Published: October 13, 2008 09:10 pm            

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Ernest Wade Garvin (1944-2008)

Ernest Wade Garvin, 64, of Ashland, is in the arms of the angels today following his passing Monday after an extended battle with cancer.

An avid lover of the Appalachian Mountains that form the Canaan Valley, he was a dedicated husband, father and Christian.

He was raised in a simple family that cherished hard work, honesty and love, traits that endeared him through life to all who he met. He had a thirst for knowledge throughout his life beyond his days at Wurtland High School and Morehead State University, frequently studying new trades as he made a career at Armco Steel, formerly Semet Solvay, for more than 30 years before retiring and dabbling in real estate with ERA Hensley.

However, his true passion was his church and enjoying time with his family.

Wade helped Mavity Freewill Baptist Church grow into its new chapel on Ky. 3 in Cannonsburg and spearheaded a fundraising drive to secure a steeple for the parish, where he also taught Sunday School for a time. He previously attended Ashland Holiness Tabernacle on Moore Street, where he also molded the lives of his youth class.

Although time in church was always spent with family at his side, they did not go wanting outside of God’s house. He loved the outdoors, be it raising tobacco on his parents’ farm in Danleyton or riding horses or four-wheelers with his grandchildren or foster children. If he couldn’t be outside, he was always up for a game of Scrabble, pool or his other favorite love: music.

Wade loved the guitar and spent countless hours picking Johnny Cash’s “Tennessee Flat Top Box” to put his weary children to sleep in his younger days, and could always be heard belting out a country song or hymn no matter his locale or audience — and usually off-tune — but the words always came from the bottom of his heart.

That same heart belonged to his wife, Vickie, whom he adored. They were married in March of 1996 and spent their years together happy and content in caring for their families. His one regret was not having more time to spend with her.

Wade was born Oct. 10, 1944, to Bruce and Sarah Garvin of Danleyton, the second of eight children. He always longed for a large family of his own, having four children and fostering many others.

Besides his wife and parents, he is survived by a son, Todd Garvin of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; three daughters, Lisa Wiler and husband Jerry of Catlettsburg, Stacey Stevens and husband Jon of Ashland and Tiffany Kirk and husband Austin of Durbin; three stepchildren who he loved as his own, Sherry Fannin and husband Rick of Catlettsburg, Mary Fannin and husband Boyd of Ashland and Robert “Bobby” Ferrell and wife Michelle of Ashland. His pride and joy were his grandchildren: Chase Wiler, Jessica Fannin, Baylee Wiler, Presley Wiler, Luke Kirk, Jenna Fannin, Havanna Kirk, Jonathon “Jonny Wade” Stevens, Mackenzie Fannin, Evan Fannin, Gavin Ferrell and Cameryn Ferrell.

He is also survived by four brothers, Larry Garvin and wife Alene of Danleyton, Bruce Michael Garvin and wife Connie of Westwood, Danny Garvin and wife Pam of South Shore and Tommy Garvin and wife Ernie of Catlettsburg; three sisters, Mary Lou Kiser and husband Frank of Danleyton, Polly Boyd and husband David of Flatwoods and Anita Deerfield and husband Shannon of Greenup; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.

A church service celebrating Wade’s life will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Mavity Freewill Baptist Church on the left past the Flying J on Ky. 3 with the Revs. Larry Garvin and Mike Gullett speaking. Burial will be in the “Strawberry Patch,” one of Wade’s favorite places on his parents’ farm.

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

Neal Funeral Home in Catlettsburg is in charge of arrangements.



Linda Lazzell Webb Hood (1931-2008)

Linda Lazzell Webb Hood, 77, of Ashland, Ky., died Saturday morning, Oct. 11, 2008.

She was born March 21, 1931, in Huntington, W.Va., a daughter of the late Rufus Glenn and Helen Preston Field Lazzell.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Eldon L. Webb Sr.; and a son, Eldon L. Webb Jr., M.D.

She graduated from Fairfax Hall in Stanton, Va., and was a 1952 graduate of Marshall University. A loving mother, wife, grandmother and mother-in-law, she was a member of Calvary Episcopal Church. She was an active volunteer in her church, Community Hospice and the Kentucky Highlands Museum, among others.

