Mary Elizabeth Gullett McKinney (1930-2010)
Mary Elizabeth Gullett McKinney, 79, of Ashland, Ky., died Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010, in King’s Daughters Medical Center.
She was born April 1, 1930, in Coalton, Ky., a daughter of Ivory Wolfe Gullett of Ashland and the late Arvel Gullett.
She was also preceded in death by a brother, Teddy James Gullett, and brothers-in-law Bill Lower and Harlan Hall.
She was a retired payroll clerk with Ashland Oil Inc. and a member of Trace Wesleyan Church.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband of 62 years, George F. McKinney; three sons, Arvel Franklin McKinney (Sandy) of Flatwoods, Ky., Matthew McKinney (Christi) of Ashland and Anthony W. McKinney (Tammy) of Rush, Ky.; five daughters, Carol Sparks (Butch), Sharon Sorrell (Tom) of Meade Station, Ky., Karen Dickens (Ercel) of Cincinnati, Ohio, Mary K. Stinson (Dan) of Ashland and Jeri Burchett (Larry) of Wittensville, Ky.; three brothers, David Ray Gullett (Agnes) of Ashland and Paul Gullett (Yvonne) and Lowell Flem Gullett (Janie), all of Flatwoods; a sister-in-law, Carolyn Gullett; sisters Arvelina Lower of Dallas, Texas, and Jean Hall of Ashland; 17 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 25, 2010, at Steen Funeral Home-13th Street Chapel in Ashland by the Rev. Walter Wilcox. Burial will be in Rose Hill Burial Park.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010, at the funeral home.
Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
Condolences may be sent to www.steenfuneralhomes.com.
So Many Things I Don’t Understand
By Mary E. McKinney
So many things in life are misunderstood
Some things bad but mostly good
When my body’s ill and wrecked in pain
I wonder why I can’t go back to youth again.
A heart attack, a stroke or worse than these
Other folks wouldn’t even sneeze.
But, I for one don’t understand why they hit
And take their toll; this I just don’t get.
I’ve lived a life so sheltered from the world
No wrong doing not sins unfurled.
My life is written in the book of life above
All I’ve ever known is a life full of love.
Love everyone and make the smile
And I am happy all the while
I hate no one on this earth that I know
I pay my debts, all that I owe.
I still don’t understand why these things hit
The answer to this mystery I just don’t get
Why we must suffer and still go on and try
Do all things we can before we must die!
I have come close to making it to the other place
To meet my maker face to face
But, for some reason I can’t understand
He walks with me and holds my hand.
His strength is what keeps me going on and on
through pain and suffering I feel I’ve won
By the help of God I’ll carry on here below
Until He calls and says it’s time for me to go!
I love the Lord with all my heart and soul
My aim in life is to serve Him; it’s my goal
He is my Savior, My all in all is He
My Lord, means all this world to me!
I love you Jesus with all my heart and soul!
Carl Henry Lambert (1928-2010)
Carl Henry Lambert was born July 23, 1928, in Zelda, Ky., the son of the late Henry and Ella Ferguson Lambert.
Carl went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010. In addition to his parents, Carl was preceded in death by a sister, Margaret Hazlett and a cousin, Robert Ferguson, both of Zelda. Also preceding him in death were a daughter, Karletti Dane Salmons, and a son, Kenneth Bryan Lambert.
Carl retired from Chandler’s Plywood in Huntington and the Army National Guard. He served in the United States Army during Korea.
Carl is survived by wife of 57 years, Helen Louise Blakeman Lambert; a son, Jeffrey Allen Lambert of Henderson, Ky.; a daughter, Carla Duncan of Huntington; a son-in-law, Rodney and son Gregory Allen Lambert of Columbia, S.C.; seven grandchildren; and two great- grandchildren.
Funeral services will be by the Rev. Jeff Lambert on Saturday, Jan. 23 at 11 a.m. at Buchanan Chapel Church. Burial will be in Buchanan Chapel Cemetery in Zelda.
Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the church.
Arrangements are under the direction of Wilson Funeral Home in Louisa.
Condolences may be sent to www.timeformemory.com/wilson.
Rebecca Thompson (1929-2010)
Rebecca Thompson, 80, of Kenton, Ohio, formerly of Ashland, died Thursday in Hardin Hills Nursing Home in Kenton.
Kilgore & Collier Funeral Home in Catlettsburg is in charge of arrangements, which are pending.
Olive Hacker
Olive Jordan Hacker, 88, of Firebrick, died Thursday in Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, Ohio.
Roberson Funeral Home in South Shore is in charge of arrangements, which are pending.
William Fultz
William Harvey Fultz, of Knoxville, Tenn., formerly of Olive Hill, died Monday in St. Mary’s North Hospital in Powell, Tenn.
He was born in Carter County.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Globe Funeral Chapel in Olive Hill. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery in Olive Hill, with military rites by Olive Hill American Legion Post 138.
Friends may call an hour before services Saturday at the funeral home.
Condolences may be sent to www.globefc.com.
Harry Chandler (1918-2010)
Harry Chandler, 91, of Grayson, formerly of Ashland, died Thursday.
Caniff Funeral Home in Westwood is in charge of arrangements, which are pending.
James Brewster (1933-2010)
James Morton Brewster, 76, of Olive Hill, died Thursday at his residence.
He was born Sept. 21, 1933.
His wife, Earnesteen Conley Brewster, survives.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals in Morehead. Burial will be in Olive Hill Memorial Gardens.
Friends may call after 6 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Condolences may be sent to www.northcuttandson.com.
Naomi Hull (1931-2010)
Naomi Goodman Hull, 79, of Xenia, OHio, formerly of Elliott County, died Monday in Green Oaks Rest Home in Xenia.
She was born Jan. 15, 1931, in Elliott County.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. today at Waddell & Whitt Funeral Home in Sandy Hook. Burial will be in Skaggs Family Cemetery in Elliott County.
Friends may call until time of services today at the funeral home.
Condolences may be sent to www.waddellandwhitt.com.
Homer Cantrell (1926-2010)
Homer Jay Cantrell, 83, of Louisa, died Wednesday in Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland.
He was born Nov. 26, 1926, on Meades Branch.
His wife, Katherine Henson Cantrell, preceded him in death.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Young Funeral Home in Louisa. Burial will be in Pinehill Cemetery in Louisa.
Friends may call from 4 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Bertha Murphy
Bertha Catherine Vanlandingham Murphy, 86, of Erlanger, formerly of Grahn, died Wednesday in St. Elizabeth Hospice Care in Edgewood.
Globe Funeral Chapel in Olive Hill is in charge of arrangements, which are pending.
Zora Lewis
Zora Lewis, 78, of West Liberty, died Wednesday in King’s Daughters Medical Center.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Herald & Stewart & Halsey Funeral Home in West Liberty. Burial will be in Cecil Cemetery in Wellington.
Friends may call after 6 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Eddie Thomas Jr.
Eddie Ray Thomas Jr., 45, of Morehead, died Thursday in St. Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead.
He was born March 11, 1964.
His wife, Donna Jean Jones Thomas, survives.
The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals in Morehead. Burial will be in Brown Cemetery.
Friends may call after 4 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Condolences may be sent to www.northcuttandson.com.
Ballard Robinson
Ballard Gene Robinson, 76, of Eastern, husband of Patty Fraly Robinson, died Thursday.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Hall Funeral Home in Martin. Burial will be in Davidson Memorial Gardens at Ivel.
