2006
James “Jim” Challie Fraley
Age, 69, of Urbana, Ohio, passed away Thursday, November 16, 2006, in Mercy Medical Center, Springfield, Ohio. He was born February 10, 1937, in Prestonsburg, the son of Challie Wallace and Alta Mae (Montgomery) Fraley. Jim was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, and retired from Navistar International in 1999, having worked more than 34 years. He also worked part-time at the Vintage Roadside Cafe. Jim loved to travel, and enjoyed camping with his family and friends, gardening, and bluegrass music. He was an avid Green Bay Packer fan. Jim enjoyed history, especially the tales of Simon Kenton, whom he will be buried near in Oak Dale Cemetery. He was a member of the Living Faith Baptist Church of Urbana, and was a member of the Harmony Lodge 8, F&AM. He is survived by his mother, Alta Mae Fraley; his wife, Janice A. (Spurlock) Fraley of Urbana; two sons: Mike (Kim) Fraley and Mark (Lynn) Fraley, both of Urbana; his grandchildren: Jessi, Amber, and Megan Fraley; two great-grandchildren: Gracie Mae and Noah; a brother, Bill Fraley of Columbus; his uncle, Homer Fraley of Florida; and many special friends, and many families. He was preceded in death by his father. A gathering of family and friends was held Sunday, November 19, from 3-6 p.m., in the Vernon Funeral Home, 235 Miami St., Urbana, with Masonic services held Sunday, at 5:45 p.m. Funeral services were held on Monday, November 20, at 1 p.m., in the Living Faith Baptist Church, 2730 E. State Route 29, Urbana, with Norm Williams officiating. Burial was in Oak Dale Cemetery, Urbana. (FCT'S 11-29-2006)
Emma Jean Francis
Age 87, of Venice, Florida, died November 25, 2006. She was born
in Olive Hill, on August 20, 1919, and moved to Venice in 1960, from
Prestonsburg. She was a homemaker, and a member of First Baptist Church in
Venice. Surviving family members include her son, Fred H. Francis of Venice;
four grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. Visitation was Tuesday,
November 28, from 1-2 p.m., at Farley Funeral Home, Venice Chapel, with a
funeral service following at 2 p.m. Burial was at Sarasota Memorial Park.
Memorial donations can be made in her name to TideWell Hospice, 5955 Rand Blvd.,
Sarasota, FL 34238, or First Baptist Church of Venice, 312 Miami Ave. W.,
Venice, FL 34285. Friends may visit anytime online at: www.farleyfuneralhome.com
to sign a guest register book and extend condolences to the Francis family.
(FCT'S 11-29-2006)
Eileen Coleman Blair Hall
Age, 81, of Banner, died Friday, November 24, 2006, at Highlands
Regional Medical Center, in Prestonsburg. Born December 25, 1924, in Pike
County, she was the daughter of the late Andy and Goldie Martin Coleman. She was
a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sill Hall. Survivors
include her sons: Denver Blair, and Lonnie Blair, both of Banner, Edward Blair
of Athens, Albama, and Gary Blair of Joliet, Illinois; her daughters: Tammy Hall
of Athens, Ohio, Vivian Harris of Davidson, Michigan, Janet Jacobs of Flint,
Michigan, and Dorothy Brown of Carpentersville, Illinois; a brother, Billy Joe
Coleman of Millard; a sister, Linda Hurt of Columbus, Ohio; 28 grandchildren,
and 21 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, she was
preceded in death by her sons: Ronnie and Johnny Blair; a daughter, Geraldine
Blair; brothers, Andrew Coleman, Pauley Coleman, and H.T. Coleman; and sisters:
Opal Thacker and Rissie Ratliff. Funeral services were held Tuesday, November
28, at 1 p.m., at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, with J.B. Hall
officiating. Burial was in the Butcher-Carr Cemetery, in Banner, under the
direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home. Visitation was at the funeral home.
(FCT'S 11-29-2006)
Ethel Mae Tackett Meade
Age 76, of McDowell, died Saturday, November 25, 2006, at McDowell Appalachian Regional Hospital. Born December 20, 1929, in Craynor, she was the daughter of the late Bert and Renie Hamilton Tackett. She was a disabled housekeeper for Jenny Wiley State Park, and a member of the Little Rosa Regular Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Meade. Survivors include her sons: John L. (Martha) Meade of Willard, Ohio, and Eddie Darryl (Sharlene) Meade of McDowell; a daughter, Rita Faye Ridgeway of McDowell; brothers: Elder Harold Tackett of Prestonsburg, and Elder Bill Tackett of Minnie; sisters: Ruby Bailey Smith of Pippa Passes, Ivalee Brown of Columbus, Ohio, Glenda Faye Centers of Indiana, and Birdie Sue Tuttle of Prestonsburg; grandchildren: Jerry Elliott, Charles “Chuck” Meade, Brandy Little, Jessica Cline, and Stephanie Hall; great-grandchildren: Blaine, Cody, Briana, Chayce, Brenden, Brittany, Jordan, and Jason; and special friends: Annie Moore, Loretta Tackett, Ruby Tackett, and Veta Hamilton. In addition to her parents, and husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Dianne Meade; and grandchildren: James L. Meade, Jennifer Lynn Meade, and Jody Ridgeway. Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 28, at 1 p.m., at the Little Rosa Regular Baptist Church in McDowell, with Elder Bill Tackett, Elder Hershel Jimmy Hall, and others, officiating. Burial was in the Morgan Hall Cemetery in McDowell, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home in Martin. Visitation was at the church. (FCT'S 11-29-2006)
Curtis Moore
