Hazel Church - 1915-2009

Hazel Ison Church, 94, of Ashland, passed away Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, following an extended illness.

Hazel was born Jan. 17, 1915, in Elliott County, Ky., to the late John Milton and Effie Mae Lillie Ison.

She worked at the Clayton Lambert Shell Factory during WWII. Hazel was a fifty plus year member of the Order of Eastern Star, a past worthy matron of the former Ashland Chapter 119 and a current member of Order of Eastern Star Mistletoe Chapter 144. She was a past worthy high priestess of the White Shrine of Jerusalem 7 of Ashland and attended Oak Springs United Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband of 69 years, Beachal Ray Church of Ashland; a daughter, Darlynn Barber and her husband Phillip Jr. of Ashland; a son, Samuel Milton Church and his wife, Sarah Jo “Sally” of Pittsburgh, Pa.; four grandchildren, Jeremy Beachal Church, Phillip Robert Barber III, David Bryce Barber and Lisa Robin Callihan; nine great-grandchildren and a host of extended family and friends.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, 2009, at Caniff Funeral Home in Westwood by Elder Mike Saunders. Order of Eastern Star services will be at 6:30 p.m. Sunday by the worthy matron and members of Order of Eastern Star Mistletoe Chapter 144. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Burial Park in Ashland.

Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home and one hour before the service on Monday.



Darlene Faye Kennedy Spillman - 1956-2009

Darlene Faye Kennedy Spillman, 53, of Grayson, Ky., passed away Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, at her residence following an extended illness.

She was born June 8, 1956, in Grayson, a daughter of Doris Lawhorn of Willard, Ky., and the late Charles Kennedy. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Donna Sue Jackson.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by two daughters, Candice Jarvis and Michelle Spillman Parsons, both of Grayson; one sister, Karen (Don) Fraley of Grayson; one brother, Charles Douglas (Chalma) Kennedy of Mount Sterling, Ky.; and grandchildren, Brent Parsons and Ashley Parsons.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009, at the Malone Funeral Home in Grayson with Scott Whaley and Ben James officiating. Burial will be in the East Carter County Memory Gardens.

Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Condolences can be made to the family at www.malonefuneralhome.com.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to First National Bank of Grayson, 200 S. Carol Malone Blvd., Grayson, KY 41143



Ricky Thompson

Ricky Dale Thompson, 63, of McDonald, Tenn., formerly of Ashland, died Oct. 18 at his residence.

Roberson Funeral Home in South Shore is in charge of arrangements, which are pending.



Wanda Erwin

Wanda Mae Erwin, 66, of Grayson, died Thursday in King’s Daughters Medical Center.

She was the wife of Gary Erwin.

Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Malone Funeral Home in Grayson. Burial will be in Garvin Ridge Cemetery.

Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday and at 9 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Condolences may be sent to www.malonefuneralhome.com.



Arnold “Andy” Carter - 1940-2009

Arnold “Andy” Robert Carter, 69, of Grayson, died Friday in Kingsbrook Lifecare Center in Ashland.

He was born June 28, 1940, in Carter County.

His wife, Loella Brainard Carter, survives.

The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Sparks Funeral Home in Grayson. Burial will be in Carter Cemetery.

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

Online condolences may be made to www.sparksfh.com.



William Hamilton

William Fred Hamilton, 78, died Thursday in Mount Carmel West Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.

His wife, Alma Bivens Hamilton, survives.

The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg. Burial will be in Waring Cemetery in Garrison with military rites by Monte Lewis Stamm VFW Post 5438 in Vanceburg.

Friends may call two hours before the service Monday at the funeral home.



Dora Lewis

Dora Margaret Lewis, 57, of Columbus, Ohio, formerly of Johnson County, died Wednesday in Ohio.

The funeral will be at 3 p.m. today at Paintsville Funeral Home. Burial will be in Kimbleton Cemetery in Staffordsville.

Friends may call at 11 a.m. today at the funeral home.



Elizabeth Smallwood - 1918-2009

Elizabeth Smallwood, 91, of Louisa, died Thursday in Three Rivers Medical Center in Louisa.

She was born Feb. 27, 1918.

Her husband, Edgar Smallwood, died in 2000.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Louisa United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Cunningham Cemetery in St. Albans, W.Va.

Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Young Funeral Home in Louisa.



Janet Butler - 1937-2009

Janet Lee Butler, 71, of Coal Grove, died Friday in Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland, Ky.

She was born Dec. 22, 1937, in Lawrence County.

Her husband, Larry Keith Butler, died in 1995.

The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Phillips Funeral Home in Ironton. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery in Ironton.

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

Donations may be made to Community Hospice Care Center, 2330 Pollard Road, Ashland, KY 41101.

Online condolences may be made to www.phillipsfuneralhome.net.