Published: December 01, 2009 10:44 pm      

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Lorena Mae Caudill (1924-2009)

Lorena Mae Caudill, 85, of Ashland, died Monday, Nov. 30, 2009, in Community Hospice Care Center.

She was born June 19, 1924, in Paintsville, Ky., the daughter of the late Martin and Clara Miller Wheeler. She was a former employee of the Ashland Area Vocational School and a member of 39th Street United Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Glen Caudill; two sons, Martin Bruce Caudill and Randall Scott Caudill; two brothers, Charles Wheeler and Willie Wheeler; and a sister, Emma Caudill.

Survivors include a daughter, Brenda Tussey of Ashland; two sons, Timothy Caudill and wife Diana and Kendall Caudill, both of Ashland; three grandchildren, Lenora Caines and husband Tim, Nicholas Caudill and Chase Caudill; and two great-grandchildren, Brandon Caines and Destin Caines.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009, at Miller Funeral Home in Ashland. Burial will be in Rose Hill Burial Park.

The family will receive friends after noon Thursday at the funeral home.

Serving as pallbearers will be Tim Caudill, Kenny Caudill, Nick Caudill, Chase Caudill, Brandon Caines, Tim Caines and Roger Wheeler.



Joan Klein (1925-2009)

Joan Klein, 84, of Georgetown, Texas, and a resident of The Meridian in Temple, Texas, and formerly of Dallas, Texas, passed away Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009.

She was born Jan. 6, 1925, in Ashland, Ky., to parents Ray Arnold Wagner and Mabel (Shetts) Wagner.

Joan enjoyed sewing, crocheting, working crossword puzzles and gardening. She taught nursery school, loving each and every student. Joan never complained and always had a smile on her face.

She is survived by her niece, Nancy Kretschmer of The Woodlands, Texas; a nephew, Ray Arnold Wagner of Tucson, Ariz.; a brother, Ray F. Wagner and wife Mary of The Woodlands; and numerous other nieces and nephews.

A memorial service to celebrate Joan’s life was at 3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30, 2009, at The Meridian in Temple. Inurnment at Cook-Walden Capital Parks Cemetery in Pflugerville, Texas, will be at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Joan’s honor to the Alzheimer’s Association, 3420 Executive Drive, Suite 301, Austin, TX 78731.

Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.mem.com.

Arrangements are by Cook-Walden/Davis Funeral Home in Georgetown, Texas.



Marcilla Virginia Sturm (1923-2009)

Marcilla Virginia Sturm passed away peacefully Nov. 29, 2009. She was an only child, born Feb. 17, 1923, in Pontiac, Mich., to Grace and Pearle Dobbins.

Her father passed away when she was very young. She was a devoted daughter to her mother who lived to be 98 years young. She was predeceased by her husband of 52 years, Paul Sturm. Paul and Marcilla lived overseas in the early 1970s and were able to travel extensively. When they returned to the States, they were transferred to Denver, Colo., where they were very happy, but they were never happier than when they returned to the town they loved most, Ashland, Ky.

Marcilla loved animals and over the years provided a warm and caring home for many dogs and cats. Sammy will miss her terribly.

She will be deeply missed by her daughter, Karin, and husband Phil Boling of Charlotte, N.C.; and her daughter, Kathy, and husband Paul Hill of Catlettsburg, Ky.

She has seven grandchildren, Marci Kloskey (Rick) of Spartanburg, S.C.,, Mindi Gerrard (Chris) of Charlotte, Chris Boling (Carla) of Matthews, N.C., Polly Rowell (Jason) of Charlotte, Jason Hill of Columbus, Ohio, Heather Hill of Ashland and Drew Hill (Stacy) of Ellicott City, Md. Also surviving are eight great-grandchildren, C.J. and Hayden Boling, Megan, Harrison and Beau Gerrard, Eliza Grace Rowell, Abigail Bond and Marly Hill.