Age 75, of Garrett, husband of Betty Carol McCloud Moore, died Friday, November 24, in the Riverview Healthcare Center, in Prestonsburg. He was born May 10, 1931, in Garrett, a son of the late Kendall and Gervie Warrens Moore. He was a retired Floyd County School Teacher, a member of the Stone Coal Old Regular Baptist Church, and an honorary member of the Martin Am Vets. Survivors include his wife, Betty; three sons: Timothy Alan Moore (wife, Ella) of Elizabethtown, Steven Wade Moore (wife, Judy) of Langley, and Christopher Jerome Moore (wife, Julie) of Rock Springs, Wyoming; a daughter, Teresa Renee Moore of Garrett; two brothers, Cletis Moore of Wayne, Michigan, and Lester Moore of Westland, Michigan; two sisters: Elmeta Hoover of Mt. Olivet, and Juanita Moore Emmons of Maysville; eight grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his parents; and two brothers: Otis and Ray Moore. Funeral services for Curtis Moore were conducted Tuesday, November 28, at 11 a.m., in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, in Martin, with Regular Baptist ministers officiating. Burial was in the Harry Lee Moore Cemetery in Garrett, with the Hall Funeral Home caring for those arrangements. Pallbearers: Rodney Hoover, Timothy Moore, Richard Moore, Matt Hicks, Wesley Moore, Todd Hoover, Butch Hoover, and Cory Heintzelman. (FCT'S 11-29-2006)
Rev. Abe Vanderpool
Age 95 of Prestonsburg, passed from this life on Wednesday, November 22, 2006, in the Riverveiw Healthcare Center, in Prestonsburg. He was born June 17, 1911, in Gunlock, the son of the late Charles B. and Sarah Shepherd Vanderpool. He was a retired coal miner, and a member of the Cow Creek Freewill Baptist Church. He had been a minister since 1944. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty L. Vanderpool. Survivors include: One Son, Isaac “Ike” Vanderpool of Anderson, Tennessee; six daughters, Ethel Scarberry of Martin, Effie Garrett of Prestonsburg, Sarah Jones of Englewood, Florida, Phyllis Keel of South Whitley, Indiana, Mary Stratton of Ivel, and Martha Kidd of Prestonsburg; one half-brother, Lonzo Shepherd of Prestonsburg; 32 grandchildren, 55 great-grandchildren, and 35 great-great grandchildren. In addition to his wife, and his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Abe Vanderpool Jr., and a daughter, Montana Howard. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 25, at 1:00 p.m., in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, in Martin, with Bethel Bolen officiating. Burial was in the Shepherd Cemetery at Gunlock, under the professional care of Hall Funeral Home in Martin. Visitation was at the funeral home. Pallbearers: Paul Scarberry, Zeke Vanderpool, Sam Vanderpool, Brian Keel, Sam Goodman, and Mark Vander-pool. (FCT'S 11-29-2006)
George E. Powers
Age, 88, of Auxier, died Friday, November 17, 2006, at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Born August 2, 1918, in Lancer, he was the son of the late David and Jinnielee Honeycutt Powers. He was a member of the Auxier Freewill Baptist Church, and a retired coal miner. He is survived by his wife, Ruby E. Griffith Powers. Other survivors include three sons and daughters in law: Darrell and Leesa Powers, and Michael and Della Powers, all of Auxier, and Cecil and Ruth Powers of Massillion, Ohio; four daughters and sons-in-law: Brenda Davis of New Comerstown, Ohio, Neva and Tommy Ferrell of Como, Florida, Laverne McClure of Navarre, Ohio, and Georgia and Linard Marsillett of Prestonsburg; 25 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren, and 19 great-great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, James L. Powers; three brothers: James Powers, Orville Powers, and Elzie Powers; and three sisters: Maggie Hatfield, Mary Belle Clifton, and Sophie Wells. Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 21, at 11 a.m., at the Auxier Freewill Baptist Church, with Bobby Joe Spencer, David Powers, and Southie Fannin Jr., officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home in Martin. Visitation was at the Church. (FCT'S 11-24-2006)
Loverna Hall Allen
Age 81, of Allen, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2006, at the
Highlands Regional Medical Center in Prestonsburg.
She was born October 23, 1925, in Wayland, the daughter of the late Marcus Hall
and Emmaline Adams Hall. She was preceded in death by her first husband,
John M. Hall Jr., and her second husband, Dezard Allen. She was a homemaker, and
a member of the Cow Creek Freewill Baptist Church. Survivors include five sons:
Ralph Hall of Ashland, Carlos (Janice) Hall of Warsaw, Indiana, James Hall of
Jacksonville, Florida, Douglas (Ruth) Hall of Tram, and Dean (Mary Ann) Hall of
Prestonsburg; three daughters: Shirley (Jim) Porter of Ashland, and Patricia (Ralphie)
DeBord and Fonetta Hall, both of Prestonsburg; a sister, Ivel Ratliff of Marion,
Ohio; 18 grandchildren, and several great grandchildren. In addition to her
parents and husbands, she was preceded in death by two sons, Lloyd Hall and
Ricky Hall. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, November 22, at 11:00
a.m., at the Hall Funeral Home in Martin, with Clergyman Buford Little
officiating. Burial will follow in the Davidson Memorial Gardens in Ivel,
under the professional care of the Hall Funeral Home. (FCT'S 11-22-2006)
Roy Mitchell Bentley
Age 69, of Langley, died Saturday, November 18, 2006, at the VA
Medical Center, in Lexington. Born November 9, 1937, in Martin, he was the son
of the late Ebberson and Cynthia Bradley Bentley. He was a disabled truck
driver, a retired Air Force veteran, serving in Vietnam, and a member of the
American Legion. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Williams Bentley.
Survivors include a son, Roy Michael Bentley of Langley; daughters: Donna
Cochran of Louisville, Brenda Gullett of Edinburgh, Indiana, and Linda Johns of
Ashville, North Carolina; brothers: Walter Bentley of Topmost, and Willard
Bentley of Winchester; sisters: Nancy Bentley, Faye Bentley, and Sue Bentley,
all of Langley; and grandchildren: James Jason Gullett, Courtney McKenzie,
Raymond Johns III, and Ryan Johns. In addition to his parents, and wife, he was
preceded in death by a brother, Ebberson Bentley Jr.; and sisters: Lula Bentley,
and Floie Bentley. Funeral services will be held Wednesday November 22, at 11
a.m., at the Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, with Johnny Blair and James
Meade officiating. Burial will be in the Bradley Cemetery, in Langley, under the
direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home. Visitation is at the funeral home.
