Daily Independent (Ashland, KY)

January 1, 2010

Saturday, January 2, 2010


Vernon T. Williams - 1945-2009

Vernon Travis Williams, 64, of Ashland, passed away in Community Hospice Care Center Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009. He was born Feb. 10, 1945 in Ashland to the late Palmer and Gladys King Williams.

Vernon was a self employed mechanic with Williams Gulf Station and was a member of Westwood Christian Church.

He is survived by a son, Jeffrey David Williams of Ashland; two daughters, Latisha Williams of Ashland and Anastasha Williams of Canton, Ohio; a brother, J.C. Williams of Ashland; a sister, Wanda Doty of Westwood; a grandchild, Braden Williams; and a host of extended family and friends.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 4, 2010, at Caniff Funeral Home in Westwood by Rev. Dean Jackson. Burial will be in Dixon Cemetery.

Friends may call after noon on Monday at the funeral home.



Steve M. Steele

Steve M. Steele, 53, of Ashland, died Thursday in Community Hospice Care Center.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Lazear Funeral Home Chapel in Ashland.

Friends may call one hour before the services Sunday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to Community Hospice Care Center, 2330 Pollard Rd. Ashland, KY 41101.



Anthony Patrick

Anthony Patrick, 27, of Newport, formerly of Ashland, died Friday in St. Elizabeth Health Care in Ft. Thomas.

Arrangements are pending at Steen Funeral Home 13th Street Chapel in Ashland.



Chester Douglas “Doug” Turner - 1953-2010

Chester Douglas “Doug” Turner, 56, of Wayland, died Friday in St. Joseph Hospital in Martin. He was born March 8, 1953, in Garrett. His wife, Sandra Webb Turner, survives.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at Hall Funeral Home Chapel in Martin. Burial will be in Mayo Cemetery in Prestonsburg.



Harry E. Dunigan - 1912-2009

Harry E. Dunigan, 97, of Vanceburg, died Wednesday in the Golden Living Center in Vanceburg. He was born Dec. 28, 1912, in Lewis County. His wife, Beulah Kathryn Flinders Dunigan, preceded him in death.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. today at Gaydos Funeral Home. Burial will be in Flinders Cemetery in Lewis County.

Friends may call from 11 a.m. until the service time today at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Golden Living Center, 58 Eastham Street, Vanceburg, KY 41179.



Travis Lee Blanton - 1978-2009

Travis Lee Blanton of Paintsville, died Wednesday at his residence. He was born May 12, 1978, in Floyd County. His wife, Tiffiny Baisden Blanton, survives.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Whitaker Free Will Baptist Church. Burial will be in Blanton Cemetery on Blanton Branch in Floyd County.

Friends may call from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. today and until time of services Sunday at the church.

Jones-Preston Funeral Home in Paintsville is in charge of arrangements.



Mattie Lee Davis Moore

Mattie Lee Davis Moore, 71, of Louisa, died Thursday in St. Joseph Hospital in London, Ky. She was born Aug. 7, 1938. Her husband, Richard Moore, survives.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Young Funeral Home Chapel in Louisa. Burial will be in Ledocia Short Cemetery in Mattie.

Friends may call from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home chapel.



Jeffery Ray Fyffe

Jeffery Ray Fyffe, 26, of Lowmansville, died Friday at his home. His wife, Heather VanHoose Fyffe, survives.

Graveside services will be at noon Sunday at Keaton Cemetery in Keaton.

Paintsville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.



Willard Adkins - 1935-2009

Willard Adkins, 74, of Clearfield, died Thursday at his residence. He was born Oct. 2, 1935. His wife, Ruth Eldridge Adkins, survives.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals in Morehead. Burial will be in Elliott County Memory Gardens in Sandy Hook.

Friends may call after 5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Condolences may be sent to www.northcuttandson.com.



Morgan Dale Bellamy - 1958-2010

Morgan Dale Bellamy, 51, of Jeffersonville, died Friday at his residence. He was born May 5, 1958. His wife, Joyce B. Henderson Bellamy, survives.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Jeffersonville Assembly of God Church. Burial will be in the Henderson Family Cemetery.

Friends may call from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday at the church.

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

Condolences may be sent to www.northcuttandson.com.



Darlene R. Stewart - 1926-2009

Darlene R. Stewart, 83, of Kitts Hill, died Thursday in King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland. She was born Jan. 26, 1926. Her husband, Fred W. Stewart, preceded her in death.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Phillips Funeral Home, 1004 S. 7th St., Ironton. Burial will be in Bald Knob Cemetery.

Friends may call after noon Monday at the funeral home.

Condolences may be sent to www.phillipsfuneralhome.net.



Benona Pearl (Nancy) Osborne - 1935-2009

Benona Pearl (Nancy) Osborne, 74, of Ironton, died Wednesday in King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland. She was born Sept. 30, 1955. Her husband, Dannie Ray Osborne, survives.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. today at Phillips Funeral Home, 1004 S. 7th St., Ironton. Burial will be in Sugar Creek Cemetery.

Condolences may be sent to www.phillipsfuneralhome.net.