Published: April 21, 2008 08:56 pm            

Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Grant Johnson - 1962-2008

Robert Grant Johnson of Catlettsburg, loving husband and devoted father, stood face to face with his Lord and Savior on Sunday morning, April 20, 2008, passing from King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland following a very brief illness.

Grant was only 45 years of age, born Nov. 26, 1962, in Ashland, Ky., the son of Doris Storie of Catlettsburg and Robert Johnson and his wife, Pat, of Grayson.

He was a graduate of Boyd County High School Class of 1980, Pikeville College with a B.A. in mining technology and the Collins Career Center with a degree in orthopedic surgical technology. He was presently employed at King’s Daughters Medical Center Surgical Department and previously an employee of Ashland Oil Inc. Research and Development.

He was an avid outdoorsman and life scout, loving to fish, hunt, hike and camp, and a faithful member of Oakland Avenue Baptist Church, where he loved to worship with his church family. So quick witted and smart, one of God’s true treasures has passed from us in Grant.

Sadly, Grant leaves behind his loving wife of 18 years, Sharla Crump Johnson; a very precious son, Carson Johnson; a brother, Casey Johnson of Ashland; two sisters, Becky Clere and her husband, Joel, of Clarksville, Tenn., and Sue Ellen Johnson of Catlettsburg; brothers-in-law Shawn Crump and his wife, Sandy, and Preston Crump and his wife, Vicky, all of Ashland; nieces and nephews Michael Clere, Hayley Clere, Morgan Johnson, Daniel Crump, Kaylee Crump, Stacey Crump and Jennifer Messer; and a host of extended family.

A funeral service in honor of Grant Johnson will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2008, at Oakland Avenue Baptist Church in Catlettsburg. Words of comfort and inspiration will be offered by Pastor Mike Blankenship.

Final rest will be in Catlettsburg Cemetery.

Those wishing to pay respects to the Johnson family may do so between the hours of 6 and 9 p.m. today at Neal Funeral Home on Center Street in Catlettsburg.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Oakland Avenue Baptist Church, 3265 Oakland Ave., Catlettsburg, KY 41129.



Robert M. Powell - 1947-2008

Robert M. Powell, 60, of Flatwoods, Ky., died April 20, 2008, in Russell, Ky.

Mr. Powell was born Sept. 10, 1947, in Ironton, Ohio, a son of Pauline A. Hughes Powell of Flatwoods and the late Robert A. Powell.

He was senior piping designer with the URS engineering firm, a member of First Baptist Church in Russell and a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War.

Additional survivors include his wife, Marilyn A. Ritter Powell of Flatwoods; a sister, Rebecca Sue (Michael R.) Stewart of Ashland, Ky.; and a niece, Rachel Stewart of Alexandria, Va.

A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2008, at Bellefonte Memorial Gardens in Flatwoods by Pastor Ken Gowin.

Carman Funeral Home in Flatwoods is in charge of arrangements.

Donations may be made to First Baptist Church of Russell Building Fund, 901 Ashland Drive, Russell, KY 41169.



Junior Coburn - 1938-2008

Bunion Junior Coburn Jr., 70, of Warnock, Ky., died April 20, 2008, in Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland, Ky.

He was born Feb. 17, 1938, in Greenup County, Ky., a son of the late Bunion and Cornelia Roche Coburn.

In addition, he was preceded in death by a brother, Frank Coburn; and five sisters, Hazel Music, Elizabeth Hamilton, Madge Adkins, Violet Buckler and Georgia Wolfe.

He was a retired machinist for A.C. Lawrence Leather in Ashland and an ordained minister of the Christian faith.