(FCT'S 11-22-2006)
Eunice Mae Flanery Hall
Age 70, of Martin, Ky., wife of Arnold Hall, passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2006, at Highlands Regional Medical Center, in Prestonsburg. She was born May 18, 1936 in Martin, the daughter of Grace Ousley Flanery of Martin, and the late Parley B. Flanery. She was a retired nurse, and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, in Martin. Survivors include her husband, Arnold; her mother, Grace Ousley Flanery; a son, George Michael (Deseree) Hall of Martin; three brothers: Billy James “Bill” (Judy) Flannery of Jackson, Michigan, Jesse Calvin “Joe” (Barbara) Flanery of Scott Depot, West Virginia, Parley Bryan (Joan) Flanery Jr., of Ashland; five sisters: Nora Sue (Gerald) Tomberlin of Weaverville, North Carolina, Doris Elaine (Charles) Porter of Unoci, Tennessee, Emma Lois “Goose” (Alger) Pigman of Hindman, Mavis Ann (Elman) Blair of Lexington, and Flora Grace (Bat) Bartrum of Foristell, Missouri, and three grandchildren: Justin Michael Hall, Jenna Michealle Crum, and Joeanna Grace Crum. She was preceded by her father, a son, Jeffrey Arnold Hall; and a daughter, Jennifer Grace Crum . Funeral services were conducted Saturday, November 18, at 1:00 p.m., at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, in Martin, with the elders of the Church officiating. Burial was in the Wright Cemetery, in Martin, under the professional care of the Hall Funeral Home, in Martin. Visitation was after 1:30 p.m., Thursday, and all day Friday, at Hall Funeral Home, and after noon Saturday at the church. Pallbearers: Doug Porter, Dean Tomberlin, Tom Tomberlin, Bill Tomberlin, Ross Tomberlin, Jon Tomberlin, Bryan Porter, Oscar Fragoso, and B. J. Young (FCT'S 11-22-2006)
Ocie Hamilton Moore
Age 86, of McDowell, widow of Astor “Bud” Moore and Tramble
Mitchell Sr., died Thursday, November 16, 2006, in the McDowell Appalachian
Regional Medical Center. She was born April 27, 1920, in McDowell, a daughter of
the late Will and Maude Hall Hamilton. She was a homemaker, and a member of the
Old Regular Baptist Church. Survivors include a son, Carl Moore of Panama City,
Florida; three daughters: Clara Cooper of Ashtabula, Ohio, and Barbara Parrott
and Brenda Rice, both of Richmond, Virginia; two brothers: Homer Hamilton of
McDowell, and Sam Hamilton of Indianapolis, Indiana; a sister, Annie Moore
Johnson of McDowell, and granddaughter, Judy K. Stumbo of McDowell; 18
grandchildren and 46 great grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. In
addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Gomer
Moore; a daughter, Shirley Moore Collins; five brothers: Lee Hamilton, Andy
Hamilton, Harold Hamilton, Eddie Hamilton, and Pearl Hamilton; and two sisters,
Gerlie Elliott, and Veda Tackett. Funeral services for Ocie Hamilton Moore were
conducted Sunday, November 19, in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, in Martin, with
Old Regular Baptist ministers officiating. Burial was in the Jack Hall Cemetery
(Neds Fork), in McDowell, with the Hall Funeral Home caring for those
arrangements. Visitation was at the funeral home. Pallbearers: Phillip Whitaker,
Michael Moore, Mark Moore, James Parker, William Stumbo, and Danny Moore. (FCT'S
11-22-2006)
Victor Bradley Newsome
Age 36, of Harold, died Friday, November 3, 2006, at the
McDowell Appalachian Regional Hospital. Born April 6, 1970, in Martin, he was
the son of Brenda Ray Newsome of Ligon, and the late Anderson Newsome. He was an
electrician for the coal mines. He is survived by his wife, Marsha Adkins
Newsome. Other survivors include three sons: Austin Bradley Newsome of
Prestonsburg, Donovan Bradley Newsome of Pikeville, and Dalton Tanner Newsome of
Harold; two step-daughters: Danielle Adkins of Harold, and Kayla Layne of
Pikeville; three brothers: Charles Newsome of Prestonsburg, Phillip Newsome of
McDowell, and Jamie Newsome of Ligon; and a sister, Melinda Gayheart of Ligon.
In addition to father, he was preceded in death by two brothers: Carl Newsome
and Timothy Paul Newsome. Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 7, at 11
a.m., at the Pilgrims Home Old Regular Baptist Church, in Grethel, with Old
Regular Baptist ministers officiating. Burial was in the Newsome Family
Cemetery, in Craynor, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in
Martin. Visitation was at the Church. (FCT'S 11-22-2006)
Eric Price
Age, 25, of Lexington, died Thursday, November 16, 2006, in
Estill County. Born April 12, 1981, in Martin, he was the son of Richard Gordon
Price of Texas City, Texas, and Donna Lynn Patrick Price, of Auxier. He was a
student at Lexington Community College. In addition to his parents, he is
survived by a sister, Misty Lynn Price of Charleston, South Carolina; his
grandmother, Thelma Isaac of Auxier, and his grandfather, Daniel Boone Patrick
of Salyersville. Eric was very devoted to his cat, “Mr. Bigglesworth.” He was
active in many sports, being an avid golfer, and a former member of the
Prestonsburg Blackcats Boys’ Basketball Team. He found pleasure in all types of
music. He was very fond of Texas Holdem’, and enjoyed a variety of video games.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 21, at 1 p.m., at Carter Funeral
Home Chapel, with Pastor Tommy Nelson and Pastor Tommy Reed officiating.
Interment was at Mayo Cemetery, in Prestonsburg. The family has entrusted
arrangements to Carter Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, contributuions are
requested to: Floyd County Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 1502, Prestonsburg, Ky., or
PHS Boys’ Basketball Team, 825 Blackcat Blvd, Prestonsburg, Ky. 41653. Active
pallbearers: Charlie Cox, Will Hignite, Joe Patrick, Josh Stanley, Grant Castle,
Kalan Harris, Brandon Amburgey, and Robbie Price. Honorary: Steve Price, Geoff
Price, Joel Bost, Glen McCoy, Danny Hill, Mike Hopson, and Dustin Robinson.
