As Reported In The Floyd County Times Dated
August 2006
Charlene Cabeen
Age, 49, of New Haven, Indiana, died Wednesday, August 16, 2006,
at her residence. Born January 12, 1957, in Warsaw, Indiana, she was the
daughter of the late Lenzie and Earcell (Ousley) Owens. She had lived in New
Haven for the past 26 years. She worked for many years as a body shop
manager for Dimension Ford. She was an accomplished truck puller of the National
Tractor Pullers Association, winning championships in 1993 and 2002. She was
also named Puller of the Year in 1993 and 2002. She enjoyed spending time with
her grandchildren and family. She loved the outdoors, and trips to Kentucky,
visiting family. She is survived by her husband, John Cabeen, whom she married
November 26, 1982, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Other survivors include two sons:
Craig Leasure and Damon (Andrea) Schrock, both of Fort Wayne, Indiana; two
grandchildren: Kendall Sue and Payton Sue Schrock, both of Fort Wayne; two
sisters: Mrs. Gene (Daisy Novella) George of Warsaw, Indiana, and Mrs. Gene
(Carol) Morford of Columbia City, Indiana; one brother, Doug Owens of Warsaw,
Indiana; two nephews and two nieces; and numerous aunts and uncles. In
addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters. Funeral
services will be held Monday, August 21, at 11 a.m., at Living Hope Church, 595
E. 350 N. Warsaw, Indiana 46582, with Reverend Wayne Whitaker officiating.
Burial will be in the Center Cemetery, in Silver Lake, Indiana, under the
direction of McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, in Warsaw, Indiana. Visitation is
at the funeral home. (FCT'S Aug 20, 2006)
Grady A. Wallace
Age 72, of Columbia, South Carolina, died Thursday, August 17,
2006. Born in Mare Creek, he was the son of the late Rufus and Sudie Smith
Wallace. He was a graduate of USC, where he was an All American basketball
player in 1957. He was inducted into the Halls of Fame of USC, South Carolina,
Pikeville, Ky., Floyd County, Ky., and Betsy Layne. He is survived by his wife,
Janet Wallace. Survivors, in addition to his wife, include a daughter, Leigh Ann
Wallace of Columbia; a son and daughter-in-law, Thomas S. and Marianne Wallace
of Columbia; granddaughters: Sarah D. Wallace and Kate Marie Wallace; a
grandson, Matthew Grady Wallace; and a sister and brother-in-law, Anna Sue and
Ed Stratton of Marysville, California. Graveside services for Grady A. Wallace,
were held Saturday, August 19, at 3 p.m., in St. Peters Catholic Cemetery, under
the direction of Dunbar Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the American
Cancer Society, 128 Stonemark Lane, Columbia, S.C. 29210. Visitation was at
Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel. (FCT'S Aug 20, 2006)
Mason Holt
Age , 57, of Martin, died Tuesday, August 15, 2006, at Paul B.
Hall Regional Medical Center. Born July 25, 1949, in Martin, he was the son of
Ruth Laferty Holt of Martin, and the late Willie Holt. He was a disabled school
bus driver for the Floyd County Board of Education; a U.S. Army Vietnam War
veteran; a member of the Garrett D.A.V. Chapter 128; a member of Zebulon Masonic
Lodge No. 273 in Prestonsburg; a member of the Scottish Rites; and a member of
the Martin Freewill Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Janice Howell
Holt. Other survivors include: Two children: David W. Howell of Paintsville, and
Mark Howell of Pikeville; a brother, Willie E. (Pig) Holt of McDowell; a sister,
Shirley Holt Burchett of Ashland; and three grandchildren: Jonathan, Jessica and
Allison Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 19, at 11 a.m., at the
Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home in Martin, with Johnny Blair and Ted Shannon
officiating. Military services will be held by Garrett Chapter 128 D.A.V.