Surviving are her husband, Charles R. Hood of Ashland; a son, John Anglin Webb and wife Molly of Ashland; a daughter, Lazzelle Webb Parker and husband Joe of Roanoke, Va.; a brother, Brig. Gen. U.S. Army (Ret.) Rufus Lazzell and wife JoJac of Punta Gorda, Fla.; and grandchildren Jake Webb, Libby Webb and David Parker.

A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008, at Calvary Episcopal Church by the Rev. Mann S. Valentine IV, with a reception at the church from 4 to 6 p.m. Entombment will be in Ashland Cemetery Mausoleum.

Services are under the direction of Steen Funeral Home-Central Avenue Chapel in Ashland.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Calvary Episcopal Church, 1337 Winchester Ave., Ashland, KY 41101.

Condolences may be sent to www.steenfuneralhomes.com.



Ernest McIntyre (1933-2008)

Ernest McIntyre, 75, of Greenup, Ky., died Oct. 12, 2008, in Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland, Ky.

He was born Feb. 20, 1933, in Beverly, N.J., a son of the late Harry Fred and Jaunita Kouns McIntyre. He was also preceded in death by brothers Carl and Ray McIntyre.

He was former owner of Tireland and a priest with the Episcopal Church. He was U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and a member of Fred M. Gross Masonic Lodge 953 and the DAV.

Surviving are his wife, Barbara Barndollar McIntyre of Greenup; daughters Linda Lou Justice of Ashland, Linda Quade of Flatwoods, Ky., and Melissa Constine of St. Cloud, Fla.; a sister, Oleda Slone of Greenup; a brother, Burt Kouns Jr. of Ashland; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be at 6 p.m. today, Oct. 14 at Catlettsburg Church of God by Pastor Steve Mays and Jack Powers.

Carman Funeral Home in Flatwoods is in charge of arrangements.

Donations may be made to Community Hospice Care Center, 2330 Pollard Road, Ashland, KY 41101.



Irene Burgess Dheel (1916-2008)

Irene Burgess Dheel, 92, of Flatwoods, Ky., died Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008, in Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland, Ky.

She was born Aug. 4, 1916, in Greenup County, Ky., a daughter of the late Charles Harrison Burgess and Julia Ann Hart Burgess. In addition, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Albert Dheel; a granddaughter, Tiffany Brown; a son-in-law, William Bogantz; six sisters, Emmy, Pearl, Anna, Goldie, Jesse and Lorene; and four brothers, John, Calvin, Edgar and Harry.

She was a cafeteria worker at Oakview and Holy Family schools and a member of First Church of the Nazarene in Ashland.

Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, Charles (Norma) Dheel of Fraziers Bottom, W.Va., and Donald (Brenda) Dheel of Deerfield, Mich.; two daughters, Mary Bogantz of Chesterville, Ohio, and Cecilia Brown of Ashland; nine grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.

A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008, at Grace Church of the Nazarene by the Rev. Richard Suman and the Rev. Roger Bonzo. Burial will be in Kirby Flats Cemetery in Boyd County, Ky.

There will be no visitation.

Lazear Funeral Home in Ashland is in charge of arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Grace Church of the Nazarene, 2413 29th St., Ashland, KY 41102 or First Church of the Nazarene, 2310 Bellefonte Road, Flatwoods, KY 41139.



Stanley Dean Gillum (1947-2008)

Stanley Dean Gillum, 61, of Culver, Ky., in Elliott County, passed away Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008, in St. Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead, Ky.

Stanley was born June 13, 1947, the son of Carrie Ison Gillum of Culver and the late James Harve Gillum. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Merle Delcarpio.

He was a member of Laurel Gorge Enterprise Baptist Church, a Navy Vietnam veteran, a carpenter and a member of the Ashland carpenters union.

Besides his mother, he is survived by his brothers and sisters, Dorcie Bernice Carr of Summersville, W.Va., Hershel Gillum of Tennessee, Shirley Ann Kazmerzak of Tennessee and Edwin Dale Gillum of Culver and several extended family who will sadly miss him.

