Published: July 10, 2008 11:09 pm            

Friday, July 11, 2008

Margaret B. Huff Porter - 1931-2008

Margaret Brewer Huff Porter, 77, of Ashland, Ky., died Tuesday evening in Community Hospice Care Center following an extended illness.

She was born Feb. 3, 1931, a daughter of the late Fred and Nellie Horne Brewer. Margaret was preceded in death by her frist husband, Lewis E. Huff, in 1957 and her second husband, Virgil Porter, in 2000; two sons, Rick and Ralph E. Huff; and six brothers and sisters.

Surviving are three sons, Michael Huff (Judy) of South Point, Ohio, Danny Brewer of Dayton, Ohio, and Virgil Porter Jr. (Billie Jean) of Ashland; five daughters, Vicki Whitt (James) and Rebecca Jo Ann Branham, both of Greenup, Ky., Gail Brewer of Ashland and Margaret Teressa Johnson and Rachael Christine Litteral (John), both of Westwood, Ky.; four brothers, Gartrell Chandler of Grayson, Ky., Bob Brewer of Marion, Ohio, Charles Brewer of Catlettsburg, Ky., and Fred Brewer of Ashland; two sisters, Helen Yoder of Ashland and Ailene Comer of Coal Grove, Ohio; 14 grandchildren; and several great- grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. today at Preston Family Funeral Home in Ashland by the Rev. Donald Comer. Burial will be in Dixon Cemetery.

Condolences may be sent to www.prestonfamilyfuneralhome.com.



Donald R. Graham - 1929-2008

Donald R. Graham, 79, of Russell, Ky., died July 9, 2008, in Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital.

He was born May 27, 1929, in Covington, Ky., a son of the late Roy Smith and Mae Gasser Graham. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Rita F. Morgeson Graham.

He was a self-employed entrepreneur and a member of First Baptist Church of Russell and the Adult Sanctuary Choir. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War.

Surviving are a daughter, Donna L. Graham of Russell, and a sister, Ruby Jean Graham Porter of Morehead, Ky.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 12 at First Baptist Church of Russell by Ken Gowin. Burial will be in Bellefonte Memorial Gardens in Flatwoods.

Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today, July 11 at the church.

Carman Funeral Home in Flatwoods is in charge of arrangements.

Donations may be made to First Baptist Church, 901 Ashland Drive, Russell, KY 41169.



Frank Lee Fortune - 1930-2008

Frank Lee Fortune, 77, of Flatwoods, Ky., died Wednesday morning at his home under Community Hospice care following an extended illness.

He was born Oct. 4, 1930 in Lawrence County, Ohio, a son of the late Clifford and Elizabeth Crance Fortune. Frank was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and retired from the Rolling Mill Department of Kentucky Electric Steel Corp.

He was also preceded in death by his wife, Martha Cordle Fortune, in 1998; his brother, Clifford Edward Fortune; and his sister, Patricia Maria Fortune.

Surviving are four daughters, Tracy and Theodore Adams of Flatwoods, Rhonda and Donald Pennington of Flatwoods, Lou Ann Fortune of Ashland, Ky., and Sherry and Carl Bowman of Catlettsburg; a sister, Donna Kelley of Ironton, Ohio; six grandchildren, Lateissa, Sabrina, David, Dean, Alisha and Keith; and two great-grandchildren, Emma and Zach.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 12 at Preston Family Funeral Home in Ashland by the Rev. Terry Stiders. Burial will be in O’Brien Cemetery in Russell, Ky.

Visitation will be after 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Condolences may be sent to www.prestonfamilyfuneralhome.com.



Adron Seth “Andy” Whisman - 1977-2008

Adron Seth “Andy” Whisman, 30, of Olive Hill, Ky., passed away Tuesday morning, July 8, 2008, in Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C., from injuries he received in an automobile accident while on his way to work. Seth was at no fault during this terrible tragedy.

Seth was born Dec. 14, 1977, in Rowan County, Ky., and is the son of Lynn and Reva Boggs Whisman of Olive Hill.

Seth graduated from West Carter High School in 1996 and was a telecommunications installer. He was a loving son, brother, uncle and friend to all who knew him. He enjoyed being outdoors, spending time playing with his nephew and nieces and hanging out with his friends. Seth was a member of Pleasant Valley Gospel Tabernacle.

