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Sunday, May 4, 2008

Mimmel Travis - 1923-2008

Mimmel Conley Travis, 85, of Ashland, passed away late Wednesday evening, April 30, 2008, at the King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland.

Mrs. Travis was born Jan. 16, 1923, in Morgan County, a daughter of the late Walter and Ella Wallin Conley. She was a homemaker, with family always first in her life.

Mimmel leaves behind her loving husband of 58 years, James E. Travis; a daughter, Peggy Thomas of Ashland; and a precious grandchild, Careena Harris; several step-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death are three brothers, Jude Conley, Herndon “Hank” Conley and Noel Conley.

A service in memory of Mimmel Travis will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, May 5, 2008, at Kilgore & Collier Funeral Home on Panola Street in Catlettsburg. Bros. Paul Price and Carlos Dingess will offer words of comfort and inspiration. Final rest will follow in Rose Hill Burial Park in Ashland.

Those wishing to call on the Travis family may do so between the hours of 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Monday prior to the service.



June Sargent - 1917-2008

June Marie Sargent, 90, passed away Friday evening, May 2, 2008, surrounded by her loving family in King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland. She was born June 11, 1917, in Carter County, the daughter of the late William and Pheobe Ross Shaffer. She was the wife of the late Paul E. Sargent.

She was a member of Rose Hill Baptist Church and was a homemaker.

She also was preceded in death by one son, Ernest Ray Sargent; two brothers, Mose Shaffer and Lawrence Shaffer; and three sisters, Cora Wurts, Ann Mullins and Lydia Fankell.

Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Don Sargent and wife, Lorraine of Ashland; three daughters and sons-in-law, Freda Schneider and husband, Ronald, of Ashland, Barbara Smith and husband, James Bo, of Russell, and Sharon Diamond and husband, Gregory, of Ashland; grandchildren, Donnie Sargent Jr., Jeffrey Sargent, Rick Schneider, Scott Henry, Michelle Fugitt, Melissa Mavis, Heather Miller, Kristen Arnett, of Frankfort, Susan McKenzie of Chesapeake, Ohio, Eric Schneider of Columbus, Ohio, Jeremy Diamond and Kasi Diamond; great-grandchildren, Brad, Brooke, Brennan, Amanda, Caleb, Jerry, Alexandra, Hannah, Sarah S., Rachel, Raegan, Cameron, Savannah, Sarah A., Kari Beth, Caroline, Parker, Trey and Josiah; and one great-great-grandchild, Alexander.

Funeral will be 10 a.m. Monday at Steen Funeral Home Marshall Steen Chapel, with Dr. Ronnie Mayes and the Rev. Charles Stewart officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Burial Park.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Grandsons will be the pallbearers.

Friends may make contributions to Rose Hill Baptist Church Building Fund, 1001 Winslow Road, Ashland, Ky. 41102.

Online condolences may be made to www.steenfuneralhomes.com.



Opal Conley - 1921-2008

Opal Skaggs Conley, 86, retired professor from the University of Kentucky, Ashland Community College and widow of J.P. Conley, died Friday, May 2, 2008.

The daughter of Dr. H.R. and Carrie Holbrook Skaggs, Mrs. Conley was born Dec. 29, 1921, in McRoberts, Letcher County. She was raised in Fleming until 1940, when her family moved to Ashland. Mrs. Conley was graduated from Sullins Academy in 1938, and earned an associate degree in science from Sullins College in 1940. She was graduated from the University of Kentucky in 1942, with a BS degree in science and in 1943, she earned a master of science degree in anatomy and physiology. She taught for the University of Kentucky for one year, where upon during the years 1944 through 1946, she completed all academic work for a Ph.D. degree at the University of Chicago. She was an active member of KAPPA Delta Sorority. She was married to J.P. Conley in 1946, and they had two children, Richard R. Conley and Jilson McClanahan. In 1958, Mrs. Conley began teaching at the University of Kentucky, Ashland center. She continued teaching at Ashland Community College until retirement at age 82. During her career, Mrs. Conley received several awards including The Great Teacher Award from the University of Kentucky Alumni Association, an award most meaningful because it came from the recommendation of former students. She received this award twice during her teaching career, in 1976 and again in 1988. Mrs. Conley was given the Ashland Community College Distinguished Service Award and received recognition by the International Conference on Teaching Excellence in 1988. She also served as the first Community College representative on the University of Kentucky Board Trustees in 1981 to 1984.

She was preceded in death by her two sisters, Ruth Withers of Georgetown and Hazel Bailey of Ashland.