The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008, at Lewis & Ferguson Funeral Home in Sandy Hook with Brothers Billy T. Rice and Virgil Franklin Gillum officiating. Burial will be in N.B. Gillum Cemetery at Rocky Branch, with military graveside rites performed by Elliott County VFW Post 11428.

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



Merle Holbrook Fraley (1915-2008)

Merle Holbrook Fraley, daughter of the late Charlie and Lillie Davis Elliott Holbrook, was born at Access in Elliott County, Ky., on Sept. 15, 1915, and departed this life on Oct. 9, 2008, in Stearns Nursing Home in Granite City, Ill., at the age of 93 years and 24 days.

She was united in marriage on June 12, 1932, to Milton James Fraley, who preceded her in death on Jan. 1, 1991. To this union were born six children, two of whom died in infancy. Her son, Col. Harold J. Fraley (Rosalyn), preceded her in death on Jan. 4, 1992.

She is survived by three children: a daughter, Jeannene Gossett (Joseph) of Granite City, Ill., and two sons, Gary (Shirley) of St. Charles, Mo., and Terry (Erica) of San Diego, Calif. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

She is further survived by a sister, Dora Clevenger of Wilmington, Ohio; numerous nieces and nephews and many friends who will mourn her passing.

She was a loving and faithful wife, a wonderful mother, a good neighbor and a true and generous friend to those who knew her.

She was united with the Methodist Church in Sandy Hook for many years before moving to Ashland, Ky., where she attended South Ashland United Methodist Church.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008, at Lewis & Ferguson Funeral Home in Sandy Hook by the Rev. Warren Vanover. Burial will be in Elliott County Memory Gardens.

Family and friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17.



Orville Swinford (1920-2008)

Orville Swinford, 88, of Ashland, died Sunday in Carter Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Grayson.

He was born April 20, 1920, in Hitchins.

His wife, Thelma Withrow Swinford, preceded him in death.

The funeral will be at noon Wednesday at Malone Funeral Home in Grayson. Burial will be in Bowling Cemetery, with military rites by East Carter High School Jr. ROTC.

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

Condolences may be sent to www.malonefuneralhome.com.



Cobbie Lee (1920-2008)

Cobbie Lee, 88, of Ceredo, W.Va., formerly of Catlettsburg, died Saturday in Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, W.Va.

He was born Sept. 22, 1920, in Catlettsburg.

His wife, Mary George Mattingly Lee, preceded him in death.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Neal Funeral Home in Catlettsburg. Burial will be in Catlettsburg Cemetery.

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



Ralph Pierce

Ralph E. Pierce, 75, of Danleyton, died Saturday in Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland.

His wife, Anna M. Pierce, survives.

A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Carman Funeral Home in Flatwoods.



Kenneth McKenzie

Kenneth McKenzie, 88, of Worthington, died Monday in Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland.

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



Carroll Dunson (1939-2008)

Carroll Gene Dunson, 69, of Drummonds, Tenn., died Thursday at his residence.

He was born July 14, 1939, in Chillicothe, Texas.

A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Henderson Cemetery in Olive Hill, with military rites by the U.S. Navy.

Globe Funeral Chapel in Olive Hill is in charge of arrangements.

Donations may be made to the Disabled Veterans.



Earnest “Earnie” Perkins

Earnest Gene “Earnie” Perkins, 64, of Salyersville, died Sunday.

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



Glenn “P-Conn” Conn (1966-2008)

Glenn Preston “P-Conn” Conn, 41, of Ivel, husband of Connie Henson Conn, died Sunday in Pikeville Medical Center.

He was born Nov. 24, 1966, in Prestonsburg.

The funeral will be at noon Thursday at Tom’s Creek Freewill Baptist Church in Ivel. Burial will be in Conn Cemetery at Ivel.

Friends may call after 5 p.m. today at Hall Funeral Home in Martin.



Gertrude Knipp (1925-2008)

Gertrude Marie Knipp, 83, of Pedro, died Saturday at her residence.

She was born Aug. 11, 1925, in Lawrence County.

Her husband, William Albert Knipp, died in 1989.

The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Phillips Funeral Home in Ironton. Burial will be in Puckett Cemetery.

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

Condolences may be sent to www.phillipsfuneralhome.net.

        

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