 1929.
His wife, Shirlon Turner, survives.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Oney-Henderson Funeral Home in Olive Hill. Burial will be in Rest Haven Cemetery in Louisville.
Friends may call from 3 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Elzie Ward - 1919-2008
Elzie Ward, 89, of Lenore, W.Va., died Wednesday in Williamson Memorial Hospital in Williamson, W.Va.
He was born Feb. 16, 1919, in Pike County.
His wife, Eula Daniel Ward, survives.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Little Dove United Baptist Church. Burial will be in Billy Boggs Memorial Gardens in Lenore.
Friends may call after 7 p.m. today at the church.
Preston Funeral Home in Paintsville is in charge of arrangements.
Arley “Junior” Williams - 1926-2008
Arley “Junior” Williams, 81, of Norton, Ohio, died Tuesday in Magnolia Care Center in Wadsworth, Ohio.
He was born Aug. 3, 1926.
His wife, Emma Johnson Williams, survives.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals in Morehead. Burial will be in Adams-Plank Cemetery.
Friends may call after 6 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be made to www.northcuttandson.com
Lucille Carroll - 1948-2008
Lucille Smedley Carroll, 59, of Soldier, died Wednesday at her residence.
She was born April 12, 1948.
Her husband, Tom L. Carroll, survives.
The funeral will be at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals in Morehead. Burial will be in Wilder Cemetery in Morgan County.
Friends may call anytime today at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be made to www.northcuttandson.com.
Carl Davis
Carl Thomas Davis, 76, of Cannel City, died Tuesday in St. Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead.
His wife, Della Marie Patrick Davis, survives.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Faith Baptist Church in Caney. Burial will be in Benton Cemetery in Cannel City.
Friends may call at 6 p.m. today at Herald & Stewart & Halsey Funeral Home in West Liberty.
Bennie Stambaugh - 1956-2008
Bennie Darrell Stambaugh, 51, of Meally, died Tuesday in Cabell Huntington Hospital.
He was born May 9, 1956, in Johnson County.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Jones-Preston Funeral Home in Paintsville. Burial will be in Stambaugh Family Cemetery in Sitka.
Friends may call from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and until time of service Saturday at the funeral home.
Gary Potter - 1966-2008
Gary L. Potter, 42, of West Liberty, died Monday at his residence.
He was born Jan. 31, 1966, in Middletown, Ohio.
His wife, Sandra Karen Perry Potter, survives.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Potter Funeral Home in West Liberty. Burial will be in Gary L. Potter Cemetery in West Liberty.
Friends may call at 6 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be made to www.potterfuneralhomeinc.com.
Jane Harris - 1952-2008
Jane Harvey McKinney Harris, 56, of Morehead, died Wednesday at her residence.
She was born March 30, 1952, in West Liberty.
Her husband, Ricky Harris, survives.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Lane-Stucky-Gray Funeral Home in Morehead. Burial will be in Trumbo Hill Cemetery.
Friends may call after 6 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be made to www.lanestuckygray.com
Christine Patrick
Christine Patrick, 90, of Frenchburg, died Wednesday in Frenchburg.
She was the wife of the late Asa White Patrick.
The funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Menifee Home for Funerals in Frenchburg. Burial will be in Ezel Cemetery.
Friends may call after 6 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Charles Pruitt - 1954-2008
Charles Edward Pruitt, 53, of Pedro, died Wednesday in Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital.
He was born Aug. 6, 1954, in Lawrence County.
His wife, Darlene Sparks Pruitt, survives.
A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Lawrence Furnace Cemetery.
Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Phillips Funeral Home in Ironton.
Online condolences may be made to www.pillipsfuneralhome.net.
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