Bobby Ray Williams (1937-2009)
Bob Williams, 72, of Westwood, died Monday, May 25, 2009 at his home following an extended illness.
Bob was born April 4, 1937, at Magoffin County, a son of the late Sterling and Darcus LeMasters Williams. He enjoyed hunting, was a Vietnam veteran, retired from Cline Brick and enjoyed his retirement working at the Westwood Rich Oil Station.
His family and friends were his life and he was never more happy than to tell a story or just sit and talk.
Bob was preceded in death, in addition to his parents, by three brothers, Elvie, Ernest and Sterling Williams Jr.; and three sisters, Katheryn Williams, Valerie Williams and Jocie Blair.
Surviving include a brother, Gary Williams and wife, Joyce Elaine, of Ashland; two sisters, Shirley Jackson of Westwood and Doris Copas and husband, Jack, of Jackson, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. by brother Perry Young at Preston Family Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Dixon Cemetery.
Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent to the family at prestonfamilyfuneralhome.com.
Stella Lively (1931–2009)
Stella Mae Sexton Lively, 77, of Ashland, widow of James Lively, passed away Friday, May 22, 2009, at Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital.
Stella was born Oct. 19, 1931, in Bald Knob, W.Va., a daughter of the late Thurman and Leona Prince Sexton.
In addition to her parents and husband, Stella was preceded in death by two infant siblings, one grandson, James William Patrick, and a loving stepmother, Martha Fannin.
Survivors include three daughters, Nancy Sharon Lee (David) Kucera of Urbandale, Iowa, Rebecca Ann Patrick of Ashland, and Beverly Jean (Amos) Daniels of Ashland; one sister, Martha Rash of Bald Knob, W.Va.; one brother, Homer Sexton of Detroit, Mich.; four grandchildren, Joyce Ann (Eric) Griffith, David Allen (Anna) Rigsby, Amy (Michael) Lindley, and Amos J. Daniels II; six great-grandchildren, Chris Daniels, Jordan Mylam, Eric Griffith, Cody Griffith, Jeffery Lindley and Jennifer Lindley.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. today, May 27, 2009 at Caniff Funeral Home by pastor Steve Ruby. Burial will follow in Golden Oaks Memorial Gardens.
Evelyn Workman Williams (1924-2009)
Evelyn Workman Williams, 84, of Jekyll Island, Ga., died Monday, May 25, 2009, at Hospice of The Golden Isles. Memorial services will be at a later date at Jekyll Island Presbyterian Church.
Born Sept. 30, 1924, in Ashland to the late Thomas Jefferson and Maude Lynch Workman, she was a homemaker raising two daughters. Mrs. Williams was a former resident of Cincinnati, and had lived on Jekyll Island for 15 years. She was a volunteer with the Jekyll Island Art Association and was formerly involved in many community activities. Mrs. Williams was a member of Jekyll Island Presbyterian Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George Hoople Williams, and a daughter, Patricia Williams Ulrey.
Survivors include a daughter, Teresa Williams of Atlanta, Ga.; two grandchildren, Lauren Williams Albrecht of Atlanta and Allison June Ulrey of Pompano Beach, Fla.; a son-in-law, Steve Ulrey of Pompano Beach Fla.; two brothers, Bill Workman and wife, Martha, and Harold Workman and his wife, Rosalie, all of Ashland.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or Hospice of The Golden Isles, 1692 Glynnco Parkway, Brunswick, GA, 31525. A guest register is available online at edomillerandsons.com. Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Howard B. Hodge (1949-2009)
Howard B. Hodge, 59, of Covington passed away Sunday, May 24, 2009, at the Meadowview Regional Medical Center in Maysville. He was born Oct. 30, 1949, in Ashland to the late Howard B. Sr. and Margaret Serey Hodge. He leaves behind his wife, Susan Hodge.
