Published: April 14, 2008 09:02 pm            

Tuesday, April 15, 2008

Marie “Moe” Maynard (1930-2008)

Marie “Moe” Lambert Maynard, 77, of Catlettsburg, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 12, 2008, in King's Daughters Medical Center following an extended illness.

She was born Dec. 8, 1930, in Catlettsburg, the daughter of the late Everett and Della Jones Lambert.

In addition to her parents, Marie was preceded in death by her brothers, James “Friday” Lambert and Raymond “Worry” Lambert, and a sister, Irene Ball.

Marie was a lifelong resident of Catlettsburg and lived at Grandview Manor for more than 25 years. She was a friend to all and loved by many who will remember her lively sense of humor and outgoing personality. She often said faith in God and an ability to keep laughing helped sustain her throughout life, especially during her recent illness. To her family, Marie was a devoted daughter, sister and loving mother.

During her early years, Marie worked with her sister, Irene, at Rainbow Art Glass in Huntington, painting glassware that can still be found in rare collections and fine antique shops. She was a waitress for many years at the fabled Steak House in Catlettsburg, greeting everyone with a warm smile and welcoming wit. Later, she was a longtime employee of Bowling Feed and Hardware, working for her dear friend, the late Kathleen Bowling.

Marie will be deeply missed by those she leaves behind. She is survived by her sister, Doris Barker of Lakeland, Fla.; her brother, Robert Lambert of Ashland; a daughter, Donna Maynard of Catlettsburg; and a son, Donald “Brookie” (Lisa) Maynard of Catlettsburg. She was a cherished grandmother to her grandchildren, Shellee Marcum (John M.) Wilson, Jamie (Kristen) Marcum, Stephen Maynard and Brooke Maynard (John D.) Wilson, all of Catlettsburg. Marie was blessed with great-grandchildren Isaiah, Ciara, Connor and Georgia, who are all too young to have tasted Granny Moe's decadent homemade fudge.

Funeral ceremonies will be at 1 p.m. today at Kilgore & Collier Funeral Home on Panola Street in Catlettsburg. Words of comfort will be offered to family and friends by the Rev. James Webster.

Calling hours will be after 11 a.m. today at the funeral home.



Rex Pennington (1967-2008)

Rex Pennington, 40, of Catlettsburg, died Sunday, April 13, 2008, in Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland.

He was born Dec. 18, 1967, in Glendale, W.Va., a son of James R. and Patricia Sparks Pennington of Catlettsburg, who survive. He was a designer at Winn-Nelson.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Howard and Pauline Dunnigan Sparks and Howard Pennington and Jean Spaulding Pennington.

Survivors, in addition to his parents, include a son, Stephen “Tyler” Pennington of Flatwoods; a daughter, Haley Jordan Pennington of Catlettsburg; a stepdaughter, Leslie Cyrus of Catlettsburg; two brothers, Master Sgt. James H. “Bo” Pennington of Crestview, Fla., and Kip Pennington of Flatwoods; his former spouses, Michele Maiden of Flatwoods and Missy Pennington of Catlettsburg; former sisters-in-law Rose Pennington of Florida and Monica Pennington of Catlettsburg; and a special nephew, Andrew Pennington of Crestview.

Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Golden Oaks Memorial Gardens in Ashland.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at Lazear Funeral Home in Ashland.



Jesse Bryant (1921-2008)

Jesse Bryant, 87, of Kenova, W.Va., formerly of Lloyd, passed from this life on April 13, 2008, in Ashland.

He was born March 16, 1921, in Pike County. He was a reflexologist, retired from CSX Railroad and served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of American Legion Post 93 in Kenova and Bethany Old Regular Baptist Church. He was a past master of Greenup Masonic Lodge 89 and a member of the Valley of Covington Scottish Rite, El Hasa Shrine Legion of Honor and Greenup Eastern Star.

He was preceded in death by his wife and mother of his children, Carsie Mullins Bryant; a daughter, Nana Howard; a son-in-law, Darrell Howard; and a son, Jason Bryant; and several brothers and sisters.

Surviving are his wife, Kay Bryant of Kenova; a daughter, Jewell Ruth Justice of Cannonsburg; three sons and four daughters-in-law, Alva and Janet Bryant and Jeff and Charla Bryant, all of Flatwoods, Eddie and Linda Bryant of Lloyd and Kaye Bryant of Raceland; a stepson, Jason Jackson of Kenova; a sister, Martha Wallace of Ashland; 20 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and a host of nephews and nieces.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Carman Funeral Home in Flatwoods by Elders Terry Bryant and Junior Ruggles.

Burial will be in Brick Union Cemetery in Lloyd. There will be a military graveside service by American Legion Post 93 and the West Virginia Army National Guard.

A Scottish Rite funeral service will be at 6:30 p.m. and a Masonic service at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today and before services Wednesday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Community Hospice Care Center, 2330 Pollard Road, Ashland, KY 41101 or Hospice of Huntington, P.O. Box 464, Huntington, WV 25708.



Agnes Piatt (1936-2008)

Agnes Delores “Dirty Gertie” Piatt, 71, of South Shore, died Saturday, April 12, 2008, in Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland.

She was born Nov. 11, 1936, in Greenup County, a daughter of the late Lyman and Minnie Wolfe Taylor.

She was a homemaker and a mom.

She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Williams and Alma Blankenship, and a brother, William Murphy.

Survivors include a son, Donald Taylor of Sandy Hook; two stepsons, John Piatt Jr. of California and William Piatt of Cincinnati; three daughters, Leatha (Huey) Grizzell of Wheelersburg, Connie Ratcliff and David Wright of South Shore and Vina Piatt of South Shore; a stepdaughter, Nellie (David) Ingvalson of Minnesota; a sister, Darlene (Lowell) Meenach of South Shore; 10 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Mount Zion Cemetery by the Rev. Jim Brandenburg and the Rev. Cline McCallister.

