Dr. Loren James Ledford - 1967-2009
Loren James Ledford, 42, of Ashland, died Monday, Dec. 28, 2009, in King’s Daughters Medical Center following a brief illness.
He was born April 23, 1967, in Beaufort, S.C., to the late William Ledford and Janice Brown Ledford. He was also preceded in death by his beloved grandparents, B.B. and Alberta Brown, and his grandmother, Laura Ledford Seeber.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his loving wife of 15 years, Amy Jones Ledford; a precious son, Preston Allen Ledford; and an adoring daughter, Bethany Nicole Ledford. Additional survivors include Aunt and Uncle Barbara and Paul Thomas, Aunt Wilma Brown, Aunt Jane Salyers, Aunt Ann McConnell; and a sister-in-law, Cammy Myers and husband Ralph. Important family members were his pets Bert and Scooter.
He established Ledford Family Care and was a member of First United Methodist Church. Above all he was a devoted husband, father and son. He was a caring doctor to thousands of patients. He was team physician to the Ashland Tomcats and a mentor to many medical students. He was passionate about everything he undertook.
Many of his medical honors include staff member of the University of Louisville, the University of Kentucky, Marshall University and Morehead medical schools; ACTC Distinguished Alumnus Award and “Outstanding Man” 1986-87; AMA Physicians Recognition Award; Northeast Kentucky Area Health Education Center Preceptor of the Year; American Academy of Family Physicians; member of the Ashland Area Health Alliance; the Kentucky Boxing and Wrestling Authority; Certificate of License and American Board of Family Practice Diplomat.
Funeral services honoring Loren will be at 11 a.m. today, Dec. 31, 2009, at First United Methodist Church by Dr. Floyd Paris.
Pallbearers will be Jeff Thomas, Steve Gilmore, Ian Holbrook, Dr. Brian VanHoose, John Robert Miller, John Vincent, Andrew Wheeler and Rob Francis.
Giving memorials will be Dr. Mary Reams, Dr. Garner Robinson, David Greene, Andrew Greene, Charlie Reliford and Ted Paluch.
Entombment will be in Rose Hill Burial Park Mausoleum.
Visitation was from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and will continue after 10 a.m. today at the church.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Loren’s memory may be sent to the Loren Ledford Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Town Square Bank, Midtown Branch, P.O. Box 2289, Ashland, KY 41105-2289 or a charity of choice.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Steen Funeral Home-13th Street Chapel.
Condolences may be sent to steenfuneralhomes.com.
David Scott Shea Moore - 1959-2009
David Scott Shea Moore, 50, of Louisville, formerly of Ashland, passed away Friday, Dec. 25, 2009, at his home in Louisville, following a short battle with renal cell cancer.
He was born Oct. 8, 1959, in Ashland, a son of the late Delbert C. and Grace Price Moore.
He was a self-employed carpenter, an avid model railroader, carpenter and architectural scale model builder and enjoyed time with family and his canine companions.
He is survived by his fiancée and caregiver, Jamie Turner of Louisville; his stepmother, Louella Moore of Ashland; three dogs, Red, Rusty and Cody; a stepsister, Brenda (James) McCown of Rush; two stepbrothers, Darrell Chaffins of Summit and Jimmy (Sharon) Chaffins of Grayson; and his lifelong friends, Joe Broughton, Jere Gilpin, Kip Noe, John Mason, James Riffe, John Vincent and others.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010, at Caniff Funeral Home in Westwood by Chaplain Jimm Smedley.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday and an hour before services Sunday at the funeral home.
Gail Brown - 1936-2009
Gail Preston Brown, 73, of Grayson, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009, in Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland.
She was born April 29, 1936, in Raysal, W.Va., a daughter of the late Golden and Iva Green Preston. She was a former nurse with the Carter County Health Department and the proprietor of Horton Bros. & Brown and Hallmark. She was a member of Grayson First Church of Christ.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert P. Brown, in 2005, and a sister, Gwen Marsh.
Survivors include two sons, Frank and Joan Brown of Washington, N.C., and Bill Brown of Sykesville, Md.; a brother, Edward and Elsie Preston of Frankfort; and a grandson, Brandon Crawford.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 2, 2010, at Malone Funeral Home in Grayson by David Williams, minister. Burial will be in Hillcrest Burial Park.
Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Condolences can be sent to www.malonefuneralhome.com.
Keyon ‘Dre James Thomas
Infant Keyon ’Dre James Thomas was stillborn Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009, in St. Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead.
He was the son of Larry Thomas and Christina Mayhone of Olive Hill.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Sherry Mayhone, and his paternal grandmother, Fannie Thomas.
Survivors, in addition to his parents include a brother, Jay-Von Canady of Olive Hill; a sister, Mykia Canady of Olive Hill; his paternal grandfather, Larry Thomas of Dayton, Ohio; and many other family members who will sadly miss him.
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010, at Garvin Ridge Cemetery in Olive Hill by Brother Gayle Price.
Oney-Henderson Funeral Home in Olive Hill is in charge of arrangements.
Patricia Lewis - 1940-2009
Patricia Ann Adkins Lewis, 69, of Isonville, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009, in Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland.
She was born April 4, 1940, in Elliott County, the daughter of the late Guy and Juanita Flannery Adkins.
Patty worked for the Elliott County Board of Education for more than 20 years with many different titles. She was a homemaker and a member of Full Gospel Community Church.
She was also preceded in death by a son, Danny William Lewis.
She is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Dariel Lewis; two children, Timothy Dwight Lewis of Sandy Hook and Penny Dawn and husband Johnny Ray Greene of Bruin; three grandsons, Jason Lee and wife Rachelle Stevens of Sandy Hook, Nathan Daniel Lewis of Sandy Hook and Joshua Ray Greene of Bruin; two great-grandchildren, Shelby Rae and Sheldon Kash Stevens; a brother, Roy Glen Adkins of Catlettsburg; and a host of friends and loved ones who will sadly miss her.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 1, 2010, at Lewis & Ferguson Funeral Home in Sandy Hook by Brother Richard Lewis Jr. Burial will be in Elliott County Memory Gardens.
Friends may call after 6 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Lesia Crisp-Roberts - 1961-2009
Lesia Irene Crisp-Roberts, 48, of Ashland, died Tuesday at her parents’ home in Blaine.
She was born March 31, 1961, in Delaware, Ohio.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Neal Funeral Home in Catlettsburg. Burial will be in Golden Oaks Memorial Gardens.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Edna Allen
Edna Allen, 74, of Greenup, died Wednesday in Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland.
Funeral arrangements are pending at Wright’s Funeral Home in Greenup.
Irene Johnson - 1928-2009
Irene Epperheart Johnson, 81, of Lawton, died Wednesday in Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland.
She was born Jan. 28, 1928, in Carter County.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Globe Funeral Chapel in Olive Hill. Burial will be in Cline Cemetery at Lawton.
Friends may call after 6 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Condolences may be sent to globefc.com.
Talmadge Porter - 1956-2009
Talmadge Ray Porter, 53, of Olive Hill, died Tuesday at his residence.
He was born Dec. 24, 1956, in Carter County.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Globe Funeral Chapel in Olive Hill. Burial will be in Porter Cemetery in Olive Hill.
Friends may call after 6 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Condolences may be sent to globefc.com.
Pricy Cavins
Pricy Cavins, 60, of Pikeville, died Wednesday in Parkview Nursing Home.
Her husband, Raymond Cavins, preceded her in death.
A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Friday at Thacker Funeral Home in Pikeville.
Marvin Gibson
Marvin Wade Gibson, 76, of Wayland, died Wednesday in the East Kentucky Veterans Center.
His wife, Avalon Gibson, preceded him in death.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Hall Funeral Home in Martin. Burial will be in Joe Hall Cemetery at Topmost.
Friends may call after 5 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Shirley Kay Bennett - 1955-2009
Shirley Kay Bennett, 54, of Garrison, died Monday in Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, Ohio.
She was born July 12, 1955, in Portsmouth.
Her husband, Bruce Bennett, survives.
A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Garrison First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Collier Memorial Gardens in South Portsmouth.
Condolences may be sent to the family at 345 Lower Twin Branch, Garrison, KY 41141.
Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg is in charge of arrangements.