Mr. Hodge retired from the City of Covington where he served as the director of the Covington Housing Development Department. He was an attorney, a member of the Mother of God Catholic Church in Covington and was a 3rd Degree Knight of Columbus, Council 1487 in Ashland.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sisters, Glenda Jenne of Seffner, Fla.,and Brenda Conley of Frankfort; and several cousins, nieces and nephews.
He also was preceded in death by a brother, Kevin Hodge; and a sister, Linda Senters.
A funeral Mass will be at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 28, 2009, at Mother of God Catholic Church in Covington.
Visitation will be from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to The Smile Train, 28th Floor, 41 Madison Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10010 or to the charity of one’s choice.
Metcalfe-Hennessey Funeral Home in Augusta, Ky., is in charge of the arrangements.
Condolences may be sent to mhfuneralhome.com.
John Ellis Amburgey (1916-2009)
John Ellis Amburgey, 92 of Ashland, formerly of Mount Sterling and Winchester, Ky., father of Linda Carole Duff, died on May 22, 2009.
He was born Sept. 16, 1916, in Menifee County, Ky., the son of the late Samuel and Pearl Igo Amburgey. He was a retired general agent for C&O; Railroad in Ashland and former agent for C&O; and L&N; Railroads in Winchester. He had more than 38 years railroad service. He was a graduate of Mount Sterling High School in 1935 and attended the University of Kentucky. He was of the Baptist faith, and manager of the Haldenan baseball team in the late 1940’s.
He is also survived by two grandchildren, Lara Dawn Duff of New York City and Lance Alexander Duff of Mexico City, Mexico.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 28 at Machpelah Cemetery in Mount Sterling.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8:30 p.m Wednesday, May 27 at Steen Funeral Home in Ashland, Ky.
Taul Funeral Home in Mount Sterling is in charge of arrangements.
Paul Littlejohn (1953-2009)
Paul David Littlejohn, 56, of Greenup, went to be with the Lord Saturday, May 23, 2009, at Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital in Russell.
Mr. Littlejohn was born Jan. 2, 1953, in Ironton, a son of the late William and Bonnie Layne LIttlejohn.
He was a meat cutter for the Ironton Pic-N-Save store.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Ronnie Littlejohn, and a father-in-law, Walter Milton Belt.
He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Diane Lynn Belt Littlejohn; a son, Zach David Littlejohn; two brothers, Wesley (Mary Jane) Littlejohn of Patriot, Ohio, and Bill (Pat) Littlejohn of Kitts Hill, Ohio; a sister-in-law, Belinda LIttlejohn of Coal Grove; a mother-in-law, Yvonne Hall Belt of Greenup.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 30, 2009, at Reed Funeral Home in Greenup by pastor Shawn Rose. Burial will be in the Plum Grove-Collins Cemetery in Greenup.
Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday and one hour before the service on Saturday at the funeral home.
Peggy Ann Roberts Enyart (1936-2009)
Peggy Ann Roberts Enyart, 72, of Flatwoods went peacefully to her heavenly eternal home, surrounded by loved ones, on Tuesday, May 26, 2009, at Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland. She was born on Oct. 19, 1936, in Ashland, a daughter of the late Eugene and Ida May Stafford Roberts.
Peggy was a wonderful Christian who loved God and her family. A loving mother, grandmother and a blessing to all who knew her. She always had a listening ear and Godly wisdom for friends and family. This beautiful person cultivated a peaceful and loving atmosphere for all who sought the sanctuary of her home. She was an accounting bookkeeper for Meredith Chiropractic in Ashland for the past 17 years. She will be sadly missed by family and friends.
She also was preceded in death by a daughter, Karen Enyart Sallie; a brother, Cecil Roberts; and infant brother and sister, Bonnie and David Roberts.
Survivors include two daughters, Terri Meredith (Terry) of Flatwoods and Beth Stewart (W.C.) of Fort Wright, Ky.; a sister, Evelyn Stephens (Ed) of Ashland; eight grandchildren, Hope Sallie, April Sallie, Alex Stewart, Austin Stewart, Heather May (Brian), Chase Meredith, Adam and Brandon Meredith; and a niece, Kathy Keelin (Terry) of Ashland.
