Daily Independent (Ashland, KY)

March 14, 2010

Monday, March 15, 2010


Michael David Salyer - 1947-2010

Michael David Salyer, 62, of Richmond, Ky., passed away Saturday, March 13, 2010, in Hospice Compassionate Care Center in Richmond. He was born May 29, 1947, in Ashland, Ky., to the late William Lewis and Opal Eloise (Greene) Salyer. His wife, Hannah M. Marg (Sullivan) Salyer, survives.

Michael was the owner and operator of Mike’s Warehouse Liquor in Richmond for nearly 16 years and was a former employee of AK Steel in Ashland where he worked for 22 years. He was a member of Madison Hills Christian Church. He enjoyed his family, friends and church and loved playing golf.

In addition to his loving wife, Marg, he is survived by a daughter, Amy Lee Salyer-McDowell and husband Chris of Richmond; a son, Michael Salyer and wife Angie of Irvine; and 8 grandchildren, Payton Salyer, Taylor Salyer, Savannah Burns, Austin Salyer, Alexis Burns, Hannah Beth Salyer, Jack McDowell and Emma Claire McDowell.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Scott Thomas Salyer; and a brother, Ken Salyer.

Funeral services will be at 7 p.m. at Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home in Richmond with Bro. Marty Frazer officiating. Committal service and burial will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Rose Hill Burial Park in Ashland.

Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home and at noon Tuesday at the cemetery chapel.

In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the Compassionate Care Center, Hospice Care Plus, 350 Isaacs Lane, Richmond, KY 40475.

Condolences may be sent to www.orpfh.com.



James Harold Preece

James Harold Preece, 68, of Catlettsburg, formerly of Martin County, died Friday at his residence. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Evelyn (Presley) Preece. His wife, Juanita (Jewell) Preece, survives.

Funeral services were at Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home in Inez Sunday. Burial was in Warfield Cemetery.



Helen Jean Jenkins

Helen Jean Jenkins, 75, of Salyersville, died Wednesday.

Funeral services at 1 p.m. today at Liberty Baptist Church.

Friends may call anytime prior to services at the church.

Magoffin County Funeral Home in Salyersville is in charge of arrangements.



Mollie Heddleston - 1914-2010

Mollie Heddleston, 95, of Vanceburg, died Saturday at her residence. She was born Sept. 26, 1914, in Quicks Run. Her husband, Robert E. Heddleston Sr., preceded her in death.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Shepherds Chapel Christian Church. Burial will be in Valley Cemetery in Charters.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Dickerson Funeral Home and one hour before services Tuesday at the church.