Published: September 14, 2009 09:20 pm      

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Tony Hedrick (1969-2009)

William Anthony “Tony” Hedrick of Catlettsburg passed away early Saturday morning Sept. 12, 2009, following a very brief illness in King’s Daughters Medical Center.

Tony celebrated his 40th birthday on Aug. 18, 2009. Born in Ashland, Tony was the third son of loving parents Ruth Cossett Hedrick and the late Mick Hedrick. Ruth and Mick raised their boys on Broadway in Catlettsburg. The C&O lot, the old mill, Wellman’s Cash Grocery and Catlettsburg’s fire station were the usual hangouts. Tony was a Boyd County High graduate, class of ‘87, and a graduate of ACTC’s Applied Process Technologies Program.

Tony enjoyed life’s simple pleasures and quiet times, fitting for his laid-back nature and good heart. He was a master electrician/contractor and owner operator of Hedrick’s Electrical Service. His memberships include BPO Elks 942, Ashland Moose and American Legion Elwood Stringer Post 325. As an avid Wildcat fan, Tony could be found “naturally” in the blue lot at Commonwealth Stadium with his Gate City tailgating buddies. He loved his job, he loved his family and was a wonderful husband to his beautiful wife of 16 years, Leslie Wellman-Hedrick, and wonderful father to his son, Chad, 13, a freshman at Blazer, and his daughter, Hollie, 7, a second-grader at Hager Elementary. Tony leaves behind his beloved grandmother of 30 odd years, Ann Brown Cossett; three brothers, Charles Phillip Hedrick, Michael Lee Hedrick and his wife, Angela, and Patrick Magann Hedrick, all of Catlettsburg; an adopted brother, Chris Dailey; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and more friends than could be counted! Preceding him in death were Tony’s maternal grandparents, Charles and Helen Cossett, and his paternal grandparents, Elwood and Madeline Hedrick.

To remember and honor this young son, husband and father, a service will be at 1 p.m. today, Sept. 15, 2009, at Kilgore & Collier Funeral Home on Panola Street in Catlettsburg. Kelly Harper and Marty Gute will deliver eulogies. Tony’s final rest will be beside his dad in Catlettsburg Cemetery.

Those wishing to call on the Hedrick family may do so an hour before services today at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Chad and Hollie Hedrick Memorial Trust, c/o Kentucky Farmers Bank, 2500 Broadway, Catlettsburg, KY 41129 or a children’s fund of choice.



Dewey Greear (1926-2009)

Dewey Greear, 82, loving father and dedicated educator, passed away Friday, Sept. 11, 2009, at his residence in Ironton, Ohio.

Dewey was born Dec. 23, 1926, and raised in Morgan County, West Liberty, Ky. He was the son of the late Noah P. Greear and Pearl Perry Greear of West Liberty, Ky. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Linnie Roland Greear, and his sisters, Eva Lee Boone, Margaret Richards and Ernest Marie Schenierle.

Dewey committed his life to caring for his family. He is survived by three sons, Dewey and Janet Greear of Ashland, Ky., Asa and Lydia Greear of St. Augustine, Fla., and Dan Greear and life partner Charles Tomlin of Columbus, Ohio; a daughter, Patricia and James Estep of Ironton, Ohio; a sister, Katherine McGregor of Clawson, Mich.; 11 grandchildren, Matthew and Tina Greear of Parkersburg, W. Va., Mike and Sabrina Brown of South Point, Ohio, Amber Jo Greear of Portland, Ore., Thaddeus Greear of Frankfort, Ky., Jeremiah Greear of Tallahassee, Fla., Sunshine Grant Trimble of Coal Grove, Ohio, Jessica Greear Stotler and Ryan of Campbellsville, Ky., Timothy Greear of Ashland, Ky., Jessica Ritzman of Tacoma, Wash., and Jeremy Estep and Nora Estep, both of Paintsville, Ky. He is also survived by 17 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Dewey provided quality education to high school and college students. He had a Bachelor of Science degree from Eastern Kentucky University and a Master of Science degree Rank 1 from Morehead State University. He taught high school in Morgan County, Wolfe County, Breathitt County and Anna, Ohio. He was a professor of biological sciences at Ashland Community College in Ashland, Ky., from 1967 to 1983. Retired since 1983, he lived in Ironton, Ohio.