Surviving are his wife, Beulah Maxine Harris Coburn of Warnock; a son, Tim Coburn of Warnock; three daughters, Lawana Jean Cason and her husband, Bret, of Florence, Ky., and Melody J. Parker and her husband, Wayne, and Terry L. Parker and her husband, Paul, all of Carter City, Ky.; a stepdaughter, Belinda Sue Bailey of Franklin Furnace, Ohio; a sister, Jean Weatherspoon of Wheelersburg, Ohio; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 24, 2008, at Wright’s Funeral Home in Greenup by Brother Hays Tackett and Brother Ronnie Tussey. Burial will be in Harris Cemetery in Load, Ky.

Friends may call after 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2008, at the funeral home.



Joan Slagel

Joan Weymouth Slagel, 68, of Ironton, died Tuesday, March 25, in Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital as a result of damage done to her body after cancer treatment in the 1960s.

She was the wife of John Slagel and the mother of Kathy Nelson of Dallas, Texas, Robert Slagel of Ironton and David Slagel of Flatwoods, Ky. She had five grandchildren, Ashton and Holden Slagel of Flatwoods and Mason, Georgia and Lillian Kate Slagel of Ironton.

Her family, including her daughters-in-law, Lori and Elizabeth and son-in-law, Ty Nelson, were the love of her life. She is also survived by a brother, Jack Weymouth of Roswell, Ga.

Joan was a registered nurse. She was retired from Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital. She attended college at Miami University, University of Michigan, Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas and finally graduated from Marshall at the age of 50, after seeing her children all graduate from college and become employed. Following her graduation from Marshall, she chose to work as a nurse for Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital so that she might repay the medical community for saving her from cancer in the 1960s. She was a member of Christ Episcopal Church in Ironton and a frequent attendant of the United Methodist Church in Ironton.

Please send no flowers but remembrances may be made by contributing to the Ironton in Bloom program through Ms. Carol Allen at (740) 532-4495, address: Ironton in Bloom Inc., P.O. Box 4599, Ironton, OH 45638, e-mail: allenbrew@sbcglobal.net.

Her body has been cremated. Funeral services for Joan will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 26, at Christ Episcopal Church, Fifth Street and Park Avenue in Ironton. Although there is no visitation, there will be a celebration of Joan’s life following her burial from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus, 2101 S. Third St., Ironton.

Phillips Funeral Home, 1004 S. Seventh St., Ironton, is in charge of arrangements.

To offer condolences to the family, please visit www.phillipsfuneralhome.net.



Sarah McCoy

Sarah Morris McCoy, 63, formerly of Ashland, died Monday in Mercy Hospital in Fairfield, Ohio.

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



Emilie Harrison

Emilie Yvonne Harrison, 72, of Colorado, died April 17 in Penrose-St. Francis Health Services in Colorado Springs, Colo.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Steen Funeral Home-Central Avenue Chapel in Ashland.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.



Elva Webb

Elva Marie Webb, 92, of Paintsville, died Sunday in Lexington.

She was the widow of Frank B. Webb.

The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Paintsville Church of Christ. Burial will be in Wells-Buckingham Cemetery in Paintsville.

Friends may call from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. today at Paintsville Funeral Home and an hour before services Wednesday at the church.



Joseph Sparks - 1976-2008

Joseph Aaron Sparks, 32, of Morehead, died April 18 in Lavina, Mont.

He was born March 26, 1976.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals in Morehead. Burial will be in Stevens Cemetery in Morehead.

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

Condolences may be sent to www.northcuttandson.com.



Louise Tuell - 1913-2008

Louise Ruth Holtzapfel Tuell, 94, died Sunday at her residence.

She was born Oct. 1, 1913, in Lawrence County.

Her husband, Charles E. Tuell, preceded her in death.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Friends may call from 9 to 10:30 a.m. today at O’Keefe-Baker Funeral Home in Ironton.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Community Hospice of Ironton.



Robert Mabry

Robert Richard Mabry, 67, of Mansfield, died Sunday in MedCentral Mansfield Hospital.

Oney-Henderson Funeral Home in Olive Hill, Ky., is in charge of arrangements, which are pending.

        

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