Paul McKenzie (1941-2010)
Paul J. McKenzie, 68, of Hickory Hills, Ashland, passed peacefully, Tuesday morning, March 16, 2010, in Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland.
Mr. McKenzie was born April 19, 1941, in Ackerville, W.Va., a son of the late Roy and Elouise Reeves McKenzie.
Paul was senior captain for the Ashland Fire Department, retiring after 36 years of service, and a member of Ashland Elks. He was a longtime member and elder at Normal Presbyterian Church and more recently a member of First Presbyterian Church in Catlettsburg.
Paul is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Linda Clark McKenzie; sons Rusty Crace and his wife, Jodee, of Indianapolis, Ind., and Steve Crace and his wife, Julie, of Ashland; a daughter, Cathy Woods and her husband, Scott, of Ashland; a sister, Sarah Francis Murray and her husband, Hal, of Waverly, Ohio; eight grandchildren, R.J. Crace, Tyler Crace, Cody Crace, Colton Crace, Lindsey Caudill, Hannah Caudill, Connor Crace and David Woods; and nieces and nephews Patty Pugh (Ron), Kozetta Kouns (Jim), David Fiffe (Pat) and Eddy Johnson (Kim).
Funeral service for Paul McKenzie will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 20, 2010, at First Presbyterian Church, 2512 Broadway in Catlettsburg. Pastor Richard Brown will bring a message of comfort. Final rest will be in Ashland Cemetery.
Those wishing to call on the McKenzie family may do so from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Kilgore & Collier Funeral Home on Panola Street in Catlettsburg.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may sent to First Presbyterian Church of Catlettsburg or the Alzheimers Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011.
Helen Leas (1917-2010)
Helen Leas, 92, of Franklin, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2010, in Atrium Medical Center.
She was born June 16, 1917, in Ashland, Ky., to Henry Clay and Emma Louise (Daggett) Strait. She was a teacher at Catlettsburg High School for two years. Helen was very active at Normal and Bellefonte Presbyterian churches in Ashland and former church organist.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Arnold M. Leas; brothers Eugene and Henry Strait Jr.; and a sister, Emma Jo Crace.
Helen is survived by a brother, Richard (Harriet) Strait of Franklin, and a sister, Dorothy S. Nestor of Ashland.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 20, 2010, at Kilgore & Collier Funeral Home in Catlettsburg. A celebration of life service will be at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Lamar Ferrell. Interment will be in Golden Oaks Memorial Gardens in Ashland.
Condolences may be sent to www.bakerstevensparramore.com
Baker-Stevens-Parramore Funeral Home in Middletown, Ohio, is in charge of arrangements.
Raymond L. Carter (1918-2010)
Raymond L. Carter, 91, of Ashland, Ky., died March 18, 2010, in Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland.
He was born April 5, 1918, in Paris, Ky., a son of the late Clifford and Hester Cassity Carter.
He was also preceded in death by his wife, Anna Bernice Greene Carter, in 1985 and his second wife, Eloise Salyer Carter, in 2006; a brother, Warren Carter; and a sister, Viva Franz.
He was former manager of A&P; Supermarket in Logan and Mullens, W.Va., where he was employed for 481/2 years. He was a member of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and a World War II Army Air Force veteran.
Surviving are daughters Nancy A. Bane and husband Dan of Proctorville, Ohio, Mary J. Samson and husband John of Logan, W.Va., and Beth A. McGovern and husband Guy of Ashland; brothers Harold Carter of Winchester, Ky., and Harmon Carter of Morehead, Ky.; a sister, Julia Mitchell of Ashland; grandchildren Lee Anna Collins and husband Craig of Proctorville, Stephen Carter Wilkes and wife Marie of Lyndhurst, Ohio, Mark Justin Samson of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Amanda Jo Barker and husband Shannon of Ashland; great-grandchildren Alaina Hope Collins, Carter Matthew Collins, Tyler Matthew Barker, Ryan Joseph Barker and Nathan Stephen Wilkes; and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 20, 2010, at Rose Hill Burial Park Mausoleum Chapel by the Rev. Ike Nicholson. Burial will be in Rose Hill Burial Park.
Friends may call at 10 a.m. Saturday at the mausoleum chapel.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Community Hospice of Ashland and to Becky and Tracy.
In lieu of flowers, friends may make contributions to Community Hospice, 1538 Central Ave., Ashland, KY 41101.
Condolences may be sent to www.steenfuneralhomes.com.
