Published: November 23, 2009 10:40 pm      

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Oskar Peter Friedlieb M.D. - 1923-2009

Oskar Peter Friedlieb M.D., age 85, passed away November 20, 2009, peacefully in his sleep.

He was preceded in death by wife Constance, father Siegfried and mother Rosa.

Survivors include his sister Ruth; and his children Peter (Chris), Helen (Chuck), Victoria, Christine, Jonathan (Nance), Gary (Linda) and Mary; and his seven grandchildren Tasha (Jake), Rachel, Giles, Evan, Jace, Lucas and Marcus, all of whom loved him dearly.

Oskar was born December 9, 1923, in Vienna, Austria, to Siegfried and Rosa Friedlieb and it was the start of a life that reads like a novel. In 1930 his family immigrated to Yugoslavia and in 1938 they moved to Beirut, Lebanon, to escape the Nazis. During these travels Oskar learned to speak several languages, explored much of Lebanon, and attained a medical degree from the American University of Beirut. At that time it was one of the few foreign universities that could grant a medical degree valid for practice in the U.S.

After he arrived in the U.S., Oskar received additional surgical training at Bellvue Hospital in New York City. He served in the U.S. Army as a surgeon and received a commendation for his work.

In 1957 Oskar moved to Minneapolis and practiced at Mount Sinai Hospital. Challenges and opportunities brought him to Virginia, Minn. There he married his second wife Connie, creating a family of six children. In 1963 they had a seventh child, Mary.

Oskar flourished professionally and socially in Virginia, taking up curling, hunting and fishing as his favorite pastimes. He excelled as a surgeon, served on the school board and as president of the chamber of commerce, and was a wonderful husband and father. He instilled the importance of education and a strong work ethic in all his children. When Oskar talked to his children about life after high school he didn’t ask if you were going to college but where. He also insisted his children work during the summer to help pay for college. One of his proudest accomplishments was that his seven children all received their college diplomas; several with advanced degrees.

Through it all the love of his life was Connie. He loved spending time with her and always had a gift for her when he came back from one of his hunting trips. They were a great team and had a wonderful life together raising their children, traveling and meeting all of life’s challenges head on.

In 1978, Oskar took up a new challenge, moving to Ashland to become medical director of Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital. To perform his new duties Oskar went back to school and became board certified in emergency room medicine and utilization review; no mean feat for a doctor in his mid fifties. In the 10 years Oskar served in Ashland he transformed the medical care in the region. His accomplishments included hiring over 60 new doctors, creating an emergency medical service essentially from the ground up and training the paramedics. For his efforts the Governor of Kentucky made him an honorary Kentucky Colonel and the Bellefonte order of nuns that owned the hospital awarded him the Blessed Francis Schervier Award.

In 1985 the training Oskar gave the paramedics and doctors he recruited stood him in good stead when, while recovering from triple bypass surgery, a blood clot broke loose and went to his lungs. The paramedics took him to the hospital and Oskar recovered fully, with the expert care of one of the cardiologists he recruited, Dr. Charles Rhodes. Three years later Oskar retired and moved back to Minnesota with Connie to be closer to their children.

Retirement was a relative term for Oskar as he continued to perform medical utilization reviews into his seventies. Connie was at his side, his best friend and loving companion, until her death in November of 2008. In his final years multiple strokes took a toll on Oskar, reducing his mental facilities and memory. However, he remained gracious and kind and was loved by all who knew him. The words we wrote last year about Connie apply equally to him: His actions resonated louder than his words and through his actions he demonstrated that those who put others above themselves receive more than they give. He will be missed by all who knew him, but never forgotten by all who loved him. He was a loving husband and father who will be dearly missed.

Memorials to family.

Funeral Service 11 a.m., visitation one hour prior to service, Tuesday, November 24, 2009, at The Cremation Society of Minnesota, 7110 France Avenue South, Edina, MN 55435. Telephone (925) 924-4100.



Mary Evelyn Hallenbeck - 1936-2009

Mary Evelyn Hallenbeck, 73, of Ashland, formerly of Naples, Fla., died Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Oakmont Manor Nursing Home in Flatwoods. She was born Feb. 15, 1936, in Miami, Fla. to the late Joseph and Eva Anderson Hiott. She worked for 30 years as an elementary school cafeteria manager in Naples, Fla.

