Muriel Spencer - 1927-2009

Muriel Spencer, 82, of Ashland, went to be with the Lord Friday, Oct. 9, 2009 in Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital.

She was born March 9, 1927, in Ameagle, W.Va., the daughter of the late Clifford and Zelpha Wilburn Estep. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister and attended the Trinity Chapel in Huntington, W.Va.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by grandson, Chris; sisters, Mildred, Melba and Judy; brothers, Harold, Sonny, Roger, Donald and an infant son at birth.

Survivors include her husband, Hubert Spencer Sr.; three daughters, Rebecca Ann (John) Jones of South Point, Ohio, Karen Sue (Jeff) Dean of Kenova, W.Va., and Kathy Ellen (David) Richards of Kenova; three sons, Denny Ray Spencer of Coal Grove, Ohio, James I. (Kay) Spencer of Ashland, Ky., and Hubert (Rebecca) Spencer Jr. of Flatwoods, Ky.; three sisters, Linda and Peggy of Toledo, Ohio, and Julie of Michigan; two brothers, Bobby and Paul of Toledo; special sister-in-law, Kay of Whitesville, W.Va.; and friend and caregiver Carolyn; 10 grandchildren, Tim Spencer, Christina Cohen, Jimmy Spencer, Jason Dean, Ellen Remy, Hubert Spencer III, Jack Sparks, Lisa Caproni, Jessica Spencer, and Shelly Abrams; and 13 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 12, 2009 at Miller Funeral Home in Ashland by Pastor Rick Black. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Burial Park.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.



Paula Ann Ray - 1972-2009

Paula Ann Ray, 37, of Ashland, died Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009.

Paula was born April 8, 1972, in Louisa, Ky., a daughter of Roberta Keaton Ferguson.

Paula was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother and grandmother.

She was preceded in death by one grandchild, Natalee Finley.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by four children, Gary Ray Jr., Kayla Ray, William Ray and Cody Ray, all of Rush, Ky. Paula also leaves behind four grandchildren whom she adored, Aaliyah Page Ray, Harmony Ocean Ray, Jada Barkley Ray and Kaylee, all of Rush. Also surviving are two sisters, Shelia Ferguson and husband, William of Rush and Jennifer Ferguson of Ashland, Ky.; and two brothers, Jonathan Ferguson of Ashland and Stacey Ferguson of Blaine, Ky.

A funeral to honor her life will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12, 2009 at Lazear Funeral Home in Ashland by the Rev. J.C. Caudill and the Rev. Cecil Caldwell. Burial will be in Ray Family Cemetery.

Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009 at the funeral home.



Frankie Kouns Harr - 1926-2009

Frankie Kouns Harr, age 83, of Lake Somerset, Mich., formerly of Ashland, Ky., died Wednesday evening, Oct. 7, 2009 in Faith Haven Nursing Home.

She was born July 3, 1926, in Boyd County, Ky., a daughter of the late Bert and Sidna McSurley Kouns.

In addition, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford C. Harr in 1985; a grandson, Travis Alan Hall in 2007; brothers, Willard Kouns, James Harold Kouns and Charles Kouns and sisters, Hazel, Opal and Sis.

She had worked at Eagles 5 & 10 Cent Store and was a devoted homemaker. She was a member of Meade Station Church of God.

Surviving are sons, Harold “Butch” (Jane) Harr of Westerville, Ohio, and Larry (Marsha) Harr of Catlettsburg, Ky.; a daughter, Devonna (Greg) Hall of Lake Somerset; a brother, Bert Kouns Jr. of Ashland; a sister, Emelie Allen of Elizabethtown, Ky.; grandchildren, Lisa Wilson, Debbie Vair, Angie Gue, Carrie Ralston, Kim Marioth, Jennifer Menshouse and Bryan Hall and 16 great-grandchildren.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 12, 2009 at Meade Station Church of God by Pastor Rob Jordan. Burial will be in Golden Oaks Memorial Gardens.

Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009 at Steen Funeral Home-Central Avenue Chapel in Ashland and will lie in state from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at the church.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Meade Station Church of God Building Fund, 1315 Marsh Hill Drive, Ashland, KY 41102.

