Daily Independent (Ashland, KY)

March 8, 2010

Tuesday, March 9, 2010


Matthew L. “Matt” Blevins - 1962-2010

Matthew L. “Matt” Blevins, 47, of Russell, Ky., went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 7, 2010, in Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital.

Mr. Blevins was born March 11, 1962, in Ashland, Ky., a son of Tom Blevins of Culp Creek, Ky., and the late Garnet Gibson Blevins.

He was a self-employed plumber and a member of the Bluegrass Vanners. Matt loved fishing, hunting, music, his family and friends.

In addition to his father, he is survived by his wife, Renea Clevinger Blevins; two daughters, Leah Haney of Flatwoods, Ky., and Wendy Blevins of Wurtland, Ky.; a son, Jaden Blevins of Catlettsburg, Ky.; two sisters, Angela Robles of Flatwoods, Ky., and Joyce Tackett of Westwood, Ky.; a brother, Tom Blevins of Culp Creek; three grandchildren, Rhiannon Gullett, Blake Morris and Bryce Shields; and his special friend and caregiver, Angie Skaggs of Catlettsburg.

Visitation will be from 4 to 5:30 p.m. today, March 9, 2010, at Evans Funeral Home in Raceland, Ky. A graveside service will be at 6 p.m. today at Caroline Cemetery in Raceland.



Joseph Reynolds

Joseph Reynolds, 75, of Ashland, husband of Rosemary Reynolds, died Monday at his residence.

Miller Funeral Home in Ashland is in charge of arrangements, which are pending.



Willard Millhouse Jr.

Willard Millhouse Jr., 72, of Russell, died Monday in Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland.

Evans Funeral Home in Raceland is in charge of arrangements, which are pending.



Virginia “Sis” Caudill

Virginia Roberta “Sis” Caudill, 71, of Mansfield, Ohio, formerly of Hitchins, died Saturday in Crestwood Care Center in Shelby, Ohio.

Malone Funeral Home in Grayson is in charge of arrangements, which are pending.



Jennie Griffith - 1926-2010

Jennie May Griffith, 84, of Blaine, died Sunday in J.J. Jordan Geriatric Center in Louisa.

She was born Jan. 5, 1926, in Columbus, Ohio.

Her husband, Joseph Turner Griffith, preceded her in death.

The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Old Path Baptist Church in Blaine. Burial will be in Griffith Cemetery in Blaine.

Wilson Funeral Home in Louisa is in charge of arrangements.

Condolences may be sent to www.timeformemory.com/wilson.



Evelyn Bloomfield - 1940-2010

Evelyn Mae Bloomfield, 70, of Vanceburg, died Saturday at her residence.

She was born Feb. 20, 1940, in Laurel.

Her husband, Tony Gale Bloomfield, preceded her in death.

The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg. Burial will be in Morgan Cemetery.

Friends may call from 5 to 9 p.m. today and after 8 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Condolences may be sent to www.dickersonfh.com.



Peggy Burton - 1936-2010

Peggy Burton, 73, of Louisa, died Sunday in Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland.

She was born July 27, 1936, in Tyro, Ohio.

Her husband, Jay Burton, preceded her in death.

The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Wilson Funeral Home in Louisa. Burial will be in Fairchild Cemetery in Louisa.

Friends may call after 5 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Condolences may be sent to www.timeformemory.com/wilson.



Asa Harmon Jr. - 1936-2010

Asa Owen Harmon Jr., 73, of Willow Wood, died Saturday at his residence.

He was born Dec. 9, 1936, in Ironton.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Phillips Funeral Home in Ironton. Burial will be in Palestine Cemetery.

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

Condolences may be sent to www.phillipsfuneralhome.net.