Published: April 29, 2009 11:34 pm      

Thursday, April 30, 2009

Jackson Baldwin (1944-2009)

Jackson Baldwin was in the presence of our Lord at 4:28 p.m. on Tuesday, April 28, 2009, after a brief but valiant battle at the young age of 64.

Jack leaves behind his soul mate wife of 44 years, Linda K. Monte Baldwin, and their daughter, Lisa Shannon Baldwin, all of Ashland.

He was born in Ashland, Ky., on July 25, 1944, to the late Ellis and Gartha Selvage Baldwin. Also preceding him in death was an older sister, Helen Castle of Mulberry, Fla.; a nephew, Bruce Ross of Dallas, Texas; and his mother-in-law, Ann Johnson of Ashland, formerly of Greenup.

In addition to his wife and daughter, a sister, Ruby Ross of Garland, Texas, a younger brother, Mark Baldwin of Flatwoods, Ky., and several nieces and nephews survive him. Jack also leaves behind two special granddogs, Gracie and Evie.

Jack worked at Moore’s Department Store in Ashland as a teenager, then at Armco for 13 years in the zinc grip and slitter shear shops before starting his own business.

As an entrepreneur, Jack, with his two partners, brothers Oakie and Roger Ford, was a mainstay in the local petroleum tank industry. He started a small one-man truck repair garage that became the cornerstone of their Catlettsburg corporations, including president/owner of Catlettsburg Electrostatic Service Inc., among others.

Jack was a dual member of Poage Lodge 325/Hampton Lodge 235, F&AM. He was a member of Ashland Elks, El Hasa Temple, AAOMS, past president of the Directors Staff and past president and past secretary of the Motor Corps. He was a tireless fundraiser for the temple and the Shriner’s Children’s Hospitals transportation fund. He was proud to say he was a Shriner and the friendships he made lasted a lifetime.

His love of racing started at a young age, building engines and racing drag cars in the Tri-State area. He instilled his passion for speed in his family. Their love of NASCAR, particularly the Earnhardts, was apparent to everyone who knew him.

While Jack’s passing is bittersweet, the family takes comfort in knowing he is reuniting with his buddies, Sam Pruitt, Charles “Birdy” Lambert, Bo Leake and Oakie Ford.

The many people he has helped, befriended and mentored are numerous but those that held a special place in his heart were Jeff Webb, John McDavid, Michelle Leake, Vivian Pruitt and Glen and Cathy Bush.

He will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved him.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday, May 1, 2009, at Carman Funeral Home in Russell, Ky., by minister Lloyd L. Bailey. Burial will be in Ashland Cemetery.

Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today, April 30 at the funeral home, where there will be a Masonic service at 7 p.m.



Thomas B. Pifer (1943-2009)

Thomas B. Pifer, 65, of Russell, Ky., died April 28, 2009, at his residence.

He was born June 27, 1943, in Montgomery, W.Va., a son of the late William and Doris Udell Huddle Pifer.

He was also preceded in death by a son, Thomas Pifer, and a sister, Billie Ann Counts.

He was a retired security guard at AK Steel and retired from the Russell Police Department. He was a member of First Christian Church (Bridges) in Russell, a veteran of the National Guard and a member of FOP, American Legion 76 and the Greenup County Peace Officers Association.

Surviving are a son, Scott Pifer of Russell; a grandson, John Scott Pifer II of Ironton, Ohio; and his fiancee, Susan Henderson of Boyd County, Ky.

The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday, May 1 at Carman Funeral Home in Flatwoods by Elder Willard Large. Burial will be in Bellefonte Memorial Gardens.

Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today, April 30 at the funeral home.



Lawrence Lee Halterman (1930-2009)

Lawrence Lee Halterman, 79, of Grayson, died Monday evening April 28, 2009, in King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland.

