Saturday, May 30, 2009

May 30, 2009 07:55 pm

— Patricia Thompson (1958-2009)
Patricia Ann Thompson, 50, of Boyd Street in Ashland, passed away Thursday afternoon, May 28, 2009, in King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland.
Ms. Thompson was born July 31, 1958, in Boyd County, Ky., a daughter of the late John Milton and Jewel Dean Vanhoose Thompson. She was a homemaker and family care giver, a member of the Eagles and VFW Ladies Auxiliary and of the Baptist faith. Patricia enjoyed crocheting, crafts, painting, gardening and cooking.
Surviving are two sisters, Virginia Lee Moore and her husband, Robert, of Flatwoods and Carol Jean Wright and her husband, Elvie, of Sandy Hook, Ky.; a brother, Tommy Thompson of Ashland; her longtime companion and fiancé, David Mullins; a close friend, Linda Morrison; a special nephew, John Moore; a special great-nephew, Drew Moore; a niece, Rhonda Moore; nephews Michael Moore and David Moore; and great-nephews Cameron, Davie, Hayden, Branson and Hunter.
A funeral service in solemn remembrance will be at 1 p.m. Monday, June 1, 2009, at Kilgore & Collier Funeral Home on Panola Street in Catlettsburg. A message of comfort will be offered by Brother Michael Greene. Final rest will follow a committal at Golden Oaks Memorial Gardens in Ashland.
Those wishing to call on the Thompson family may do so between the hours of 6 and 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Carl Allen (1952-2009)
Carl Lee Allen, 56, of Oldtown, Ky., passed away Thursday, May 28, 2009, at his home.
Mr. Allen was born Oct. 20, 1952, in Grayson, Ky., a son of Kendall “Crow” and Zola Faye Sargent Allen of Argillite, Ky.
He was a retired brakeman at CSX Railroad, a U.S. Army veteran and attended the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Greenup.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife of 38 years, Yvonne Carter Allen; three sons, Tracy (Jennifer) Allen and Brian Allen and Steven Allen, all of Oldtown; two brothers, David (Sharon) Allen of Oldtown and William “Joe” (Judy) Allen of Paducah, Ky.; and three granddaughters, Staci Allen, Sarah Allen and Tabby Allen.
A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 31, 2009, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Greenup by Don Mocabee. Burial will be in Allen Cemetery in Oldtown.
Reed Funeral Home in Greenup is in charge of arrangements.

Faye Puckett Morgan (1940-2009)
Faye Puckett Morgan, 68, of Greenup, Ky., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 28, 2009, at her residence.
Mrs. Morgan was born July 4, 1940, a daughter of the late Ronald and Lessie Rose Puckett. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Morgan; a daughter, Kathy Morgan; and a son, Mark Johnson.
Surviving are a son, Rick Johnson of Flatwoods, Ky.; 10 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 31, 2009, by Pastor Richard Morrison. Burial will be in Plum Grove Cemetery in Greenup.
Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Evans Funeral Home in Raceland, Ky.

Zach Meenach (1993-2009)
Brian Zachary “Zach” Meenach, 15, of South Shore, Ky., beloved son, brother, grandson, cousin and friend to many went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 28, 2009.
He was born Aug. 16, 1993, in Portsmouth, Ohio, the son of Brian D. Meenach and Ruth Byrd Meenach of South Shore.
He was a freshman at Greenup County High School, where he was a member of the football and basketball teams. He volunteered his time as a peer-mediator and was involved in many other school activities. Zach had been selected to participate in the Morehead Talent Search. Zach loved spending time with his friends. He enjoyed the outdoors and hunting, fishing and being with his family. He was a member of First Christian Church of South Shore.
Zach was preceded in death by his mamaw, Barbara Selby Meenach; his great-grandmother, Nancy Selby Beinbreck; and his great-grandmother, Jennie Oakley.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister, Katie E. Meenach, and brothers Luke and Dillon Meenach; all of South Shore; his papaw, Freddie Meenach of South Shore; his papaw and mamaw, Charles and Jennie E. “Betty” Byrd of Carter County, Ky.; aunts and uncles Keith Meenach of Old Hickory, Tenn., James and Angie Byrd of Cheyenne, Wyo., Jennie (Byrd) and Allen Hull of Chillicothe, Ohio, Bill and Rhonda Byrd of South Shore, Charlyne (Byrd) and Michael Parker of Muskegon, Mich., and Donnie and Nancy Byrd of Bryantsville, Ky.; and cousins Cole and Hannah Meenach, Daniel, Kimberly (Josh) Coryell and Kaydence, Eli and Laramie Byrd, Timothy, Jonathan and Jacob Hull, Emily and Ryan Byrd, Rachel, Kendra and Jenna Parker, Eddie and Angia Byrd, Andrea (Byrd) and Jeff Lawson and Sophia.
Zach will be dearly missed by his family, friends, teammates and the community of Greenup County.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 31, 2009, at First Christian Church of South Shore with Bill Hayden and Danny Bentley officiating. Burial will be in Bennett’s Chapel Cemetery in South Shore. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today at the church.
Morton Funeral Home in South Shore is in charge of arrangements.
Contributions may be sent to the Zach Meenach Memorial Fund, c/o First and Peoples Bank, P.O. Box 577, South Shore, KY 41175.

