Published: August 26, 2008 10:01 pm            

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Justine S. Sprenger (1934-2008)

Justine Gambill Stinson Sprenger, 74, died Aug. 24, 2008. She was a direct descendant of a pioneer family that entered eastern Kentucky through the Great Cumberland Gap in the very early 1800s and settled in the Big Blaine Valley of what is now Lawrence County, Ky.

She was born June 21, 1934, in Ashland, Ky., to B. Lawrence and Anna Louise Stinson. She was an active member of the First Christian Church of Ashland.

Throughout her school years, Justine’s love of music flourished — starting at age 6 with piano lessons, then playing trumpet in the marching band, French horn in the orchestra and culminating with organ lessons that she continued through college.

Following graduation from Ashland Senior High School in 1952, she attended Agnes Scott College in Decatur, Ga., for a year. She then transferred to the University of Kentucky and graduated with a major in mathematics and a minor in music in 1956. She was a member of Chi Omega sorority, sang in the University Choir, participated in intramural athletics, and during her senior year was ROTC Pershing Rifle Princess and a member of the May Day Court. She and Tom Sprenger were married June 24, 1956. They lived in Indianapolis, New Orleans and Tampa prior to moving to Bradenton in August 1961.

In Indianapolis, Justine worked for the U.S. Geological Survey, Ground Water Division, and in New Orleans for the Army Corps of Engineers doing a hurricane research project. There she met Gen. Charles De Gaulle, president of France, when he entered the United States through the Army Corps of Engineers office.

Since moving to Bradenton, Fla., she became involved with the choir, Sunday school, youth group and the session, building and decorating committees of Palma Sola Presbyterian Church. For 23 years, Justine decorated the church sanctuary for Easter with orchids and with poinsettias at Christmas. Other activities included Panhellenic and the Manatee County Medical Auxiliary, past presidents of each; Entre Nous, past treasurer and life member; member of the DAR, Chi Omega and University of Kentucky alumni and YMCA board; and was a Bishop Museum and Planetarium volunteer.

She served on the board and executive committee of the board of the Florida West Coast Symphony for many years. Other FWCS activities include the governance committee and Emeritus Club. She co-chaired the Manatee Symphony Association Valentine Pops for three years.

She was predeceased by her parents and her younger sister, Mary Louise May. She was a loving mother, grandmother and aunt and will be greatly missed by her family. She is survived by her husband; her daughter, Dr. Rebecca Belis (Mitchel) of Bradenton; a son, Michael (Lynne); grandchildren Jacob, Sophia and Nathan of Brandon; niece Dr. Kimberly May of Scotch Plains, N.J.; and nephew Shawn May (Anna Jo) of Ashland, Ky.

Visitation will be after 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008, at Palma Sola Presbyterian Church, 6510 Third Aven. W., Bradenton, Fla. The service will be at 6 p.m. A reception for family and friends will be in the church fellowship hall at the conclusion of the service. Private family interment will take place on Friday, Aug. 29, 2008, at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Fla.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Palma Sola Presbyterian Church, 6510 Third Ave. W., Bradenton, FL 34209 or the Florida West Coast Symphony, 709 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236.

Condolences may be sent to www.shannonfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements are by Shannon Funeral Home Westview Chapel in Bradenton.



Rosa Belle Vanover Adkins (1921-2008)

Rosa Belle Vanover Adkins, 87, of Ashland, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, Aug. 25, 2008, in Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital.

Mrs. Adkins was born Jan. 20, 1921, in Rush, Ky., a daughter of the late Andrew F. and Margaret Stewart Vanover. She married Roy Adkins Jr. on July 17, 1965. He preceded her in death in 2006. Also preceding her in death are four sisters, Mary Smith, Dova Pennington, Vicki Roberts and Lucille Pennington, and three brothers, Billy Vanover, Johnnie Vanover and Andrew Vanover.

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

Surviving is a sister, Mildred (Dewey) Smith of Flatwoods. She had many nieces and nephews, but five special nieces, “Rosa’s girls” who took great care of Rosa and Roy, Rosetta Shore of Baltimore, Md., Linda Smith of Raceland, Donna (Jr.) Seagraves of Grayson, Rita Tackett of Catlettsburg and Bobbie (Bruce) Lenhoff of Florence, Ky. She also had a special great-nephew, Philip Smith of Raceland, whom she helped raise and was like a grandson to her.