The family of Mrs. Sturm would like to offer special thanks to Carol Ratliff, her longtime caretaker and friend, for her dedication and devotion. Thanks also to the wonderful nurses and doctors at St. Mary’s Medical Center Intermediate Care and the fifth floor neurology staff.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009, at Caniff Funeral Home in Westwood by the Rev. Mark A. Kloha, pastor. Friends may call after 10 a.m. Thursday. Entombment will be in Rose Hill Burial Park Mausoleum.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Marcilla’s memory may be made to Community Hospice Care Center, 2330 Pollard Road, Ashland, KY 41101, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 1320 Bath Ave., Ashland, KY 41101, the Humane Society of Ashland, 1025 Bob McCullough Drive, Ashland, KY 41102 or the American Diabetes Association, Dunbar Office, 1221A Ohio Ave., Dunbar, WV 25064.



Edward V. Porter (1915-2009)

Edward V. Porter, 94, of Raceland, Ky., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009, in Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland.

Mr. Porter was born Aug. 3, 1915, in South Point, Ohio, a son of the late Edgar McClure and Susan Pearl Gibson Porter. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary Nichols Porter, on Oct. 31, 2009; his stepmother, Lettie Porter; three brothers, Lawrence Porter, Hershel Porter and Clyde Porter; and a sister, Lillian Porter.

He was a retired foreman for C&O Railroad after 29 years of service.

Surviving are two daughters, Christie Fannin of Ashland and Carolyn Tingler of Worthington, Ky.; two sons, Edward (Sylvia) Porter of Richmond, Ky., and Paul Vernon (Darless) Porter of Port St. Lucie, Fla.; a brother, Rex Porter of Farmers, Ky.; 11 grandchildren, John Porter, David Porter, Steven Porter, Andrew Fannin, Brian Porter, Nick Fannin, Lisa Porter, Joseph McClure Tingler, Bret Porter, Anita Porter and Jimmy Porter; and nine great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 4, 2009, at Evans Funeral Home in Raceland by Pastor Paul Neal. Entombment will be in Golden Oaks Memorial Gardens Mausoleum in Ashland.

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

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to Community Hospice Care Center, 2330 Pollard Road, Ashland, KY 41101.



James Everett “Tom” Parsons (1943-2009)

James Everett “Tom” Parsons, 66, of Grayson, went to be with his Lord on Monday, Nov. 30, 2009, in King’s Daughters Medical Center.

He was born March 29, 1943, in Hitchins, Ky., a son of the late Lonnie and Stella Grizzell Parsons. He was a member of Four Mile Baptist Church and a self-employed painter.

He was also preceded in death by a brother, Bill Parsons.

He is survived by his wife of 271/2 years, Clotine Ison Parsons. His other survivors include a daughter, Sandy Parsons of Hitchins; a son, Kevin and wife Rhonda Parsons of Hitchins; four stepdaughters, Darlene Seagraves, Tonda and husband Gary Prater and Shelia and husband Luke Snyder, all of Grayson, and Roxann and husband Jeff Moore of Columbus, Ohio; two sisters, Lucy Tackett of Hitchins and Wilma and husband Charles Boggs of Olive Hill, Ky.; 17 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009, at Malone Funeral Home in Grayson with Larry McDavid and Wes Walker, ministers. Burial will be in East Carter County Memory Gardens.

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

Condolences may be sent to www.malonefunrealhome.com.



William Plummer

William R. Plummer, 76, of South Shore, died Tuesday in Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, Ohio.

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



Martha Wilson (1932-2009)

Martha Catherine Carroll Wilson, 77, of Olive Hill, died Tuesday at her residence.

She was born Jan. 8, 1932, in Carter County.

Her husband, Lewis Wilson, preceded her in death.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Globe Funeral Chapel in Olive Hill. Burial will be in McFerren Cemetery in Olive Hill.

Friends may call after 5 p.m. today and until time of services Thursday at the funeral home.

Condolences may be sent to www.globefc.com.



Louise Ousley (1946-2009)

Louise Mae Penny Hardin Ousley, 63, of Morehead, died Monday at her residence.

She was born June 26, 1946.

Her husband, Hager Ousley, survives.

The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals in Morehead. Burial will be in Brown Cemetery.

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

Condolences may be sent to www.northcuttandson.com.



Darrell Haney

Darrell Haney, 75, of Cannel City, died Monday in Kentucky River Medical Center in Jackson.