Burial will be in Davidson Memorial Gardens in Ivel, under the direction of
Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home. Visitation is at the funeral home, with Masonic
Rites on Friday at 7 p.m., followed by Scottish Rites. (FCT'S Aug 18,
2006)
Barbara Lynn White Wallace
Age, 43, of Prestonsburg, died Saturday, August 12, 2006, at Highlands Regional Medical Center. She was a bookkeeper at Bob White Construction. Born January 3, 1963, she was the daughter of Bobby Ray White and Martha Archer White. She is survived by her husband, John Keith Wallace. Other survivors include one daughter, Elizabeth Marie Wallace; one son, Travis Ray Archer Wallace; two sisters: Susan Marie White of Prestonsburg, and Tammy Kay Collins (Oscar) of Prestonsburg; in-laws, Elster and Hazel Wallace; two nieces: Jacqueline Brooke Buckley and Kaylee Francis Collins. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents: “Snow” and Hager Meade White and Ralph and Marie Mink Archer. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, August 15, at 11 a.m., at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Tommy Reed officiating. Interment at May Cemetery, in Prestonsburg. The family has entrusted arrangements to Carter Funeral Home. (FCT'S Aug 18, 2006)
Eva Emily Jordan Collins
Age 86, of Prestonsburg, widow of Gormon Collins Sr., died
Sunday, August 13, 2006, at Highlands Regional Medical Center, following a brief
illness. Born January 14, 1920, in Wayland, she was the daughter of the late
John J. Jordan and Kathryn Cooksey Jordan. She had been a member of the First
Baptist Church, Irene Cole Memorial, of Prestonsburg, since October 1966, and
was a member of the Garrett Baptist Church prior to that time. She was a Sunday
School teacher for many years, the president of Women's Missionary Union, the
chairman of the church's social committee, and is well-remembered for her
homemade rolls and dumplings. She was also very active on the visitation
committee, and served on the Communion committee, often baking loaves for Com-munion.
She was a member of the Eastern Star organization, and was part owner of WDOC.,
Inc.. She assisted her husband Gorman Collins Sr., when he was sheriff of Floyd
County, and was the first woman to run for sheriff of that county. She is
survived by a son, Gorman Collins Jr., of Prestonsburg; two daughters, Pam
Collins and Mary K. Wills, both of Prestonsburg; a sister, Norma Jean Vaughn, of
Lexington; a brother, Don Jordan, of Cincinnati, Ohio; 11 grandchildren, and six
great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in
death by five brothers: J. J. “Jake,” Jack, Waldeck, Charles, and William
Jordon; and three sisters, Lucy Watson, Georgia Cooksey Maddey, and Fanny
Merritt. Funeral services for Eva Emily Jordan Collins will be conducted
Wednesday, August 16, at 11:00 a.m., at the First Baptist Church, Irene Cole
Memorial, in Prestonsburg, with Clergyman Randy Polk officiating. Burial will
follow in the Collins Family Cemetery, in Lackey, under the professional care of
the Hall Funeral Home, in Martin. Visitation was from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.,
Tuesday, at the funeral home, and after 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, at the Church.
Memorial are suggested to First Baptist Church, Irene Cole, of Prestonsburg, or
Hospice of Big Sandy. (FCT'S Aug. 16 2006)
Ruby Nell Hall
Age, 76, of East Point, died Sunday, August 13, 2006, at
Highlands Regional Medical Center, in Prestonsburg. Born May 5, 1930, in
Jenkins, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Minerva Jane Adams Howell.
She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dewey Ray Hall.
Survivors include one son, Jeffrey Kent Hall (Evelyn) of Stanville; three
daughters: Reva Rae Derossett (Jeffery) of Lexington, Trudy Lynne Hall of
Prestonsburg, and Meada Gwen Hall of Lexington; one brother, Kenneth Howell of
Louisville; six grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. In addition to her
husband, and parents, she was preceded in death by one granddaughter; one
brother, James Howell; and two sisters: Rosebud Thomas and Marlene Blevins.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 16, at 1 p.m., at the
Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, with Tommy Reed and Eric Fleming
officiating. Burial will be in Davidson Memorial Gardens, at Ivel, under the
direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home. Visitation is at the funeral home.
(FCT'S Aug. 16 2006)
Dorothy Little Johnson
Age, 79, of Wheelwright, died Friday, August 11, 2006, at her
residence. Born February 28, 1927, in Melvin, she was the daughter of the late
Willard Little and Liza Little Cook. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in
death by her husband, Dingus Johnson. Survivors include one son, Gary Johnson of
Wheelwright; four daughters: Wilma D. Clements of Elkhart, Indiana; Brenda S.