She is survived by a son, Joseph Hallenbeck of Naples, Fla.; a daughter, Linda Turner and husband Howard of Ashland; a sister, Shirley Lightner of Hollywood, Fla.; four grandchildren, Chelsea Turner, Christian Turner, Amanda Merritt and Haley Hallenbeck; and two great grandchildren.

Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. today at Steen Funeral Home Central Avenue Chapel in Ashland with Dr. Floyd Paris. Burial will be in the Ashland Cemetery Mausoleum.

Friends may call from 1 to 2 p.m. today at the funeral home chapel.

Friends may make contributions to Community Hospice, 1538 Central Avenue, Ashland, KY 41101.

Condolences may be sent to www.steenfuneralhomes.com.



Edith E. Herman - 1930-2009

Edith E. Herman, 79, of Ashland, died Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, at her residence. She was born Nov. 17, 1930, in Ashland to the late Harry McKnight Sr. and Hazel Ousley McKnight. She was a homemaker. Her husband, Ray Herman, preceded her in death.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Leroy McKnight; and two sisters, Goldie Cramer and Freda Emminizer.

Surviving are two sons, Ray Herman of East Jordan, Mich. and Randy (Donna) Herman of Va.; a daughter, Joyce Herman of Springfield, Va.; a brother, Harry (Eulah) McKnight Jr. of Calif.; a sister, Shirley Stanley of Ashland; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

There are no services scheduled at this time. Lazear Funeral Home in Ashland is in charge of arrangements.



Debbie Buckley - 1950-2009

Deborah Lynn “Debbie” Buckley, 59, of Ashland, died Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, following an extended illness. She was born July 9, 1950, in Ashland to the late Harold Edgar Sr. and Betty “Charlene” Sorrell Harr.

She worked for Cardinal Management for 28 years and retired as Property Manager of Bruce Apartments. She was a member of Mead Station Church of God and graduated from Fairview High School in 1968.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Harold Edgar Harr Jr. and Paul Edward LeBrun.

Survivors include a daughter, Tiffany Callihan of Ashland; a sister, Angie Tucker and husband Ricky of Keystone Heights, Fla.; two grandchildren, Jackson Sheets and Carter Callihan of Ashland; a niece, Richelle McHugh of Keystone Heights, Fla.; her close friend of 25 years, Glen Kitchen Jr.; and extended Sorrell family who helped care for her throughout her illness.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday by Brother Rob Johnson at Caniff Funeral Home in Westwood. Burial will be in Rose Hill Burial Park in Ashland.

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

Contributions in Debbie’s memory may be made to Community Hospice Care Center, 2330 Pollard Road, Ashland, KY 41101.



James Everett Helton - 1930-2009

James Everett Helton, 79, of Lloyd, died Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, at Hospice Care Center in Ashland. He was born March 22, 1930, in Middletown, Ohio, to the late Harlan and Ethel Helton. His wife, Susan Wurts Adkins Helton, survives.

He was a paint and car body repairman for Don Hall Chevrolet and was a member of the Tri-State Gospel Assembly in Westwood.

He was preceded in death by a son, Kerry Helton; and two sisters, Louise Fugate and Bessie Porter Holbrook.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Lamont Helton of Frenchburg; three daughters, Linda Adkins of Means, Melandy Lark of Ohio and Brenda Napier of Mt. Sterling; three stepdaughters, Dorethea “Tippy” Wells of Lloyd, Bonita Roark of Lloyd and Debra Fugate of Wellington; two brothers, Earnest Helton of Murfreesboro, Tenn., and Henry Helton of Ashland; two sisters, Janice Blair Asbury of Catlettsburg and Virgie Douglas of Ashland City, Tenn.; 12 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, at Wright’s Funeral Home in Greenup by brother Terry Crow and Brother Gene Pierce. Burial will be in Brick Union Cemetery in Lloyd, Ky.

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

Condolences may be sent to www.wrightsfuneralhome.com.



Tandy Kemper - 1928-2009

Tandy Kemper, 81, of Flatwoods, passed away Monday, Nov. 23, 2009. He was born Sept. 3, 1928, in Carter County, to the late Warren and Carrie Bush Kemper. He owned and operated Tandy Kemper Body Shop in Ashland and was a member and treasurer of Ashland Baptist Church. He was a 55 year member of Rush Lodge 715 F & AM, a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason and a member of El Hasa Shrine.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Ruben Kemper, Gary Kemper and Edward Kemper; and two sisters, Rosa Campbell and Jeanette Maiberger.

Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Judy Evans Kemper of Flatwoods; a stepmother, Carrie Sullivan Kemper of Argillite; a stepson, Vernon Vincent of Lakeland, Fla.; two brothers, John Kemper of Ashland and Warren Beecher Kemper of Summit; four sisters, Loretta Snyder of Gahanna, Ohio, Diana Hays of Flatwoods, Nella Cordle of Argillite and Charlotte Jewell of Argillite; and a stepgranddaughter, Shannon Franco of Braden, Fla.

Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, by Rev. C. J. Adkins and Rev. Butch Kiger at Caniff Funeral Home. Burial will be in Smith-Claxon Cemetery in Hopewell.

Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Scottish Rite services will be at 6:30 p.m. by officers and members of Ashland-Russell Scottish Rite Club. Masonic services will be at 6:45 p.m. by officers and members of Rush Lodge 715 F & AM.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ashland Baptist Church, 3232 Greenup Ave., Ashland, KY 41101.



Gerald “Goose” Roark - 1944-2009

Gerald “Goose” Roark, 65, of Olive Hill, passed away Saturday morning, Nov. 21, 2009, in King’s Daughters Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born Feb. 4, 1944, to Nemo Blevins Roark of Olive Hill and the late Mose Roark.

He was preceded in death by his father, Mose Roark, in 1990; a sister, Carol Lynn Roark; and brothers-in-law, Fred Evans Jr. and Don Greenhill.

Surviving are his wife of 36 years, Judy Greenhill Roark; his mother, Nemo Blevins Roark; a daughter, Jayla Suttles; a sister, Joy Roark Adkins and husband Wayne; sisters-in-law, Phyllis Evans and Barbara Greenhill; a grandson, Brandon Suttles; a great-grandson, Braydon Suttles and his mother Meghen Hay; nephews, Tim Adkins and wife Kim, Mike Adkins and wife Karen, Kenny Adkins and wife Robin, Nick Rodgers and wife Allison and Donald Greenhill II and wife Mary Carolyn; and nieces Freda Evans and Teresa Evans Davis and husband Jeff.

Goose was an avid sports fan and very active in civic affairs. He was a member and Past Master of Olive Hill Masonic Lodge 629, Past Patron of Olive Hill Eastern Star 290, a member of El Hasa Shrine Temple, a member of El Hasa Motor Corps, Past President of Carter County Shrine Club, Chairman of Carter County Shrine Club Horse Shows for many years and announced the classes for the last several years. He was also a member of American Legion Post 138, Ross Chapel area neighborhood watch, past member of Advisory Board Owner and Trainers Racking Horse Association, past member of Olive Hill City Council and currently serving on the board of directors of the North East Area Development Council. He very proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force and was a retired member of Boilermakers Local 40.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Olive Hill Historical Society Gymnasium (old Olive Hill High School gym) by Rev. Dale Collinsworth and Rev. Randy Binion. Burial will be in McFerren-Gee Cemetery with military rights by Olive Hill American Legion Post 138.

Friends may call from 5 to 9 p.m. today at the gymnasium. Eastern Star Services will be conducted at 6:30 p.m. today by officers and members of Order of Eastern Star 290. Masonic Services will be conducted at 6:45 p.m. by officers and members of Olive Hill Masonic Lodge 629.

Pallbearers will be Brandon Suttles, Tim Adkins, Mike Adkins, Kenny Adkins, Nick Rodgers, Herald Gene Middleton, Rodney Vanlandingham and Brad Vanlandingham. Honorary Pallbearers will be James E. Barker, Leonard Logan, Roger Liles, Chad Vanlandingham, Ben Stegall, Scott Thompson, Bobby Thompson, Kenny Fankell, Donald Greenhill II, Rupert Wilhoit, Roger Layne, Bill “Cathair” Waggoner and Lowell Burton.

Donations in Gerald’s memory may be made to Shriner’s Hospital for Children, 1900 Richmond Road, Lexington, KY 40502 or Shriner’s Hospital for Burns, 3229 Burnet Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45229, Carter County Relay for Life or a favorite charity of your choice.

Caniff Funeral Home in Westwood is in charge of arrangements.



