Clyde Edward “Eddie” Smith - 1946-2009

Clyde Edward “Eddie” Smith passed away Oct. 20, 2009, in Crestview Manor of Dayton, Ohio, with Hospice by his side.

Clyde was born April 27, 1946, in Ashland, Ky. He was retired from the Judo Steel Plant in Dayton. Clyde resided in Dayton for more than 40 years, which he loved, and met many friends over the years. He served in the U.S. Army for four years, which he loved.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Solomon and Jane (Gallaher) Smith of Ashland; three brothers, Richard Douglas, Bob and Jack, all of Ashland; and a sister, Virginia (Smith) Jacobs of Ashland.

Survivors include five brothers, James “Jim,” William “Bill,” Charles and Herbert “Ron” Smith, all of Ashland, and Bernard Smith of Bruceton Mills, W.Va.; two sisters, Veronica Louise Hunley of Ashland and Mary Davidson of Elko, Nev.; many nieces and nephews; two special nieces whom he loved so much, Sonja Gamble of Rush, Ky., and Tonya Smith of Flatwoods, Ky.; and a nephew who will proudly carry on his name, Charles Edward Hunley of Mechanicsville, Va.; and a great-nephew, Charles’ son, Braylon Edward. Clyde also left behind his best friend and closest to his heart, his dog Rusty, whom he loved so much.

Clyde loved everybody and will be missed by all.

He will be honored with a military service and be buried in Dayton, Ohio Veterans Cemetery at 11 a.m. Oct. 27, 2009.

Lazear Funeral Home in Ashland is in charge of arrangements.

Thanks go out to all of Clyde’s caregivers of Dayton. God bless you all.



Fred Long - 1943-2009

Frederick Kenneth Long, 65, of Ashland, husband of Judith Long, passed away Tuesday evening, Oct. 21, 2009, following an extended illness.

Fred was born Dec. 30, 1943, in Raleigh County, W.Va., a son of Evelyn Bryant Long of Barrett, W.Va., and the late Frank Long.

Fred retired as a safety coordinator after 35 years of service with AEP. He was a member and former elder of Westwood Christian Church, a member and former chairman of the Boyd County Board of Education and a member of the Ashland Community College Board of Trustees for a number of years. He was a Kentucky colonel. One of his proudest accomplishments was being heavily involved in the construction of the Boyd County High School baseball field.

Survivors include his loving wife of 42 years, Judith Downs Long of Ashland; a son, Brian Long of Lexington, Ky.; a daughter, Kelli Long of Ashland; his mother, Evelyn Long of Barrett, W.Va.; a brother, Frank Long Jr. of Barrett; and a host extended family and friends.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009, at Westwood Christian Church by Tim Ingram, minister. Entombment will be in Rose Hill Burial Park.

Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Caniff Funeral Home in Westwood.

Pallbearers will be Wayne Parker, Kenny Parker, Alvin Parker, Jay Woods, Jeff McFarlin, John Ruggles, Kenny Downs and Keith Downs. Honorary pallbearers will be Richard Shelton, Cy Reynolds, Jim Coburn, Steve Helms, Dan Blanton, Larry Cripple, Bob McCarty and Wayne Whitt.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions in Fred’s memory be made to the Westwood Christian Church Building Fund, 424 Wheatley Road, Ashland, KY 41101.



Sherri Lynn Bocook Conley - 1962-2009

Sherri Lynn Bocook Conley, 47, of Ashland, Ky., peacefully went home to be with her Lord on Oct. 21, 2009 in King’s Daughters Medical Center.

Sherri was born on Oct. 15, 1962, in Ashland, to the late Robert Bocook and Myrtle Mae Castle Bocook of Ashland.

She enjoyed attending outreach church services and spending time with family and friends.

In addition to her mother, Sherri is survived by a daughter, Krystin Dawn Salyers of Greenup; three grandchildren, Stevie Lynn Conley, Alexus Leigh Sal-yers and Kalen Tyler Sal-yers; three brothers; a sister and their families, Robert and Diane Bocook, Larry Darrell Bocook, Joseph Bocook and Jodie Spriggs and Sam and Connie Hampton; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and fellow residents at Sunset Nursing Home.

A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009, at Preston Family Funeral Home in Ashland by Pastor Philip Knipp.



Mark Edward Burdette - 1947-2009

Mark Edward Burdette, 62, of Nederland, Texas, formerly of Robin Road, Kenwood, passed away in Southeast Texas Medical Center on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009, after a lengthy illness.

Mark was born March 10, 1947, in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late Jiles Edward and Dorothy Ellen Deke Burdette.

He is a 1965 graduate of Russell High School, graduated from the University of Kentucky with a bachelor of science in electrical engineering and was employed with Chicago Bridge and Iron in Beaumont, Texas.

Mark is survived by his wife, Carolyn Smith Burdette; a daughter, Amanda Jane Burdette Schoonover (Christopher), and a grandson, Jackson Carter Schoonover of Lawrenceburg, Ky.; a stepdaughter, Samantha Jo Hampton Burdette Haddox (Fred) of Hurricane, W.Va.; and a stepson, John Walter Hampton Burdette of Greenup, Ky.