Funeral will be 2 p.m. Thursday, May 28, 2009, at Carman Funeral Home in Flatwoods with minister Helen Wolf officiating. Burial will be in Bellefonte Memorial Gardens in Flatwoods.
Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Community Hospice Care Center, 2330 Pollard Road, Ashland, KY. 41101.
Lowell Parsons (1927-2009)
Lowell Parsons, 81, of Greenup went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 25, 2009, at St. Joseph East Hospital in Lexington.
He was born Nov. 23, 1927, in York, Ky., a son of the late William S. and Nina B. Flannery Parsons. The World War II U.S. Army veteran was co-owner of Parsons Mowers & Tillers in Raceland, and was a retired laborer for CSX Railroad.
He also was preceded in death by one son, Dwight D. Parsons.
Survivors include his loving wife, Doralene Jenkins Parsons; two daughters, Wilma J. Conlon of Ashland and Diana Parsons of Lexington; three sons, Anthony Wayne Parsons of Ashland, Kenneth Alan Parsons of Goyang City, South Korea and Lowell Jeffrey Parsons of Locust Grove, Ga.; and five grandchildren.
Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, with burial in Quillen Cemetery in Greenup.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Evans Funeral Home in Raceland.
Iva Faye (Reeves) Calhoun (1924-2009)
Iva Faye (Reeves) Calhoun, 84, of Grayson, went to be with the Lord Sunday, May 24, 2009.
She was born July 14, 1924 in Denton, a daughter of the late Alex and Emma (Burke) Reeves. Also preceding her in death were her sisters, Hattie Kitchen, Garnet Tussey, Virgie Smith and Agnes Cunningham. She was employed with the Carter County Board of Education as a secretary at Hitchins and East Carter for many years.
Her survivors include her husband of 63 years, R.W. Calhoun; a daughter, Karen Calhoun of Grayson; a son, Gary Dale (Barbara) Calhoun of Raceland; two grandchildren, John C. Calhoun and Charles W. Calhoun, both of Raceland; nieces, Bernice Dixon of Columbus Ohio, Donnetta Bradley of Ashland, Judy Grayson of Ashland, Regena Beach of Flatwoods, Alice Dingee of Hitchins, Jolene Kitchen of Columbus, Loretta Burke of Danville, Ill., Betty Russenfoss of Ozark, Mo., Suzanne Bradford of South Carolina, and Sandra Kay Felty of Columbus.; nephews, Darrell Alexander of Glasgow, Ron Bradford of Maryland, Jack Bradford of Gulfport, Miss., Bill Bradford of Grayson, Wayne Bradford of Denton, Donnie Davis of Danville Ill., Bobby Joe Davis of Florida, Tommy Longley of St. Louis, Mo., and a host of family and friends who mourn her passing.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. today at Malone Funeral Home in Grayson with George Smith officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland 1538 Central Avenue, Ashland, 41101 or the Activity fund at the Wurtland Manor Nursing Home. Condolences can be made to the family at malonefuneralhome.com.
Marge F. Adams
Marge F. Adams, 71, of Ashland died Tuesday at King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland.
Arrangements are pending at Steen Funeral Home-Central Avenue Chapel in Ashland.
James Lambert (1933-2009)
James Richard Lambert, 76, of South Shore died Sunday at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth.
He was born Jan. 1, 1933, in Lewis County.
His wife, Sadie Hopkins Lambert, survives.
Funeral will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Morton Funeral Home in South Shore. Burial will be in Richardson Cemetery in Lewis County.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Madeline Viars McRoberts (1927-2009)
Madeline Viars McRoberts, 81, of Olive Hill, died Sunday at her residence.
Mrs. McRoberts was born Oct. 28, 1927, and she is survived by her husband, Everett McRoberts.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Globe Funeral Home in Olive Hill. Burial will followi n Cauadill Cemetery in Cranston.
Friends may call after 6 p.m. today and any time before the service hour at the funeral home Thursday.