Steen Funeral Homes in Ashland are in charge of arrangements.
William C. “Bill” Morman (1921-2010)
William C. “Bill” Morman, 88, of Catlettsburg, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2010.
Bill was born Aug. 20, 1921, in Ashland, Ky., to the late Charles and Ida Hilgenberg Morman. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Wilma Yvonne “Bonnie” Cornette Morman; his brother, Charles “Bud” Morman; and his sisters, Lydia Stacy, Dora Fanning and Mary Wells.
Bill is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Rodney William and Shelia Morman; his granddaughters and their husbands, Heather and Larry Lucas and Amber and Kevin Burke; his grandson and his wife, Ray and Kim Price; and his great-grandchildren, Dillon Lucas, Justin Lucas, Amelia Lucas, Alaina Lucas, Jessie Burke and Mattie Rae Price. He is also survived by a special niece, Joyce Carter Brammell and her husband, Leonard.
Bill grew up on the corner of 26th Street and May Court and attended Ashland High School, where he was involved in ROTC and manual arts. He knew from the moment he saw Bonnie that she would be his wife, and they married on May 16, 1942. Soon after, Bill left for World War II serving with the Seventh Army in North Africa and Sicily and the Third Army in the European Theater. After the end of the war, he returned home to start his family. Bill spent 33 years working as laborer, then switchman then conductor at Armco Steel. He played fast-pitch softball in the Ashland Industrial League and was an avid tennis player. A sports fan for his entire life, he followed high school and college basketball and football. He especially enjoyed cheering on UK with his son.
Bill retired in 1982 and spent his golden years doing all the things he enjoyed. His love of woodworking will be passed down for generations to come in the carefully crafted furniture he made for his family and friends. He and Bonnie added a room onto their house for their grandchildren, Bill doing most of the work himself. He spent time in his yard making it beautiful for Bonnie and enjoying God’s creatures and creation. He loved his cats like family and took special care of them. Bill loved to watch his great-grandchildren play and to bring them bear cookies in his special wooden bowls. He was a quiet, gentle soul who loved deeply and served unceasingly.
From the day Bill met Bonnie, he wanted nothing more than to be by her side. His family finds comfort in knowing that they are once again together in heaven.
Funeral services will be today, March 19, 2010, at 11 a.m. at Miller Funeral Home in Ashland with the Rev. Jimm Smedley officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Burial Park, with military graveside services by Kenova American Legion Post 93.
Serving as pallbearers will be Leonard Brammell, Kevin Burke, Charlie Cornette, Mike Cornette, Larry Lucas and Ray Price.
The family will receive friends after 10 a.m. today at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Community Hospice, 1538 Central Ave., Ashland, KY 41101.
Jeff Estep (1960-2010)
Jeff Estep, 49, of Lexington, Ky., formerly of Raceland, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 15, 2010, in St. Joseph East Hospital in Lexington.
Mr. Estep was born Nov. 16, 1960, in Ironton, Ohio, a son of the late Clarence and Loma Pugh Belford. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Troy Prater, and a sister, Linda Wolfe.
He was employed by the VA Hospital in Lexington.
Surviving are a son, Kara Estep of Lloyd, Ky.; his girlfriend, Barbara Redmond of Lexington; two sisters, Jewell Hall of Marion, Ohio, and Elaine Wolfe of Ironton, Ohio; three brothers, James Estep of Ironton, Paul Estep of Flatwoods, Ky., and Kara Estep of Raceland; and four grandchildren.
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 20, 2010, at Plum Grove Cemetery in Greenup, Ky., by Dr. Tom Melvin.
Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Evans Funeral Home in Raceland.
Katheren Dian Perkins Layman (1951-2010)
Katheren Dian Perkins Layman, 58, of Flatwoods, Ky., died March 17, 2010, in King’s Daughters Medical Center.
She was born Aug. 4, 1951, in Flatwoods, a daughter of Virginia Marie Kirk Perkins of Flatwoods and the late Eugene Carl James Perkins.
She was retired owner of Layman’s Restaurant in Flatwoods and a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles Ashland Auxiliary 2339 and River Cities Hog Chapter 2201 of Huntington, W.Va.
Additional survivors include a daughter, Angela Sue (Randy) Ball of Greenup, Ky.; her partner, David Allen White of Flatwoods; brothers James Curtis (Ruth Ann) Perkins of Flatwoods and Clifford Lee (Teresa L.) Perkins of Raceland, Ky.; a sister, Mary Beth Perkins Cyrus of Raceland; a granddaughter, Makayla Sheyenne Wilson; and three stepgrandchildren, Gabrielle, Justin and Tristin Frazier.
