George W. Carraway - 1939-2010
George W. Carraway, 70, of Ashland, Ky., husband of Barbara Adkins Carraway, passed away Sunday, Jan. 10, 2010, in the Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland.
George was born Sept. 30, 1939, in Ashland, a son of the late Allen B. And Maude Els-wick Carraway.
He was also preceded in death by a sister, Rosemary Smith, and a brother, Richard Hatcher.
George was a retired guard with the Summit Federal Correctional Institution and also retired from Carpenters Local 472. He served as an aviation boatswain’s mate F second class in the U.S. Navy. He attended Ironville Independent Baptist Church and enjoyed spending time in his garage building furniture.
Surviving, in addition to his wife, are a daughter and son-in-law, Jackie and Tim Boggs of Ashland; two adored grandsons, Tyler and Hunter Boggs; and two special nieces, Susan Parsons and Rebecca Leake of Ashland.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010, at Preston Family Funeral Home in Ashland by Brother Perry Young and Brother Thorny Artrip. Burial will be in Golden Oaks Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Condolences may be sent to www.prestonfamilyfuneralhome.com.
Joel Alan Merchant - 1956-2010
Joel Alan Merchant, 53, of Greenup, Ky., died Jan. 10, 2010, at his residence.
He was born Dec. 16, 1956, in Ashland, Ky., a son of Ruth Evelyn Haney Merchant of Raceland, Ky., and the late Wayne Joseph Merchant.
He was also preceded in death by a brother, Edward Vinson Merchant.
He was a certified auto mechanic with Superior Chrysler and of the Methodist faith. He loved working with automobiles and built race cars.
Additional survivors include a daughter, Melissa Dawn Merchant of Winchester, Ky.; and a grandson, Aidan Michael Merchant.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14 at Carman Funeral Home in Flatwoods, Ky., by Dr. Thomas Melvin. Burial will be in Bellefonte Memorial Gardens in Flatwoods.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13 at the funeral home.
Millard “Butch” Riffe Jr. - 1949-2010
Millard “Butch” Riffe Jr., 60, of Fort Wayne, Ind., passed away on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010, in Regency Place of Fort Wayne.
He was born April 30, 1949, in Huntington, W.Va., a son of the late Millard and Delma (Lucas) Riffe Sr.
He served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam era. He retired from GTE/Verizon where he worked in circuit design. He was a stamp and coin collector and he enjoyed playing cards in the VA and fishing, traveling and spending time with his grandchildren.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by an adopted sister, Carolyn Sue Thompson.
Survivors include his wife of 21 years, Camille Wilczewski Riffe of Fort Wayne; two daughters, Dawn Michelle Jerrall and husband Brian of Clarkson, Ky., and Stephanie Renee Riffe of Uptown, Ky.; a stepson, Kenneth J. Lawless of Fort Wayne; a sister, Mary Anne Broughman and husband Freemont of Wurtland, Ky.; five grandchildren; and two stepgrandchildren.
Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Erie, Pa., on Friday, Jan. 15, 2010. There will be a memorial service at a later date.
The family requests memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, Erie Unit, 2115 W. 38th St., Erie, PA 16508-1925.
Edward J. Garr Funeral Home, 459 E. 12th St., Erie, PA 16503 is handling the arrangements.#
Betty Seymour - 1957-2010
Betty Mae Allen Seymour, 52, of Sciotoville, Ohio, formerly of South Shore, died Saturday in King’s Daughters Medical Center.
She was born March 9, 1957, in Portsmouth, Ohio.
A memorial service will be at the convenience of the family.
Roberson Funeral Home in South Shore is in charge of arrangements.
Charlotte Bailey - 1936-2010
Charlotte Marie Bowling Bailey, 73, of Greenup, died Sunday in Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland.
She was born Aug. 12, 1936, in Wheelersburg, Ohio.
Her husband, Robert Bowling, died in 1978.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Roberson Funeral Home in South Shore. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens in Franklin Furnace, Ohio.
Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. today and after 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Donald Bentley - 1956-2010
Donald Gene Bentley, 53, of Rockhouse, died Sunday in Pikeville Medical Center.
He was born April 1, 1956, in Pike County.
His wife, Sandra Kay Chaney Bentley, survives.
The funeral will be at noon Wednesday at Thacker Funeral Home in Pikeville. Burial will be in Alvin Bentley Cemetery in Rockhouse.
Friends may call at the funeral home.
Helen Osborne - 1923-2010
Helen R. Osborne, 86, of Vanceburg, died Sunday in the Golden Living Center in Vanceburg.
She was born Aug. 25, 1923, in Olive Furnace, Ohio.