She is also survived by her son, Richard and her daughter, Jilson and her husband, John McClanahan; and one grandson, Tre McClanahan. In addition, five nieces and nephews survive, John Bailey and Susie Williams of Ashland, Mike Bailey of Lexington, Tom Withers of Georgetown and Dr. Patricia Williams of Murfreesboro, Tenn.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Marshall Steen Funeral Home on 13th Street in Ashland.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 6, 2008, at Marshall Steen Funeral Home, with the Rev. Lance Campbell officiating. Burial will be in Ashland Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, friends may contribute to the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program at Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital, 1000 St. Christopher Drive, Ashland, Ky. 41101.

Online condolences may be made to www.steenfuneralhomes.com.



Charles Thompson - 1914-2008

Charles Thompson, 93, of Westwood, widower of Lillie Mae Preston Thompson, passed away Friday afternoon, May 2, 2008, at Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland.

Charlie was born Nov. 14, 1914, in Louisa, a son of the late Winfield Scott and Lillie Travis Thompson.

Charlie retired from the maintenance department at Allied Chemical. He had been a devoted member of Westwood United Baptist Church since January 1952. He served and was ordained as a deacon in July 1960.

In addition to his parents, Charlie was preceded in death by his loving wife of 68 years, Lillie Mae Preston Thompson in November 2005. He was also preceded in death by one daughter, Christine Rothenstine; three sisters, Maggie Preston, Millie Lou Sammons and Julia Senters; and one brother, Clarence Thompson.

He is survived by two sons, James Lee Thompson, and his wife Peggy, of Ashland and Clyde Leslie Thompson and his wife, Dreama, of Westwood; one daughter, Linda Lou Whitlock and her husband, Bob, of Westwood; three brothers, Lonnie Thompson and James Henry Thompson both of Westwood and H. B. Thompson of Flatwoods; two sisters, Cora Holbrook of Westwood and Garnett Stevens of Deltona, Fla.; 12 grandchildren, Teresa Winebarger, Curt Thompson, Mark Achorn, Greg Whitlock, Chris Whitlock, Mark Rothenstine, Cynthia Lee Hissett, Leslie Ferrell, C. L. Thompson, Rochelle Sargent, Becky Boyd and Tracy Rimmer; 22 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, May 5, 2008, at Westwood United Baptist Church by Elder J.D. Riggs and Elder Clarence Thompson Jr., with Elder Gary Murray leading prayer. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Burial Park. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

Friends may call Sunday evening from 6 to 9 p.m. at Caniff Funeral Home in Westwood and one hour before services at the church on Monday.

Contributions in memory of Charlie can be made to Westwood United Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 1752, Ashland, Kentucky 41105-1752.



John Evans - 1923-2008

John Richard “Dick” Evans, 84, of Ashland died Saturday at the Mayfair Manor in Lexington. He was born Sept. 5, 1923, in Ashland, the son of the late John and Nelle Marie Judd Evans. He was the husband of Patricia Lou Fahrson Evans, who died in 2005.

He owned and operated Evans Gulf Service Station in Cannonsburg and was a World War II veteran where he served in the Pacific.

Survivors include one daughter, Terry D. Ransdell of Lexington; a granddaughter and her husband, Kelly Golobek and Barry of San Antonio, Texas; and two great-grandchildren, Bailey and Cole Golobek.

Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Ashland Cemetery, with the Rev. Jimm Smedley officiating.

There will be no visitation.

Friends may make contributions to Hospice of the Bluegrass, 2312 Alexander Drive, Lexington, Ky. 40504-3277.

Steen Funeral Home in Ashland is in charge of the arrangements.

Online condolences may be made to www.steenfuneralhomes.com.



Chester Rotroff

Chester T. Rotroff of Russell passed away Friday, May 2, 2008, at his home surrounded by family and friends.

Born in Aledo, Ill., he was the son of the late Park and Mattie Rotroff.

Chester began his theatrical career in Georgetown, Ohio, selling candy in a movie theater. As a teenager, he installed sound equipment for several county fairs. After graduating from high school, his sound equipment business flourished.

The sound business opened another career door of booking stage shows for the county fairs. This was interrupted by World War II, when Chester joined the Air Force. He served with the War Department Intelligence in Rochester, N.Y., after which he continued the sound and booking acts business.

What he considered his greatest achievement was his production of the “All Girl Auto Thrill Show.” The show was sponsored by the Ford Motor Company and was presented at the county and state fairs throughout the midwest and was featured on all three major TV networks. Another major sponsor was the Uniroyal Tire Company, making national television commercials featuring the acts and stunts of the show.

At the onset of the demolition derbies, Chester was persuaded by the fair boards to become involved. Putting the thrill show aside, he began the very popular and most successful “Cavalcade of Thrills Demolition Derby.”