A funeral ceremony in remembrance of Rosa Belle Adkins will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008, at Kilgore & Collier Funeral Home on Panola Street in Catlettsburg. A message of comfort will be offered by Dr. Charles Stewart, with a personal eulogy by Pastor Jim Yates. She will be laid to rest in Rose Hill Burial Park in Ashland.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today and an hour before services Thursday at the funeral home.



Carrie Loucindy Hayes (1924-2008)

Carrie Loucindy Hayes, 84, of Ashland, Ky., died Monday, Aug. 25, 2008, in Oakmont Manor in Flatwoods.

She was born June 20, 1924, in Boyd County, Ky., a daughter of the late Robert Hanners and Olive Renfoe Hanners.

She was also preceded in death by two husbands, Virgil Griffith and Dennie Hayes; sons Virgil Jr. and Paul Griffith; sisters Goldie Terry, Nancy Lambert, Rosie Hill and Leona Carroll; and a brother, James Hanners.

She was a homemaker.

Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Leonard (Beth) Terry of Maryland; four daughters and two sons-in-law, Freda Elswick and Betty Elswick, both of Ashland, and Barbara Sue (Jack) Elswick and Arvetta (Bill) Adkins, all of Mansfield, Ohio; several grandchilidren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and a brother, Wilson Hanners of Ashland.

A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008, at Kirby Flats Cemetery by Pastor Todd Richardson

There will be no visitation.

Lazear Funeral Home in Ashland is in charge of arrangements.



Linda Price Stewart (1941-2008)

Linda Price Stewart, born Sept. 11, 1941, went to be with the Lord Jesus and be reunited with her loving husband of 46 years, Fred Stewart Jr., on Aug. 25, 2008, surrounded by her loving family.

Linda was born in Ironton, Ohio, to the late Pearl Hanners Nichols and the late Gordon Price. In addition to her husband and parents, Linda was preceded in death by an infant baby brother; two brothers-in-law, Roy Stewart and Charles Ray; and a nephew, Daryle E. Patrick.

Linda graduated with the Class of 1959 from Dawson-Bryant High School in Coal Grove, Ohio, where she was a member of the band, Glee Club and Triple Trio.

She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church, where she served the Lord by dedicating her time to the pastor parish relations and nominating committees and administrative board and the church choir. She was a member of Eastern Star and Blue Ribbon’s bowling league and was a granny to many Ashland Tomcats, whom she deeply loved.

Survivors include her special daughter, Leslie Stewart McDowell and her husband, Randall; the joy of her life, her grandson, Scott Stewart McDowell, and his wife; and her granddaughter, Laney, all of Ashland; a sister, Barbara Ann Dyer and her husband, Henry; five sisters-in-law, Audrey Ray of Ashland, Ida “Sis” Patrick (Dick), Peggy Heaberlin (Bill), Betty Scott and Elenor Stewart; and her lifelong best friend, Donna Stevens.

Linda leaves behind many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and friends whose lives will forever be touched by knowing the kindness and generosity of Linda Stewart. She will be sadly missed.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Steen Funeral Home-Central Avenue Chapel in Ashland by Pastor David Gross and Pastor William Moore.

Pallbearers will be Scott Stewart McDowell, Randy McDowell, Joe Duvall, John Dyer, Jerry Dyer and Steve Price. Honorary pallbearers will be Steve Patrick, Johnny Dyer, Steven Dyer and Christopher Duvall.

Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Golden Oaks Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, friends may make contributions to National City Bank, c/o Scott Stewart McDowell-Tomcat Baseball Fund in Linda’s memory.

The family wishes to acknowledge deep appreciation to Aunt Audie for the love she has given to Mom/Granny over the years, but especially during this most trying time.

Condolences may be sent to www.steenfuneralhomes.com.



Susan Becker Powers (1947-2008)

Susan Becker Powers, 60, of Ashland, Ky., lost her courageous 4 1/2 year battle with cancer on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008, in Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland.

She was born Oct. 1, 1947, in Ashland, a daughter of the late Reginald Warren Becker and Helen Simmons Becker.

She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Courtney Powers.

She was a member of Holy Family Church and a graduate of Southern Seminary in Buena Vista, Va.

Surviving are her husband of 39 years, Robert F. Powers Jr. of Ashland; a son, Robert R.B. “Rob” Powers of Louisville, Ky.; a daughter and son-in-law, Whitney (Don) Miller of Ashland; and three grandchildren, J.B. and Tanner Davis and Courtney Miller.