He was born Feb. 23, 1930, in Flat Gap Ky., a son of the late Ralph and Amanda Griffith Halterman. He was a retired heavy equipment operator with C.J. Hughes and a member of Pactolus Methodist Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Nunley Halterman; a son, Roger Lee Halterman; and a brother, Phillip Halterman.

He is survived by two daughters, Bonnie (Jerry) Burton of Grayson and Debbie (Kenny) Newland of Grayson; a sister, Monnie Carolyn Horton of Grayson; eight grandchildren, Becky Burton and her fiancé, Willie Evans, Mary (Kevin) Price, Danny (Maria) Burton, Missy Newland and her fiancé, Chris, Priscilla (Jay) King, Beth (Wayne) Kilgore, Gladys (James) Johnson and Patty Burton and her fiancé, Kougar. He is also survived by 14 great-grandchildren and close friend, Doris Clark

Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday May 1, 2009, at Sparks Funeral Home in Grayson by Tom Riffe. Burial will be in Grayson Memorial Park.

Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today, April 30, 2009, and after 9 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.



Mary Ethel Gussler Salyer (1928-2009)

Mary Ethel Gussler Sal-yer, 80, of Fallsburg, Ky., passed away April 28, 2009, in Three Rivers Medical Center in Louisa, Ky.

She was born Sept. 20, 1928, in Adams, Ky., a daughter of the late Frelan Ray and Ugie Wellman Gussler.

She was married to her husband of 60 years, Cornell Salyer, on Dec. 20, 1946. He preceded her in death in September 2007.

She was a longtime member of Brushy Fork United Baptist Church.

She was also preceded in death by three sisters, Lorraine Gussler, Vickie Gussler and Ruth (Cliston) Carter; three brothers, Laudie Gussler, Milton Gussler and Richard Gussler; two sons-in-law, Henry Peters and Keith Wheeler; and a great-granddaughter, Aleasha Millianne Salyer.

She is survived by 11 children, Darrell (Betty) Salyer, Patricia Peters, Carol (Wendell) Borders, Dwight (Jennie) Salyer, Barbara (Jimmy) Sparks, Debra (Mitchell) Young, George (Diane) Salyer, Shirley (John) Hogston, Tony (Donna) Salyer, Dale (Becky) Salyer and Christy (Wesley) Vanhorn; 25 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Ray Gussler and Don Gussler; and a host of family and friends.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Young Funeral Home in Louisa with the Rev. Mike Roberts and the Rev. Rick Cordial officiating. Burial will be in Sparks Cemetery at Hood, Ky.

Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.



Dallas J. Stephens (1937-2009)

Dallas J. Stephens, 71, of Sandy Hook, Ky., passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2009, at his home surrounded by his family.

Dallas was born July 26, 1937, in Fleming County, the son of the late Woodrow Wilson and Velearie Mable Collier Stephens.

He was also preceded in death by an infant son, Scottie Wayne Stephens; two brothers, Denver and Curtis Stephens; and five infant brothers and sisters.

Dallas spent his life helping others. He worked at the State Reception Center in Louisville, Ky., giving juveniles guidance for about 10 years. He also worked at North East Area Development and spent more than 30 years working as an EMT with the Elliott County Ambulance Service. He was also a former volunteer firefighter in Elliott County. He was of the Enterprise Baptist faith.

He is survived by his loving wife, Betty Adkins Stephens; three children, Robin Lynn and husband Donald Weddington, Karen Kay and husband Dale Worthington and Dallas James and wife Connie Stephens, all of Sandy Hook; six grandchildren, Nathan Weddington, Brittani and Samantha Worthington and Emily, Daniel and Aaron Stephens; a stepgrandson, Jeremy Worthington; two stepgreat-grandchildren, Noah and Gabe Worthington; and five sisters and brothers, Dora Turner of Sandy Hook, William Stephens of Frankfort, Opal Howard and Ronnie and Jimmy Stephens, all of Sandy Hook.

