Published: May 03, 2009 10:45 pm      

Monday, May 4, 2009

Linda Kay Meadows (1940-2009)

Linda Kay Meadows, 69, of Ashland, died Sunday, May 3, 2009, in Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital in Russell.

She was born April 26, 1940, in Kansas City, Mo., the daughter of Jesse Donald and Edna Squire Scott. She was the wife of the late William R. Meadows, who passed away in 1986.

She was a homemaker, a member of Grace Baptist Church and a volunteer at Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital.

Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, Scott E. Meadows and Andy J. and Crystal Meadows, both of Ashland; two stepgrandchildren; a brother, Richard Scott of Louisville; a sister, Kathy Fisher of Louisville; a sister-in-law, Lora Meadows of Ashland; and her best friend, Ruth Thompson.

A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Rose Hill Burial Park Mausoleum Chapel in Ashland by William Dillon.

There will be no visitation.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to help defray funeral expenses.

Lazear Funeral Home in Ashland is in charge of arrangements.



Bethel Faye Dickens (1939-2009)

Bethel Faye Church Biggs Dickens, 69, of Ashland, died Sunday in Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland.

She was born Sept. 12, 1939, on Greasy Ridge in Ohio, the daughter of the late Bliss and Margaret York Church. She was the wife of the late Samual A. Biggs, who passed away in 1984. She was a housewife and a member of the Church of God.

Survivors include three sons, Samual David Biggs of Deland, Fla., Austin Reed Biggs of Russell and Richard Dolan Biggs of Grayson; a daughter, Sandra Elaine Young Bailey of Catlettsburg; four grandchildren; a great-grandchild; three brothers, Randy Church of West Liberty, Ohio, David Church of Angola, Ind., and Danny Church of Hamilton, Ind.; and five sisters, Yvonne Payne of Kendelleville, Ind., Annie Veva Church of Springfield, Mo., Kay Church and Jean Church, both of Florida, and Opal Ford of Ironton.

The funeral will be at 3:30 p.m. today at Lazear Funeral Home in Ashland by Bishop Steve Mays. Burial will be in Ogle Cemetery on Route 507 in Buchanan.

Visitation will be after 1 p.m. at the funeral home.



William “Hugh” Overcash (1926-2009)

William “Hugh” Overcash, 83, of Knoxville, Tenn., and a resident of Hillcrest West Nursing Home, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2009.

Hugh was born on Feb. 7, 1926, on a “mill hill” in Troutman, N.C., to the late Jettie Lippard Overcash Gunnell and William Franklin Overcash. He grew up in the Troutman-Statesville area of North Carolina and graduated from Troutman High School.

During World War II he joined the United States Navy at the age of 17 with his mother authorizing his early enlistment. He trained as a radio operator “sparky” and served on the USS Brennen (DE 13) and USS Major (DE796), where he assisted in hunting German U-boats operating off the Atlantic coast and Caribbean. He achieved the rank of radioman second class and later taught radio school.

During the Korean War he was called to duty and served nine months in Yokohama, Japan. He was honorably discharged twice from service with the United States Navy — in 1946 and 1950. In his retirement, he spent much time assisting and participating in events hosted by his past shipmates of the USS Major.

After his service to the United States, he attended the University of Tennessee, ultimately receiving three degrees — B.S. in business (1949), M.S. in accounting (1952) and a J.D. in 1951. At UT College of Law he was a member of the Tennessee Law Review and the Order of the Coif.

While at UT he met the eye of a young lady working at the campus library, Myra Anne Black. They married on Dec. 27, 1950, in the Old James White Fort (then owned by Ms. Black’s parents). There were two children of the marriage, Wendell H. Overcash of Goshen, Ky., and Whitney J. Overcash of Louisville..

Hugh later attended New York University and completed his LLM (taxation) in 1963. Hugh worked for many of America’s finest corporations as tax counsel, including: Ross Brothers, American Can, United States Steel, Atlas Chemical, North American Rockwell, Ashland Oil and Georgia Pacific. He served in many capacities and retired in 1993 as director of international taxation for Georgia Pacific.

He was a member of the American Bar Association, the Tennessee Bar Association and the Knoxville Bar Association. He was admitted to practice law in the following federal courts: Eastern District of Tennessee, Sixth Circuit and the United States Supreme Court. He was a member of Delta Sigma Pi and active in the Tax Executive Institute and the Historical Society for the Eastern District of Tennessee.

He had many interests, but two of greatest importance outside the family were the USS Major reunion group and, of course, UT football. He contributed generously to UT and established one of the largest funded scholarships at its law school and a similar scholarship at Myra’s alma mater, Carson Newman College.

Hugh was preceded in death by his loving wife of 53 years; by all three brothers, Billy Ray Overcash, Willard N. Overcash and Walker J. Overcash; and a sister, Ruby O. Hutchinson.