Survivors include his devoted wife, Mary Louise, and his business partner and close friend, Yvona Stahl. Chester attended the 13th Street Baptist Church. He will be missed greatly by many friends and business associates.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, May 5, 2008, at Evans Funeral Home in Raceland, by the Dr. Tom Melvin and music provided by the Rev. Bill Park. Burial will be in Bellefonte Memorial Gardens in Flatwoods.

Friends may call from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Monday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Community Hospice, 1538 Central Avenue, Ashland, Ky. 41101.



Krista Woods - 1977-2008

Krista Jane Woods, 31, of Greenup passed away May 2, 2008, in Greenup County. She was born Jan 7, 1977, in Lexington, a daughter of the late Tammy Lynn Woods Montaigne. She also was preceded in death by her adoptive father, Cecil E. Woods Sr.

She was a 1995 graduate of Greenup County High School and was a certified nursing assistant. She also attended the Wurtland Church of God in Wurtland.

Surviving are her adoptive mother, Joyce Woods of Greenup; one sister, Regina (Darrell) Vaughn of Huntsville, Ohio; two brothers, Cecil E. (Ginger) Woods II of Raceland and Marc (Angela) Woods of Georgetown, Ky.; five nieces, Stacey Watts, Shannon Skaggs and Amber, Shannon and Jennifer Woods; four nephews, Sam, Erik, Adam and D.J.; several great-nieces and nephews; along with many relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 6, 2008, at the Wurtland Church of God in Wurtland, by the Bishop Henry Montgomery. Burial will be in McGuire Cemetery in Greenup.

Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at the church.

Evans Funeral Home in Raceland is in charge of the arrangements.



Ruth Denning - 1917-2008

Ruth Clifton Denning, 90, of Picayune, Miss., formerly of Flatwoods, died Friday, May 2, 2008, in Picayune. She was born Dec. 7, 1917, in Greenup County, the daughter of the late Charles B. and Hallie M. Moore Clifton. She was the wife of the late Russell Denning. She was a homemaker and a member of Advance Memorial United Methodist Church of Flatwoods.

Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Kay and Darwin Everman of Slidell, La.; and one brother and sister-in-law, Carl M. and Virginia Clifton of Danielsville, Ga.; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Funeral will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Carman Funeral Home in Flatwoods, with the Rev. Lowell Ogden officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Burial Park in Ashland. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.



Earmlie Archey

Earmlie Archey, 74, of Ashland died Saturday at Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland.

Arrangements are pending at Marshall Steen Funeral Home in Ashland.



Edna Everman

Edna Everman, 69, of Ashland died Saturday at her home.

Arrangements are pending at Malone Funeral Home in Grayson.



Ola Reynolds - 1925-2008

Ola Middleton Reynolds, 82, of Olive Hill died Friday at St. Claire Regional Medical Center.

She was born Sept. 3, 1925.

Her husband, Clifford Reynolds, preceded her in death.

Funeral will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Oney-Henderson Funeral Home in Olive Hill. Burial will be in Binion Cemetery.

Visitation will be after 5 p.m. today and anytime Monday at the funeral home.



Dale Pack - 1953-2008

Dale W. Pack, 54, of Louisa died Friday at the VA Medical Center in Huntington, W.Va.

He was born Aug. 27, 1953, in Columbus, Ohio.

Funeral will be 2 p.m. Monday at Young Funeral Home Chapel in Louisa. Burial will be in Moore Cemetery in Dry Ridge.

Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.



Mildred Slusher

Mildred Sue Slusher, 43, of Salyersville died Friday.

Funeral will be 1 p.m. Monday at Magoffin County Funeral Home in Salyersville.

Visitation will be anytime today at the funeral home.



Hearl Borders

Hearl Borders, 80, of Salyersville died Saturday.

Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Magoffin County Funeral Home in Salyersville.

Visitation will be after 2 p.m. today at the funeral home.



Heath Ferguson - 1969-2008

Heath Ferguson, 39, of Vanceburg, formerly of Morgan County, died Friday at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, Ohio.

He was born Jan. 3, 1969, in East Chicago, Ind.

He was the husband of Anna Madden Ferguson, who survives.

Funeral will be 1 p.m. Monday at New Salem Church. Burial will be in the Paris Ferguson Cemetery, Hwy 172 in West Liberty.

Visitation will be after 4 p.m. Sunday at the Potter Funeral Home in West Liberty.

Condolences may be sent to www.potterfuneralhomeinc.com.



Homer Minnix - 1919–2008

Homer Minnix, 88, of West Liberty died Saturday at Morgan County Area Regional Hospital in West Liberty. He was born Oct. 11, 1919, in Jackson, Ky.

Funeral will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Potter Funeral Home in West Liberty. Burial will be in the Sallee Minnix Cemetery in Rousseau.

Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Condolences may be sent to www.potterfuneralhomeinc.com.

        

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