Online condolences may be made to www.steenfuneralhomes.com



Elizabeth R. Clevenger-Rice - 1958-2009

Elizabeth R. Clevenger-Rice, 50, of Ashland, Ky., went home to be in the presence of her Lord on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009.

She was born Dec. 11, 1958, in Ashland, a daughter of Betty Blevins-Clevenger and the late Jeff Raymond Clevenger.

Ms. Rice was previously employed with the Ashland Independent School District as a cook.

Besides her mother, she is survived by a son, Curtis Rice Jr. and his wife, Angela of Ashland; a daughter, Amanda Rice-Damron and her fiance, Shaun Childers of Ashland; four brothers, Paul Clevenger of Huntington, W.Va., John Clevenger and Steven Clevenger, both of Ashland and Jeff Clevenger and his wife, Cecelia of Port Lavaca, Texas; four sisters, Sheila Clevenger-Stafford and her husband, Stephen of Ashland, Kathy Clevenger-Melvin and her husband, Timothy of Deering, Ohio, Sandy Clevenger-Adams and her husband, Bryan of Ashland and Connie Clevenger-Preston and her husband, Brian of South Point, Ohio; seven grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends all of whom loved her dearly and will miss her greatly.

A funeral to honor her life will be at 1 p.m. today, Oct. 10, 2009 at Lazear Funeral Home in Ashland by James Crum. Burial will be in Rose Hill Burial Park.



Carl “Gene” Smallwood - 1966-2009

Carl “Gene” Smallwood, 43, of Greenup, went to be with the Lord Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009 in Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, Ohio.

Mr. Smallwood was born May 19, 1966, in Portsmouth, a son of Carl D. and Mary Nichols Smallwood of Greenup.

Mr. Smallwood was an electrician and he loved to coon hunt.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Chester and Leona Smallwood; grandfather, Raymond Nichols; grandmother, Oma Braden and one brother, Steven W. Smallwood.

In addition to his parents he is survived by four children whom he loved dearly, two sons, Clabourn Smallwood of Raceland and Ethan Smallwood of Greenup and two daughters, Sarah Smallwood and Amanda Smallwood, both of Raceland; three brothers, Richard (Angie) Smallwood of Warnock, and John D. (Teresa) Smallwood and Jason Ray (Jeanette) Smallwood, both of Greenup; grandparents, Bill Braden of Greenup and Irene Baker of Wurtland; two grandchildren that were the light of his life, Katelynn Mullins and Noah Mullins; and nieces and nephews, Jeremy, Jenna, Melissa, Shelby, Alex, Daniel, Seth, Daniel Wade, Shane, Jacob, Megan, Miranda and Christina. Gene was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12, 2009 at Reed Funeral Home in Greenup by Brother Kenneth Sammons. Burial will be in Plum Grove Cemetery in Greenup.

Friends may call from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday and one hour before the service on Monday at the funeral home.



Roger Boggs - 1944-2009

Roger Boggs, 65, of Grayson, Ky., passed away Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009 in St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington, W.Va., due to injuries suffered in an automobile accident.

He was born May 13,1944 in Louisa, Ky., a son of the late James Arlie and Hattie Sizemore Boggs.

Roger was retired from Ashland Oil where he was a welder, millwright and fitter and attended the Stinson Church of Christ.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Judy Boggs in 2008; two brothers, James Arlie Boggs Jr. and Jack Boggs and two sisters, Mildred Williams and Janice Faye Boggs.

His survivors include two sons, Kenny Boggs of Proctorville, Ohio, and Jason Littleton of Grayson; one daughter, Elizabeth Floyd of Grayson; two sisters, Phyllis Steele of Salyersville, Ky., and Brenda Marshall of Florida; one brother, Randy Boggs of Grayson; and three grandchildren, Adam Boggs, Katlyn Menix and Lila Floyd.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009 at the Malone Funeral Home in Grayson with David Boggs, officiating. Burial will be in the East Carter County Memory Gardens.

Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. tonight, Oct. 10 at the funeral home. Condolences can be made to the Boggs family at www.malonefuneralhome.com



Grace Dillon Webb - 1947-2009

Grace Dillon Webb, age 62, made her way to her heavenly home, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009.

She was born Sept. 14, 1947, in Crum, W.Va., to the late William H. and Elizabeth Belcher Dillon.

Grace was a life-long resident of Fort Gay, W.Va. She was a member of the Eastern Star Lodge. Grace had a pure Christian heart that led her to several area churches including Meades Branch Freewill Baptist with her middle son, Billy Ray, Louisa Freewill Baptist with her oldest and youngest sons, Dewey Lee Jr. and Heath Allen and Concord and Friendship Churches with her late father.

Grace had many hobbies and special interests. She loved quilting and sewing. She was a collector of railroad memorabilia, brought about by her love for her father, a retired railroader and her former job as a cook for N & S Railroad. She loved clothes, shoes and jewelry. All of those fortunate enough to know Grace will remember her as the little lady with the big heart. She was honest, loving, trustworthy, and had a determination that could not be swayed.

Grace was preceded in death by her loving husband, Dewey Lee Webb. She is survived by three sisters, Ella Louise Ellis and Rojean Bryant of Florida and Linda Carrol Dillon of Ohio and one brother, William H. Dillon Jr., also of Ohio. Grace has left behind her beloved children, Dewey Lee Webb Jr. and wife, Belinda, Missy O’Daniel and husband, Todd, Billy Ray Webb and wife, Cassandra and Heath Allen Webb and wife, Kathy, all of Louisa, Ky., and Lisa Kay Lewis and husband, Danny of Kenova, W.Va. Grace would have gladly given her life for any one of her children. She loved each one of them with all her heart. Grace was more than a “Mommy”. She was a mentor, a friend, and a hero to her children. The sound of her voice could calm a storm within their hearts. Words can never adequately express the close bond she shared with them.

She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, or “little buttons” as she referred to them, Justin Ray Fluty, Tanner Logan Webb, Jason Todd O’Daniel, Elizabeth Grace Fluty, Emily Kathryn Webb, Eden Adair Webb, Jacob Kyle Webb, Ellie Klaire Webb, Adrian Paige Webb and Anna Lewis. As each child entered the world, Grace came to know them with a love specialized for each child. She was something unique to each child. She would get so excited at the sight of their sweet faces she just had to touch them. Her favorite thing to do was pinch their cheeks between her index and middle fingers with her teeth clinched, sweetly saying “I love ‘em so much I could pinch a hunk outa ‘em!. Always careful enough not to leave a mark, except for the faint hint of whatever lipstick she was wearing formed into a sweet kiss on their cheek. Each child blessed with her love and left with the privilege of knowing her in their own special way. Others left behind include numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Grace was many special things to each person that loved her and she will be greatly missed. Our loss here on Earth is heavens gain.

As we look back on life we should realize that life should not be measured by the number of breaths we have taken but instead by the number of moments that have taken our breath. Grace celebrated each moment she lived to the fullest. She could have found a breath taking moment each day of her life. She understood that the simple pleasures are often times our biggest treasures. Every smile she seen, every kiss she gave, every tear she dried, every heart she comforted and every “I love you” she spoke should be celebrated today, tomorrow and always. Each day we had with her was an unforgettable memory to carry in our hearts and share with generations to come. We must remember that for those of us left behind our breath taking moments with Grace are gone but imagine her splendor in heaven hearing our Father say” Welcome home my precious child.”

Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Young Funeral Home Chapel in Louisa. Burial will be in Robertson Cemetery in Fort Gay.

Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.



Nona Litteral - 1928-2009

Nona Marie Wagoner Litteral, 81, of Louisville, formerly of Olive Hill, died Thursday in Franciscan Health Care Center in Louisville.

She was born Sept. 3, 1928, in Carter County.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Globe Funeral Chapel in Olive Hill. Burial will be in Garvin Ridge Cemetery in Olive Hill.

Friends may call at 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Condolences may be sent to www.globefc.com.



Clifford Swiney

Clifford C. Swiney, 67, of Elkhorn City, died Thursday.

The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at East Elkhorn Freewill Baptist Church.

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

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