His wife, Ina Ruth Gullett Haney, survives.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Herald & Stewart & Halsey Funeral Home in West Liberty. Burial will be in Hager Phipps Cemetery in Cannel City.

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



Columbus “Dickie” Johnson (1955-2009)

Columbus “Dickie” Johnson, 54, of Martin, husband of Frances Shepherd Johnson, died Monday in King’s Daughters Medical Center.

He was born Feb. 17, 1955, in McDowell.

The funeral will be at noon Thursday at Hall Funeral Home in Martin. Burial will be in Shepherd Family Cemetery in Martin.



Oma Justice

Oma Joyce Justice, 79, died Tuesday in Pikeville Medical Center.

Thacker Funeral Home in Pikeville is in charge of arrangements, which are pending.



Anna Brown (1927-2009)

Anna Maxine Hall Brown, 82, of Morehead, died Monday in Life Care Center in Morehead.

She was born May 26, 1927.

Her husband, Russell Brown, preceded her in death.

The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Thursday at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals in Morehead. Burial will be in Clearfield Cemetery.

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

Condolences may be sent to www.northcuttandson.com.



Ralph Smith

Ralph Smith, 53, of Sandy Hook, died Tuesday in Appalachian Regional Hospital in West Liberty.

Waddell & Whitt Funeral Home in Sandy Hook is in charge of arrangements, which are pending.



Sarah Blanton (1987-2009)

Sarah Ashley Blanton, 22, of Oil Springs, died Monday in Morehead.

She was born July 19, 1987, in Boyd County.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Jones-Preston Funeral Home in Paintsville. Burial will be in Lewis Cemetery at Wrigley.

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



Thurman Amburgey (1944-2009)

Thurman John Amburgey, 65, of Crossville, Tenn., died Monday in Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, Tenn.

He was born April 3, 1944, in Hazard.

His wife, Jo Ann Nickell Amburgey, preceded him in death.

The funeral will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Potter Funeral Home in West Liberty. Burial will be in Nickell Cemetery in Cannel City.

Friends may call after 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Condolences may be sent to www.potterfuneralhomeinc.com.



Ruth Rittenhouse (1928-2009)

Ruth Zell Rittenhouse, 81, of Mansfield, died Sunday in Columbus Riverside Hospital.

She was born Sept. 30, 1928, in New Boston.

Her husband, Homer Rittenhouse, preceded her in death.

The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Thursday at Lower Grassy Church in Smithcreek, Ky. Burial will be in Boone Cemetery.

Friends may call from 4 to 6 p.m. today at Herlihy-Chambers Funeral Home in Mansfield and after 2 p.m. Thursday at the church.

Sparks Funeral Home in Grayson, Ky., is in charge of local arrangements.

Contributions may be sent to Mansfield Freewill Baptist Church.

Condolences may be sent to www.sparksfh.com



Jacob “Jake” Scherer (1924-2009)

Jacob “Jake” F. Scherer, 85, of Ironton, died Monday in Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland, Ky.

He was born Nov. 15, 1924, in Ironton.

His wife, Janice Billiar Scherer, survives.

The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Phillips Funeral Home in Ironton. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, with military rites by VFW Post 8850.

Friends may call after 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Condolences may be sent to www.phillipsfuneralhome.net.



John Goldcamp (1943-2009)

John William Goldcamp, 66, died Sunday in King’s Daughters Medical Center.

He was born Aug. 10, 1943. His wife, Phyllis Jean “Jeanne” Simpson Goldcamp, survives.

The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Thursday in the Dawson Bryant High School gymnasium. Burial will be in Ice Creek Cemetery.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the high school.

O’Keefe-Baker Funeral Home in Ironton is in charge of arrangements.

Donations may be sent to the John Goldcamp Memorial Fund, c/o Dawson Bryant School, or the Coal Grove Police Department Equipment Fund.



Jerry Alford (1949-2009)

Jerry Ray Alford, 60, of Ironton, died Monday in Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland, Ky.

He was born April 15, 1949, in Ironton.

His wife, Joyce Rucker Alford, survives.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Phillips Funeral Home in Ironton. Burial will be in Sugar Creek Cemetery.

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

Condolences may be sent to www.phillipsfuneralhome.net.