He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Seth Whisman and Norma Hislip Whisman Jessie, and his maternal grandparents, Leonidas and Irene Horton Boggs.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Christy and Heath Patton of Olive Hill, Wendy and Jacob Green of Grayson, Ky., and B.J. Whisman of Olive Hill; and three nieces and a nephew, Hayla Patton, Solomon Patton, Hadessah Patton and Aalyah Patton. He also leaves several aunts, uncles, cousins, other family members and friends who will sadly miss him.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 12, 2008, at Globe Funeral Chapel in Olive Hill by Brother Randy Binion. Burial will be in Boggs Family Cemetery on Ross Chapel Road in Elliott County, Ky.

Friends may call after 6 p.m. today and until services Saturday at the funeral home.

Mike Oppenheimer, Rick Butler, Jeff Nolen, Bruce Layne, Ronnie Boggs, Mike P’Simer, Allen Porter, Vernon “Bunny” Duncan and Joey McCleese will serve as pallbearers.



William Dillon

William Michael Dillon, 41, of Westwood, died Thursday in King’s Daughters Medical Center.

Wright’s Funeral Home in Greenup is in charge of arrangements, which are pending.



Lillian Clinger

Lillian Avoline Clinger, 89, of Ashland, died Wednesday.

The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Steen Funeral Home-Marshall Steen Chapel in Ashland.

Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Condolences may be sent to www.steenfuneralhomes.com.



Johnny Thompson - 1963-2008

Johnny Ray “Johnbo” Thompson, 45, of Garrison, died Tuesday in Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, Ohio.

He was born June 8, 1963, in Portsmouth.

The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Grace Baptist Church in Garrison. Burial will be in Skidmore Cemetery in Garrison.

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

Morton Funeral Home in South Shore is in charge of arrangements.



Anna Little

Anna Lawson Little, 67, of Wellington, died Thursday at her residence.

Her husband, Earl Little, preceded her in death.

The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Menifee Home for Funerals in Frenchburg. Burial will be in Lawson Family Cemetery in Wellington.

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



Lucy Artrip - 1929-2008

Lucy Ellen Artrip, 78, of Drift, wife of Lawrence Artrip, died Tuesday in McDowell Appalachian Regional Hospital.

She was born Sept. 10, 1929.

The funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. today at Hall Funeral Home in Martin. Burial will be in Drift Cemetery.



James Preston Jr. - 1932-2008

James Glenn Preston Jr., 76, of Winchester, died Wednesday in St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington.

He was born June 27, 1932.

His wife, Sharlene “Shirley” Crum Preston, survives.

The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals in Morehead. Entombment with military rites will be in Forest Lawn Mausoleum.

Friends may call after 5 p.m. today at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Red Cross, 1450 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY 40511.

Condolences may be sent to www.northcuttandson.com.



Christopher Park - 1966-2008

Christopher Joseph Park, 41, of Hagerhill, died Monday in Paintsville.

He was born Dec. 12, 1966.

The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at St. Martha Catholic Church in Prestonsburg. Burial will be in Davidson Memorial Gardens at Ivel.

Friends may call after 1 p.m. Sunday at the church.

Jones-Preston Funeral Home in Paintsville is in charge of arrangements.



Willis Vance Jr. - 1949-2008

Willis Doonie Vance Jr., 58, of Van Lear, died Thursday in Pikeville Medical Center.

He was born Sept. 14, 1949, in Holden, W.Va.

His wife, Bonnie Sue Robertson Vance, survives.

The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Smith Chapel Church in Louisa. Burial will be in Robertson Cemetery in Fort Gay, W.Va.

Friends may call after 11 a.m. Saturday at the church.

Young Funeral Home in Louisa is in charge of arrangements.

Donations may be made to the director of My Lord Has the Answer Ministry at WZAQ in Louisa.



Genevieve “Jenny” Payne - 1920-2008

Genevieve “Jenny” Payne, 87, of Ironton, died Wednesday in King’s Daughters Medical Center.

She was born Oct. 7, 1920, in South Point.

Her husband, Edgar R. Payne, died in 1978.

A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Woodland Cemetery in Ironton.

There will be no visitation.

Phillips Funeral Home in Ironton is in charge of arrangements.

Condolences may be sent to www.phillipsfuneralhome.net.



Dorothy Burton - 1919-2008

Dorothy Burton, 88, of Ironton, died Wednesday in Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital.

She was born Aug. 6, 1919, in Ironton.

Her husband, Fred Stanley Burton, preceded her in death.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Phillips Funeral Home in Ironton. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery.

Friends may call after 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Condolences may be sent to www.phillipsfuneralhome.net.

        

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