Gloria Jean Chapman Gussler (1952-2009)

Gloria Jean Chapman Gussler, age 57, of Westwood, Ky., formerly of Coal Grove, Ohio, died Saturday, May 2, 2009, at her residence.

She was born Jan. 24, 1952, in Lawrence County, Ohio, a daughter of the late Ray Chapman and Sadarae Collins Chapman.

She was a medical transcriptionist, a member of International Golden Kay Honor Society, a graduate of Dawson Bryant High School in 1970, attended Ohio University Southern where she was on the dean’s list and a member of Ashland Theater Guild.

Surviving are her soulmate, Gene Gussler of Westwood; one sister and brother-in-law, Janice and Larry Boggs of Coal Grove, Ohio; a stepdaughter, Crystal Angela (Jamie) Reihs of Ashland, Ky.; stepgrandchildren, Tanner, Austin and Madison; nephews, Christopher Boggs, David and Dawnya Boggs, and Julie and David Rutherford; and great-nephews, Zachary, Zane and Zayden.

The funeral was at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, 2009 at Tracy Brammer Funeral Home in Ironton, Ohio, by Pastor Norm Staker.

Visitation was one hour prior to services at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society.



Carlis Smallwood (1943-2009)

Carlis Ray Smallwood, 66, husband of Diane Kathleen Smallwood of Catlettsburg, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2009, following a brief illness.

Carlis was born April 17, 1943, in Dorton, Ky., to the late Harvey and Icy Osborne Smallwood. Carlis proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force and worked as a HVAC specialist. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church.

He loved UK sports, traveling, cooking, being outdoors and spending time with his family. Carlis was a man of few words and a big heart. He will be greatly missed. A sincere thanks to all that touched his live in a positive way.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Donald Smallwood.

Survivors include his wife, Diane Kathleen Meyer Smallwood of Catlettsburg; a son, Christopher Lewis of Cleveland, Ohio; four daughters, Michelle Webb of Morehead, Ky., Amanda Lewis of Morehead, Ky., and Maria Smallwood and Michelle Smallwood, both of West Virginia; five grandchildren, Alexandra Webb, Samantha Webb, Tiffani Smallwood, Aaron Lewis and Emilie Lewis; two brothers, Leonard Smallwood of Ashland and James Smallwood of Argillite; four sisters, Stella Bradshaw of Days Creek, Ore., Louise Taylor of Catlettsburg, and Linda Hardeman and Angie Salyers, both of Ashland.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 14, 2009, at Caniff Funeral Home in Westwood by Father John P. Noe.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home and one hour before the service on Thursday.



Wilma Jeanette Burgess VanHorn (1927-2009)

Wilma Jeanette Burgess VanHorn, 81, of Raceland, Ky., died May 10, 2009, in King’s Daughters Medical Center.

She was born Aug. 27, 1927, in Raceland, a daughter of the late McKinley and Elizabeth Vanderhoof Burgess. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Chester E. Burgess and two sisters, Garnette Robinson and Arbutis Baldridge.

She was a homemaker.

Surviving are her husband, Richard VanHorn of Raceland; a daughter, Marilyn (Richard) Stevens of Russell, Ky.; grandchild, Justin Michael Stevens of Russell and great-grandchild, J.M. Stevens of Russell.

The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, at First Church of the Nazarene in Flatwoods, Ky., by the Rev. Roger Bonzo. Burial will be in Bellefonte Memorial Gardens in Flatwoods.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight, May 12, 2009, at Carman Funeral Home in Flatwoods and at noon Wednesday at the church.



Shirley Walker Maggard (1914-2009)

Shirley Walker Maggard, 95, of Grayson, Ky., went to be with her Lord on Sunday, May 10, 2009, in King’s Daughters Medical Center. She was born Feb. 14, 1914, in Beetle, Ky., a daughter of the late Harry and Betty Adams Walker.