Martha “Tommie” Johnson (1931-2009)
Martha Lee “Tommie” Johnson, 78, of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, formerly of Greenup, Ky., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 28, 2009, at her home.
Tommie was loved by all and will be missed by many.
She was born April 27, 1931, in Kehoe, Ky., a daughter of the late Paul and Bertha Roland Worthington.
She was owner and operator of Johnson’s Beauty Shop in Raceland, Ky. She was also preceded in death by four brothers, Finley Worthington, Warren “Bubby” Worthington, Benjamin “Skeeter” Worthington and Paul “Zeke” Worthington.
She is survived by her husband of 56 years, John Morgan Johnson; a daughter, Debra Cantrell of Reynoldsburg; a brother, Carl Worthington of South Shore, Ky.; a sister, Alice Fern Wertz of Salem, Va.; three grandchildren, Rick (Betty) Hughes of Chillicothe, Ohio, and Randetta (Mike) Moore and Sarah (Derek) Shively, both of Reynoldsburg; and seven great-grandchildren she enjoyed being with, Cody Hughes, Austin Moore, Ryan Moore, Tiffany Stevens, Riley Shively, Caileigh Shively and Kaitlyn Shively.
Tommie was also blessed with many nieces and nephews and had many dear friends and extended family she cherished. She enjoyed every phone call, card and visit.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 31, 2009, at Reed Funeral Home in Greenup by Brother Ed Johnson and Dr. Tom Melvin. Burial will be in Brick Union Cemetery in Lloyd, Ky.
Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and after noon Sunday at the funeral home.

Helen VanBibber (1932-2009)
Helen Mae Lawson VanBibber, 77, of Cincinnati, formerly of Greenup County, died Wednesday in Drake Hospital in Cincinnati.
She was born March 3, 1932, in Greenup County.
Her husband, Harrison B. VanBibber, survives.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Roberson Funeral Home in South Shore. Burial will be in Memorial Burial Park in Wheelersburg, Ohio.
Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday and after 9 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimer Research, P.O. Box 1950, Clarksburg, MD 20871.

Carolyn Riffe
Carolyn Riffe, 56, of Wurtland, died Friday in Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital.
Wright’s Funeral Home in Greenup is in charge of arrangements, which are pending.
Mary Class
Mary Berry Tussy Class, 82, of Wilson Creek, died Thursday at her residence.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Sparks Funeral Home in Grayson. Burial will be in East Carter Memory Gardens.
Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday and after 9 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Condolences may be made to www.sparksfh.com.

Robert “Bob” Worrix (1929-2009)
Robert “Bob” Blaine Worrix, 79, of Pikeville, died Thursday at his residence.
He was born July 2, 1929, in Pikeville.
His wife, Jacqueline Gray Worrix, survives.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Sunday at Thacker Funeral Home in Pikeville. Burial will be in Annie E. Young Cemetery at Chloe.
Friends may call at the funeral home.

George Clark (1924-2009)
George Clark, 84, of Louisa, died Wednesday in J.J. Jordan Geriatric Center in Louisa.
He was born Nov. 18, 1924, in Louisa.
A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. today at Pinehill Cemetery in Louisa.
There will be no visitation.
Young Funeral Home in Louisa is in charge of arrangements.

Dennis Kidd (1923-2009)
Dennis Kidd, 85, of Dana, husband of Alpha Akers Kidd, died Friday in Highlands Regional Medical Center in Prestonsburg.
He was born Dec. 27, 1923, at Dana.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Sunday at Little Salem Regular Baptist Church in Dana. Burial will be in Akers Cemetery at Dana.
Hall Funeral Home in Martin is in charge of arrangements.

Carrie Hicks (1919-2009)
Carrie Hicks, 89, of Hippo, widow of Willis Hicks, died Thursday at her residence.
She was born Nov. 16, 1919, at Gunlock.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Hall Funeral Home in Martin. Burial will be in Willis Hicks Family Cemetery at Hippo.

Don Seagraves (1969-2009)
Don Christopher Seagraves, 40, of Beaverton, Ore., died Monday at his residence.
He was born May 18, 1969, in Ashland.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Globe Funeral Chapel in Olive Hill. Burial will be in McFarren Cemetery in Olive Hill.
Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today and until time of services Sunday at the funeral home.
Condolences may be sent to www.globefc.com.

Ethel Owsley (1921-2009)
Ethel Mae Fannin Owsley, 88, of Morehead, died Thursday in St. Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead.
She was born Feb. 7, 1921.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals in Morehead. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.
Friends may call after 6 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Condolences may be sent to www.northcuttandson.com.

Dave Roberts (1935-2009)
Dave Roberts, 73, of Huntington, died Thursday.
He was born July 10, 1935, at Fulton, Ky.
His wife, Peggy Ball Roberts, survives.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Sunday at Wilson Funeral Home in Louisa, Ky. Burial will be in Roberts Cemetery on Buffalo Creek, Huntington.
Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Condolences may be sent to www.timeformemory.com/wilson.