Her husband, Roy C. Osborne, preceded her in death.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg.
Friends may call from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and after 8 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Charles Conley
Charles Edward Conley, 73, of Staffordsville, died Sunday in Ashland.
He is survived by his wife, Patty Horne Conley.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Paintsville Funeral Home. Burial will be in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery in Staffordsville.
Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and after 9 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to the King’s Daughters Heart and Vascular Center Health Foundation.
Bobby Spurlock - 1964-2010
Bobby Joe Spurlock, 45, of Richmond, died Wednesday at his residence.
He was born Aug. 3, 1964.
A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Brown Cemetery.
Friends may call after 11 a.m. Thursday at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals in Morehead.
Condolences may be sent to www.northcuttandson.com.
June Martin - 1920-2010
June Mulliken Martin, 89, of Louisa, died Monday in Louisa.
She was born July 20, 1920, in Arcola, Ill.
Her husband, Walter R. Martin, died in 1993.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Young Funeral Home in Louisa. Burial will be in Pinehill Cemetery in Louisa.
Friends may call from 3 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Ivan Trent - 1949-2010
Ivan Trent, 60, of Morehead, died Saturday at his residence.
He was born Jan. 29, 1949.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Trent Cemetery.
Friends may call from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals in Morehead.
Condolences may be sent to www.northcuttandson.com.
William Barker - 1949-2010
William Russell Barker, 61, of Lowmansville, died Sunday in Highlands Regional Medical Center in Prestonsburg.
He was born Jan. 6, 1949, in Johnson County.
His wife, Tammy Auxier Barker, survives.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Jones-Preston Funeral Home in Paintsville. Burial will be in Barkwood Farm Family Cemetery in Lowmansville, with military rites by DAV Auxier Chapter 18.
Friends may call from 3 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and after 9 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to the Van Lear Historical Society.
Eula Jones - 1911-2010
Eula Mae Jones, 98, of Dema, widow of Earl “Chip” Jones, died Sunday in Oaktree Hospital in Corbin.
She was born Dec. 7, 1911, at Dema.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Hall Funeral Home in Martin. Burial will be in Whitt Martin Cemetery at Topmost.
Friends may call after 5 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Ralph Malone - 1928-2010
Ralph Malone, 81, of Ironton, died Saturday at his residence.
He was born April 14, 1928, in Waterloo.
His wife, Margie Frances Parsons Malone, survives.
The funeral will be at noon Wednesday at Russell Christian Baptist Church in Russell, Ky. Burial will be in Slabfork Cemetery.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Phillips Funeral Home in Ironton and an hour before services Wednesday at the church.
Donations may be sent to the Community Hospice Care Center, 2330 Pollard Road, Ashland, KY 41101.
Condolences may be sent to www.phillipsfuneralhome.net.
Janet Stamper - 1941-2010
Janet Gail Stamper, 68, of Pedro, died Saturday at her residence.
She was born May 4, 1941, in Pedro.
Her husband, Carroll Stamper, survives.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Phillips Funeral Home in Ironton. Burial will be in Puckett Cemetery.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Condolences may be sent to www.phillipsfuneralhome.net.
John Miller - 1947-2010
John Roger Miller, 62, of Pedro, died Friday.
He was born March 9, 1947.
His wife, Linda Elaine Besco Miller, also died on Friday.
A private graveside service was at Woodland Cemetery in Ironton.
Donations may be sent to a charity of choice.
Phillips Funeral Home in Ironton is in charge of arrangements.
Condolences may be sent to www.phillipsfuneralhome.net.
Linda Miller - 1952-2010
Linda Besco Miller, 57, of Pedro, died Friday.
She was born June 19, 1952, in Ironton.
Her husband, John Roger Miller, also died on Friday.
A private graveside service was at Woodland Cemetery in Ironton.
Donations may be sent to a charity of choice.
Phillips Funeral Home in Ironton is in charge of arrangements.
Condolences may be sent to www.phillipsfuneralhome.net.
Wyatt Treadway
Wyatt Treadway, 51, of Huntington, died Thursday in St. Mary’s Medical Center.
Beard Mortuary in Huntington is in charge of arrangements, which are pending.
Condolences may be sent to www.beardmortuary.com.
John Dillon - 1927-2010
John Paul Dillon, 83, of Fort Gay, died Monday in Fort Gay.
He was born Jan. 8, 1927, in Yellow Creek, Ky.
His wife, Mary Jeffers Dillon of Milton, survives.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at New Friendship United Baptist Church. Burial will be in Fluty Lick Cemetery in Louisa.
Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Young Funeral Home in Louisa, Ky.
