Vivian Burke - 1920–2009

Vivian Olive Cole Burke, 89, formerly of Catlettsburg, passed away Saturday Oct. 17, 2009, in Richmond, where she was residing with her granddaughter, Lara (George) Dulaney, and the apples of her eyes, Mason and Dawson.

Mrs. Burke was born March 24, 1920, in Mount Vernon, Mo., a daughter of the late George and Martha Ella Stogsdill Cole. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Laburn Burke; two brothers, Jack Cole and Milford Cole; and two sisters, Reva Maynard and Wilma Phillips.

She was an Avon representative, known as “The Avon Lady,” for 53 years.

Surviving are her sons, Larry (Mary Lou) Burke of David, Ky., and David Dean (Pat) Burke of Georgetown, Ky.; a daughter, Linda “Bubbles” (John Kanouse) Kirtley of Ashland; 10 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

A funeral service celebrating the life of Mrs. Burke will be at 1 p.m. today, Oct. 22, 2009, at Neal Funeral Home on Center Street in Catlettsburg. Officiating will be the Rev. Philip Duncan. Committal will be at Rose Hill Burial Park in Ashland, Ky.

The family wishes to extend its heartfelt thanks to Hospice Care Plus and Jackie Barnes.



Gertrude Arthur Rice - 1912-2009

Gertrude Arthur Rice, 97, of Flatwoods, Ky., died Oct. 20, 2009, in Kingsbrook Life Care Center in Ashland, Ky.

She was born April 13, 1912, in Oldtown, Ky., a daughter of the late B.F. and Anna Rayburn Arthur. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William B. Rice; brothers Herbert R. Arthur and Ernest Arthur; and sisters Verna A. Thompson and Edith Riggs.

She was a retired teacher with the Russell Independent School District and a member of Bridges Christian Church and the Kentucky Retired Teachers Association.

Surviving are nephews Roger Arthur (Linda) of Russell, Ky., and Jerry Harrell of Wilmington, Del.; great-nephews Douglas and David Harrell of Wilmington; and great-niece Lisa Arthur of Columbus, Ohio.

The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, 2009, at Carman Funeral Home in Flatwoods by Mark McKinney. Burial will be in Bellefonte Memorial Gardens in Flatwoods.

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



Margaret M. Preston Vanhoose - 1924-2009

Margaret M. Preston Vanhoose, 85, of Richardson, Ky., passed away Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009, in Three Rivers Medical Center in Louisa, Ky.

She was born March 7, 1924, in Richardson, a daughter of the late Arthur and Lillian A. Wilbur Preston Sr.

She was a housewife and a member of Richardson Primitive Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Hubert Vanhoose Sr.

Survivors include two daughters, Patricia (Clinton) Rutherford of Catlettsburg, Ky., and Glenda (Clinton) Childers of Richardson; a son, Walter H. “June Bug” (Shirley) VanHoose of Louisa; four grandchildren, Rodney (Lynette) VanHoose, Matthew (Eva) Rutherford, Jason (Kristie) Rutherford and James “Jamie” (Mindy) Childers; three great-grandchildren, Kyle VanHoose, Jude Walker Rutherford and Max Cooper Rutherford; several nieces and nephews; and a host of church family and friends.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 23, 2009, at Young Funeral Home in Louisa with Elder Tommy Meade and Elder Brad Dutton officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery in Louisa.

Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.



Blain Duncan - 1938-2009

Blain Duncan, 71, of Olive Hill, died Tuesday at his residence.

He was born April 25, 1938.

His wife, Marjorie Holter Duncan, survives.

There will be no visitation or service.

Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals in Morehead is in charge of arrangements.

Condolences may be sent to www.northcuttandson.com.



Hattie Caskie - 1917-2009

Hattie Maxie Caskie, 92, of Mazie, died Monday in Elliott County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Sandy Hook.

She was born July 24, 1917, in Carter County.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. today at Wallowhole Independent Baptist Church. Burial will be in Caskie-Eldridge-Maxie Cemetery in Lawrence County.

Friends may call at the church.

Waddell & Whitt Funeral Home in Sandy Hook is in charge of arrangements.

Condolences may be sent to www.waddellandwhitt.com.



Jason “Big Boy” Farley - 1977-2009

Jason Oliver “Big Boy” Farley, 32, of Mobile, Ala., formerly of Vanceburg, died Friday at his residence.

He was born Feb. 10, 1977, in Scioto County, Ohio.

The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Globe Funeral Chapel in Camp Dix. Burial will be in Farley Family Cemetery in Lewis County.

Friends may call after 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Condolences may be sent to www.globefc.com.



Barbara Bridges - 1948-2009

Barbara Ann Bridges, 61, of West Liberty, died Friday in West Liberty Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

She was born Jan. 19, 1948, in Boston.

Her husband, Robert Bridges, survives.

A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in West Liberty.

Potter Funeral Home in West Liberty is in charge of arrangements.

Condolences may be sent to www.potterfuneralhomeinc.com.



Homer Goodman - 1934-2009

Homer Goodman, 75, of Morehead, died Tuesday in St. Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead.

He was born May 26, 1934, in Rowan County.

His wife, Clara Eldridge Goodman, survives.

The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Lane-Stucky-Gray Funeral Home in Morehead. Burial will be in Crix Cemetery.

Friends may call after 6 p.m. today and all day Friday at the funeral home.

Condolences may be sent to www.lanestuckygray.com.



Dr. Jerry Howell - 1941-2009

Dr. Jerry F. Howell, 68, of Morehead, died Tuesday in St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington.

He was born Oct. 18, 1941.

His wife, Lois Taylor Howell, survives.

The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals in Morehead. Burial will be in Lee Cemetery.

Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and after noon Sunday at the funeral home.

Condolences may be sent to www.northcuttandson.com.



Eleanor Smith - 1938-2009

Eleanor J. Smith, 70, of Ironton, died Sunday in Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital.

She was born Oct. 22, 1938, in Ironton.

Her husband, Verl Lander Smith, preceded her in death.

The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Tracy Brammer Funeral Home in Ironton. Burial will be at a later date.

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



James Kennedy - 1923-2009

James H. Kennedy, 86, of Ironton, died Tuesday in King’s Daughters Medical Center.

He was born July 7, 1923, in Denton, Ky.

His wife, Ruth Kennedy, survives.

The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church in Ironton. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Tracy Brammer Funeral Home in Ironton.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to NICS, project No. 003067, P.O. Box 1260, Southaven, MS 38671.



Julia Williams - 1923-2009

Julia Ann Williams, 86, of Ironton, died Saturday in Community Hospice Care Center.

She was born July 1, 1923, in Lawrence County.

Her husband, W.J. Williams Jr., preceded her in death.

The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Tracy Brammer Funeral Home in Ironton. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery in Ironton.

Friends may call after 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.



Ina Bowen

Ina Mae Bowen, 76, of Kenova, died Wednesday at her residence.

She was the wife of Bonnell Bowen.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Catlettsburg Freewill Baptist Church. Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery in Kenova.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home in Ceredo.

Condolences may be sent to www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.