Glenna Bower - 1937-2009

Glenna Hardin Crawford Bower, 72, of South Shore, Ky., died Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009, in Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland, Ky.

She was born July 16, 1937, in Siloam, Ky., a daughter of the late Elder Warren Hardin and Eunice Stephens Hardin.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Don Crawford; a granddaughter, Courtney Margaret Thomas; and a brother-in-law, Bill Riddle.

She was retired from Bank One/Chase in Portsmouth, Ohio, a lifelong member of Siloam Baptist Church and a trustee of the Hardin Addition of Siloam Cemetery. Glenna was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother and a kind friend to all.

She is survived by her husband, Jerry “Skip” Bower; a son, Greg (Lydia) Crawford of Ashland, Ky.; three stepsons, Mike (Kim) Bower, Todd Bower and Terry Bower, all of West Portsmouth, Ohio; a stepdaughter, Kathy (Jim) Pierron of Portsmouth, Ohio; grandchildren Crystal Crawford (Kelby) Steele, Shane Thomas, Leslie Bower (Michael) Keating, Sean Bower, Brett (Jackie) Pierron, Kyle Pierron, Abbie Bower and Tanner Bower; great-grandchildren Casey and Lauren Steele, Josiah Bower and Grace Ann Keating; two sisters, Barbara Hardin Riddle of South Shore, Ky., and Donna Hardin (Jay) Combs of Franklin Furnace, Ohio; three brothers, Gary (Jackie) Hardin of South Shore, Ky., David (Sandy) Hardin of South Shore, Ky., and Keith (Carol) Hardin of Fayettville, N.C.; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 25, 2009, at Morton Funeral Home in South Shore, Ky., with Gary Howell officiating. Burial will be at Siloam Cemetery in South Shore.

Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to Siloam Cemetery/Hardin Addition, in care of Emma Ruth Floyd, 44 Stone Drive, Greenup, KY 41144.



Patricia A. Burton - 1942-2009

Patricia A. “Patty” Burton, 67, of Prestonsburg, was called to her heavenly home on Tuesday morning, Sept. 22, 2009, from Prestonsburg Health Care Center.

Patty was born April 12, 1942, in Carter City, Ky. Her father, James Humphreys, preceded her in death.

Ms. Burton is survived by her mother, Virgie McGlone Humphreys of Clio, Mich., and several cousins and extended family who will greatly miss her. In addition, she is survived by all the employees of Prestonsburg Health Care Center, whom the family would like to express sincere appreciation to for taking care of Patty.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, at Sparks Funeral Home in Grayson by Roger McGlone. Burial will be in Kiser Cemetery.

Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, 2009, and after 9 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Condolences may be sent to www.sparksfh.com.



Buell R. Kelley

Buell R. Kelley died Wednesday in King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland.

Funeral arrangements are pending at Lazear Funeral Home in Ashland.



Terri Vickery - 1966-2009

Terri Lynne Vickery, 43, of Greenup, died Sunday.

She was born Jan. 27, 1966, in Willows, Calif.

There will be a private memorial service at a later date. Caniff Funeral Home in Westwood is in charge of arrangements.



Milfred Lambert

Milfred Dale Lambert, 44, of South Shore, died Wednesday at his residence.

Funeral arrangements are pending at Roberson Funeral Home in South Shore.



Mildred Hamm - 1933-2009

Mildred “Maxine” Hamm, 76, of Raceland, died Tuesday in King’s Daughters Medical Center.

She was born Feb. 4, 1933, in Lewis County. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elbert Hamm.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Carman Funeral Home in Flatwoods. Burial will be in LeMaster Cemetery.

Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.



Irene Elswick

Irene C. “Granny” Els-wick of Holly Hill, S.C., died Wednesday in a Charleston, S.C., hospital.

She was born in Sal-yersville. Three husbands, Clarence Gallion, Clyde Gibson and James Elswick, preceded her in death.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at First Pentecostal Holiness Church in Holly Hill. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Avinger Funeral Home in Holly Hill.

Donations may be sent to the Leukemia Society, 107 Westpark Blvd., Suite 150, Columbia, SC 29210.



Joseph Fyffe

Joseph Ray Fyffe, 55, of West Liberty, died Tuesday in Grayson.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at West Liberty Mennonite Church. Burial will be in Paint Valley Memorial Gardens at Crockett.

Friends may call after 6 p.m. Saturday at the church.

Herald & Stewart & Halsey in West Liberty is in charge of arrangements.



John Kitchen

John V. Kitchen Sr., 88, of South Point, formerly of Grayson, Ky., died Tuesday in St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington, W.Va.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Malone Funeral Home in Grayson. Burial will be in the McDavid Family Cemetery.

Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Condolences may be sent to www.malonefuneralhome.com.



Herbert Delong - 1928-2009

Herbert Delong, 80, of Ironton, died Tuesday in Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland, Ky.

He was born Dec. 23, 1928, in Kitts Hill. He is survived by his wife, Marcella W. Dickess Delong.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Phillips Funeral Home in Ironton. Burial will be in Sugar Creek Cemetery.

Friends may call after 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Donations may be sent to Community Hospice Care Center, 2330 Pollard Road, Ashland, KY 41101 or the Sharon Baptist Church Building Fund, 2010 S. Fifth St., Ironton, OH 45638.

Condolences may be sent to www.phillipsfuneralhome.net.



Edna Wilfong

Edna Marie Snyder Wilfong, 95, of Huntington, died Monday.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Ridgelawn Memorial Park Chapel in Huntington.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Beard Mortuary in Huntington.

Condolences may be sent to www.beardmortuary.com.