David Miller (1961-2009)

Linn David Miller, 48, of Ashland, passed away early Sunday morning, June 7, 2009, at his home.

Mr. Miller was born May 21, 1961, in Ashland, a son of Mary Hudson Miller of Ashland, and the late John R. Miller. He graduated with the Boyd County High School Class of ’79, attended Ashland Community College, served the Commonwealth of Kentucky with the National Guard 201st Engineering Battalion, and was an independent contractor.

Along with his mother, David leaves behind a son, John David “J.D.” Miller, of Ashland; one daughter, Tara Nicole Miller Davis, of Catlettsburg; a brother, Michael (G.G.) Miller, of Olive Hill; three sisters, Donna (Dennis) Stephens, of Olive Hill, Johnda (Mark) Stambaugh, of Ashland, Ann (David) Pierce, of Flatwoods; his fiancé, Sheila Daniels, and her son Patrick; two granddaughters, Leslie McKay Miller and Destiny Nicole Davis; six nieces and six nephews.

A funeral service of remembrance will be held 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10, 2009, at the Neal Funeral Home in Catlettsburg. A message of hope and inspiration will be offered by Brother Michael Greene. Final rest to follow a solemn committal at Catlettsburg Cemetery.

Those wishing to call on the Miller family may do so between the hours of 6 and 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.



Hazel LeMaster (1914-2009)

Hazel M. Lowder LeMaster, 94, of Garrison, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 6, 2009, at Hill View Retirement Center in Portsmouth.

She was born Sept. 23, 1914, in Quincy, the daughter of the late Jasper D. and Lillie Howland Lowder. She was a lifelong member of Quincy Church of Christ. She retired from Williams Shoe Factory in Portsmouth.

She is survived by a daughter, Sylvia Sue Wilson of Erlanger; eight sons, Edgar Sterling (Jan) LeMaster of Vero Beach, Fla., Ronald B. (Connie) LeMaster of Garrison, Michael A. (Sandy) LeMaster of Englewood, Fla., Harry A. (Barbara) LeMaster of Marietta, Ohio, Dr. Phillip W. (Teresa) LeMaster of Antioch, Tenn., Rowland D. (Deborah) LeMaster of Washington Court House, Ohio, Joseph L. (Mella) LeMaster of Quincy and Terry T. (Lisa) LeMaster of Garrison.

Also surviving are a brother, Dorsel H. (Helen) Lowder of South Shore; 34 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry E. “Ned” LeMaster; a daughter, Constance LeMaster; a sister, Clementine Wilson; and brothers Rowland O. Lowder, Thurmond B. Lowder and Jasper D. Lowder Jr.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Quincy Church of Christ in Quincy with Dr. Phillip W. LeMaster officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Cemetery in Quincy.

Friends may call from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from noon to the service time at Quincy Church of Christ. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Quincy Church of Christ. P.O. Box 218, Quincy, KY, 41166.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Morton Funeral Home in South Shore.



Phillip Salyer

Phillip Salyer, 55, of Ashland, died Monday at Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland.

His wife, Tammy Salyer, survives.

Arrangements are pending at Steen Funeral Home-13th Street Chapel.



Lloyd Thomas Felty (1929-2009)

Lloyd Thomas Felty, 79, of Hopewell, died Sunday at Wurtland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Wurtland.

Mr. Felty was born Sept. 14, 1929.

Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Norris Cemetery in Hopewell.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hopewell United Methodist Church to help with funeral expenses.

Reed Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.



Richard W. Vassar (1924-2009)

Richard W. Vassar, 85, of South Shore, died Monday in South Shore Health and Rehab Center.

Mr. Vassar was born April 13, 1924, and was the husband of Esther Carver Vassar.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Roberson Funeral Home in South Shore. Burial will follow in Bennett’s Chapel Cemetery, Rt. 2, South Shore.

Friends may call from 10 a.m. until the funeral hour on Wednesday.



Tilda Mae Martin (1937-2009)

Tilda Mae Martin, 72, of Greenup, died Sunday at Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland.

Mrs. Martin was born Feb. 3, 1937, and was the widow of Arthur Martin.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Evans Funeral Home in Raceland. Burial will follow in Martin Cemetery in Greenup.

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



Charlie Seagraves (1929-2009)

Charlie Seagraves, 80, of Olive Hill, died Saturday at his residence.

Mr. Seagraves was born June 3, 1929.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at New Life Victory Center in Olive Hill. Burial will follow in Garvin Ridge Cemetery in Olive Hill.

Friends may call after 6 p.m. Wednesday, any time Thursday and until the service hour Friday at New Life Victory Center.

Oney-Henderson Funeral Home in Olive Hill is in charge of arrangements.



Ruby Rayburn

Ruby Gilliam Rayburn, 88, of Walnut Grove Ridge, died Monday at her residence.

She was the widow of Thamer Rayburn.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Globe Funeral Home in Olive Hill.



Gloria (Jeanie) Davis Johnston (1946-2009)

Gloria (Jeanie) Davis Johnston, 62, of Frankfort, died Sunday at her residence.

Mrs. Johnston was born Dec. 30, 1946.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Northcutt and Son Home for Funerals in Morehead. Burial will follow at Manning Chapel Cemetery in Carter County.

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



Alma Robertson (1921-2009)

Alma Robertson, 87, of Morehead, died Saturday at Windsor Care in Mount Sterling.

Mrs. Robertson was born Dec. 8, 1921, and was the widow of Robert Cedric Robertson.

Private graveside services will be at Sardis Cemetery. There is no visitation.

Northcutt and Son Home for Funerals is in charge of arrangements.



Joseph Ratliff (1927-2009)

Joseph Ratliff, 82, of Hueysville, died Saturday.

Mr. Ratliff was born March 15, 1927, and was the husband of Dollie Shepherd Ratliff.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. today at Hall Funeral Home in Martin. Burial will follow in Ratliff Family Cemetery.



Lorraine Shepherd (1939-2009)

Lorraine Shepherd, 70, of Banner, died Saturday at Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland.

Mrs. Shepherd was born May 15, 1939.

Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. today at Hall Funeral Home. Burial will be in Davidson Memorial Gardens at Ivel.



Kathryne E. “Katy” Holtzapfel Clark

Kathryne E. “Katy” Holtzapfel Clark, 32, died Friday in Delaware, Ohio.

She was the wife of Todd Clark.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ironton. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Thursday at Phillips Funeral Home in Ironton.

Donations may be made to the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 82 East Williams St. Delaware, Ohio 43015, St. Joseph Catholic Church and Ironton Catholic Schools at P.O. Box 499, Ironton, Ohio 45638. To offer condolences to the family, please visit, phillipsfuneralhome.net.