Mary Elizabeth Lee Strange (1921-2009)
Mary Elizabeth Lee Strangte, 88, of Morehead died at her residence Monday.
Mrs. Strange was born Jan. 27, 1921, and was the widow of Grant Strange.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Northcutt and Son Home for Funerals in Morehead. Burial will be in Hillsboro Cemetery.
Friends may call after 5 p.m. today at the funera home.
Seth Allen Stevens (2009-2009)
Seth Allen Stevens was stillborn Monday at St. Claire Medical Center in Morehead.
His parents are Allen and Misty Rowe STevens of Elkfork.
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. today at Aut Stevens Cemetery in Elkfork.
Herald and Stewart and Halsey Funeral Home in West Liberty is in charge of arrangements.
Jacqueline “Ting” Crabtree (1951-2009)
Jacqueline “Ting” Crabtree, 58, of Radnor, W.Va., died Monday.
Mrs. Crabtree was born Jan. 23, 1951.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Wilson Chapel Church in Fort Gay. Burial will follow at Crabtree Cemetery in Miller’s Creek, W.Va.
Friends may call after noon today at the church. Young Funeral Home in Louisa is in charge of arrangements.
Barbara Faye McKenzie Vanhoose (1944-2009)
Barbara Faye McKenzie Vanhoose, 65, of Paintsville, died Monday at her residence.
She was born Feb. 16, 1944, and was the wife of Edward Vanhoose.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Rockhouse Free Will Baptist Church in Staffordsville. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville.
Friends may call from 4 to 9 p.m. today and until time of service Thursday at Jones-Preston Funeral Home in Paintsville.
Gladys McKinney (1917-2009)
Gladys McKinney, 91, of Millersport, Ohio, formerly of Floyd County, died Monday in Crestview Manor Nursing Home in Lancaster, Ohio.
Mrs. McKinney was born Dec. 2, 1917, and was the widow of Mervin “Marvin” McKinney.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Hall Funeral Home in Martin. Burial will follow in Davidson Memorial Gardens in Ivel.
In lieu of flowers, family suggest donations be made to Hospice of Central Ohio, 2269 Cherry Valley Road, Newark, Ohio, 43055.
Thelma Mae Varney (1948-2009)
Thelma Mae Varney, 61, of Pikeville died Tuesday at Pikeville Medical Center.
She was born May 26, 1948.
Her husband, Teddy Varney, survives.
Funeral will be 11 a.m. Friday at Thacker Funeral Home in Pikeville. Burial will be in the Annie E. Young Cemetery.
Visitation will be all day Wednesday and Thursday with a nightly service at 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Clifton Ray Daulton Sr. (1940-2009)
Clifton Ray Daulton Sr., 68, of Houston, Texas, formerly of Fleming County, Ky., died Thursday, May 21, 2009, at the Methodist Hospital in Houston.
He was born Nov. 8, 1940, in Rongos Mill, Ky.
His wife, Anna Lee Applegate Daulton, survives.
Funeral will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Lane-Stucky-Gray Funeral Home in Morehead. Burial will be in Hillsboro Cemetery.
Visitation will be after 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Jonda Bess Fortner (1946-2009)
Jonda Bess Fortner, 63, of Huntington died Sunday at the Hospice House in Huntington.
She was born March 21, 1946, in Ashland.
Her husband, George Edward Fortner Sr., preceded her in death.
Funeral will be 7 p.m. Thursday at Hall Funeral Home in Proctorville.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Monday, June 1, 2009, at Miller Memorial Gardens in Miller, Ohio.
Helen Marie Dunfee (1927-2009)
Helen Marie Dunfee, 81, of Scottown, passed away Sunday at her residence.
Mrs. Dunfee was born July 2, 1927, and was the widow of Floyd K. Dunfee.
Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Perkins Ridge Cemetery.
Friends may call Thursday from noon to 1 p.m. at Perkins Ridge Missionary
Baptist Church. To offer condolences to the family, please visit phillipsfuneralhome.net.