(FCT'S 11-22-2006)
Lillian Irene Wells Watson
Age 84, of Prestonsburg, died Wednesday, November 15, 2006, at River-view Health Care Center. Born February 1, 1922, in Auxier, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Lewis Wells and Marsha Litteral Wells. She was a former teacher at Prestonsburg Elementary School. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, in Prestonsburg. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Thomas Watson, who died January 1, 1999. Survivors include a daughter, Marsha W. Heedick (Rick) of Charlotte, North Carolina; two sisters: Roberta W. Davidson of Prestonsburg, and Ruby Collins of Lexington; a brother, Randall Wells of Morehead; two grandchildren: Christopher Alan Heedick of Charlotte, North Carolina, and Laura Anne Heedick of Richmond, Virginia. She was preceded in death by a brother, James Milford “Toodles” Wells; and a sister, Bonnie Wells. Visitation and memorial services, will be announced at a later date. The family expresses their heartfelt thanks to Dr. Larry Leslie (a former student), Kathy Hay, R.N., and the staff of Riverview Health Care Center, for the excellent care they provided. The family has entrusted arrangements to the Carter Funeral Home. (FCT'S 11-22-2006)
Wiley (Jack) Sparkman
Born January 20, 1927, in Knott County, he was the son of the
late John and Laura Belle Slone Sparkman. He was a retired coal miner. He
is survived by his wife, Rita Johnson Sparkman. Other survivors include two
brothers: Willie Sparkman and Albert Sparkman, both of Pippa Passes; a sister,
Alberta Huff; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. In
addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers: Arie Sparkman
and Adam Sparkman; and four sisters: Mae Slone, June Sparkman, and two infants.
Funeral services were held Monday, November 6, at 1 p.m., at the Joppa Old
Regular Baptist Church, in Melvin, with Old Regular Baptist ministers
officiating. Burial was in the Tilton Johnson Family Cemetery, in Melvin,
under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin. Visitation was
Friday, November 3, at 6 p.m., at the church, with nightly services at 6:30 p.m.
(FCT'S 11-17-2006)
Braskan Hall Yonts
Age 92, of Deane, widow of Lonzo Yonts, passed away Tuesday,
November 14, 2006, at her residence. She was born July 12, 1914 in Kite, the
daughter of the late H,. C. Hall and Margaret Hall. She was a homemaker, and a
member of the Little Rock Old Regular Baptist Church, in Bevinsville. Survivors
include four sons: Charles E. (Jean) Yonts of Columbia Station, Ohio, Dennel
(Sonia) Yonts of Spencer, Ohio, Thomas L. (Yvonne) Yonts of Bevinsville, and
Larry (Teresa) Yonts of Deane; four daughters: Carine (Paul) Blaskay of
Mulberry, Florida, Essalene (Paul) Monette of Jacksonville, Florida, Mabelline
Yonts of Kodak, Tennessee, and Ester Mae Darovitz of Phoenix, Arizona, 23
grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren. In
addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Allen
Virgil Yonts; a daughter, Charlene Yonts; a son-in-law, Louie Darovitz; two
brothers: John Ballard Hall, and Ervin Hall; and a sister, Connie Stacy. Funeral
services for Braskan Hall Yonts will be conducted Saturday, November 18, 2006,
at 11:00 a.m., at the Little Rock Regular Baptist Church, in Bevinsville, with
Old Regular Baptist ministers officiating. Burial will follow in the Henry Meade
Cemetery, in Deane, under the professional care of the Hall Funeral Home, in
Martin. Visitation is at the church. (FCT'S 11-17-2006)
Beverly Sue Carroll
Age, 63, of Stanville, died Wednesday, November 8, 2006, at her
residence. Born November 2, 1943, in St. Louis, Missouri, she was the daughter
of the late Frederick J. and Dorothy F. Kienle Mauer. She was a retired
coordinator for Appalachian Research and Defense Fund; and a former teacher for
Families in Transitions for Pike Family Court, in Pike County. She is
survived by her husband, Alex Carroll. Other survivors include four daughters:
Jessica Renee Akers of Ivel, Donna Marie Wimp of Mission, Kansas, Julia L.
Tiffany of Washington, D.C., and Amy M. Jeffries of Virginia Beach, Virginia; a
brother: Fred Mauer of Illinois; and seven grandchildren: Devan, Jordan, Pamela,
Heather, Kaitlyn, Jennifer, and Mason. In addition to her parents, she was
preceded in death by a sister: Jo Ann Ezell. Funeral services were held Friday,
November 10, at 1 p.m., at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, with
family and friends officiating. Visitation was at the funeral home. ( FCT'S
11-15-2006)
Eva A. Carpenter
Age 77, of Minnie, the wife of the late Hurley Carpenter, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2006, at her residence. She was born August 25, 1929, in Breathitt County, the daughter of the late Logan Sizemore and Perlinia Noble Sizemore McDaniel. She was a member of the Rock Fork United Christian Baptist Church, and a retired landlord in Chicago, Illinois. Survivors include a sister: Barbara A. Tharp of Clay City; a sister-in-law, Lillian Sizemore of Minnie; nine nieces, eight nephews; and a long-time companion, James Cornwell. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers: Willse Sizemore, Alnnie Sizemore, and Dave Sizemore. Funeral Services for Eva A. Carpenter were conducted Tuesday, November 14, at 1:00 p.m., in the Hall Funeral Home, in Martin, with Bethel Bolen and Nathan Lafferty officiating. Burial was in the Lucy Hall Cemetery, in McDowell, with Hall Funeral Home caring for those arrangements. Visitation was at the funeral home. Pallbearers: Jimmy Click, David Click, Darrell Sizemore, Jeremy Lafferty, Daniel Lafferty, Andrew Lafferty, Josh Moore, Matthew Banks, Wayne Thorpe, Walter Lowe, Terry Cornwell and longtime companion, James Cornwell. ( FCT'S 11-15-2006)
Burl Randall Conn
Age, 58, of Arkansas Creek, Martin, died Friday, November 10,
2006, at his residence. Born May 24, 1948, in Martin, he was the son of Mary
Conn of Martin, and the late Lonnie Conn. He was a disabled coal miner. He is
survived by his wife, Patricia Walters Conn. Other survivors include a son,
Randall Thomas Conn of Martin; a special daughter, Tanda Conn of Martin; two
brothers: Bufford Conn and Millard Ray Conn, both of Martin; three sisters:
Brenda Sue Pack of Johnson County, Judy Newman of Martin, and Cindy Curry of
Emma; and a granddaughter: Debra LaShae Conn. Funeral services will be held,
Wednesday, November 15, at 2 p.m., at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in
Martin, with William Jarrell officiating. Burial will be in the Adkins Cemetery
at Arkansas Creek in Martin, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home.
