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Columbus Dispatch, The (OH) - September 9, 2006 Kay Adams, Sr. Circleville, Ohio went home to be with his loved ones on Thursday, September 7, 2006. He was born April 10, 1922 in Lawrence County, Kentucky to Landon and Jettie Adams, deceased. He was preceded in death by first wife Kathleen Short Adams, son Dale Eugene Adams, daughter Roberta Kay Sword, step-daughter Diane Leist, siblings Lorene, Sarah, Robert and Paul Adams, as well as sister Effie Adams Neff. He is survived by his spouse, Donna Kysor Adams, Circleville; son, Kay (Judi) Adams, Jr., Galloway; daughters, Connie (Walter) Walsh, Hilliard, Donna (Steve) Holbrook, Ashville; step-sons, Tim (Cecilia) Leist, Reynoldsburg and David Leist, Waynseville. He is also survived by grandchildren, David (Emily) Adams, Columbus, Susan Walsh, Hilliard, Rachel Walsh, New York, Tracy (Tom) Buday, Dublin, Howie (Ellen) Holbrook, Lancaster; step-grandchildren, Heath (Robyn) Leist, Circleville, Stephanie (Tom) Hill, Hebron, KY.; great-grandchildren surviving are Avery Adams, Collin Holbrook; step-great-grandchildren, Alexander Leist, Allison and Ryan Hill. Siblings surviving are sister, Rose Bacus, Circleville; and brother, Bill (Pat) Adams, Washington Court House; as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Kay proudly served his country during WWII in the 46th Signal Corp, European and Pacific Theatres. He retired from Rockwell International, where he was a loyal and dedicated employee for 32 years. He was very proud of the fact that he assisted in building the space shuttles. He farmed many years in the Pickaway and Ross County areas. He enjoyed eating breakfast at Bob Evans, Circleville almost every morning. He and his wife enjoyed traveling and going to Bluegrass Gospel Concerts. Viewing hours will be Sunday, September 10, 2-6 p.m. at WELLMAN FUNERAL HOME, 1455 N. Court St., Circleville, Ohio. Funeral will be performed at 11 a.m. by Rev. David Titler, Monday, September 11. Viewing will also be one hour before the service. Small graveside service to follow after the funeral at the Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Kingston, Ohio.

Adams, Ruby Leah LOUISA - Ruby Leah Adams, 95, of Webbville, died Sun. Funeral 11am Wed, Young Funeral Home Chapel. Visit 6-9pm Tue at chapel. Published in the Lexington Herald-Leader on 7/17/2007.

Adkins, Estel LOUISA - Estel Adkins, 62, died Fri. Graveside service Sun, 11am, Adkins Cemetery. Visit 3-9pm, Sat, Young Funeral Home. Published in the Lexington Herald-Leader on 12/23/2006.

1929-2009  Bennie Atkinson, 79, of Louisa passed away Sunday, April 19, 2009 at his place of residence on Lackey Ave. Mr. Atkinson, was born in Tram, Ky. the son of Leport Atkinson and Rickman Fraylen, both deceased. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Tracey Atkinson.  Married to Anna Jean Jones Atkinson, who survives,  for 57 years, he worked for the C&O Railway for 45 years before he retired to pursue his lifetime love of fishing. Mr. Atkinson was a member of the 1st United Methodist Church of Louisa.  In addition to his wife, Mr. Atkinson is survived by one daughter, Terry Hudnall, of louisa, three brothers, two grandchildren, Heath Hudnall and Heather Burgess, and two great grandchildren, Alexandria and Ethen.  Visitation will be 5:00 to 9:00 P.M. Tuesday at Young Funeral Home. The family will gather at 4:00 P.M. Funeral services will be  held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 1st United Methodist Church with Rev. Art Honican officiating. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery in Louisa under the direction of Young funeral Home.

Allen Jr., Wayne LOUISA - Wayne Allen, Jr. "Flop" Diamond, 53, died Thu. Funeral 2pm Wed, Fallsburg Comm. Center. Visitation 4-9pm Sun, Young Funeral Home. Published in the Lexington Herald-Leader on 8/12/2007.

Arrington, Cloral B. LOUISA - Cloral B. Arrington, 92, died Wed. Funeral 2pm Sat. Visitation noon until time of service on Sat. Published in the Lexington Herald-Leader on 2/2/2007.

