Published: May 19, 2008 12:23 am            

Monday, May 19, 2008

James Broughton (1927-2008)

James H. “Jim” Broughton, 81, of Columbus died May 17, 2008.

He was born Jan. 17, 1927, in Ashland, the son of the late Williard and Isabelle Broughton. He was the husband of Helen Broughton for 46 years.

Jim was a drummer in the U.S. Army Band 1947 to 1953. He graduated from Kansas City School of Watchmaking and spent 23 years traveling 48 states and Canada teaching electronic watch repair. Jim was president of the American Watchmakers Institute, where he received the fellowship award. He was a Kentucky colonel.

He was also preceded in death by a son, Galen Broughton.

Survivors include three sons, Jeff (Trish) Broughton, Ed (Lori) Swanson and Darren Broughton; 10 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

The funeral will be at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at Graumlich & Son Funeral Home, 1351 S. High Street, Columbus by Pastor William Snider. Burial will be in Walnut Hill Cemetery on Rathmell Road.

Friends may call from 3 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the American Heart Association.



Melinda Cornette (1956-2008)

Melinda Lee Cornette, 51, of Ashland, died Saturday at her home.

She was born Nov. 1, 1956, in Ashland, the daughter of Patricia Keith Pennington of Ashland and the late John Wilburn Pennington. She was the wife of Brian Cornette, who survives.

She was of the Catholic faith and a homemaker.

She was also preceded in death by a brother, John Keith Pennington.

Survivors, in addition to her husband, include a daughter, Melissa Lee Blake of Morristown, Tenn.; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Kevin Shane and Debra Pennington of Morristown and Patrick Kent and Amy Kathleen Pennington of Ashland; a sister and brother-in-law, Melanie Sue and Blair Simpson of Ashland; and five grandchildren.

The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Steen Funeral Home-Central Avenue Chapel by Bishop James R. Daniels. Burial will be in Ashland Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Condolences may be sent to www.steenfuneralhomes.com.



James Dunbar

James Edwin Dunbar of Lexington, Mich., passed away on May 13, 2008. Jim and his wife, Sheila, are proprietors of the Lexington Booksmith and Gallery in Lexington.

Jim graduated from Morehead State University in 1967. There he met his wife, Sheila Collins Dunbar, the daughter of the Rev. Powell and Arretta Billiter Collins of Boyd County, Ky.

Jim began his teaching career at Coles Junior High School in 1967. From there he went to Boyd County High School, where he taught art and was a leader for a local Boy Scout troop.

After the couple moved to Michigan in 1969, Jim taught art and was a teachers’ computer consultant for Warren Consolidated Schools in Warren, Mich. He also taught in the TAPP program for the gifted and talented.

His students admired “Mr. Dunbar,” and after graduation often returned to visit him. The dramatic productions that were presented during his time with TAPP were wonderful learning experiences for his “kids” as well as enjoyable life experiences for Jim.

During the last few years of Jim's career at Warren Consolidated, he created a Web site for the school system, one of the best in the state for its time.

Post retirement, Jim found a beautiful piece of land, north of Lexington in Sanilac County, Mich., where he and Sheila had a home built. After moving to Lexington, they joined the Black River Art Club, whose members welcomed them and introduced them to the “thumb area’s” art community. In appreciation, Jim created a beautiful Web site for the club and included histories and photographs. His creativity never slackened.

In the summer of 2007, Jim and Sheila opened the Lexington Booksmith and Gallery in Lexington. Jim loved books, art and people. He enjoyed talking with readers and authors as well as artists who visited the shop.

The Booksmith was visited by people from all over the world during the summer season and they each received the warmest of welcomes by the quaint shop’s “booksmith.” He was in his element. Lexington has lost a treasure with Jim's passing.

James Edwin Dunbar is the son of the late Mary Elizabeth Reigle Dunbar and Morris W. Dunbar of Monroe, Mich.

Jim and Sheila celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary this year. They met at Morehead State University in Morehead, Ky., where they attended college and received his teaching degree there. When they met, Jim was reading his own poetry creations in a coffee house. Sheila was in the audience. They met and fell in love so deeply that the next 40 years flew by, filled with good memories and lots of laughter.

Jim is survived by his wife, Sheila; two sons; two daughters-in-law; and four grandchildren.

There will be a private memorial service on May 26, 2008.



