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Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Tim Buckley - 1948-2008

Timothy Ray Buckley, 59, of St. Louis, formerly of Ashland, passed away Monday, May 12, 2008, following a brief illness.

Tim was born June 25, 1948, in Ashland, a son of Ruth Sparks Buckley Lawhorn of Flatwoods and the late Francis Marion Buckley. Tim was a 1966 graduate of Fairview High School. He then proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and was a national service officer for AMVETS with the VA Regional Center in St. Louis. He was a member of Fred M. Gross Lodge 953, F&AM, Ironton VFW Post 8850, American Legion Clarence Fields Post 76 and AMVETS Post 108.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, Ronald Buckley, and his grandparents who raised him, Frank and Sarah Buckley.

He is survived by two daughters, Tiffany Callihan and Sarah Buckley, both of Ashland; a son, Timothy Ryan “T.R.” Buckley of Ashland; his fiancée of 10 years, Jessie Elana “Ellen” Louis of St. Louis; his mother, Ruth Buckley Lawhorn of Flatwoods; and two grandsons, Jackson Sheets and Carter Callihan.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 17, 2008, at Caniff Funeral Home in Westwood by Pastor Raymond Stephens. Burial will be in Rose Hill Burial Park in Ashland. Military services will be conducted by Ironton VFW Post 8850.

Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday and an hour before services Saturday at the funeral home. Masonic services will be at 6:30 p.m. Friday by officers and brothers of Fred M. Gross Lodge 853, F&AM.



Kendrick Gillispie

Kendrick Gillispie, 83, passed away on May 12, 2008, at Doctor’s West in Columbus, Ohio.

He was born in Greenup, Ky. Kendrick worked as a corrections officer with the Department of Rehabilitation & Corrections. His nickname was Mumbles. He loved to cook and work in his garden.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Christopher and Virgie, and a son, Rodney.

Surviving are his wife of 48 years, Helen; daughters Gayle (Gale) Virgin and Lisa (Robert) Ward; son Jeff Gillispie; grandchildren, Todd (Tiffany) Virgin, Jeffrey (Janelle) Chad, Tamara (William) Walker, Brittany (Jared) Temple and Ryan Slaughter; great-grandchildren Zachary, Payton, Sophia, Jadelynn and Jenaveive and 10 others; and brother Eugene (Eunice) Gillispie. He enjoyed his grandchild Twinkie and his pet Chief. He will be missed by all.

Funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday, May 16, 2008, at Schoedinger Hilltop Chapel in Columbus. Interment will be in Darbyville Cemetery in Muhlenberg Township, Ohio.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 15, 2008, at the funeral home.

Condolences may be sent to www.schoedinger.com.



Spc. Jeremy R. Gullett - 1985-2008

U.S. Army Spc. Jeremy Raymond Gullett, 22, of Greenup, Ky., was killed in the line of duty on Wednesday, May 7, 2008, in Sabari District, Afghanistan.

Mr. Gullett was born June 4, 1985, in Ashland, Ky., a son of Harold Raymond and Cheryl Dillow Gullett of Greenup.

Mr. Gullett was a member of the 4th Battalion 320th Field Artillery Regiment 4th Brigade Combat Team 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky., the Little Sandy Volunteer Fire Department and Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was a 2003 graduate of Greenup County High School, where he was a member of the Marine Corps Junior ROTC.

He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Chester Gene Gullett and U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Maxwell Dillow.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife of three years, Janeth Ygana Gullett of Greenup; two daughters, Kaye Ygana of Albuera, Philippines, and Katie Gullett of Greenup; a brother, Chester (Brandy) Gullett of South Shore, Ky.; a sister, Jennipher (Jeff) Kouns of Greenup; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Mario Lucanas and Elvira Ebero Ygana of Albuera; his maternal grandmother, Diane Dillow of Manchester, Ohio; his paternal grandmother, Vonda Boyle Gullett of Greenup; a nephew, Corbin Kouns; and two nieces, Hailey Gullett and Chae Kouns.

Funeral servicse will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 17, 2008, at Wurtland Middle School by Dr. Deron Newman. Burial will be in Gullett Family Cemetery in Greenup.

Friends may call from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday and after noon Saturday at the school. The U.S. Army will perform full military rites and there will be Fire Fighters Honors.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Reed Funeral Home in Greenup.



Joan Bernice Deitschle

Joan Bernice Darenkamp Deitschle, 74, of Fort Thomas, Ky., died Sunday, May 11, 2008, in Carmel Manor Nursing Home.

Mrs. Deitschle was a legal secretary with Bischoff & Hehl Law Office, a member of St. Catherine of Siena Church in Fort Thomas and secretary of Northern Kentucky Right to Life.

Surviving are her husband, Robert Deitschle of Fort Thomas; two daughters, Debora (Larry) Jones of Ashland, Ky., and Deana (Mike) Carnevale of Cincinnati, Ohio; a son, Daniel (Karen) Deitschle of Cold Spring, Ky.; a brother, Albert Darenkamp of Perry Park, Ky.; and nine grandchildren, Candace, Heather and Ryan Howe, all of Fort Thomas, Andrea, Christine and Nicholas Carnevale, all of Cincinnati, and Michelle, Jennifer and Robert Deitschle, all of Cold Spring.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Friday, May 16, 2008, at St. Catherine of Siena Church, 1803 N. Fort Thomas Ave., Fort Thomas, Ky. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery in Fort Mitchell, Ky.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 15, 2008, at Meuhlenkamp-Erschell Funeral Home, 427 S. Fort Thomas Ave., Fort Thomas.