He is survived by a sister, Francis B. Overcash; sons and a daughter-in-law Wendell H. and Joanne L. Overcash and Whitney J. Overcash; granddaughters Holly A. Overcash of Danville and Erin R. Overcash of Goshen; and brother-in-law Martin Black and his wife, Mary, of Ann Arbor, Mich. He leaves behind many nieces, nephews, cousins, acquaintances and friends, all of whom think highly of him and benefited greatly from his wise counsel, generosity and highly developed sense of humor.

The family is very grateful to the staff of Hillcrest West Nursing Home and the University of Tennessee Medical Center for their dedication, assistance and loving care.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel by the Rev. James McTyre. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday and 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the mortuary at 1421 N. Broadway Knoxville, TN 37917.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Lake Hills Presbyterian Church, 3805 Maloney Road, Knoxville, TN 37920.

Condolences may be sent to rosemortuary.com.



Marie Nelson Bradley (1922-2009)

Marie Nelson Bradley, 86, of Meades Branch in Louisa, went to be with her Lord on Saturday May 2, 2009.

Marie was born Nov. 26, 1922, at Meades Branch, the daughter of the late Charles and Lula Hickman Nelson.

Marie was a longtime restaurant owner and known to her many customers and friends as the “Kentucky Lady.” She enjoyed being like their mom away from home.

She was also preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Warren Bradley, who died in 1957; a son, Jimmy Bradley; a sister, Dorothy Stevens; four brothers, Clyde Nelson, Delbert Nelson, Pete Nelson and Eugene Nelson; and two special nephews, Billy Gene Kise and Charles Hubert Nelson.

She is survived by her loving children: a daughter, Carole Sue Fugitt of Meades Branch; a son, Eddie Bill Bradley of Meades Branch; a brother, John Nelson of Columbus, Ohio; eight grandchildren, Emily (Lee) Butler, Bill (Margie) Bradley, Dean (Susie) Bradley, Missy Bradley, Glenn Fugitt, Greg (Kelli) Fugitt, Shana (Eric) Meek and Jamie (Jeremy) Pack; 15 great-grandchildren, Andrea Butler, Jessica Miller, Kayla Bradley, Kim Bradley, Jon Bradley, Joziah, Jalison, Brianna, J.C. Fugitt, Lakeisha Fugitt, Greg Russell Fugitt, Latana Fugitt, Paylin Meek, Evan Meek and Kobe Pack; three great-great-grandchildren; two stepgranddaughters, Bobbi Fannin and Dee Kise; and four stepgreat-grandchildren, Keith Fannin, Anissa Fannin, Deedra Kise and Blayne Brewer.

Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, 2009, at Greenlawn Cemetery in Louisa.

The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at Wilson Funeral Home in Louisa.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to help defray funeral expenses.



Ruth Rice Short (1943-2009)

Ruth Rice Short, 65, of Ashland, died Saturday in Woodland Oaks Health Care Facility in Ashland.

She was born Nov. 7, 1943, in Boyd County.

Her husband, Franklin Short, preceded her in death.

The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Lazear Funeral Home in Ashland. Burial will be in Golden Oaks Memorial Gardens.

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



Mollie Bowling (1920-2009)

Mollie Esta Daniel Bowling, 88, of Flatwoods, died Saturday in Oakmont Manor.

Funeral arrangements are pending at Caniff Funeral Home in Westwood.



Winfred Roseberry (1914-2009)

Winfred Roseberry, 94, of Catlettsburg, died Saturday in Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland.

He was born Aug. 17, 1914, in Morgan County.

His wife, Doy White Roseberry, survives.

The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Kilgore & Collier Funeral Home in Catlettsburg. Burial will be in Golden Oaks Memorial Gardens in Ashland.

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



Joyce Watson

Joyce Watson, 59, of Flatwoods, died Sunday at her residence.

Funeral arrangements are pending at Evans Funeral Home in Raceland.



Pauline McKinney (1930-2009)

Pauline McKinney, 78, of Martin, died Sunday in Riverview Healthcare Center in Prestonsburg.

She was born Aug. 23, 1930 in Martin.

Her husband, Hillard McKinney, preceded her in death.

The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Hall Funeral Home in Martin. Burial will be in Jeff Hunter Cemetery at Printer.



Harold Lloyd Stone (1931-2009)

Harold Lloyd Stone, 78, of Ivel, died Saturday in Prestonsburg Healthcare Center.

He was born Feb. 26, 1931, in Pikeville.

His wife, Justine Rowe Stone, preceded him in death.

The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Hall Funeral Home in Martin. Burial will be in Davidson Memorial Gardens at Ivel.



Linda Isaacs Thomas (1953-2009)

Linda Isaacs Thomas, 56, of Jeffersonville, died Friday at her residence.

She was born April 11, 1953.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Gateway Christian Church in Mount Sterling. Burial will be in Machpelah Cemetery in Mount Sterling.

Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the church.

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



Myrtle Goodwin Hardy (1910-2009)

Myrtle Goodwin Hardy, 98, of Vanceburg, died Sunday in Golden Living Center in Vanceburg.

She was born June 5, 1910, in Lewis County.

Her husband, Henry Hardy, preceded her in death.

The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg. Burial will be in Black Oak Cemetery.

Friends may call from 5 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.