Visitation is at the funeral home. ( FCT'S 11-15-2006)
Fred Conn
Age 89, of Dana, widower of Lora Boyd Conn, died Saturday,
November 11 2006, in Our Lady of the Way Hospital, in Martin. He was born June
4, 1917, in Dana, a son of the late Greene B. and Martha Boyd Conn. Fred was a
former magistrate in Floyd County, a member of the Little Salem Regular Baptist
Church, in Dana, a Kentucky Colonel, and a retired Kentucky State employee.
Survivors include one son, William G. Conn of Dana; two daughters: Peggy Ann
Neal of Georgia, and Geraldine Jarrell of Banner; three sisters: Eva Roberts of
Michigan, Myrtle Greene Hamilton of Florida, and Joanna Lykins of Honaker; eight
grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and six great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services for Fred Conn were conducted Tuesday, November 14, at 11 a.m.,
in the Little Salem Regular Baptist Church, in Dana, with Regular Baptist
ministers officiating. Burial was in the Fred Conn Cemetery, in Dana, with the
Hall Funeral Home, in Martin, caring for those arrangements. Visitation was at
the funeral home, and at the church. ( FCT'S 11-15-2006)
Anthony Paul Osborne
Age, 19, of Prestonsburg, died Friday, November 10, 2006,
following an auto accident, on Ky. Route 114, in Prestonsburg. Born February 19,
1987, in Martin, he was the son of Stewart L. and Evelena Johnson Osborne, of
Prestonsburg. He was an employee of the circulation department for the Floyd
County Times; and a 2004 graduate of Prestonsburg High School. He is survived by
his wife, Samantha Allen Osborne. Other survivors include a soon-to-be born
daughter: Courtney Nicole Osborne; his maternal grandparents: Paul W. Johnson of
Miamisburg, Ohio; and Mary Sue Hall Triplett of Bevinsville; and several aunts,
uncles, great-aunts, great-uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his
paternal grandparents, Rush & Leda Samons Osborne. Funeral services, Tuesday,
November 14, at 11 a.m., at the Bonanza Freewill Baptist Church, at Abbott, in
Prestonsburg, with Jimmy Brown, Chuck Hall, Bobby Joe Spencer, and Louis Ferrari
officiating. Burial, in the Newman Cemetery in Hi Hat, under the direction of
Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin. Visitation, at the church. ( FCT'S
11-15-2006)
Lora Samons
Age, 63, of Martin, died Friday, November 10, 2006, at her residence. Born April 29, 1943, in Martin, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Shirley Crum Samons. She was a homemaker, and a member of the Arkansas Church of Christ, in Martin. Survivors include a daughter, Pamela Samons (William Hale, fiancé) of Martin; a brother: Richard Samons Jr., of Martin; three sisters: Nancy Amburgey and Betty Dutton, both of Martin, and Louvina Samons of Warsaw, Indiana; two grandchildren: Brittnie Nicole and Maranda; and several nieces and nephews In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters: Evelyn Hall and Annie Mae Miller. Funeral services were held Monday, November 13, at 1 p.m., at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, with Ronnie Samons and Roy Robinson officiating. Burial was in the Samons Family Cemetery at Arkansas Creek in Martin, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home. Visitation was at the funeral home.( FCT'S 11-15-2006)
Francis A. Akers
Age, 84, of Shelbyville, died Wednesday, November 8, 2006, at
his residence. Born in Floyd County, he was the son of the late Fred McKinley
and Josie Boyd Akers. He retired as a carpenter with Island Creek Coal Company,
was a member of Shiloh Old Regular Baptist Church, Finchville. He was a lifelong
member of the United Mine Workers and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.
He is survived by his wife, Leatha Pridemore Akers. Other survivors include two
sons: Michael Akers (Judy) of Stamping Ground, and Douglas Allen Akers of Kansas
City, Missouri; a daughter, Judy Knapp (Bob) of Nicholasville; four step-sons:
Bobby Pridemore, Billy Pridemore, and Daniel Pridemore, all of Shelbyville, and
Gary Pridemore of Sebastian, Florida; four step-daughters: Patty Ellis, Sue
Gray, and Karen Sams, all of Shelbyville, Pam Long of Nicholasville; and one
sister, Gladys Williams of Seneca, West Virginia; seven grandchildren and seven
great-grandchildren; 17 step-grandchildren; and seven step-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Kathryn Williams Akers.
Funeral services will be held Friday, November 10, at 10:30 a.m., at the Shiloh
Old Regular Baptist Church, Finchville, with Brother Karrell Addington; brother
Cledith Hall, and Brother Eddie Slone officiating. Interment will be in
Masonic Cemetery, Stamping Ground. Visitation is at the church. Expressions of
sympathy may be made to: Hospice of Louisville, or Shiloh Old Regular Baptist
Church. Arrangements were handled by Hall-Taylor Funeral Home. (FCT'S 11-10-06)
Adrian Lafferty
Age, 77, of Prestonsburg, died Monday, November 6, 2006, at the
Pikeville Medical Center. Born June 11, 1929, in Water Gap, he was the son of
the late Jerry and Lula DeRossett Lafferty. He was the retired president and
owner of Mountain Pipeline Construction Company; a U.S. Army Korean War veteran;
a member of Zebulon Lodge No. 273, F&AM, of Prestonsburg; the Oleika Shrine
Temple of Lexington; and was a 32nd degree Mason; a Kentucky Colonel; a member
of Chapter 18, Auxier D.A.V.; and a member of the Auxier Freewill Baptist
Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Jean Hunt Lafferty. Other
survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law: Debbie and John R. Trusty of
Prestonsburg, and Sandi and George Preston Archer of Kansas City, Missouri; a
brother, Tom Lafferty of Prestonsburg; a sister, Christine Ball of Prestonsburg;
and four grandchildren: Joel Lennon Archer, Jasmine Delaney Archer, Isabel
Deffry, and John David Trusty. In addition to his parents, and wife, he was
preceded in death by two brothers: Jerry A. Lafferty and James H. Lafferty.
