Delmar H. Conn (1922-2010)

Delmar H. Conn, 87, of Ashland, Ky., died Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010, at his residence. He was born May 29, 1922, in Tamcliff, W.Va., to the late Millard and Martha Fultz Conn. His wife of 67 years, Betty Conn, survives.

He was raised in Ashland and graduated from Ashland High School in 1941. He served in the U.S. Navy from Oct. 1942 through Nov. 1945. He retired from Armco Steel after 30 years of service. He was a member of the Ashland First Church of God for over 50 years and was a Scout Leader for Troop 126 for many years.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Ronald (Phyliss) Conn of Jacksonville, Fla. and Michael (Jan) Conn of Ashland; a daughter, Adele (Watson) Mosley of Greenup Co., Ky.; five grandchildren, David (Treveline) Conn of Sadieville, Ky., James (Maribel) Conn of Kissimmee, Fla., Sean (Pasha) Peffer of Marysville, Fla., Lacey Conn of Lexington, Ky. and Stephanie (Bob) Davis of Xenia, Ohio; four great-granddaughters, Treya, Reese, Reagen and Madeleine; and two great-grandsons, Dorian and Braedn.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010, at Ashland First Church of God by Rev. David Lynch and Rev. Mabel Johnson. Burial will be in Rose Hill Burial Park.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Miller Funeral Home in Ashland and from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday at the church.



Gartrell Chandler (1918-2010)

Harry Gartrell Chandler, 91, of Grayson, formerly of Ashland, passed away Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010. He was born Dec. 9, 1918, in Ashland to the late Glen Chandler and Nellie Horn Chandler Brewer. His wife of 68 years, Kathleen Chandler, survives.

He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and retired as a self-employed builder/construction worker. He was a charter member of Rose Hill Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Paul Chandler; and two half sisters, Mildred Salyers and Margaret Porter.

Surviving, in addition to his wife, are three half brothers, Fred Brewer of Ashland, Robert Brewer of Marion, Ohio and Charles Brewer of Catlettsburg, Ky.; two half sisters, Helen Yoder of Ashland and Eileen Comer of Coal Grove, Ohio; and several nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. today, Jan. 25, 2010, at Rose Hill Baptist Church by Rev. Charles Stewart and Rev. Ronnie Mayes. Burial will be in Rose Hill Burial Park in Ashland. Military rites will be conducted by Kenova American Legion Post 93.

Caniff Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.



Laura Alice Wheeler (1921-2010)

Laura Alice Wheeler, 89, of Ashland, died Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010, in King’s Daughters Medical Center. She was born Jan. 14, 1921, in Johnson County, Ky. to the late Lafayette and Sabra Alice Daniels Chandler. She was a retired employee of The Henry Clay Hotel.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Earshel Wheeler; a son, James Earshel Wheeler; and 14 brothers and sisters.

She is survived by a daughter, Emma Jean Adkins and husband Roger Dale of Flatwoods, Ky.; a son, David Wheeler of Ashland; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010, at Miller Funeral Home in Ashland by Rev. Mike Rice. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Burial Park.

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



Raymond Curtis Keith Jones (2002-2010)

Raymond Curtis Keith Jones, 7, of Ashland, Ky. died Friday, Jan. 22, 2010, in Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, W.Va. He was born May 27, 2002, in Morganton, N.C. He was a 2nd Grade A/B Honor Student at Hatcher Elementary School in Ashland.

He is survived by his parents, mother and stepfather, Donna Marie Krantz Forquer and Michael McCoy of Ashland and father and stepmother, Keith “Red” Jones and Glenna Conley of Elizabeth, W.Va.; brothers, Thomas J. Forquer and Daniel “Jerrill” Forquer, both of Ashland, Jessie J. Forquer of Stoney Point, N.C.; stepbrother, Joshuwa Dean McCoy of Ashland; and stepsister, Shelly Louise McCoy of Ashland.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010, at Steen Funeral Home Central Avenue Chapel in Ashland by Rev. Bill McCoy and Rev. Sean Mayenschein. Burial will be in Ashland Cemetery.

Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home chapel.

Raymond was an organ donor. His donations have helped save seven lives.

Condolences may be sent to www.steenfuneralhomes.com.



Dolly Thompson

Dolly Thompson, 83, of Ashland, died Saturday in King’s Daughters Medical Center.

Arrangements are pending at Steen Funeral Home Central Avenue Chapel in Ashland.



Paulette Williams (1946-2010)

Paulette Williams, 63, of Ashland, died Sunday in Community Hospice Care Center. She was born July 8, 1946. Her husband, Arnold Eugene Williams, preceded her in death.

Arrangements are incomplete at Lazear Funeral Home in Ashland.



Clarence Wheeler

Clarence Wheeler, 74, of Raceland, died Sunday at his residence.

Arrangements are incomplete at Reed Funeral Home in Greenup.



Margie Faye Leadingham (1940-2010)

Margie Faye Leadingham, 69, of Greenup, died Saturday in Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital. She was born Dec. 4, 1940. Her husband, Russell Lee Leadingham, preceded her in death.

Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Sparks Cemetery in Happy Ridge, Ky.

Friends may call from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at Evans Funeral Home in Raceland.



Earl Vernon Wakeland

Earl Vernon Wakeland, 71, of Banner, husband of Earnestine Boyd Wakeland, died Friday in Pikeville Medical Center in Pikeville.

Funeral services were at 1 p.m. Sunday at Hall Funeral Home Chapel in Martin. Burial was in Hall Cemetery in Banner.



Lucille Cartmell McRea “Tiny” Keathley

Lucille Cartmell McRea “Tiny” Keathley, 77, of Allen, wife of Howard Keathley, died Saturday at her residence.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Hall Funeral Home in Martin. Burial will be in Harris Family Cemetery in Allen.



Orby Newman

Orby Newman, 87, of Hi Hat, died Saturday in McDowell Appalachian Regional Medical Center in McDowell. His wife, Minnie Lawson Newman, preceded him in death.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Little Nancy Regular Baptist Church in Hi Hat. Burial will be in James Newman Cemetery in Hi Hat.

Friends may call after 2 p.m. today at the church.

Hall Funeral Home in Martin is in charge of arrangements.



Herbert Earl Ratliff

Herbert Earl Ratliff, 40, of Campton, died Saturday.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at The Grassy Creek Pentecostal Church in West Liberty.

Friends may call after 7 p.m. today at the church.

Magoffin County Funeral Home in Salyersville is in charge of arrangements.



William “Bill Buck” Jarrells

William “Bill Buck” Jarrells, 91, of St. Hwy. 504, Elliott County, died Sunday in Elliott County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Sandy Hook. His wife, Annabelle Jarrells, survives.

Arrangements are incomplete at Waddell and Whitt Funeral Home in Sandy Hook.



Alton E. Banks (1940-2010)

Alton E. Banks, 69, of Millersburg, died Saturday in the VA Medical Center in Lexington. He was born Sept. 15, 1940, in Campton.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Potter Funeral Home in West Liberty. Burial will be in Clair Cemetery in Lee City.

Friends may call at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Condolences may be sent to www.potterfuneralhomeinc.com.



Carol Rushin

Carol Rushin, 72, of Ironton, died Sunday.

Arrangements are pending at Tracy Brammer Funeral Home in Ironton.