A private graveside service was Monday, Aug. 25, 2008, at Ashland Cemetery by Father Joseph Koury Jr.

There was no visitation.

Lazear Funeral Home in Ashland was in charge of arrangements.

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



Ida Jean (Blevins) Bowers (1926-2008)

Ida Jean (Blevins) Bowers, formerly of Ashland, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 24 in Dallas, Texas.

She was born April 1, 1926, in Lodi, Va., the daughter of the late Robert Francis Blevins and Nona Caroline Cook Blevins. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother and seven sisters.

She is survived by five children, Donald K. McCall (Tena) of Grapevine, Texas, Richard A. McCall (Ruth) of Lexington, Ky., Gene D. McCall (Leigh Ann) of Ashland, Ky., Ray D. McCall (Angelina Irizarry) of Denver, Colo., and Mary Faith McCall (John Hamlen) of London, England; five grandchildren, Brandon Shane McCall of Detroit, Mich., Kara Watson of Atlanta, Ga., Heather Kitchen of Ashland, Lauren Bishop of Lexington and Andy McCall of Beaumont, Texas; a stepgranddaughter, Elena Irizarry of Washington, D.C.; and three great-grandchildren.

She worked for many years as an executive secretary for Ashland Oil in Ashland and Columbus, Ohio. She was a graduate of Liberty Hall High School in Lodi and Virginia Intermont College in Bristol, Va.

A private family memorial will be scheduled at a later date.

Memorials may be sent to the Alzheimers Association at www.alz.org/join_the_cause_donate.asp or by sending a check to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601-7633.



William Eugene “Bill” Bradley (1947-2008)

William Eugene “Bill” Bradley, 60, of Raceland, Ky., died Aug. 25, 2008, in Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital.

He was born Sept. 19, 1947, in Huntington, W.Va., a son of Thelma Scott Bradley of Flatwoods, Ky., and the late James “Timber” Bradley.

He was a retired Steelworker at AK Steel Corp. He was a member of Russell Christian Church, American Legion Post 43 of Raceland, the VFW of Greenup and AMVETS Post 95 of Greenup, Ky. He was a Vietnam War veteran who served in the U.S. Army.

Additional survivors include a son, Charles William (Terry) Bradley of Warsaw, Ky.; two daughters, Stacey Zades of Melbourne, Fla., and Lisa Williams of Lancaster, Ky.; two brothers, James S. (Jettie) Bradley of Flatwoods and John Z. Bradley of Lexington, Ky.; a sister, Carolyn (Arnold) Topping of Flatwoods; and three grandchildren, Shaylin Bradley, Zander Zades and Jermey Williams.

The funeral will be at noon Thursday, Aug. 28 at Carman Funeral Home in Flatwoods by the Rev. Donald Young and the Rev. Leon Dalton. Burial will be in Bellefonte Memorial Gardens in Flatwoods, with military rites by Ironton VFW Post 8850.

Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today, Aug. 27 at the funeral home.



Vernon Jenkins (1955-2008)

Vernon Jenkins, 52, of Summit, Ky., formerly of Greenup County, went to be with the Lord on Monday, Aug. 25, 2008, at his residence.

Mr. Jenkins was born Sept. 3, 1955, a son of the late John W. and Fannie May Patrick Jenkins. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Helen Sturgill, and a brother, William Darl Jenkins.

He was a self-employed carpenter and auto body worker and a former employee of Norman’s Construction Co. in Greenup, Ky.

Surviving are a daughter, Angie (Brian) Daniel of Flatwoods, Ky.; a son, Vernon Jr. (Misty) Jenkins of Flatwoods; four sisters, Judy Prichard of Westland, Mich., Mary Mabry of Columbus, Ohio, Anna Neal of Tennessee and Elsie Coburn of Knoxville, Tenn.; three brothers, Clarence “Buck” Jenkins of Wurtland, Ky., John Jenkins Jr. of Flatwoods and Benny Jenkins of Fairborn, Ohio; four grandchildren, Cameron, Isaac and Destiny Jenkins and Alyssa Daniel; and his ex-wife, Christina Frye of Greenup.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008, at Evans Funeral Home in Raceland, Ky., by Dr. Tom Melvin. Burial will be in Caroline Cemetery in Raceland.