Funeral services were held Thursday, November 9, at 11 a.m., at the Auxier
Freewill Baptist Church, with Bobby Joe Spencer officiating. Military services
were conducted by Auxier Chapter 18, D.A.V. Masonic services were held
Wednesday, November 9, at 7:30 p.m. Burial was in the Mayo Cemetery, in
Prestonsburg, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin.
Visitation was Wednesday, November 8, at 4 p.m. at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral
Home; and Thursday at 10 a.m. at the church. (FCT'S 11-10-06)
Richmond Slone
Age 83, of Blue River, died Tuesday, November 7, 2006, at
Highlands Regional Medical Center. Born February 12, 1923, in Blue River, he was
the son of the late Harmison and Annie B. Whitaker Slone. He was a retired
teacher for the Floyd County Board of Education, a Kentucky Colonel, and a
member of the Kentucky Retired Teachers Association. He is survived by his wife,
Mary Justice Slone. Other survivors include two daughters and sons in law: Dr.
Demetra and Dr. Bill Francis of Blue River, and Richenna Ann and Timothy
Stephens of Lexington; two brothers and one sister, Burns Slone of Blue River,
Burl Slone of Los Cruces New Mexico, and Sally E. Akers of Warsaw, Indiana; and
six grandchildren: Matthew, Amanda, Amy, Timothy Jr., Jack, and Abigail In
addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers and one
sister, Columbus Slone, Raymond Slone, Earl Slone, Harmison Slone Jr., and Cora
Lee Miller. Funeral services will be held Friday, November 11, at 11 a.m., at
Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, with Victor Davis officiating. Burial
will be in the Slone Cemetery at Blue River, under the direction of
Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home. Visitation is at the funeral home. (FCT'S
11-10-06)
Johnie Sparkman
Age 87, of Hueysville, husband of the late Ranie Shepherd Sparkman, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2006, at Highlands Regional Medical Center, in Prestonsburg. He was born October 4, 1919, in Hueysville, the son of the late Roach Sparkman and Anna Sexton Sparkman. He was a coal miner. Survivors include two sons, Burnis Sparkman and Paul Edward Sparkman, both of Waterloo, Indiana; a daughter, Dulcine Petty, of Angola, Indiana; nine grandchildren; and 12 great grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his wife, Ranie, a son, Johnie Sparkman Jr., and three brothers, Ishamel Shepherd, Eugene Shepherd, and Homer Sparkman. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, Novem-ber 11, at 11:00 a.m., at the Hall Funeral Home, in Martin, with Jerry Manns officiating. Burial will follow in the Press Shepherd Cemetery, in Hueysville, under the professional care of the Hall Funeral Home. Visitation is at the funeral home. (FCT'S 11-10-06)
Emma Jean Blackburn
Age 73, of Prestonsburg, wife of Archel Blackburn, passed away
Sunday, November 5, 2006, in St. Mary’s Medical Center, in Huntington, West
Virginia. She was born June 19, 1933, in Banner, the daughter of the late
Clarence Lewis and Callie Lewis. She was a homemaker and a member of the
Endicott Freewill Baptist Church, the Ladies Auxiliary of the church, and the
Floyd County Democrat Club. Survivors include her husband, Archel; five
sons, Gary Blackburn, Stevie Blackburn, and Paul Blackburn, all of Prestonsburg,
Rodney Blackburn of Canton, Ohio, and Scottie Blackburn of Millersport, Ohio;
two daughters: Charlotte George of Prestonsburg, and Debbie Burns of Columbus,
Ohio; one brother, Bennie Lewis of Olive Hill; two sisters: Barbara Foley and
Dorothy Lewis, both of New Lebanon, Ohio; and 17 grandchildren and 11 great
grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her parents; one son Keith Blackburn;
and one daughter, Etta Faye Blackburn. Funeral services for Emma Jean Blackburn
will be conducted Wednesday, November 8, at 1:00 p.m., at her residence,
Buffalo, Prestonsburg, with Jim Smith, Willis Adkins and Billy Collins
officiating. Burial will follow in the Blackburn Cemetery, Buffalo,
Prestonsburg, under the professional care of the Hall Funeral Home, in Martin.
Visitation is at the residence. (FCT'S 11-08-06)
Earnest Blevin
Age 63, of McDowell, died Sunday, November 5, 2006, at Our Lady
of the Way Hospital emergency room. Born March 24, 1943, in McDowell, he was the
son of the late Walker and Gilva Collins Blevins. He was a disabled coal miner;
and a member of the Old Time Baptist Church, in Printer. He is survived by his
wife, Deloris Henderson Blevins. Other survivors include two sons: Ricky D.