Maxie Riley (1917-2008)

Maxie Adams Riley, 91, of Oakmont Manor in Flatwoods, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 17, 2008.

Maxie, the daughter of the late Harry Adams and Trinnie Hayes Adams, was born in Cordell on April 25, 1917. She was educated in the Ashland Public Schools, where she graduated from Ashland Senior High School in 1936.

She was also preceded in death by her sister, Lexie Carnes, and her brother, Ray Adams.

She is survived by her loving husband, O.D. Riley Jr.; a son, Clarence Ray Riley and his wife, Darlene, of Ashland; her sister, Doris Jane Kellough and her husband, Charles, of Ashland; grandchildren Michael Riley and his wife, Evelyn, of Ironton, Christopher Riley and his wife, Karen, of Ashland, Matthew Riley and his wife, Sabrina, of Flatwoods, Brian Bass-Riley and his wife, Lori, of Fairhaven, N.J., and Kimberly Sansom of Ashland; and nine great-grandchildren.

Her first job was at Evans Bakery, where she worked for several years and met her husband. She then went to work at JC Penney for 14 years. She was of the Baptist faith and was very active in Sunday school and as a prayer warrior in the churches she was a member of in Ashland, Lexington, Columbus, Ohio, and Clearfield Baptist Church in Morehead, where her membership remains.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 20, 2008, at Steen Funeral Home-Central Avenue Chapel by the Rev. Pete Miller, the Rev. Jim Nichols and the Rev. H.G. Pratt. Burial will be in Rose Hill Burial Park.

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

Condolences may be sent to www.steenfuneralhomes.com.



Paul Brown (1925-2008)

Paul E. Brown, 82, of Flatwoods, died Sunday, May 18, 2008, in Kingsbrook Lifecare Center in Ashland.

He was born July 17, 1925, in Greenup, the son of the late Herbert S. and Bertha Pruitt Brown. He was the husband of Dorothea Farson Brown, who survives.

He was retired from Armco as a general foreman in the maintenance shop and was a retired veteran of the U.S. Army, where he served in World War II and was the recipient of the Purple Heart. He was a member of Westwood Enterprise Baptist church, Smith Lodge 775, F&AM, in Flatwoods and the National Rifle Association.

He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Rose Ella Riffett Brown; a grandson, Tommy Brown Pifer; two brothers, Adam Brown and Homer Brown; and two sisters, Laura Brown and Myrtle Brown Bradley.

Survivors, in addition to his wife, include a son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Cheryl Brown of Kenwood; a daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and Gary Salyer of Grayson; a brother, John Brown of Greenup; and a special niece, Sharon Smith.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Carman Funeral Home in Flatwoods by Pastor Michael L. Locklear. Burial will be in Bellefonte Memorial Gardens.

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

Memorials may be made to Community Hospice Care Center, 2330 Pollard Road, Ashland, KY 41101 or Westwood Enterprise Baptist Church, 1820 Hoods Creek Pike, Ashland, KY 41101.



Jayda Hensley (2008-2008)

Jayda Reece Hensley, our precious angel, went to be with Jesus on May 16, 2008, in Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington.

She was the daughter of Stewart Dale and Stephanie Shawn McDavid Hensley of Grayson.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Evelina Lock McDavid.

She is survived by two brothers at home, Dakota Wayne Campbell and Jacob Dale Hensley; two sisters, Jeannie Denise Hensley of South Shore and Jordan LeRae Campbell at home; maternal grandparents Pat and Linda McDavid of Grayson; and paternal grandparents Sam and Rosie Hensley of Flatwoods.

Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. today at East Carter County Memorial Gardens by Steve Keyes.

There will be no visitation.

Malone Funeral Home in Grayson is in charge of arrangements.

Condolences may be sent to www.malonefuneralhome.com.



Eula Keffer (1924-2008)

Eula Marie Keffer, 83, of Grayson, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, May 18, 2008, at her residence.

She was born May 22,1924, a daughter of the late Ellis Labern and Josie Milton VanHorn. She was the wife of the late Wesley Keffer, who passed away in 2007. She was of Christian faith and a hard-working farmer’s wife.

She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Linda Calloway; a son, John William Keffer; four brothers, Willard, Jack, Charles and Raymond VanHorn; and four sisters, Irene VanHorn, Mable Felty, Jean Locke and Edith VanHorn.

Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Martha Jane and Charles Kouns of Hitchins and Josie and Randy McGlone and Sally and Elwood Ebert, all of Grayson; two sons and daughters-in-law, Bruce and Anna Keffer of Grayson and Steven Wesley and Karen Keffer of Huntington, W.Va.; 15 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Malone Funeral Home in Grayson. Burial will be in Keffer Family Cemetery.

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

The family asks donations be made to Community Hospice, 1538 Central Ave, Ashland KY 41101.

Condolences may be sent to www.malonefuneralhome.com.



Madison Frederick (1999-2008)

Madison Bailee Frederick, 8, of West Liberty, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2008, at her residence.

She was born on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 1999, in Lexington, the daughter of Chris and Michelle Freeman Frederick.

She was a third-grade student at Morgan Central Elementary School and loved going to school and being with her many friends.

Madison was preceded in death by her maternal great-grandparents, Anthony and Phyllis Freeman, and her paternal great-grandparents, Estill Steele and Charlie and Rhoda Frederick.

Survivors, in addition to her parents, include a sister, Christin Steele Frederick; her maternal grandparents, William E. and Patty Freeman; her great-grandparents, Ed and Alice Griffith; her paternal grandparents, Randolph and Doris Steele Frederick; her great-grandmother, Hazel Steele; uncles William A. Freeman II, Charles E. “Chuck” Frederick and Chan Frederick; aunts Alicion Freeman and Tabitha Freeman; her wonderful aide, Trish Adams; and a host of family and friends.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, 2008, at Morgan Central Elementary School by Elder Jimmy Adkins and Elder Tommy Steele. Burial will be in Lacy Creek Church of Christ Cemetery on Lacy Creek.

Visitation will begin at 6 p.m. today at Potter Funeral Home in West Liberty.

Memorials are suggested to: In Memory of Madison Frederick, NBIA Disorders Association, 2082 Monaco Ct., El Cajon, CA 92019-4235 or the Make-A-Wish Foundation, 9502 Williamsburg Plaza, Suite 100, Louisville, KY 40222.

Pallbearers will be Charles E. “Chuck” Frederick, Chase Frederick, William A. Freeman II and Matthew Purdy.

Honorary pallbearers will be Chan Frederick, Anthony Frederick, family and all her many friends.



Bonnie Davis

Bonnie Davis, 41, of Ashland died Sunday.

Funeral aArrangements are pending at Steen Funeral Home-Central Avenue Chapel in Ashland.



Ned Baldridge

Ned Baldridge, 84, of Wurtland, died Saturday at his residence.

Funeral arrangements are pending at Evans Funeral Home in Raceland.



Albert Ferguson

Albert Ferguson, 88, of Worthington, died Saturday in Worthington.

Funeral arrangements are pending at Carman Funeral Home in Flatwoods.



Liza Allen (1925-2008)

Liza Jane Allen, 82, of Paintsville, died Friday in King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland.

She was born May 18, 1925, in Magoffin County.

Her husband, Sam Allen, preceded her in death.

The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Preston Funeral Home in Paintsville.

Burial will be in Wells Cemetery at Paintsville.

Friends may call after 8 a.m. today at the funeral home.



Jackie Black

Jackie Black, 74, of West Liberty, died Saturday in St. Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead.

His wife, Eleanor Wilson Black, survives.

The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Herald & Stewart & Halsey Funeral Home in West Liberty.

Burial will be in Easterling Cemetery in Lacy Creek.

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



Debbie Scott (1951-2008)

Debbie Gaye Scott, 56, of Lexington, formerly of Prestonsburg, died Friday in Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington.

She was born Dec. 6, 1951.

The funeral will be at 1 p.m. today at Carter Funeral Home in Prestonsburg. Burial will be in Darby Family Cemetery in Prestonsburg.



Bonnie Yeley (1942-2008)

Bonnie S. Yeley, 65, of Ironton, died Saturday at her residence.

She was born Sept. 24, 1942, in Lawrence County.

Her husband, Charles R. Yeley, preceded her in death.

The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Phillips Funeral Home in Ironton. Burial will be in Mamre Cemetery in Kitts Hill.

Friends may call after noon Wednesday at the funeral home.

Condolences may be sent to www.phillipsfuneralhome.net.

        

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