Dewey was a faithful member of the Community Missionary Baptist Church in Ironton, Ohio. He was part of Cox Masonic Lodge of Wolfe County. Dewey will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. today at Sheridan Freewill Baptist Church in South Point, Ohio, by the Rev. Randy Patrick and the Rev. Les Boggs. The body will lie in state an hour before the services.

Hayes-Phillips Funeral Home in Ironton is in charge of arrangements.

Condolences may be sent to www.phillipsfuneralhome.net.



James Thompson (1921-2009)

James R. Thompson Jr., 88, of Ashland, died Saturday in St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.

He was born on April 4, 1921, in Ashland. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Wheeler Thompson.

Kilgore & Collier Funeral Home in Catlettsburg is in charge of arrangements, which are pending.



Gary Davidson

Gary Davidson, 68, of Huntsville, Ala., died Sunday in Huntsville.

Carman Funeral Home in Flatwoods is in charge of arrangements, which are pending.



James Valandingham

James Valandingham, 69, of Troy, Ohio, formerly of Olive Hill, died Saturday evening in Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy.

Funeral arrangements are pending at Globe Funeral Chapel in Olive Hill.



Sally Roop

Sally Nichols Gearhart Roop, 87, of Mansfield, Ohio, formerly of Olive Hill, died Saturday in Hospice House in Ashland, Ohio.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Globe Funeral Chapel in Olive Hill. Burial will be in Tick Ridge Cemetery.

Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. today and before services Wednesday at the funeral home.



Chester Wireman

Chester Wireman, 83, of Salyersville, died Saturday.

The funeral will be at noon today at Magoffin County Funeral Home in Salyersville.



Douglas Hale Jr. (1955-2009)

Douglas Hale Jr., 54, of Louisa, died Sunday in Lawrence County.

He was born on Jan. 1, 1955 in Louisa. His wife, Anita Debord Hale, survives.

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

Friends may call from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.



Francis Rivers (1942-2009)

Francis Lee Rivers, 67, of Paintsville, died Saturday.

He was born on Sept. 16, 1942, in Johnson County.

The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Preston Funeral Home in Paintsville. Burial will be in the family cemetery at Hagerhill.

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



Jeanette Alsept

Jeanette Alsept, 70, of Salyersville, died Sunday.

The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Middle Fork United Baptist Church.

Friends may call after 10 a.m. today at the church.

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



Homer Montgomery (1928-2009)

Homer Montgomery, 80, of Salt Lick, died Sunday in Hazard Regional Medical Center.

He was born Dec. 21, 1928.

The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals. Burial with military rites will be at Brad Montgomery Memorial Cemetery in Polksville.

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

Condolences may be sent to www.northcuttandson.com.



Stevie Cordle (1958-2009)

Stevie Cordle, 51, of Fort Gay, W.Va., died Saturday in Hospice of Huntington.

He was born Aug. 28, 1958, in Louisa. He is survived by his wife, Judy Campbele Cordle.

Wilson Funeral Home in Louisa is in charge of arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Huntington.

Condolences may be sent to www.timeformemory.com/wilson.



Janet Burgess (1954-2009)

Janet Faye Burgess, 55, of Louisa, died Saturday in Three Rivers Medical Center.

She was born April 6, 1954, in Paintsville.

Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Childers Cemetery in Richardson.

Wilson Funeral Home in Louisa is in charge of arrangements.

Condolences may be sent to www.timeformemory.com/wilson.



Carri McKnight (1975-2009)

Carri Lea Jenkins McKnight, 33, of Ironton, died Saturday at her residence.

She was born Oct. 16, 1975.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Phillips Funeral Home in Ironton. Burial will be in Jenkins Cemetery.

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

Condolences may be sent to www.phillipsfuneralhome.net.



Charles Hensley (1935-2009)

Charles W. “Charlie” Hensley, 74, of Kenova, died Sunday in St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington.

He was born on July 26, 1935, in Catlettsburg, Ky. He was preceded in death by his wife, Donna Gail Hensley.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Beard Mortuary in Huntington. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Huntington.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the mortuary.

Condolences may be sent to www.beardmortuary.com.



John Brewer (1937-2009)

John Lee Brewer, 72, of Lenore, died Sunday in Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland, Ky.

He was born Feb. 7, 1937, in Mingo County. He is survived by his wife, Wanda Faye Smith Brewer.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Louisa Church of God in Louisa, Ky.

Friends may call after 6 p.m. today at the church.

Young Funeral Home in Louisa is in charge of arrangements.