Blevins of Ashland, and Ernie Blevins of Couerdalean, Iowa; a daughter: Diana
Hamilton of McDowell; a brother, Ronnie Blevins of McDowell; a sister, Shelby
Jean Reynolds of McDowell; 10 grandchildren: William Donald Schlick, Nicole
Marie Blackburn, Cody Blevins, Amber Porter, Donald Porter, Jessica Porter, Zack
Neece, Brent Hancock, Nicholas Hancock, and Billy D. Hamilton; and one
great-grandchild, Shawn Hamilton. Funeral services will be held Thursday,
November 9, at 11 a.m., at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, with
Denver Meade, and others, officiating. Burial will be in the Blevins Cemetery,
at Frasures Creek, in McDowell. Visitation is at the funeral home, with nightly
services at 7 p.m. (FCT'S 11-08-06)
Clarence Edward Johnson
Age, 65, of Weeksbury, died Sunday, November 5, 2006, at the
Pikeville Medical Center. Born December 16, 1940, in Weeksbury, he was the son
of the late William Birchfield Johnson, and the late Melvina Hall Johnson. He
was a retired coal miner, and a U.S. Navy Vietnam veteran. He is survived by his
wife, Louetta Osborne Johnson. Other survivors include two sons: Steve Johnson
of Prestonsburg, and Stuart Johnson of Lenoir, North Carolina; three brothers:
Hurley Johnson of Shelby Township, Michigan, Homer Johnson of Carlisle, and Doug
Johnson of Wittensville; two sisters: Vivian Hall of Lodi, Ohio, and Betty Reed
of Oil Springs; and five grandchildren: Devon Sturart, Jerad, Alyssa, Madison,
and Seth. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three
brothers: Raymond Johnson, Royal Johnson, and Arnold Johnson; and a sister,
Virginia Mae Cook. Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 9, at 1
p.m., at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, with Vernon Johnson
officiating. Burial will be in the Johnson Family Cemetery at Weeksbury.
Visitation is at the funeral home. (FCT'S 11-08-06)
Jeanette J. Wright
Age 82, of Prestonsburg, died Friday, November 3, 2006, at the UK Medical Center, in Lexington. Born March 26, 1924, in Wayland, she was the daughter of the late Warren and Elizabeth Mosley Goodman. She was a homemaker, and minister and member of the Non-denominational Church. She is survived by her husband, James Luther Wright. Other survivors include three sons: Terry Hall of Warsaw, Indiana, Gary Horton of Royalton, and Tim Miller of Keaton; three daughters: Elizabeth Miller, Barbara Caldwell and Jennifer Music, all of Prestonsburg; a brother, Dan Goodman of Pierceton, Indiana; a sister: Virginia McGowan of Marion, Michigan; 18 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren Funeral services were held Sunday, November 5, at noon, at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, with Garfield Potter officiating. Burial was in the Father House Cemetery, Big Branch of Abbott, Prestonsburg, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home. Visitation was at the funeral home. (FCT'S 11-08-06)
Barbara Ellen Hall
Age, 62, of Grethel, died Tuesday, October 21, 2006, in the McDowell Appalachian Regional Hospital emergency room. Born May 16, 1944, in Floyd County, she was the daughter of the late Harve and Mary Francis Caudill Hall. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband, Clifford Junior Hall. Other survivors include: A daughter and son-in-law: Donna and Foster Dorvin Mitchell of Grethel; two brothers: Willie Wayne Hall and Vardie Hall, both of Grethel; and three grandchildren: Gladys Alicia Mitchell, Clifton Mitchell, and Foster Dorvin Mitchell Jr.; and one great-grandchild, James Franklin Mitchell. Funeral services will be held Friday, November 3, at 11 a.m., at the Pilgrims Home Old Regular Baptist Church, in Grethel, with Old Regular Baptist ministers officiating. Burial will be in the Hall Family Cemetery, in Grethel, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin. Visitation is at the church. (FCT'S 11-03-06)
Christopher Lee Jones
Age, 22, of Paintsville, passed away on October 31, 2006. He was
born in Boyd County, on February 4, 1984. He was a member of the First Baptist
Church of Pikeville, an Eagle Scout and Order of the Arrow. He received a
scholarship to the University of Louisville due to his scouting experience. A
Class of 2001 graduate of Paintsville High School, he was in the top ten of his
class. During his freshman year of college it was necessary for him to
withdraw from school due to illness. His plans were to complete his education.
While in the hospital he took classes on line from Big Sandy Community and
Technical College, preparing for his return to college. He was a courageous
young man and fought a brave fight, and was a joy and blessing to everyone who
knew him.He is survived by his mother, Debra Butcher Jones of Paintsville; a
half-brother, Ryan Jones of Nicholasville; a half-sister, Beth McDaniels of
Nashville, Tennessee; his maternal grandparents, Eugene and Betty Rose
(Blackburn) Butcher; his paternal grandmother, Mary Jones of Ligon; aunt, Connie
Butcher (Mrs. Larry) Sanders of Johnson County; uncle, Mark Butcher of
Pikeville; aunt Cora (Mrs. Mike) Hobson of Ligon; and several great-aunts and
uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather,
Robert Jones. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at First
Baptist Church, Fouth Street, Pikeville, on Friday, November 3, at 2:00 p.m. In
lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate contributions in his memory to:
ALSAC c/o St. Jude Research Center 332 N. Lauderdale
Memphis, TN 38102 Arrangements are under the direction of Thacker Funeral
Home, of Pikeville. (www.thackerfuneralhome.com)
(FCT'S 11-03-06)
Lance Corporal Jonathan Brett (Jon-Jon) Thornsberry
A, age 22, of Pikeville, formerly of McDowell, died Wednes-day, October 25, 2006, in Fallujah, Iraq. Born March 11, 1984, in Pikeville, he was the son of Jackie D. and Judy A. Lawson Thornsberry, of McDowell. He was a United States Marine who was serving in the War on Terrorism/Operation Iraqi Freedom. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Toni Renee Little Thornsberry. Other survivors include a daughter, Haylee Jo Thornsberry of Pikeville; a brother and sister-in-law: Jeffery and Angela Beth Thornsberry of Bruceton Mills, West Virginia; two nephews: Thomas Nathan and Jack Anthony; his grandmother, Alice Moore Lawson of McDowell; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents: Jeff Thornsberry and Mable Thornsberry Tuttle, and L. C. Tuttle; and maternal grandfather, Gene David Lawson. Funeral services will be held Friday, November 3, at 11 a.m., at the Little Rosa Old Regular Baptist Church, in McDowell, with Old Regular Baptist ministers officiating. Full military honors will be conducted. Burial will be in the Moore Cemetery (Doty Creek) McDowell, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin. Visitation was after 7:30 p.m., on Wednesday, at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, and after 11 a.m., on Thursday, at the church. (FCT'S 11-03-06)
Brad Hall
Age 36, of Beaver, died Saturday, October 28, 2006, at U.K.