In addition, he is survived by siblings Deborah Ellen Burdette Kirtz (David) of Pittsburgh, Pa., Michael Edward Burdette (Paula) of Cannonsburg, Ky., Patrick Edward Burdette (Rebecca) of Fishers, Ind., and Jeffrey Edward Burdette (Traci) of Ashland, Ky.

A memorial service planned by Mark’s wife and daughter will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009, at Greenup Presbyterian Church with our dear friend, Jack Edwards, officiating.

In lieu of flowerrs, contributions may be made to Greenup Presbyterian Church, 206 W. Main St., Greenup, KY 41144.



Ina Mae Bowen - 1933-2009

Ina Mae Bowen, 76, of Kenova, W.Va., went to be with her Lord the morning of Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009, at home after a long battle with cancer.

She was born April 29, 1933, in Tomahawk, Ky., to the late Clara Gilispi Daniels.

She was a faithful member of Catlettsburg Freewill Baptist Church, where she enjoyed singing in the choir. She united in marriage to Mr. Bonnell Bowen on March 16, 1957, and he survives.

Mrs. Bowen leaves behind her children, Marie Tapscott of Katy, Texas, Connie Overstreet and Cynthia Bowen of Huntington, W.Va., Wanda Staley and Teresa Bowen of Kenova, Garry Bowen of Cleveland, Tenn., Erma Morton of Charleston, W.Va., and Bernice Brown of Misawa, Japan. In addition to her children, she leaves behind 17 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Malta Clara Lackey, and a sister, Jenny Lee Sluss.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Catlettsburg Freewill Baptist Church with Pastor Roger Branham officiating. Burial will be ub Maple Hill Cemetery in Kenova.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home in Ceredo.

The family requests expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to Hospice of Huntington. These may be made at the funeral home.



Gladys Nordhoff

Gladys I. Nordhoff, 91, of Ashland, formerly of Buffalo, N.Y., died Thursday in Community Hospice Care Center.

Steen Funeral Home-Central Avenue Chapel in Ashland is in charge of arrangements, which are pending.



Michael Royster - 1955-2009

Michael Clayton Royster, 54, of Eminence, died Wednesday at his residence.

He was born Feb. 7, 1955, in Columbus, Ohio.

A celebration of life will be at 5 p.m. Saturday at Roberson Funeral Home in South Shore. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.

Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.



Adam Quillen - 1927-2009

Adam F. Quillen, 82, of Troy, Ohio, died Thursday in Heartland of Piqua.

He was born Feb. 19, 1927, in Load.

His wife, Mona Joyce Curry Quillen, survives.

The funeral will be at 7 p.m. today at Baird Funeral Home in Troy. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Quillen Family Cemetery in Greenup.

Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, 53 S. Norwich Road, Troy, OH 45373.

Condolences may be sent to www.bairdfuneralhome.com.

Reed Funeral Home in Greenup is in charge of local arrangements.



Shaun Brown - 2000-2009

Shaun Michael Brown, 9 of Hillsboro, died Monday in Cincinnati Children’s Hospital.

He was born April 1, 2000.

The funeral will be at 1 p.m. today at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals in Morehead. Burial will be in Mount Pisgah Cemetery.

Condolences may be sent to www.northcuttandson.com.



Geraldine Adkins - 1924-2009

Geraldine Mae Shay Adkins, 84, of Morehead, died Wednesday in St. Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead.

She was born Oct. 23, 1924.

Her husband, Roscoe Adkins, preceded her in death.

The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals in Morehead. Burial will be in Engle Hall Cemetery at Soldier.

Friends may call after 6 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Condolences may be sent to www.northcuttandson.com.



Herbert Wells - 1924-2009

Herbert Wells, 85, of Van Lear, died Thursday in Highlands Regional Medical Center in Prestonsburg.

He was born March 3, 1924, in Johnson County.

His wife, Louise Wells, died in 2007.

The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Jones-Preston Funeral Home in Paintsville. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today, 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday and until time of services Sunday at the funeral home.



Robert Taylor - 1938-2009

Robert W. Taylor, 71, of Boonscamp, died Thursday at his residence.

He was born April 13, 1938, in Lamar, Colo.

His wife, Espy Tabares Taylor, survives.

A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Jones-Preston Funeral Home in Paintsville.

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



James “Zeek” Pons

James Willie “Zeek” Pons, 66, of Ironton, died Tuesday in King’s Daughters Medical Center.

Brown Funeral Home in Ironton is in charge of arrangements, which are pending.



Joanna Staley

Joanna D. Staley, 79, of Kitts Hill, died Thursday at her residence.

Tracy Brammer Funeral Home in Ironton is in charge of arrangements, which are pending.



Hazel Ison - 1946-2009

Hazel Ison, 63, of Pedro, died Wednesday in Cabell Huntington Hospital.

She was born April 23, 1946, in Pedro.

Her husband, James Ison, survives.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Phillips Funeral Home in Ironton. Burial will be in Ison Cemetery.

Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Condolences may be sent to www.phillipsfuneralhome.net.



Dixie Davis - 1916-2009

Dixie Davis, 92, of Ironton, died Wednesday.

She was born Dec. 31, 1916, in Pike County, Ky.

Her husband, Henry Davis, died in 1953.

The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Phillips Funeral Home in Ironton. Burial will be in Hanging Rock Cemetery.

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

Condolences may be sent to www.phillipsfuneralhome.net.