She was a homemaker and a member of the Rockwall United Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Virgil Maggard; one son, John Maggard; one daughter, Betty McDavid; one sister, Arlene Crawford and one grandson, Robert Maggard. Her survivors include one daughter, Judy Thompson of Russell, Ky.; three sons, Bill Maggard, Dave Maggard and Tony Maggard, all of Grayson; four brothers, Edgar Walker of Norfolk, Va., Wilbur Walker of Winfield, W.Va., Calvin Walker of Belphre, Ohio, and Leondas Walker of Grayson; six grandchildren, Scott McDavid, Chris McDavid, Renae Maggard, Nancy Maggard, Adam Thompson and Lorna Willis; five great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 13, 2009, at the Malone Funeral Home in Grayson with Homer Bowling and J.D. Riggs, officiating. Burial will be in the East Carter County Memory Gardens.

Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. tonight, May 12, and Wednesday after 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.

Condolences can be made to the Maggard family at www.malonefuneralhome.com.



Deliliah Wright (1959-2009)

Deliliah C. Glispie Wright, 50, of Portsmouth, Ohio, died Saturday in Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth.

She was born April 5, 1959, in Greenup County.

Her husband, Clifford Wright, died in 1996.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Roberson Funeral Home in South Shore. Burial will be in Wright’s Cemetery in Quincy.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight and at 9 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.



Deborah LeClaire

Deborah LeClaire, 50, of Olive Hill, died Monday in St. Claire Medical Center in Morehead.

Her husband, Phillip Michael LeClaire, survives.

Globe Funeral Chapel in Olive Hill is in charge of arrangements, which are pending.



Connie Northern (1954-2009)

Connie Jo Northern, 55, of Grayson, died Sunday at her residence.

She was born May 6, 1954, in West Liberty.

Her husband, Douglas Northern, died in 2007.

The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Hopewell United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Blevins Family Cemetery in Carter County.

Friends may call at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church.

Wright’s Funeral Home in Greenup is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be made to www.wrightsfuneralhome.com



Johnny Pack (1926-2009)

Johnny N. Pack, 83, of McDowell, husband of the late Berniece Lykins Pack, died Sunday in McDowell Appalachian Regional Hospital.

He was born April 14, 1926, in Portsmouth, Ohio.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Hall Funeral Home in Martin. Burial will be in Drift Cemetery.



Mildred Martin (1929-2009)

Mildred Martin, 79, of Lackey, wife of Junior “Red” Martin, died Saturday in King’s Daughters Medical Center.

She was born May 30, 1929, in Piketon, Ohio.

The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Hall Funeral Home in Martin. Burial will be in Martin Family Cemetery in Punkin Center.



Grace Locke

Grace Bowman Locke, 92, died Saturday in Pikeville Medical Center.

She was born in Boone.

Her husband, Earl R. Locke, preceded her in death.

A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Bullitsburg Baptist Church Cemetery in Petersburg.

Thacker Funeral Home in Pikeville is in charge of arrangements.



Charles Roe Jr. (1944-2009)

Charles Roe Jr., 64, of Springfield, Ohio, formerly of Elliottville, died May 7 at his residence.

He was born Dec. 29, 1944, in Elliottville.

His wife, Carolyn Sue DeWitt Roe, survives.

The funeral will be at 10 a.m. today at Beatty Freewill Baptist Church in Springfield. Burial will be in Ferncliff Cemetery in Springfield.

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

Online condolences may be made to www.lanestuckygray.com.



Rickey Sparks (1955-2009)

Rickey Lee Sparks, 53, of Pedro, died Sunday in King’s Daughters Medical Center.

He was born Sept. 17, 1955, in Ironton.

His wife, Marlene Ann DePriest Sparks, survives.

The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Phillips Funeral Home in Ironton. Burial will be in Lawrence Furnace Cemetery.

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

Online condolences may be made to www.phillipsfuneralhome.net.



Janet Dean (1940-2009)

Janet Yvonne Dean, 69, of Prichard, died Sunday in St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington.

She was born Jan. 27, 1940, in Fort Gay.

The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Big Hurricane Baptist Church in Big Hurricane. Burial will be in Wellman Cemetery in Fort Gay.

Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. tonight at Young Funeral Home in Louisa, Ky.