Published: October 02, 2009 09:10 pm      

Saturday, October 3, 2009

Jesse Vance

Jesse Vance, 90, Shelbyville, died unexpectedly Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009, in Jewish Hospital after a brief illness.

He was a native of Boyd County and the last of 10 siblings born to the late William and Laura Vance. He was a veteran of World War II, where he was caught up in the Battle of the Bulge and taken prisoner by the Germans in December 1944. He later managed to escape and returned to his home in Ashland after the war. He was a widower of the late Sarah Ellen Collins Vance, who predeceased him in April 2001, a few months short of their 60th wedding anniversary. He was a steel worker for Armco Steel in Ashland for 37 years prior to his retirement, where he spent the final years of his career in the shipping department.

He was a 40-year member and past chaplain of Rush Masonic Lodge 715, F&AM, a member of Shelbyville VFW Post 1179, a member of Howard Lodge 15 IOOF, a member of The Boy John Rebekah Lodge 137, a Kentucky colonel, active with the Horse Traders of the Rush Lodge and a regular participant in the Early Morning Dairy Queen Coffee Club. He had been able to attend the Horse Traders semiannual gathering earlier this month. He was a member of Summit Missionary Baptist Church in Ashland.

Survivors include his daughter, Dreama Vance Justice, and her husband, Jim, of Shelbyville; his son, Paul David Vance of Palm Springs, Calif.; his dear friend and caregiver, Valeene Sweazy of Shelbyville; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. today, Oct. 3, 2009, at Webb Funeral Home in Shelbyville with Masonic rites at 6 p.m. and Odd Fellow rites at 6:30 p.m. Visitation will also be from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, at Lazear Funeral Home in Ashland, with a Masonic service at 2:30 p.m. The funeral service will follow at 3 p.m. Burial will be in Golden Oaks Memorial Gardens in Catlettsburg.

Arrangements in Shelbyville have been entrusted to Webb Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to www.webbfuneralhome.com, where your messages will remain private to be seen by the family only.



Dorothea Fearing (1913-2009)

Dorothea Kurtzhalz Fearing died at 7:35 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 1. Death came peacefully in the presence of her loving family.

Born on Sept. 5, 1913, she led a full and active life devoted to her family and her faith.

She is survived by her three sisters, Erna, Leslie and Ann; her three children, Oliver Fearing (Gaye) of Huntington, W.Va., Mary Hills (Richard) of Port Orange, Fla., and Melissa Hasbrouck (Paul) of Lawrenceville, N.J.; and a stepdaughter, Kathleen Fearing of West Chester, Ohio. She has eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband of 48 years, Dr. Oliver H. Fearing.

A resident of Ashland, Ky., for more than 75 years, she was involved in church and community activities. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, where she was an elder, a soprano soloist in the choir, a leader of many committees including worship and hospitality and served on several pastoral search committees. For many years, she delivered Meals on Wheels.

A lover of music and the arts, she was a member of the Three Arts Club and served on the Ashland Community Concerts Board.

Following her husband’s retirement, they enjoyed more than 200,000 miles of traveling in their RV “Melodie.” Her interests included sewing, needlework, reading and playing bridge.

After moving to Florida, she lived with her daughter and son-in-law, Mary and the Rev. Richard L. Hills, and joined Port Orange Presbyterian Church. Following Richard’s retirement, she and the family became active in the Westminster By the Sea Presbyterian Church.

During her last year, she lived at Sterling House in Port Orange, where she made many friends among the residents and staff. Hospice caregivers helped her the last two weeks of her life.

There will be visitation at Steen Funeral Home-Central Avenue Chapel in Ashland from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 5 at First Presbyterian Church in Ashland. A graveside service will follow at Ashland Cemetery. At 1 p.m., there will be a luncheon for family and friends at the church.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the music programs at First Presbyterian Church, Ashland, Ky., Port Orange Presbyterian Church, Port Orange, Fla., or Westminster By the Sea Presbyterian Church, South Daytona Beach, Fla.



Mary Lois Tanner (1946-2009)

Mary Lois Tanner, 63, of Deerfield Beach, Fla., formerly of Ashland, died Sept. 27, 2009, at her residence.

She was born March 17, 1946, in Ashland, Ky., and was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Eileen Lois Double Tanner.