Bailey, Virginia Mae LOUISA - Virginia Mae Bailey, 91, died Sept. 8, 2006. Funeral Sun, 2 p.m. Smith Chapel. Visit 6-9 p.m., Sat. Young Funeral Home. Published in the Lexington Herald-Leader on 9/9/2006.

Ball, Velma LOUISA - Velma Ball, 75, of Columbus, Ohio, formerly of Louisa. Funeral 2pm Fri. at Young Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation 11-2 Fri. Published in the Lexington Herald-Leader on 10/19/2006.

Lexington Herald-Leader (KY) - November 22, 1989 - Lizzie Barker, 78, of Lowmansville, widow of Johnnie Barker, died Monday at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. Services 1 p.m. today at Fish Trap United Baptist Church, Staffordsville. Visitation after 8 a.m. today at Preston Funeral Home here.

Baugh, Elizabeth "Lizzy" LOUISA- Elizabeth "Lizzy" Baugh, 78, died Oct. 21, 2006. Services 2 p.m., Tue. Buchannan Chapel. Visit 6-9 p.m., Mon. Young Funeral Home, Inc. Published in the Lexington Herald-Leader on 10/23/2006.

Ethel Mae Young Bays - 1920-2009

Ethel Mae Young Bays, 88, of Chesapeake , Va. , died at her home on Friday, Jan. 2, 2009, surrounded by her family.
Mrs. Bays was born April 19, 1920, in Houckville, a daughter of the late Morton Harrison and Chloe Grimm Young and was the last surviving of their 11 children.
She was born again in Christ on Aug. 18, 1944, and was a member of Dry Ridge Free Will Baptist Church. She was predeceased (1997) by her husband, Edgar Bruce Bays .
She is survived by her four daughters, Vivian (Bernard) Swann of Westminster, Md., Velsie (Robert) Hewlett of Louisa, Virginia (Royce Jr.) Daw of Chesapeake , Va. , and Velda Frances (Charles) Daniel of Paintsville. She also is survived by seven grandchildren and seven stepgrandchildren, as well as numerous other family members.
In addition to being a loving wife and mother, Mrs. Bays was a homemaker, farmer, Sunday school teacher and missionary to Nevada . It is with great sorrow her family bids her goodbye, but they are confident of being reunited with her in heaven.
Wilson Funeral Home in Louisa will have a viewing today, Jan. 3, 2009, from 6 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Sunday with the Rev. Douglas Thorpe officiating

Lexington Herald-Leader (KY) - October 4, 1990 - Alkie Lee Lemaster Bevins, 73, of Charley, wife of Aubrey Bevins, died yesterday at J.J. Jordan Geriatric Center. Services 2 p.m. Saturday at George's Creek United Baptist Church, Lowmansville. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. today, and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday at Young Funeral Home.

Lexington Herald-Leader (KY) - August 29, 1995 LOUISA - Aubrey Bevins, 77, and Clara Castle Bevins, 72, husband and wife, Charley, died Saturday of injuries received in a traffic accident. Mr. Bevins was a retired school bus driver. Mrs. Bevins was a homemaker. Joint services 11 a.m. Wednesday, Georges Creek United Baptist Church, Lowmansville. Visitation any time today, Wilson Funeral Home.

Bishop, Jeff LOUISA - Jeff Bishop, 76, died Mon. Funeral 2pm Thu, Young Funeral Home Chapel. Visit 3-9pm Wed at funeral home. Published in the Lexington Herald-Leader on 4/4/2007.

Lexington Herald-Leader (KY) - September 6, 1992 LOWMANSVILLE -- A man died yesterday when the car he was driving hit a guardrail and an embankment on U.S. 23 at Lowmansville, Kentucky State Police said. Kelly Ray Blair, 22, of Lowmansville, was thrown from the car he was driving about 12:20 a.m. Johnson County Coroner J.R. Frisby pronounced Mr. Blair dead at the scene. Police said Mr. Blair was driving north on U.S. 23 when he lost control of the car. It hit a guardrail, crossed the oncoming lane of traffic and hit an embankment. He was not wearing a seat belt, a police report said. Mr. Blair was the husband of Heather Blair. Services will be Monday at 2 p.m. at the Jones-Preston Funeral Home in Paintsville. Visitation is today after 9 a.m.