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



Glenda Faye (Burleson) Edens (1937-2008)

Glenda Faye (Burleson) Edens succumbed to a spirited and gracious battle with cancer on Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008, in Louisa, Ky., at the age of 71.

Glenda was born at home in Minneapolis, N.C., the eldest child of parents Ray William Burleson and Winona Evelyn (Ledford) Burleson on Aug. 14, 1937.

She grew up primarily in the coal mining communities of Dakota and Kingston, W.Va., and graduated from Kingston High School in 1956.

She moved to Charleston, W.Va., where she attended business school, was employed as a bookkeeper and found her lifelong partner of the next 50 years.

Glenda is survived by her husband, Curtis Denver Edens Sr., with whom she eventually made her home at their Done Roamin Farm in Ballard, W.Va., and proudly raised her family of four children.

She is also survived by three sons and a daughter, Curtis Denver Jr. and William “Billy” Thayer of Louisa, Ky., Jeffrey Glen and wife Jackie of Ballard and Joyce Ann of Ithaca, N.Y. She is also survived by her loving sister, Renee Burleson of Elizabethton, Tenn.

She is predeceased by her parents, a sister and two brothers. Glenda more recently attended Peterstown Missionary Baptist Church. Aside from her faith, family was pinnacle, expressing a nurturing and selfless love. To that end, she was instrumental in her grandchildren’s lives as well.

She is survived by nine grandchildren, Curtis III, Nicole, T.J., Steven, Ryan, Tyler, Heather, Jennifer and Zachary; and three great-grandchildren, Landon, Sawyer and Hailey.

She loved life, which included card games, fishing, gardening, canning, crafts and teaching Sunday School. She was a member of the Rich Creek, Va., Bridge Club.

Special neighbors are Corky and Loretta Buckland and longtime friends are Ted and Drema Helm of West Virginia. Personal found angels on Earth were R.N. Mary Cook of Louisa and P.A. Susan Lyerey of Winston-Salem. Glenda had been touched by many who had been instrumental in her care. She was appreciative of the support from family, friends and medical personnel.

The family would like to express heartfelt thanks for every prayer, card, call or extension of kindness, which has helped us all.

The services and staff of Winston-Salem Baptist Hospital in North Carolina and Three Rivers Medical Center in Louisa have been exemplary in their care and their comfort.

Special care was given at home by granddaughters Nicole and T.J.

Friends will be received at their home in Louisa on Sunday, Aug. 31.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Glenda’s name to either hospital or the American Cancer Society.

Condolences may be sent to 108 Madison St., Louisa or at www.timeformemory.com/wilson.

Arrangements are under the direction of Wilson Funeral Home in Louisa.



Eula Houlehan

Eula K. Houlehan, 86, of Ashland, died Tuesday in King’s Daughters & Sons Home for Senior Living.

Steen Funeral Home-Central Avenue Chapel in Ashland is in charge of arrangements, which are pending.



Shirley Stacy

Shirley Perkins Stacy, 70, of West Liberty, died Monday in Morgan County Appalachian Regional Hospital.

Her husband, James Lowell Stacy, preceded her in death.

The funeral will be at 1 p.m.. Thursday at Herald & Stewart & Halsey Funeral Home in West Liberty. Burial will be in Beech Grove Cemetery at Gifford.

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



Margarett Shepherd

Margarett Bailey Shepherd, 53, of Salyersville, died Monday.

The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Eternal Church of God.

Magoffin County Funeral Home in Salyersville is in charge of arrangements.



Henry Perkins (1932-2008)

Henry Ray Perkins, 76, of Lexington, formerly of West Liberty, died Sunday in Jennie Stuart Medical Center in Hopkinsville.

He was born May 30, 1932, at Insko, and was the husband of Dorothy Francis Williams Perkins.

The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Potter Funeral Home in West Liberty. Burial will be in West Liberty Memorial Gardens.

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

Condolences may be sent to www.potterfuneralhomeinc.com.



Raymond Frashier (1950-2008)

Raymond D. Frashier, 57, of Coal Grove, died Sunday at his residence.

He was born Sept. 6, 1950, in Chesapeake.

His wife, Kathy Cremeans Frashier, survives.

The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Phillips Funeral Home in Ironton. Burial will be in Centenary Cemetery on Greasy Ridge.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Contributions may be made to Tri-State Industries, 606 Carlton Davidson Lane, Coal Grove, OH 45638.

Condolences may be sent to www.phillipsfuneralhome.net.

        

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