She worked for Ashland Oil in Ashland and at various accounting firms in Florida and Texas and most recently at Malone Group Accounting and Consulting Firm in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

She was of the Presbyterian faith, educated in Ashland and Louisville, Ky., and a graduate of the University of Kentucky.

Surviving are cousins Carol and Ed Cashuba of Ashland, Robert and Carol Tanner of Charlottesville, Va., Charles and Toni Gartrell of Cape Canaveral, Fla., Roger and Martha Gartrell Bell of Covington, Ky., Douglas Tanner and Susan Tanner, both of Amarillo, Texas, Buck and Peggy Shrewsbury of Ashland, Lindsay Carol Gartrell of Cape Canaveral and Alice Ann and Lyle Herbig of Kenmore, Wash.

The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, at Steen Funeral Home-Central Avenue Chapel in Ashland by the Rev. Gary Arrington. Burial will be in Ashland Cemetery.

Friends may call from 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4 at the funeral home.

Friends may make contributions to Little Victories Animal Rescue, P.O. Box 247, Barboursville, WV 25504.

Condolences may be sent to www.steenfuneralhomes.com.



Kenny Lee “Elvis” Taylor (1951-2009)

Kenny Lee “Elvis” Taylor, 58, of Ashland, Ky., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009, at his residence.

Mr. Taylor was born May 1, 1951, in Grayson, Ky., a son of the late Arthur and Elsie Adams Taylor.

He was a dishwasher for Katie’s Corner Café in Ashland, was of the Baptist faith and was a member and former doorman of the VFW in Ashland.

Surviving are a daughter, Rachael Dalton of Chesapeake, Ohio; two sisters and their husbands, Donna Jo and David Harris of Greenup, Ky., and Patricia and Darryl Collins of Ashland; a brother and his wife, Donald and Pauletta Taylor of Catlettsburg, Ky.; three nieces, Brigette Krueger, Sarah Lancaster and Michelle Hallman; a special nephew, Ricky Ball; and two special friends, Janet McKenzie and Jim Hensley.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, at Evans Funeral Home in Raceland, Ky., by the Rev. James Carter. Burial will be in Taylor Cemetery at Grahn, Ky.

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

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the funeral home to help with funeral expenses.



Charles F. Gussler Jr. (1956-2009)

Charles F. Gussler Jr., 53, of Ashland, Ky., died Oct. 1, 2009, in King’s Daughters Medical Center.

He was born June 11, 1956, in Ashland.

He was preceded in death by his father, Charles F. Gussler Sr., and a son, Charles F. Gussler III.

He was a former employee of Ashland Oil Inc. and of the Pentecostal faith.

Surviving are his mother, Delores Presley Gussler of Ashland; his wife, Carolyn Nelson Gussler of Ashland; a son, Jason Gussler and his wife, Heather, of Ashland; brothers, Donald Gussler and his wife, Tammy, of Catlettsburg, Ky., and Bill Gussler and his wife, Julie, of Ashland; sisters Beverly Hanshaw of Ironton, Ohio, and Tonya Albright and her husband, Jimmy, of Wurtland, Ky.; and grandchildren Charles “Chace” Gussler IV, Emily Gussler, Jordan Gussler, Hailey Kelly and Justin Callicoat.

The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5, 2009, at Steen Funeral Home-13th Street Chapel in Ashland by the Rev. Curtis Cordle. Burial will be in Golden Oaks Memorial Gardens.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, at the funeral home.

Condolences may be sent to www.steenfuneralhomes.com.



Janet “Jan” Nunley (1937-2009)

Janet “Jan” Nunley, was born Oct. 7, 1937, and passed away Sept. 29, 2009.

Our most giving, loving wife, mother, sister and friend slipped from our arms to enter forever peace. Jan overcame many obstacles in her life, always reaching out to those she loved. Her greatest achievement in life was raising five children, who in return gifted her with the greatest joy in her life, 14 beautiful grandchildren. Her generosity to all who had the pleasure in sharing her life will always be remembered. Jan never met a stranger and had friends all over the world. Together with her loving husband of 25 precious years, Donald Campbell, she shared many exciting adventures. One of her fondest was Ashland High School reunions, where she could reconnect with dear old friends.

Without Janet, our hearts are broken and our tears endless, but our memories and joys are immeasurable. Her laughter and smile will never leave our memories. We will continue to see Janet “Gran” in her grandbabies and great-grandbabies to come. We will cherish every second spent with her and try to continue the dreams she had for each of us.