Contributions may be made to the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation Gift Processing Center, P.O. Box 96268, Washington, D.C. 20090-6268.



Timothy Barbour

Timothy D. Barbour, 26, of Louisville, formerly of Ashland, died Saturday in Louisville.

The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at G.C. Williams Funeral Home in Louisville. Burial will be in Green Meadows Cemetery.

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



Randy “Joe” Ratliff

Randy J. “Joe” Ratliff, 42, of Ashland, died Tuesday at his residence.

His wife, Tracy Ratliff, survives.

Lazear Funeral Home in Ashland is in charge of arrangements, which are pending.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the funeral home to help with funeral expenses.



James Queen - 1943-2008

James Roger Queen, 64, of West Portsmouth, Ohio, formerly of South Shore, died Monday in Hospice Center at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, Ohio.

He was born Sept. 9, 1943, in Greenup County.

The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Roberson Funeral Home in South Shore. Burial will be in Siloam Cemetery in South Shore.

Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday and after 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.



Gertie Dickison - 1915-2008

Gertie Dickison, 92, of New Carlisle, Ohio, died Sunday at her residence.

She was born Aug. 31, 1915.

Her husband, John Dickison, preceded her in death.

The funeral will be at 1 p.m. today at Oney-Henderson Funeral Home in Olive Hill. Burial will be in Roar Cemetery in Grahn.

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



Gary Hall - 1945-2008

Gary Edward Hall, 62, of Grayson, died Tuesday at his residence.

Sparks Funeral Home in Grayson is in charge of arrangements, which are pending.



Virginia “Jenny” Phillips

Virginia “Jenny” Phillips, 72, wife of Walter Phillips, died Tuesday in Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland.

Malone Funeral Home in Grayson is in charge of arrangements, which are pending.



Walter Coleman

Walter R. Coleman, 59, of Pikeville, died Monday.

The funeral will be at 1 p.m. today at Pikeville Funeral Home.



Robert Anderson

Robert Leo Anderson, 62, of Pikeville, died Monday.

The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Pikeville Funeral Home.

Friends may call at the funeral home.



Bobby Thompson - 1956-2008

Bobby Thompson, 51, of Louisa, died Monday in St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington, W.Va.

He was born July 24, 1956, in Lawrence County.

His wife, Annetta Blanton Thompson, survives.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Wilson Funeral Home in Louisa. Burial will be in Ball Cemetery at Charley.

Friends may call after noon today at the funeral home.

Condolences may be sent to www.timeformemory.com/Wilson Funeral Home.



Burl “Skip” Cantrell Jr. - 1943-2008

Burl “Skip” Cantrell Jr., 65, of Staffordsville, died Monday at his residence.

He was born Feb. 24, 1943, in Johnson County.

His wife, Mellana Sharyl Williams Cantrell, survives.

The funeral will be at 3:30 p.m. Friday at Jones-Preston Funeral Home in Paintsville. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville.

Friends may call from 3 to 5 p.m. today, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and until time of services Friday at the funeral home.



Bertha Blanton

Bertha Owens Blanton, 76, of Salyersville, died Tuesday in Paul B. Hall Medical Center in Paintsville.

Her husband, Kelsie Blanton, preceded her in death.

The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Magoffin County Funeral Home in Salyersville. Burial will be in Penix Cemetery.

Friends may call after 6 p.m. today, all day Thursday and until time of services Friday at the funeral home.

Church services will be at 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.



Dr. Carl M.J. Aagaard - 1922-2008

Dr. Carl M.J. Aagaard, 86, of Morehead, died Sunday at his residence.

He was the husband of Dr. Earla Gardner Aagaard.

The funeral will be at 5:30 p.m. June 28 at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals in Morehead. Burial will be in Hayes Cemetery.

Friends may call after 4:30 p.m. June 28 at the funeral home.

Condolences may be sent to www.northcuttandson.com.



Evelena Tackett - 1917-2008

Evelena Tackett, 91, of Lowmansville, died Sunday in Mountain Manor Nursing Home in Paintsville.

She was born Feb. 10, 1917, in Johnson County.

Her husband, Tenner Tackett, died in 1984.

The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Jones-Preston Funeral Home in Paintsville. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville.

Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and after 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.



Doris Haney - 1946-2008

Doris Emily Ratliff Haney, 62, of Staffordsville, died Monday at her residence.

She was born March 1, 1946, in Johnson County.

Her husband, Donald Haney, survives.

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

Friends may call from 5 to 9 p.m. today, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and after 9 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.



James Pierce - 1922-2008

James Harmon Pierce, 85, of South Point, died Monday in King’s Daughters Medical Center.

He was born May 27, 1922.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Ohio Furnace Enterprise Baptist Church. Burial will be in Buckeye Cemetery, with military rites by VFW Post 8850.

Friends mayc all from 6 to 9 p.m. today at O’Keefe-Baker Funeral Home in Ironton.



Glen Kitchen - 1944-2008

Glen R. Kitchen, 63, of New Haven, died Saturday in Mount Clemens Regional Medical Center.

He was born Nov. 5, 1944, in Hansford.

His wife, Norma Kitchen, survives.

The funeral was at noon Tuesday at Sullivan & Son Funeral Home in Utica, Mich. Burial was in White Chapel Cemetery in Troy.

Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Condolences may be sent to www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com.

        

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