Friends may call after 11 a.m. Wednesday at Roberson Funeral Home in South Shore.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Leatha Grizzell, 2686 Dogwood Ridge, Wheelersburg, OH 45694.



Donald Brown (1946-2008)

Mr. Donald Ray “Donnie” Brown, 61, went to be with his loving Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 13, 2008, at his residence on Carter Cave Road in Olive Hill.

He was born Sept. 3, 1946, in Grayson, a son of the late Jewell Barker Brown and James Earcel Brown.

Donnie was a lifelong resident of Olive Hill, leaving home for an extended period of time to serve his country as a member of the United States Army from 1965 to 1967. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, relative and friend. His retirement after 38 years at AK Steel enabled him to volunteer in many capacities in serving his church, his community and his friends. Donnie was a dedicated worker and member of Three Pines Freewill Baptist Church, a volunteer driver and worker in the Meals on Wheels program and the Olive Hill Historical Society. In addition, he enjoyed his memberships and relationships from Masonic Lodge 629, El Hasa Shrine, Scottish Rite Valley of Covington and American Legion Post 138.

In addition to his parents, Donnie was preceded in death by a beloved brother, Daryl Wayne Brown Sr.

He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Debra Ann Damron Brown; two daughters and a son-in-law, Charity Rae Brown of Olive Hill and Ginger Lee Brown Clay and husband David of Lexington; a son and his fianceé, James Seth Brown and Dee Dee Yeagle of Bowling Green, Ky.; a grandson, Grant David Clay, (who was much loved by his “Paps”) of Lexington; and a very special uncle (friend, father, brother) and aunt, James E. “Jim” and Wilma Jean Barker of Olive Hill. In addition, Donnie will be greatly missed by his other relatives and many friends.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, 2008, at Three Pines Freewill Baptist Church in Olive Hill by Brothers Lewis Davis and Gary Sparks. Burial will be in Garvin Ridge Cemetery on Garvin Ridge Road in Olive Hill.

Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the Olive Hill Historical Society (old Olive Hill High School gymnasium) in Olive Hill and after 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church.

A Masonic service will be conducted by Olive Hill Masonic Lodge 629 at 7 p.m. today. Military graveside rites will be performed by American Legion Post 138 of Olive Hill.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Donnie’s honor to Three Pines Freewill Baptist Church, 146 Ky. 3298, Olive Hill, KY 41164, the Olive Hill Meals on Wheels Program, P.O. Box 239, Olive Hill, KY 41164, the Olive Hill Historical Society, P.O. Box 143, Olive Hill, KY 41164 or the Shriner Children’s Hospital, 1900 Richmond Road, Lexington, KY 40502-1298.

Jamie Damron, Roscoe Rogers, Larry Taylor, Wayne Jones, Roger Layne, Danny Lowe, Michael Lowe, Moe Crawford, Sonny Huffman and Jeff Kiser will serve as pallbearers.

Honorary pallbearers will be Jim Bond, Edwin Kiser, Lowell Mosier, Jeep Hensley, Marvin Gearhart, John Stapleton, Challas Callahan, Willis Bond, Austin Carter, Donnie Parker, Melvin McDowell, Jim Webb, Lonnie Tackett, Mickey Greenhill, David Brown and Gary Brown.

Globe Funeral Chapel in Olive Hill is in charge of arrangements.



Betty Miller

Betty Miller, 78, of Ashland, died Monday at her residence.

Funeral arrangements are pending at Steen Funeral Home-Marshall Steen Chapel.



Linda Adams (1948-2008)

Linda Sue Prince Adams, 60, of Flatwoods, died Sunday in King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland.

Funeral arrangements are pending at Kilgore & Collier Funeral Home in Catlettsburg.



George Wilson Jr. (1942-2008)

George Wilson Jr., 65, of Gary, Ind., died Friday in Gary.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals in Morehead. Burial will be in Hamilton Cemetery on Christy Creek in Morehead.

Friends may call after 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.



Sophie Blevins (1925-2008)

Sophie Fugate Blevins, 82, of Grant Park, Ill., died Friday at her residence.

She was born Oct. 16, 1925, in Jackson.

Her husband, Herman Blevins, preceded her in death.

The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Redeemed Baptist Church in Caney. Burial will be in Memory Hill Cemetery at Caney.

Friends may call after 5 p.m. today at the church.

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



Bill Smith (1923-2008)

Bill David Smith, 84, of Mount Orab, Ohio, formerly of Morehead, died Thursday in Clermont Mercy Hospital in Batavia, Ohio.

He was born May 20, 1923, in Haldeman.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. today at Haldeman Church of God. Burial will be in Fultz Cemetery on Christy Creek in Morehead.

Friends may call an hour before services at the church.

Lane-Stucky-Gray Funeral Home in Morehead is in charge of arrangements.



Otis Akers

Otis Eugene Akers, 61, of Harold, died Monday in Highlands Regional Medical Center in Prestonsburg.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Hall Funeral Home in Martin. Burial will be in Davidson Memorial Gardens at Ivel.

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



Ova Stephens (1950-2008)

Ova “Big O” Stephens, 57, of Sandy Hook, died Sunday in Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland.

He was born Oct. 12, 1950, in Elliott County.

His wife, Tammy Simmons Stephens, survives.

The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Waddell & Whitt Funeral Home in Sandy Hook. Burial will be in Elliott County Memory Gardens in Sandy Hook.

Friends may call after 6 p.m. Tuesday and before services Wednesday at the funeral home.

        

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