Johnson of Bevinsville; Kathy L. Johnson of Wheelwright; and Sheila C. Hackworth
of Prestonsburg; five brothers: Conley Cook of Elkhart, Indiana; Onley Cook of
Melvin; Willis Little of Weeksbury; Ellis Little of Michigan; John Martin Cook
Jr., of Lenore, North Carolina; five sisters: Trill Flannery of Martin; Ann
Johnson of Neon; Dorthula Johnson of Temper-ance, Michigan; Nina Houston of
Wheelwright; and Lorene Little of Michigan. In addition to her husband and
parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers: T.J. Little, Fred Little,
Ernie Cook, and Vester Little; and two sisters: Virginia Newsome and Judy Cook.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 15, at 1 p.m., at the Wheelwright
Freewill Baptist Church, in Bypro, with Louis Ferrari and Robert Hampton
officiating. Burial was in the Will Hall Cemetery, in Bevinsville, under the
direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin. Visitation was at the church.
(FCT'S Aug. 16 2006)
Edna Cox Scalf
Age, 61, of 306 Wayside Court, widow of Donald Ray Scalf, died
at 10 p.m., Thursday, August 10, 2006, at the University of Kentucky Medical
Center, in Lexington. A native of Fayette County, she was the daughter of the
late Ralph Kenneth and Mary Artis Cox. She was a pre-school teacher at Clark
County Christian School, and was a member of the Christ Church of Winchester.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law: David Kenneth and Amy Scalf of
Winchester, and Donald Harrison and Melanie Scalf of Cincinnati; five
grandchildren: Sophie, Isaac, and Aiden Scalf of Winchester, and Adam and
Griffin Scalf of Cincinnati; two brothers: Ralph Kenneth Cox II, and David
William Cox, both of Lexington; a sister, Mary Jacqueline Cox Hutchison of West
Virginia; her mother-in-law, Nancy Lowder of Winchester, and several nieces,
nephews, and cousins. Services were conducted at 1 p.m., Monday, August 14, at
Scobee Funeral Home, with Pastor Harry Hebert officiating. Burial was in the
Winchester Cemetery. Pallbearers were: Chris Cox, Michael Cox, R.K. Cox, Brian
Hutchison, Frank Hutchison, Doug McClain, Eddie Tackett, and Wayne Tullis.
Visitation was Sunday, at the funeral home. Memorials may take the form of
contributions to The Christ Church of Winchester, 600 Thoroughbred Plaza,
Winchester, KY 40391. (FCT'S Aug. 16 2006)
Rushie Sparkman
Age, 68, of Garrett, died Sunday, August 13, 2006, at the
McDowell Appalachian Regional Health-care. Born July 23, 1938, in Garrett, she
was the daughter of the late William and Francis Vanderpool Hackworth. She was a
homemaker and attended the Old Regular Baptist Churches. She is survived by her
husband, Jesse Sparkman. Other survivors include two sons: William Ray Sparkman
and Michael J. Sparkman, both of Garrett; a daughter: Charmaine Sparkman of
Martin; a step-son: Teddy Doyle Sparkman of Blackwater, Virginia; a
step-daughter: Regina Bailey of Goshen, Indiana; 10 grandchildren; six brothers:
Rondal Hackworth of Homer, Michigan; Terry Hackworth of Jeffersonville; Roy
Hackworth of Mt. Sterling; Jerry Hackworth of Hamilton, Indiana; Glenn Hackworth
of Garrett; and Donnie Hack-worth of Prestonsburg; four sisters: Revis Owens and
Sherry Allen, both of Garrett; and Avis Jordan and Ollie Martin, both of Homer,
Michigan; and several nieces and nephews Funeral services will be held
Wednesday, August 16, at 11 a.m. at the Stone Coal Old Regular Baptist Church,
in Garrett, with Old Regular Baptist ministers officiating. Burial will be in
the Bentley Cemetery, in Garrett, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral
Home, in Martin. Visitation is at the church, with nightly services at 7 p.m.