The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday, May 1, 2009, at Lewis & Ferguson Funeral Home in Sandy Hook with Brother Jason Ison and Brother Gary Madden officiating. Burial will be in Elliott County Memory Gardens.

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

Pallbearers will be Dewey Moore, Floyd Blanton, Jamie Crose, Bryan Samples, Timmy Adkins and Nick Goodpaster.

Honorary pallbearers will be Nathan Weddington, Daniel Stephens, Aaron Stephens, Jeremy Worthington and Ricky Mabry.



Billey Kelley

Billey D. Kelley, 60, of Flatwoods, died Tuesday at his residence.

His wife, Cathy Stevens Kelley, survives.

The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Fannin Chapel United Baptist Church in Isonville.

Friends may call after 1 p.m. today at the church.

Herald & Stewart & Halsey Funeral Home in West Liberty is in charge of arrangements.



Victor McKenzie (1931-2009)

Victor Raymond McKenzie, 77, of Naples, Fla., died Tuesday in Naples Community Hospital.

He was born May 3, 1931.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals in Morehead. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.

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

Condolences may be sent to www.northcuttandson.com.



Eugene Cornett (1920-2009)

Eugene Cornett, 89, of Louisa, died Monday.

He was born April 18, 1920, in Williamson, W.Va.

His wife, Beverly Cornett, survives.

A memorial service will be at 4 p.m. Saturday at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Louisa.

There will be no visitation.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Worldwide Work of the International Kingdom Hall Building Fund of Jehovah’s Witnesses.



Phyllis Cook (1921-2009)

Phyllis Hamilton Cook, 87, of Wittensville, died April 14 in Highlands Regional Medical Center in Prestonsburg.

She was born Oct. 19, 1921, in Marion County, W.Va.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at First Presbyterian Church in Logan, W.Va.

There will be no visitation.

Jones-Preston Funeral Home in Paintsville is in charge of arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 622 Stratton St., Logan, WV 25601, the Johnson County Public Library Bookmobile, 444 Main St., Paintsville, KY 41240 or the American Red Cross.



Elmer “Sonny” Castle (1924-2009)

Elmer “Sonny” Castle, 85, of Mount Gilead, Ohio, died Monday at his residence.

He was born Feb. 8, 1924, in Johnson County.

His wife, Sally Dean Hayes Castle, survives.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Jones-Preston Funeral Home in Paintsville. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville.

Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday and until time of services Saturday at the funeral home.



Gerald Harvey (1934-2009)

Gerald L. Harvey, 74, of Ironton, died Tuesday in Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland, Ky.

He was born May 14, 1934, in Ironton.

His wife, Jane S. Maynard Harvey, survives.

A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Woodland Cemetery in Ironton, with military rites by VFW Post 8850.

Friends may call after 1 p.m. Friday at Phillips Funeral Home in Ironton.

Donations may be made to Community Hospice Care Center, 2330 Pollard Road, Ashland, KY 41101.

Condolences may be sent to www.phillipsfuneralhome.net.



Vernon Bennett (1942-2009)

Vernon A. Bennett, 66, of South Point, died Wednesday from injuries he received in a house fire.

He was born Nov. 12, 1942.

His wife, Jane Jenkins Bennett, preceded him in death.

A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. today at Zoar Baptist Church Cemetery.

Brown Funeral Home in Ironton is in charge of arrangements.

Donations may be sent to the funeral home to help with funeral expenses.



Mildred Perry (1920-2009)

Mildred Virginia Perry, 88, of Ironton, died Tuesday in River’s Bend Health Care in Burlington.

She was born Aug. 14, 1920, in Lawrence County.

Her husband, Joe Perry, died in 1986.

The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Phillips Funeral Home in Ironton. Burial will be in Sugar Creek Cemetery.

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

Donations may be sent to the Alzheimer’s Foundation, 322 Eighth St., seventh floor, New York, NY 10001.

Condolences may be sent to www.phillipsfuneralhome.net.