Roma Jean Morgan (1933-2010)

Roma Jean Morgan, 76, of Ashland, Ky., died Wednesday, March 17, 2010, in Kingsbrook Life Care Center.

She was born Sept. 10, 1933, to the late Fred A. and Eloise Honaker Stewart in Lewis County, Ky. Her husband, Glenn W. Morgan of Ashland, survives.

She was a registered nurse as well as a homemaker and mother. She graduated from St. Mary’s School of Nursing in 1954 and was a member of Unity Baptist Church.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Sandra Hieneman and Laurie Palma, both of Ashland; a sister, Marilyn Johnson of Phoenix, Ariz.; and two grandchildren, Chad Hieneman and Morgan Palma.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, March 19, 2010, at Steen Funeral Home-Central Avenue Chapel by Dr. Floyd Paris. Burial will be in Ashland Cemetery.

Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today, March 18, 2010, at the funeral home.

Contributions may be sent to Unity Baptist Church, 2320 29th St., Ashland, KY 41101.

Condolences may be sent to www.steenfuneralhomes.com.



Elizabeth Ann “Libby” Dutton Long (1952-2010)

Elizabeth Ann “Libby” Dutton Long, 57, of Ashland, Ky., went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, March 17, 2010, at her residence.

She was born Nov. 12, 1952, in Logan W.Va., to the late Shadie Lee and Pearl Lorraine Parks Dutton. Her husband, Mark Edward Long, survives.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Joshua McCager Long and wife Tiffany Nicole Wagoner Long of Ashland; five grandchildren, Sarina Faith Cordle, Christian Isaac Cordle, Corey Jacob Long, Brenton McCager Long and Kera Grace Long of Ashland; three brothers, Dewey Dallas Dutton of Phoenix, Ariz., James Raymond Dutton and wife Darla Jean Burns Dutton of Ashland and George Ervin Dutton of Minford, Ohio; and a sister, Katherine LaVerne Dutton Horton and husband June Horton of Rush, Ky.

Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 20, 2010, at Crum Chapel by the Rev. Danny Brown and the Rev. Bill Smith.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 19, 2010, at Miller Funeral Home in Ashland.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to Community Hospice, 1538 Central Ave., Ashland, KY 41101.



Wandel Eplin (1930-2010)

Wandel Eplin, 79, of Raceland, Ky., died Wednesday, March 17, 2010, in Oakmont Manor in Flatwoods, Ky.

He was born June 18, 1930, in Blair, W.Va., to the late Leroy and Angeline Prichard Eplin. His wife, Martha Nicely Eplin survives.

He was a retired shop engineer for CSX Railroad and a member of Westwood Enterprise Baptist Church. He served in the Korean War with the U.S. Army.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Wallace Eplin, and a sister, Maxine Eplin.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Michael (Louise) Eplin; two daughters, Debra (Roger) Hambrick of Worthington, Ky., and Angela Bruner (Kevin) of Owensboro, Ky.; two brothers, Woodrow Eplin of Florida and Walter D. Eplin of California; a sister, Margaret Crewey of Oakwell, Va.; a mother-in-law, Shirley Nicely; grandchildren Chris, Jeff, Jeremy, Brandon, Laex, Justin and Kyle; and great-grandchildren Eric, Emma and Owen.

The family wishes to thank the staff at Oakmont Manor and Community Hospice for the care and compassion given to our loved one.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, March 19, 2010, at Carman Funeral Home in Flatwoods, with military services by VFW Post 8850 of Ironton, Ohio. Burial will be in Bellefonte Memorial Gardens in Flatwoods.

Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today, March 18, 2010, at the funeral home.



Gladys Marie Hall King (1927-2010)

Gladys Marie Hall King of Flatwoods, Ky., passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2010, in Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland, Ky.

She was born April 11, 1927, in Ashland, Ky., to the late William McKinley and Cordella Mae Tackett Hall. Her husband of 64 years, Charles Norman King, also preceded her in death.

She was a homemaker and a member of Apostolic Life Cathedral in Huntington, W.Va.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Bobby Gene Hall and Bill Hall Jr.; two sisters, Wanda Hall and Betty Hall Purvis; and a granddaughter, Marsha Bailey Gilbert.

She is survived by three daughters, Judy Ann King of Ashland, Joyce Elaine (Tom) Morman of Clarksville, Tenn., and Charlotte Marie King of Flatwoods; a sister, Jo Ann Hall of Flatwoods; five grandchildren, Sonya King (Robert) Janney, Michael and Chris Morman, Robert Gwinn and Staff Sgt. Josh Tucker; 11 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.