(FCT'S Aug. 16 2006)
Dixie Lawson Conley Tuttle
Age 79 of Garrett, passed from this life on Sunday, August 13,
2006, in the Letcher Manor Nursing Home, in Whitesburg. She was born July 18,
1927, in Garrett, the daughter of the late Humbert and Anise Moore Lawson. She
had been a homemaker. She is survived by one son, Larry Conley of Garrett; one
daughter, Loretta Smith of Dewijaki, Michigan; three brothers: Elder Raymond
Lawson of Garrett, Richard Lawson of Cyntiania, and Sonny Lawson of LaPorte,
Indiana; one sister, Yvonda of LaPorte, Indiana; and three grandchildren. In
addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Orville
Lawson, Earl Lawson, and Fieldry Lawson; and a sister, Barbara Hicks. Funeral
services were held Tuesday, August 15, at 11:00 a.m., in the Hall Funeral Home
Chapel, in Martin, with Old Regular Baptist ministers officiating. Burial was in
the Harry Lee Moore Cemetery, in Garrett, under the professional care of Hall
Funeral Home. (FCT'S Aug. 16 2006)
J. F. “Red” Clevinger
Age 69, of Red Lick Road in Irvine, passed away Monday, August
7, 2006, at his home following a brief illness. He was born September 7, 1936,
in Floyd County, and was the son of the late John Crate and Margaret Sellards
Clevenger. He was a retired engineer with the CSX Railroad, and had lived in
Estill County most of his life. He was a member of the Irvine First Church of
God, and a former member of the Masonic Lodge. He served as president of the Red
Lick Community Watch. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Dixon Clevenger.
Other survivors include five sons: C.G. Clevenger and wife, Tina, of Florence;
John A. Clevenger of Lee County; Matthew Todd Reece and wife, Lisa, of Estill
County, Donald Cockerham and wife, Faye, of Estill County, and Tom Cockerham and
wife, Janie, of Lee County; two sisters: Carolyn Bowman of Lee County, and
Charolette Jarrell of Floyd County; one brother, C.F. Clevenger of Estill
County; four grandchildren: Zachary Chase Clevenger, Clay Reece, Elizabeth Park
Reece, and Toni Leann Clevenger. Memorial services were conducted Thursday,
August 10, at 1 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel, in Irvine, by
Rev. Glennis Sizemore and Rev. Elder Goble. Friends may call from 11 a.m.,
Thursday, until service time. In lieu of flowers, contributions are
suggested to Hospice Care Plus, 208 Kidd Drive, Berea, KY 40403. (FCT'S Aug. 11
2006)
Floyd Davis
Age 90 of David, passed from this life on Tuesday, August 8,
2006, at the Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, in Paintsville. He was born
at Hippo, on May 16, 1916, the son of Alamander (Alka) Davis and Arena Hicks
Davis. He was a retired coal miner, a member of the U.M.W.A., and the D.A.V.
Chapter 128 at Garrett. He was a veteran of W.W.II, having served in the U.S.
Army. He is survived by the wife, Edna Mae Castle Davis; one son, Floyd Douglas
Davis of David; and a daughter, Judith Hamm of David. Also surviving are two
sisters: Sarah Alice Reffett of Hueysville, and Anna Shepherd, of Willard, Ohio;
four grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services: will be held
Friday, August 11, at 5:00 p.m., in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, at Martin,
with Rev. Larry Adams officiating. Burial will be in the Davidson Memorial
Gardens, at Ivel. Friends may call for visitation from 3-9 p.m., Thursday, at
the funeral home; and on Friday after 1:00 p.m., until funeral time.
Pallbearers: Randy Davis, Greg Davis, Ermil Reffett, Michael Warrix, Kirk
Conley, Floyd Patrick Davis, Deanie Davis, Shawn Davis, Kevin Davis, and Chris
Shepherd. Honorary: Floyd Douglas Davis, Cecil Hamm, David Hawse, Carlton
Taylor, Floyd Dean Davis, Vic Ray Davis, David Reffett, James Curtis Warrix,
Donnie Warrix, Ronnie Warrix, James E. Moneypenny, and Todd Moneypenny. (FCT'S
Aug. 11 2006)
Frank Duncan
Age, 60, of Hueysville, died Tuesday, August 8, 2006, at U.K.