Janet leaves behind on Earth her beloved husband, Donald James Campbell; her five cherished children, Thomas Brady Jr. and Barbara Peery, Shelley (Peery) Caldwell, Christopher and Carla Peery, Aaron and Kelly Peery and Amy (Peery) and Matthew Schultz; and loving stepdaughters Jennifer (Campbell) and William Fahey, Heidi (Campbell) and Kyle Maroun. Throughout her hardest times, nothing brought more joy than seeing her treasured grandchildren.

Sadly also left behind are her sisters, Phyllis (Nunley) and Gardner Daniels and Judy (Nunley) and David Rengel; a sister-in-law, Carolyn Nunley; and many fond cousins, nieces and nephews. She is joyously reunited in heaven with mother, Lucille (Blevins), daddy Ralph Nunley and brother Robert “Butch” Nunley. Rest, our beautiful Janet, till we meet again and know we will keep and protect your memories forever in our hearts and soul.

A celebration of her life in stories, pictures and music will be at her home, 6015 Glenfinnan Court, Dublin, Ohio, from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10 for all who had the pleasure of knowing her.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Rodman Funeral Service in Columbus, Ohio, is in charge of arrangements.



Anthony Sanford (1966-2009)

Anthony Todd Sanford, 42, of Ashland, formerly of Portsmouth, Ohio, died Wednesday in King’s Daughters Medical Center.

He was born Oct. 13, 1966.

The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Brown Funeral Home in Ironton, Ohio. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park in Wheelersburg, Ohio.

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

Donations may be sent to Plymouth Heights Church of the Nazarene.



Margaret “Margo” Taylor

Margaret Ellen “Margo” Taylor, 92, of Radford, Va., formerly of Huntington, W.Va., died Thursday in Radford Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Her husband, W. Sherman Taylor, preceded her in death.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Miller Funeral Home in Ashland. Burial will be in Rose Hill Burial Park.

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

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to the Boyd County Animal Shelter, 1025 Bob McCullough Drive, Ashland, KY 41102.



Raymond Hayden (1947-2009)

Raymond Matthew Hayden, 62, of Lloyd, died Thursday in Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital.

He was born June 18, 1947, in Greenup County.

The funeral will be at 1 p.m. today at Wright’s Funeral Home in Greenup. Burial will be in Brick Union Cemetery in Lloyd.

Friends may call an hour before the service at the funeral home.

Condolences may be sent to www.wrightsfuneralhome.com.



Stephen Farris

Stephen R. Farris, 52, of Flatwoods, died Thursday at his residence.

Evans Funeral Home in Raceland is in charge of arrangements, which are pending.



Alma Mauk (1928-2009)

Alma Colleen Dean Mauk, 80, of Youngstown, Ohio, formerly of Olive Hill, died July 22 in Youngstown.

She was born Sept. 13, 1928, in Carter County.

A memorial service will be at 4 p.m. today at Junior OUAM Cemetery in Olive Hill.

Oney-Henderson Funeral Home in Olive Hill is in charge of arrangements.

Condolences may be sent to www.globefc.com.



Alma Counts

Alma Counts, 82, of Grayson, died Thursday in King’s Daughters Medical Center.

The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Malone Funeral Home in Grayson. Burial will be in East Carter County Memory Gardens.

Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today and after noon Sunday at the funeral home.

Condolences may be sent to www.malonefuneralhome.com.



A.G. Cole

A.G. Cole, 59, of Sal-yersville, died Thursday.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Sunday at Magoffin County Funeral Home in Salyersville.



Jimmy Ball (1952-2009)

Jimmy Wesley Ball, 57, of Morehead, died Friday in St. Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead.

He was born April 9, 1952.

His wife, Debbie Allen Ball, survives.

The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals in Morehead. Burial with military rites will be in Brown Cemetery.

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

Condolences may be sent to www.northcuttandson.com.



Arnold Hazlett (1936-2009)

Arnold Shelby Hazlett, 73, of Prichard, died Thursday in Veterans Administration Medical Center in Huntington.

He was born Feb. 2, 1936, in Prichard.

Surviving are his wife, Sadie F. Saunders Hazlett.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Young Funeral Home in Louisa. Burial will be in Hazlett Cemetery in Prichard.

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