Medical Center, in Lexington. Born August 31, 1970, in Pikeville, he was the son
of Doley and Violet Gayheart Hall of Beaver. He was a disabled coal miner.
He is survived by his wife, Stephanie Greene Hall. Other survivors include two
sons: Jon Tate Hall and Brady Dalton Hall, both of Beaver; a brother: Terry Hall
(Debbie) of Beaver; a sister: Jennifer Morrow (Rocky) of Langley; eight nephews
and three nieces. He was preceded in death by a son: Kolt Hall. Funeral services
will be held Wednesday, November 1, at 11 a.m., at the Samaria Old Regular
Baptist Church, in Teaberry, with Old Regular Baptist ministers officiating.
Burial will be in the Gayheart Cemetery, at Buckhorn Road, in Beaver, under the
direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin. Visitation will be at the
church. (FCT'S 11-01-2006)
William Herschell Hughes
Age 61, of Indianapolis, In., formerly of Floyd County, husband
of Sherry Newman Hughes, died Sunday, October 29, 2006, at the St. Francis
Hospital, Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born, April 17, 1945 in Prestonsburg,
the son of the late Smith Hughes and Haley Hackworth Hughes. He was a former
employee of International Truck Engines Company and the International Harvestor
Company. In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, Byron Herschel
Hughes of Indianapolis, Indiana; one grandchild, Hannah Michelle Hughes of
Louisville; seven brothers: Earl Hughes (Linda) of Price, Burl Hughes of
Prestonsburg, Arthur Hughes (Linda) of Silver Lakes, Indiana, Roger Hughes (Sue)
of Bevinsville, Don Hughes (Earlene) of Prestonsburg, Steve Hughes (Shelia) of
David, Allen Hughes (Lisa) of Teaberry; four sisters: Margaret Hyden of
Prestonsburg, Delphi Jean Scutchfield (Carl) of Louisville, Sally Smith (Avery)
of Paintsville, and Mary Jane Conn of Cincinnati, Ohio; a sister-in-law, Debra
Newman. Funeral services for William Herschel Hughes will be conducted Thursday,
November 2, at 1:00 p.m., in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, in Martin, with Doug
Bailey and Regular Baptist ministers officiating. Burial will follow in the
Arnett Cemetery (Middle Creek), in Prestonsburg. Hall Funeral Home is caring for
those arrangements. (FCT'S 11-01-2006)
Walter James Little
Age 71, of Wyandotte, Michigan, died Friday, October 27, 2006,
at Oakwood Cancer Center in Dearborn, Michigan. Born November 10, 1934, in
Melvin, he was the son of the late Will and Lizzie Bryant Little. He was a
retired laborer for Great Lake Steel in Ecorse, Michigan; and a U.S. Army and
Korean War Veteran. He is survived by his wife, Loretta Newman Little. Other
survivors include three sons: Timothy Little, Barry Little and Walter Keith
Little, all of Wyandotte, Michigan; two daughters: Cindy Sawmiller and Tonya
Huziak, both of Wyandotte, Michigan; two brothers: Willis Little of
Taylorsville, and Carl Little of Grand Rapids, Michigan; five sisters: Helen Ray
of Ohio, Peggy Convery of Cleveland, Ohio, Sadie Napier, Sharon Salyer and
Shelby Little, all of Pikeville; and eleven grandchildren. In addition to his
parents, he was preceded in death by a brother: Thomas Little and a sister: Pat
Little. Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 31, at 1 p.m. at the Nelson
Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, with Chuck Hall, Jimmy Dye and Lewis Sandlin
officiating. A military funeral was conducted by Garrett D.A.V. Chapter 128.
Burial was in the Newman Cemetery, in Melvin, under the direction of
Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home. Visitation was at the funeral home. (FCT'S
11-01-2006)
Irvin Smith
Age, 83, of Wayland, died Friday, October 27, 2006, at McDowell Appalachian Regional Hospital. Born August 10, 1923, in Virginia, he was the son of the late Walter and Mildred Smith. He was a retired Ohio operating engineer. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law: Jeffrey I. and Kathy Smith of Wayland; three grandchildren: Tomma Leigh Martin, Jeffrey Tyler Martin and Savannah Louise Smith; and caretaker, Brenda Bates. Funeral services were held Monday, October 30, at 2 p.m., at Megie and Riggs Funeral Home in Mount Orab, Ohio, with Danny O’Quinn (Family Minister) officiating. Burial was in the New Harmony Cemetery, in Williamsburg, Ohio, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin. Visitation was at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, in Martin, on Saturday October 28, at 4 p.m., and on Sunday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Megie and Riggs Funeral Home, in Mt. Orab, Ohio. (FCT'S 11-01-2006)
Lance Corporal Jonathan Brett (Jon Jon) Thornsberry
Age, 22, of Pikeville, formerly of McDowell, died Wednesday,
October 25, 2006, at Fallujah, Iraq. In addition to his parents, Jackie D. and
Judy A. Lawson Thornsberry of McDowell, he is survived by his wife, Toni Renee
Little Thornsberry. Other survivors include one daughter, Haylee Jo Thornsberry
of Pikeville; one brother and sister-in-law, Jeffery and Angela Beth Thornsberry
of Bruceton Mills, West Virginia; two nephews: Thomas Nathan and Jack Anthony;
several aunts, uncles and cousins and maternal grandmother, Alice Moore Lawson.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents: Jeff Thornsberry, Mable
Thorns-berry, Tuttle and L. C. Tuttle and maternal grandfather, Gene David
Lawson. Funeral services will be held Friday, November 3, at 11 a.m., at the
Little Rosa Old Regular Baptist Church, at McDowell, with ministers of the Old
Regular Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in the Moore Cemetery, (Doty
Creek), in McDowell, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home.
Visitation is after 7:30 p.m., on Wednesday, at the funeral home and after 11
a.m., Thursday, at the church. (FCT'S 11-01-2006)