Medical Center, in Lexington. Born August 13, 1945, in Hueysville, he was the
son of the late Roy and Evada Slone Ducan. He was a welder for Porter
Industries. He is survived by his wife, Larrel Ruth Hoover Duncan. Other
survivors include: Three sons: Frank Lee Duncan and Charlie John Duncan, both of
Hueysville, and William Franklin Duncan of Martin; two daughters: Loretta
Everidge of Hueysville, and Amy Hall of Prestonsburg; two brothers: Ray Duncan
and Sam Duncan, both of Hueysville; two sisters: Mazie McKenzie and Mae
Marietta, both of Ohio; and 19 grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted
Saturday, August 12, at 1 p.m., at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin,
with Jerry Manns, and others, officiating. Burial will be in the Duncan
Cemetery, in Hueysville, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home.
Visitation is at the funeral home. (FCT'S Aug. 11 2006)
Mildred Setser Morrison Fannin
Age, 65, of Endicott, died Monday, August 7, 2006, at Highlands
Regional Medical Center, in Prestonsburg. Born December 28, 1940, in Floyd
County, she was the daughter of the late Burbon and Lannie Burchell Setser. She
was a loving mother and homemaker; and a member of the Endicott Freewill Baptist
Church. She was twice married, first to Bobby Donald Morrison, and later to
Braxton Fannin. They both preceded her in death. Survivors include two sons:
Donald Gene Morrison (Betta) and Michael David Morrison (Shirley), both of
Endicott; two daughters: Bobbie Lynn Morrison Artrip (Gary) of Martin, and
Priscilla Dawn Tussey (Robbie) of Lexington; a sister, Jerlen Jervis of
Endicott; five grandchildren: Gregory, Jesse, Raven, Tyler and Austin; and one
great-grandchild, Natalie. In addition to her parents, and husbands, she was
preceded in death by a brother, J. B. Setser; and three sisters: Zella Setser,
Stella Setser, and Nancy Ellen Setser. Funeral services were held Thursday,
August 10, at 1 p.m., at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, with Jim
Smith, Hobert Meek, Bill Collins, and B.J. Crider officiating. Burial was in
Morrison Family Cemetery, at Endicott, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier
Funeral Home. Visitation was at the funeral home. (FCT'S Aug. 11 2006)
Ruby Louise Garrett
Age 81, of Stanville, widow of Leonard Garrett, passed away
Monday, August 7, 2006, at the Pikeville Medical Center. She was born August 29,
1924, the daughter of the late Carl L. Senters and Ethel Miller Senters. She was
a homemaker, and a member of the Betsy Layne Freewill Baptist Church. Survivors
include a daughter, Ethel Mae (Corbett) Hurt of Birmingham, Alabama; five
brothers, Willis Senters of Lorain, Ohio, Bobby Senters of Stanville, Irvin
Senters of Farmington, Michigan, and Fred Senters and Buddy Boy Senters, both of
Stanville; three sisters, Norma Jean Letrounae of Linton, Michigan, Clotine
Fuller of Detroit, Michigan, and Georgene Iricks of Marion, Ohio; seven
grandchildren, Ryan Hurt, Scott Hurt, Leslie Hurt, Corbett Hurt III, Gina
Wilson, Kimberly Davis, and Rodney Garrett. Preceding her in death were her
husband; her parents; a son, Dennis Roger Garrett, a daughter, Linda Carol
Coleman; four brothers: Curtis Senters, William Senters, Clyde Centers, and
Grover Senters; and a grandson, Leonard Roger Garrett. Funeral services for Ruby
Louise Garrett will be conducted, Friday, August 11, at 11 a.m., at the Betsy
Layne Freewill Baptist Church, with Clergyman Tracy Patton officiating. Burial
will follow in the Davidson Memorial Gardens, in Ivel, under the professional
care of the Hall Funeral Home, in Martin. FCT'S Aug. 11 2006)
Eugene Rodney Hutchinson
Died August 9th, 2006. He was born January 6, 1939, in Martin,
the son of the late D.M. (Doc) and Loretta Justice Hutchinson. He is survived by
his wife of 45 years, LouAnn Ries Hutchinson; six children, Lois (Barry) Johnson
of Georgetown, Lisa (Bob) Zeller of Elsmere, David (Theresa) Hutchinson of
Salyersville, Debra (Clifford) Jacobs of Martin, Daniel (Natasha) Hutchinson of