Katheren had many friends.
The funeral will be at noon Saturday, March 20, 2010, at Carman Funeral Home in Flatwoods by the Rev. Lloyd L. Bailey. Burial will be in Bellefonte Memorial Gardens in Flatwoods.
Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today, March 19, 2010, at the funeral home.
Beulah Kopca (1920-2010)
Beulah Mae Salisbury Kopca, 89, of Catlettsburg, died Wednesday in Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland.
A graveside service will be at 3 p.m. today at Catlettsburg Cemetery.
Preston Family Funeral Home in Ashland is in charge of arrangements.
Norman Howard
Norman Howard, 88, of Salyersville, died Thursday.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Magoffin County Funeral Home in Salyersville.
Peggy Layne
Peggy Foster Layne, 70, of Elliott County, died Thursday in University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington.
Globe Funeral Home in Olive Hill is in charge of arrangements, which are pending.
Jesse Hodges (1983-2010)
Jesse Lee Hodges, 27, of Morehead, died Wednesday in the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington.
He was born Jan. 10, 1983.
His wife, Shayne Gilbert Hodges, survives.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals in Morehead. Burial will be in Black Family Cemetery.
Friends may call after 4 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Condolences may be sent to www.northcuttandsonc.com.
Joan Edlow (1929-2010)
Joan Edlow, 80, of Frankfort, died Wednesday in Frankfort.
She was born Sept. 10, 1929, in Wheelwright.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Preston Funeral Home in Paintsville. Burial will be in Mayo Cemetery in Prestonsburg.
Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Gladys Castle (1920-2010)
Gladys Castle, 89, of Tutor Key, died Thursday in Mountain Manor Nursing Home.
She was born Dec. 26, 1920, in River.
Two husbands, Johnson Stapleton and Logan Castle, preceded her in death.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Baker Branch Freewill Baptist Church. Burial will be in Lakeview Memorial Cemetery in Staffordsville.
Friends may call from 2 to 9 p.m. today at Preston Funeral Home in Paintsville.
Charlie Holbrook (1926-2010)
Charlie Holbrook, 83, of West Liberty, died Wednesday at his residence.
He was born May 22, 1926, in Lenox.
His wife, Totsy Holbrook, survives.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Potter Funeral Home in West Liberty. Burial will be in Salyer Cemetery in West Liberty.
Friends may call after 6 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Condolences may be sent to www.potterfuneralhomeinc.com.
James “Jimmy” Markwell (1930-2010)
James “Jimmy” Markwell, 79, of Morehead, died Wednesday at his residence.
He was born Aug. 19, 1930.
His wife, Alfetta Thomas Markwell, survives.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals in Morehead. Burial will be in New Alfrey Cemetery.
Friends may call after 5 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Condolences may be sent to www.northcuttandson.com.
Betty Thornhill (1926-2010)
Betty Jo Messer Thornhill, 83, of Roseville, Mich., formerly of Morehead, died Tuesday in Henry ford Macomb Hospital in Warren, Mich.
She was born Sept. 27, 1926, in Rowan County.
Her husband, William Ralph Thornhill, preceded her in death.
A graveside service will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at New Sill Cemetery in Haldeman.
Friends may call after noon Saturday at Lane-Stucky-Gray Funeral Home in Morehead.
Condolences may be sent to www.lanestuckygray.com.
George Webb
George Webb, 91, of Oil Springs, died Wednesday.
His wife, Etta Evelyn Lemaster Webb, survives.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Sunday at Oil Springs Freewill Baptist Church. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park Cemetery in Staffordsville.
Friends may call from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday at Paintsville Funeral Home.
Thomas Ash
Thomas Vernon Ash, 47, formerly of Ironton, died March 12 in Medical Center in Columbus.
A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Hanging Rock Cemetery.
Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Brown Funeral Chapel in Ironton.
Donations may be sent to help with funeral expenses.
Jacqueline Burns (1953-2010)
Jacqueline Lee Burns, 56, of Ironton, died Wednesday in King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, Ky.
She was born Dec. 23, 1953, in Ironton.
A graveside service will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Lawrence Furnace Cemetery.
Friends may call from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday at Phillips Funeral Home in Ironton.
Condolences may be sent to www.phillipsfuneralhome.net.