Services will be Friday, March 19, 2010, at Rose Hill Mausoleum in Ashland by the Rev. E.S. Harper. There will be no visitation.

Carman Funeral Home in Flatwoods is in charge of arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Community Hospice Care Center, 2330 Pollard Road, Ashland, KY 41101.



Bernard W. Sammons (1922-2010)

Bernard W. Sammons, 87, of Grayson, Ky. died March 16, 2010, in King’s Daughters Medical Care Center in Ashland.

He was born May 31, 1922, on Trace Creek in Rush, Ky., to the late Logan and Ida Enyart Sammons.

He was a long-standing member of Mavity Freewill Baptist Church, a 50-year member and past master of Greenhill Masonic Lodge 521 and an avid golfer. He was also a World War II Army veteran who served in the Pacific Theater.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers, Willard Sammons, Gaylord Sammons, Voyle Sammons, Robert Sammons and Fred Sammons; and four sisters, Becky Sammons, Molly Sammons, Margie Warman and Sarah Lewis.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Carrie E. Caine Coburn Sammons; a daughter, Diana Sammons Morrison (Scott) Holbrook of Carter City, Ky.; a stepson, Donald R. (Shirley) Coburn of Ashland, Ky.; a sister, Belva L. Sammons of Columbus, Ohio; six grandchildren, Scott and Molly Coburn of Ashland, Tracey and Jamie Adkins of Ashland, Stacey Morrison of Hebron, Ky., Matt and Jenny Morrison of Grayson, Stephanie and Ian McKay of Brisbane, Australia, and T.J. Morrison of Morehead, Ky.; and eight great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, March 19, 2010, at Sparks Funeral Home in Grayson by Grant Sammons. Burial will be in Grayson Memorial Park.

Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today, March 18, 2010, with Masonic services at 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be sent to the Masonic Home of Louisville, 240 Masonic Home Drive, Masonic Home, KY 40041.

Condolences may be sent to www.sparksfh.com.



Paul McKenzie (1941-2010)

Paul J. McKenzie, 68, of Ashland, died Tuesday in Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland.

He was born April 19, 1941, in Ackerville, W.Va. His wife, Linda Clark McKenzie, survives.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at First Presbyterian Church in Catlettsburg. Burial will be in Ashland Cemetery.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Kilgore & Collier Funeral Home in Catlettsburg.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to First Presbyterian Church or the Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, D.C. 20090-6011.



William C. “Bill” Morman

William C. “Bill” Morman, 88, of Catlettsburg, died Wednesday in Oakmont Manor in Flatwoods.

Funeral arrangements are pending at Miller Funeral Home in Ashland.



Beulah Mae Kopca (1920-2010)

Beulah Mae Kopca, 89, of Catlettsburg, died Wednesday in Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland.

Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Friday at Catlettsburg Cemetery.

Preston Family Funeral Home in Ashland is in charge of arrangements.



Charles Edward Payton (1929-2010)

Charles Edward Payton, 80, of Portsmouth, Ohio, died Wednesday in SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth.

He was born March 23, 1929, in Scioto County. His wife, Mary M. Adkins Payton, preceded him in death.

Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Bennett’s Chapel Cemetery.

Roberson Funeral Home in South Shore is in charge of arrangements.



Charles Douglas Jarrell (1946-2010)

Charles Douglas Jarrell, 64, of Fort Gay, W.Va., died Wednesday at his residence.

He was born Jan. 25, 1946, in Fort Gay. His wife, Ileen Massie Jarrell, survives.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Young Funeral Home in Louisa. Burial will be in the Christian Cemetery.

Friends may call from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.



Sherry Lynn Smith (1961-2010)

Sherry Lynn Smith, 48, of Louisa, died Monday in St. Mary’s Hospital in Huntington.

She was born Sept. 16, 1961.

The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Young Funeral Home in Louisa. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery.

Friends may call from 3 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.



Infant Jeremy Ray Howard

Infant Jeremy Ray Howard died Tuesday.

The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Bethlehem to Calvary Apostolic Church.

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

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



Wilma Bradford Stone (1935-2010)

Wilma Bradford Stone, 74, of Vanceburg, died Tuesday in Golden Living Nursing Center in Vanceburg.

She was born Oct. 8, 1935, in Lewis County.

The funeral will be at 11 p.m. Friday at Globe Funeral Chapel at Camp Dix. Burial will be in Stone Cemetery in Vanceburg.

Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. today and after 9 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Condolences may be sent to www.globefc.com.