Plainfield, Connecticut, Dennis Hutchinson of Martin; 17 grandchildren: Adam
Hutchinson, Amber (Derrick) Waid, Bobby Zeller, Stewart and Lucas Johnson,
Katie, Michael and Logan Hutchinson, Rebecca, MaryAnn, and Mallory Zeller,
Brittany and Charlotte Jacobs, Deven and Casey Hutchinson, and Jessica and Emma
Hutchinson. There are two great-grandchildren: Zeth Zeller and Haylee Waid. He
is also survived by a sister, Vivian Tackett of Martin; a brother, Jack (Betty)
Hutchinson of Lancaster; his mother and father in-law, Alvina and Herbert Ries
of Dyersville, Iowa. He is survived by many other family members and friends. He
was a retired sergeant with the Kentucky State Police. He served four years in
the U.S. Air Force. He was master of John W. Hall Lodge 950, and also a member
of Oleika Shrine, Eastern Star, Hillbilly Clan, Trail 70's Sons of the Desert, a
32nd degree (Redcap) of the Lexington Scottish Rite. He was a lifetime member of
the Ted Adams Lodge of Research, and the DAV. He was a member of the AmVets. He
also served on the Martin City Council, and the Martin Volunteer Fire
Department. He was an avid UK Fan, and loyal Purple Flash. He did lots of
service, driving children to the Shriners Hospital for treatment. He was
preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Donald, and his wife, Jean; and
his brother Garland, and his wife, Eula. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, August 12, at the Hall Funeral Home, in Martin, with Father Robert
Damron officiating. Burial will be in the Gethsemane Gardens in Prestonsburg.
Visitation is at the funeral home. Lunch will be served at St. Martha's Catholic
Church, in Water Gap, after graveside services. There will be a Masonic funeral
service on Friday, August 11th, at 7:00 p.m.. Honorary Pallbearers will be
members of the Martin Purple Flash Class of 1956, Masons, and retired Kentucky
State Police. Pallbearers will be McArthur Jacobs, Robert Welch, Roger Barnette,
Danny Stumbo, David Chaffins, William Petry, and Johnny Layne. In lieu of
flowers, Rodney requested that donations be made to: Shriners Children's
Hospital of Lexington, Trooper Island, or to the family. (FCT'S Aug. 11 2006)
Nancy Jane Stepp
Age, 85 of Florida, formerly of Prestonsburg, at Halifax
Hospital, in Daytona Beach, Florida. Born September 23, 1925, in Elkhorn City,
she was the daughter of the late David B. and Blanche Clevinger Ramey. She
graduated from Elkhorn City High School, and resided most of her life in eastern
Kentucky, where she retired from the State of Kentucky, as a Mapping Project
Supervisor for the Department of Property Taxation. She attended the Benedict
Baptist Church in Cow Creek. At the time of her death, Nancy Jane was residing
at Bishop's Glenn Assisted Living Facility, in Holly Hill, Florida. She enjoyed
traveling, socializing with her many friends in Kentucky, and spending time with
her cats. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Stepp. Survivors
include a brother: Bill Ramey of Daytona Beach, Florida; two nephews; four
nieces; several cousins; and many loving friends from Prestonsburg, Floyd
County, and Elkhorn City. In addition to her parents; and husband, she was
preceded in death by a brother, Herman “Si” Ramey; and two sisters-in-law: Freda
Ramey and Mary K. Ramey. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, August 12,
at 10:30 a.m. at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, with Gordon Fitch
officiating. Burial will be in Elkhorn Cemetery at Elkhorn City, Saturday, at 3
p.m., under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home. (FCT'S Aug. 11 2006)
Ronald Waddle
Age, 76, of Roundhead, Ohio, died Tuesday, August 8, 2006, at
5:30 a.m., at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima, Ohio. Born August 7, 1930, in
Floyd County, on Abbott Creek, near Prestonsburg, he was the son of the late
Wade and Goldie (Waddle) Waddle. He was married to Lorrene Shepherd, on May 7,
1951, and she survives. He retired from Rockwell International, Kenton, Ohio
