Published: September 03, 2008 09:27 pm            

Thursday, September 4, 2008

The Rev. Roy Lee Cosby - 1935-2008

Roy Lee Cosby, 73, of Wheelwright, Ky., died Saturday morning in Highlands Regional Medical Center in Prestonsburg.

He was born June 1, 1935, a son of the late Georgene Cosby and James Leece.

The Reverend Cosby was a devoted member of Christ Temple Church in Ashland for many years. After retiring from the railroad, he moved to Wheelwright, where he was a pastor of Light House Temple for 17 years.

He is survived by a loving wife of 37 years, Maxine Cosby. Other survivors include three daughters, Anita L. Taylor of Aberdeen, Md., Phyllis Smith of Cherry Valley, Ill., and Jo Carol Adams of Ashland, Ky.; and four sons, William Houston of Columbus, Ga., Roy Cosby Jr. of Portsmouth, Ohio, Myron Houston of Ashland and Shawn Cosby of Ashland. He also leaves behind 19 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and a host of family and friends.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5, 2008, at Light House Temple in Wheelwright. Burial will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008, at Ashland Cemetery.



Leroy Rice - 1945-2008

Leroy Rice, 63, of 29th Street in Ashland, Ky., passed from this life to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008, at his home.

Mr. Rice was born April 21, 1945, in Ashland, a son of the late Luther and Mary Gibbs Rice. His wife, Hazel Sue Cole Rice, preceded him in death in 2005. He was a member of Southside Church of the Nazarene and enjoyed going to yard sales. But one of his greatest pleasures was spending time with his grandchildren.

He is survived by two sons, Larry Rice and his wife, Elaine, of Ashland and Bobby Rice and his wife, Jennifer, of Rush, Ky.; four grandchildren, Chris Rice, age 9, Brie Anna, age 6, Abbey Rice, age 4 and Aleshia Rice, age 3; and five sisters.

Also preceding him in death were two brothers and a sister.

A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 5, 2008, at Southside Church of the Nazarene. Pastor Jim Webster will offer a message of comfort. Final rest will be in Catlettsburg Cemetery.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the church.

Neal Funeral Home in Catlettsburg is in charge of arrangements.



Nile Martin - 1922-2008

Nile Martin, 86, of Flatwoods, Ky., died Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008, at Trinity Station in Flatwoods.

Mr. Martin was born July 18, 1922, in Ashland, Ky., a son of the late William and Cariie Martin. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Catherine Marie Hardin Martin.

He was a maintenance foreman with National Mine Service Co., a member of First Baptist Church of Flatwoods, where he served as deacon emeritus, and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II.

Surviving are a daughter, Nileen Verbeten of Sacramento, Calif.; two brothers, Ocel Martin of Raceland, Ky., and Kenneth Martin of Coral Springs, Fla.; a sister, Mayme Lou Carter of Tucson, Ariz.; and 11 nieces and nephews.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008, at First Baptist Church of Flatwoods by Pastor Rick Crews. Burial will be in Bellefonte Memorial Gardens in Flatwoods, with military rites by VFW Post 8850 of Ironton, Ohio.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Carman Funeral Home in Flatwoods.

Donations may be made to the First Baptist Church of Flatwoods Building Fund.



Marcia Rae Boggs Fitzgerald - 1963-2008

Mrs. Marcia Rae Boggs Fitzgerald, 44, of Killeen, Texas, formerly of Olive Hill, Ky., passed away Monday morning, Sept. 1, 2008, in Metroplex Hospital in Killeen.

Mrs. Fitzgerald was born Oct. 17, 1963, in Carter County, Ky., a daughter of Gracie Caudill Boggs of Hayward, Ky., and the late Calvin Boggs.

Marcia was a Christian and a member of the Church of God in Killeen. She served her country with the United States Army, where she received her nursing degree.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband, Henry Clay Fitzgerald; five brothers and four sisters-in-law, David and Sylvia Boggs and Steven and Lisa Boggs, all of Lexington, Ky., Doug and Rosie Boggs and Keith Boggs, all of Soldier, Ky., and Kevin and Pam Boggs of Olive Hill; three sisters and a brother-in-law, Susan Lemaster and Mary Boggs, both of Olive Hill, and Lenora and Junior Kidd of Farmers, Ky.; and several nieces, nephews and other family members and friends who will sadly miss her.

A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008, at Globe Funeral Chapel in Olive Hill by Brother Gayle Price. Burial will be at a later date.



Ann Putnam

Ann Miles Putnam, 79, died Wednesday in Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland.

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



Betty Criss - 1947-2008

Betty June Criss of Westwood died Wednesday.

Caniff Funeral Home in Westwood is in charge of arrangements, which are pending.



Betty Ritchie - 1936-2008

Betty Scarberry Ritchie, 72, of Catlettsburg, died Friday at her residence.

She was born March 30, 1936, in Catlettsburg.

Her husband, Levi Ritchie, preceded her in death.

A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Winslow Cemetery in Ashland.

Friends may call after 11 a.m. Friday at Neal Funeral Home in Catlettsburg.



William Ruggles

William P. Ruggles, 68, of South Shore, died Wednesday in Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland.

Roberson Funeral Home in South Shore is in charge of arrangements, which are pending.



Betty Morgan

Betty Morgan, 63, of Pedro, Ohio, formerly of Greenup, died Wednesday at her residence.

Reed Funeral Home in Greenup is in charge of arrangements, which are pending.



Ruth Messer - 1926-2008

Ruth Mundy Messer, 81, of Olive Hill, died Tuesday at her residence.

She was born Sept. 20, 1926, in Bath County.

Her husband, Wayne Cotton Messer, preceded her in death.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Globe Funeral Chapel in Olive Hill. Burial will be in Grayson Memorial Park in Grayson.

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

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Olive Hill Meals on Wheels.



Polly Fannin - 1936-2008

Polly Jean Fannin, 72, of Louisa, died Tuesday in Three Rivers Medical Center in Louisa.

She was born March 3, 1936, in Mill Creek, W.Va.

Her husband, Delmar Lee Fannin, survives.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Young Funeral Home in Louisa. Burial will be in See Cemetery in Louisa.

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



David Pettit Jr. - 1937-2008

David Pettit Jr., 70, of Clearfield, died Tuesday at his residence.

He was born Oct. 11, 1937, in Rowan County.

His wife, Fayola Blair Pettit, survives.

The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Lane-Stucky-Gray Funeral Home in Morehead. Burial will be in New Alfrey Cemetery at Farmers.

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

Condolences may be sent to www.lanestuckygray.com.



Charles “Andy” Jones - 1981-2008

Charles Andrew “Andy” Jones, 26, of Auxier, died Tuesday in Paul B. Hall Medical Center in Paintsville.

He was born Oct. 7, 1981, in Floyd County.

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

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



Cecil Blair

Cecil Blair, 92, of Nippa, died Wednesday.

The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at Paintsville Funeral Home. Burial will be in Blair Cemetery at Denver.

Friends may call after 6 p.m. Friday and after 9 a.m. Saturday and Sunday at the funeral home.



Collis Branham - 1931-2008

Collis Branham, 76, of Chesapeake, died Monday in King’s Daughters Medical Center.

He was born Nov. 12, 1931, in Scottown.

His wife, Mary E. Neal Burcham, preceded him in death.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Hall Funeral Home in Proctorville. Burial will be Miller Memorial Gardens at Miller.

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

Condolences may be sent to www.timeformemory.com.

        

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