The Rev. Curtis Martin Riley

The Rev. Curtis Martin Riley, 59, of Cosby, Tenn., formerly of Ashland, died Nov. 17, 2009.

His wife, Donna Riley, survives.

Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Sunshine Methodist Church in South Shore.

Visitation for family will be from 9 to 9:30 a.m. and friends may call from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church.

Flowers may be sent to the church.



Shirl Sutton

Shirl Sutton, 82, of Ashland, died Monday at his residence. His wife, Joy Sutton of Ashland, survives.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Steen Funeral Home, 13th Street Chapel. Burial will be in the Ashland Cemetery.

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

Condolences may be sent to www.steenfuneralhomes.com.



Thomas Daniel

Thomas Daniel, 77, of Blanchester, Ohio, formerly of Ashland, died Friday in Blanchester Care Center. He was born Feb. 5, 1932, in Ashland.

Funeral services will be at a later date.

Steen Funeral Home Central Avenue Chapel in Ashland is in charge of arrangements.



Edgil Stevens - 1954-2009

Edgil Stevens, 55, of Catlettsburg, died Sunday at his residence. He was born Sept. 4, 1954 in Floyd County. His wife, Sarah Bell King Stevens, survives.

Funeral services will be at noon Wednesday at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home in Martin. Burial will be in Stevens Cemetery (Hurricane Creek) in Pike County.

Friends may call after 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.



Zelda B. Fannin - 1924-2009

Zelda B. Fannin, 85, of West Liberty, died Sunday in St. Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead. She was born Aug. 2, 1924, in Mima. Her husband Roy Bert Fannin preceded her in death.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Potter Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Fannin Cemetery in Crockett.

Friends may call at 5 p.m. today at Potter Funeral Home in West Liberty.



Charlotte Gregory Donahue - 1939-2009

Charlotte Gregory Donahue, 70, of Clearfield, died Sunday at her residence. She was born June 3, 1939. Her husband, Winford Donahue, survives.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals in Morehead. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.

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

Condolences may be sent to www.northcuttandson.com.



Odis Lee Hicks - 1937-2009

Odis Lee Hicks, 72, of McDowell, died Sunday in the McDowell Appalachian Regional Hospital. He was born Sept. 21, 1927, in Minnie. His wife, Brenda L. Hicks, survives.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Hall Funeral Home Chapel in Martin. Burial will be in Lucy Hall Cemetery in McDowell. Masonic services will be at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.



Donald Eugene Laferty - 1944-2009

Donald Eugene Laferty, 65, of Grethel, died Sunday at his residence. He was born Oct. 17, 1944, in Prestonsburg. His wife, Ruth Branham Laferty, survives.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the First Presbyterian Church in Prestonsburg. Burial will be in the Gethsemane Gardens in Prestonsburg.

Friends may call after 3 p.m. today at Hall Funeral Home and will lie in state after 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Tribute Program, P.O. Box 1000, Department 142, Memphis, TN 38101.



Chester Trimble

Chester Trimble, 81, of Staffordsville, died Sunday. He is survived by his wife, Ann Daniels Trimble.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of the Paintsville Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Trimble Cemetery in Staffordsville.

Friends may call at 9 a.m. today at the funeral home.



Dr. K. E. Jones - 1922-2009

Dr. K. E. Jones, 87, of Morehead, died Sunday in the Life Care Center in Morehead. He was born Oct. 16, 1922, in Elliott County. His wife, Chilma Butcher Jones, survives.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. today at Brown Cemetery in Morehead.

Lane-Stucky-Gray Funeral Home in Morehead is in charge of arrangements.



Michael Ray Jenkins - 1962-2009

Michael Ray Jenkins, 48, of South Point, died Sunday in the Hospice Care Center in Ashland, Ky. He was born July 25, 1962.

Funeral services will be at noon Wednesday at Phillips Funeral Home, 1004 South Seventh Street, Ironton. Burial will follow in Junior Furnace Cemetery.

Friends may call from 11 a.m. to noon at the funeral home.

Condolences may be sent to www.phillipsfuneralhome.net.



Norma H. Nelson - 1925-2009

Norma H. Nelson, 84, of Ironton, died Sunday at her home. She was born Aug. 27, 1925, in Ashland.

Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Woodland Cemetery. There will be no public visitation.

Phillips Funeral Home in Ironton is in charge of arrangements.

Condolences may be sent to www.phillipsfuneralhome.net.