after 32 years. He was a member of Only Believe Ministries, in Borkins. He was a
life member of the Roundhead VFW Post #8832; a member of the Hardin Country
Genealogy Society; member of the Floyd County, Genealogy Society, and a member
of Magoffin County Historical Society. He was a U.S. Army veteran, who served in
the Korean War, from 1951-1953. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather,
and he was loved to all that knew him. Ronald enjoyed gardening, family
genealogy, and was always there to give a helping hand to all. He loved all his
family and friends who were in his life, and he never knew a stranger, and he
will surely be missed. Survivors include one son: Tom (Debbie) Waddle of
Bellefontaine, Ohio; two daughters: Rhonda (Danny) Hollon of Indian Lake, Ohio,
and Lorinda (David) Sparks of Roundhead, Ohio; 10 grandchildren: Stephanie Rice,
Amy Morrison, Sarah Wallace, Brent Jordan, Derek Jordan, Matthew Hollon, Timothy
Hollon, Nate Sparks, Ann Schertzer, and Josh Smith; seven great-grandchildren:
Kylee, Dylan, Isaac, Devin, Sydney, Olivia, and Braeden; two brothers: Wade
Waddle of Kenton, Ohio, and Donald (Jennie) Waddle of Adrian, Michigan; four
sisters: Ruby (Bill) Shumaker of Leesburg, Florida, Sally (Fred) Marshall of
Roundhead, Oho, Sue Ross of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and Jeanie (Dave) Kah of
Kenton, Ohio. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother,
Raymond Waddle; and two sisters: Mary Emberling and Ruth Hensley. Funeral
services will begin at 11 a.m., on Saturday, August 12, at Quickstep Pentecostal
Church of God, Alger. Burial will be in the Roundhead Cemetery, Roundhead, Ohio.
Graveside military services will be conducted by the Roundhead VFW Post #8832.
Visitation, Thursday, August 10, 6-8 p.m.; and 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., on Friday,
August 11, at Hanson-Neeley Funeral Home, Alger, Ohio; and one hour prior to the
service, at the church. Memorial contributions: Hardin County Genealogy Society
at 211 W. Franklin Street, Kenton Oh. 43326. Condolences may be sent to:
hansonneely@wcoil.com (FCT'S Aug. 11 2006)
Paul Edward Wallen
Age 58, of Hueysville, passed from this life on Wednesday,
August 9, 2006, in Hueysville. He was born July 12, 1948, in Garrett, the son of
Russell Wallen of Garrett, and the late Lexie Hicks Wallen. He was a graduate of
Garrett High School, and a coal miner/electrician for Consol. Survivors include
his wife, Sandra Gail Prater Wallen; daughters: Stephanie (Scott) Akers, and
Karen (Rory) Patton, both of Pikeville; a brother, Roger Wallen of Mousie;
sisters: Peggy Rowe and Elizabeth Reed, both of Nicholasville; two
grandchildren: Zachary Scott Wallen Akers and Reece Kathryn Patton; his father,
Russell Wallen, and step-mother, Nova Wallen, both of Garrett. In addition to
his mother, he was preceded in death by a brother, Arnold Wallen. Funeral
services will be held Sunday, August 13, at 2:00 p.m., in the Hall Funeral Home
Chapel, in Martin, with Roy Harlow officiating. Burial will be in the Press
Shepherd Cemetery, in Hueysville, under the professional care of Hall Funeral
Home.Pallbearers: Brian Wallen, Rory Patton, Scott Akers, Zachary Akers, Todd
Wallen, Scotty Wallen, Jason Rowe, Joshua Rowe, Cory Reed, Will Reed, and
Michael Wallen. (FCT'S Aug. 11 2006)
Wes Ramey
Age, 81, of Lackey, died Saturday, August 5, 2006, at Rockcastle
County Hospital, in Mt. Vernon. Born February 15, 1925, in Knott County, he was
the son of the late Willie and Lue Birdie Sparkman Ramey. He was a retired
carpenter. Survivors include a son, Ruben Ramey of Somerset; and a sister, Cora
Ramey of Lackey. Funeral services were held Monday, August 7, at noon, at
Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, with Old Regular Baptist ministers
officiating. Burial was in the Davidson Memorial Gardens, at Ivel, under the
direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home. Visitation was at the funeral home.
(FCT'S Aug. 9, 2006)
Marelevon Sexton
Age 69, died on Thursday, August 3, 2006, at 753 Richmond Street, in Kendallville, Indiana. She was born in Patton Branch, on July 2, 1937, the daughter of the late Earl and Millie (Hall) Thornsbury. She married Carl E. Sexton in Floyd County. She was employed with Redwood Drive-In, Puritan Ice Cream (Line Worker), Lutheran Nursing Home (Cook), and was a homemaker and wife. She was a member of Assembly of God in Kendallville. She was a devoted mother and wife and caretaker of her family. She loved gardening and canning, cooking, family and grandchildren, Bible reading, Southern Gospel and Bluegrass music, and fishing. She is survived by her husband, Carl Sexton. Other survivors include: Two daughters and their husbands: Pam and Jim Montel, and Char and Benji Childers, all of Kendallville; four sons and their wives; Carl Jr., and Judy Sexton of Kendallville, Lee and Norena Sexton of Fort Wayne; Tim and Beth Sexton of Kendallville and Greg and Nancy Sexton of Auburn; ten grandchildren: Harold and Vickie Thornsbury of Wallingford, Kentucky; and Earl Lloyd and Brenda Thornsbury of Watterford, Michigan; six sisters and spouses; Ulabon Acree of Eastern, Kentucky; Alavon and Marvin Gibson of Wayland, Kentucky; Minnie and William Bays of Prestonsburg, Kentucky; Sue M. Milligan of Prestonsburg; Herma Keaton of Vanceburg, Kentucky; and Bonnie Ratliff of Eastern, Kentucky. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Paula Sexton (April 18, 2006). Funeral services were Monday, August 7, at 11 a.m., at Hite Funeral Home, in Kendallville, Indiana, with Pastor Robert Monroe officiating. Burial will be at Lake View Cemetery in Kendallville, Indiana. Visitation was at the funeral home. Preferred Memorials may be made to Riley Children's Hospital, or Parkview-Noble Hospice. Send condolences to the family at www.hitefuneralhome.com Arrangements, were by Hite Funeral Home, 403 South Main Street, Kendallville, Indiana 46755. (FCT'S Aug. 9, 2006)
Sarah Adkins
Age, 63, of Martin, died Tuesday, August 1, 2006, at the
Pikeville Medical Center. Born January 26, 1943, in Martin, she was the daughter
of the late Jim and Dorothy Mae Layne Conn. She was a homemaker and a member of
the Church of Christ at Arkansas Creek, in Martin. She is survived by her
husband, Jimmie Adkins. Other survivors include: a grandson, Matthew Lee Adkins
of Martin; and a daughter-in-law, Vanessa Akers Adkins of Martin. In addition to
her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, James Garner (Maverick) Adkins;
and a brother, Lee Edward (Buddy) Baker. Funeral services will be held Friday,
August 4, at 1 p.m., at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, with Bobby (Bud)
Crum officiating. Burial will be in the Adkins Family Cemetery, Arkansas
Creek, in Martin. Visitation was at the funeral home, where services were held
Thursday night.
Oval E. “Gene” Pack
Age 62, of Wheelwright, passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2006, at
the Veterans Medical Center, in Huntington, West Virginia. He was born September
15, 1943, in Weeksbury, the son of Oval Pack and Elva Little Pack of Langley. He
was a retired welder and an U.S. Army, Korean and Vietnam War veteran, and was a
member of the McDowell Lions Club. In addition to his parents, survivors
include: a son, George Michael (Nicole) Pack of Grove City, Ohio; two daughters:
Penny Louise (Anthony) Houston of Cameron, South Carolina, Diana Dee (Dan)
O'Brien of Mansfield, Ohio; two sisters: Brenda Merion of Langley, and Sharon
Patton of McDowell; and four grandchildren: Christopher Houston, Alex Meservey,
Jake Meservey, and Regan Pack. Funeral services for Oval E. “Gene” Pack will be
conducted Friday, August 4, at 11:00 a.m., at the Hall Funeral Home, in Martin,
with Clergyman Louie Ferrari officiating. Burial will follow in the Buckingham
Cemetery, in Bevinsville, under the professional care of the Hall Funeral Home.
Visitation was at the funeral home, with nightly singing at 7:00 p.m.
Pallbearers: Brian Patton, Charles Patton, Kevin Patton, Paul Mullins, Barry
Tackett, Matthew Tackett, and Eddie Tackett. Honorary: Derwin Merion, Keith
Patton, Anthony Houston, Dan O'Brien, and Jerry Tackett.