May 3, 2009  Vernon Leslie Blankenship (1926-2009)
Vernon Leslie Blankenship, 82, of Louisa, died Friday in King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland .
He was born Dec. 1, 1926, in Ashland , the son of the late Lindsey and Carrie Sparks Blankenship. He was the husband of the late Clotine Hay Blankenship.
He was a service technician at NASA and Boeing Aircraft and a veteran of the U.S. Navy, where he served during World War II.
Survivors include a daughter, Deanna Lester of Louisa; two sisters, Gayle Stamper and Carolyn Vogel, both of Delaware, Ohio; a granddaughter, Georgieana Grayson; and two great-granddaughters, Alexandria Grayson and Anna-Wray Grayson.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Young Funeral Home in Louisa by the Rev. Emmitt Barker. Burial will be in Elliott County Memorial Gardens in Sandy Hook .
Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Lexington Herald-Leader (KY) - December 13, 1995 - Fannie Mae Blevins, 55, Ulysses, homemaker, wife of James E. Blevins, died yesterday. Services 11 a.m. Friday, Walnut Grove Freewill Baptist Church, Lowmansville. Visitation 7 p.m. today, church. Arrangements, Preston Funeral Home.

Boggs, Gertie Lee LOUISA - Gertie Lee Boggs, 90, of Blaine, KY, died Wed. Funeral 11am Fri, Caines Creek Freewill Baptist Church. Visit 4pm Thu at the church.

May 6, 2009  Robin Boggs - 1966-2009
Robin L. Boggs, 43, of South Point, died Monday in King’s Daughters Medical Center .
She was born Jan. 25, 1966, in Lawrence County .
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Phillips Funeral Home in Ironton. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Gardens.

May 13, 2009 Daily Independent  Howard Borders (1940-2009)
Howard G. Borders, 68, of Ulysses, died Tuesday at his residence.
He was born Nov. 27, 1940, in Johnson County .
His wife, Barbara Thompson Borders, survives.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Wilson Funeral Home in Louisa. Burial will be in Borders Chapel Cemetery in Ulysses.
Friends may call after 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Borders Chapel United Methodist Church .

Columbus Dispatch, The (OH) - March 8, 2006 Hattie Bowe, age 99, of Columbus, OH, went to be with her Lord on March 5, 2006. Born in Lawrence County, Kentucky to Richard and Sarah Thompson on September 13, 1906. Preceded in death by husband Arnold Bowe. Survived by Ezra (Mary) Bowe, Billy (Marie) Bowe, Juanita Coffey, Richard (Vesta) Bowe, Julia (Zeke) Rundio, Phyllis (David) Jenkins, and Barbara (Donald) Charles. Also survived by 39 grandchildren, and many many great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by son Chandus Bowe. Friends may call Wednesday, March 8, 2006 at the O.R. WOODYARD FUNERAL HOME, 1346 South High St., 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., where funeral service will be held Thursday 11 a.m. Reverends Marvin Hall, Wade Newsome, and Ed Dixon officiating. Interment Obetz Cemetery.

Herald-Dispatch, The (Huntington, WV) - August 25, 2003 Deceased Name: PAULINE BOGGS BOYLES, 81, of Ashland, Ky., passed away Saturday, August 23, 2003, in King's Daughters Medical Center. She was born June 29, 1922, in Lawrence County, Kentucky, daughter of the late Troy P. and Dorothy L. Kelley Boggs. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Clinton Harold Boyles, in 1996 three brothers, Jesse J. "Mayo" Boggs, Omer Boggs and Bill Boggs and a sister, Clotine Holbrook. Mrs. Boyles was a homemaker and attended South Ashland United Methodist Church. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, H. Donald Boyles and Chris of Prichard, W.Va. a sister-in-law, Margie Boggs Kemper of Ashland four grandchildren, Stephen Boyles, Jonathan Boyles, Donavan Boyles and Krystal McCormick and three great-grandchildren, Brandon Nicholas, Andrew Boyles and Savannah Boyles. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 27, 2003, at Steen Funeral Home, Ashland Chapel by the Rev. David Fultz. Burial will follow in Ashland Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, August 26, 2003, at Steen Funeral Home, Ashland Chapel.

Bradley, David Franklin LOUISA - David Franklin Bradley, 57, passed away Thu. Funeral 1pm Mon, Young Funeral Home Chapel. Visit noon-9pm Sun at Young Funeral Home. Published in the Lexington Herald-Leader on 8/5/2007.

May 4, 2009   Marie Nelson Bradley (1922-2009)
Marie Nelson Bradley, 86, of Meades Branch in Louisa, went to be with her Lord on Saturday May 2, 2009.  Marie was born Nov. 26, 1922, at Meades Branch, the daughter of the late Charles and Lula Hickman Nelson.  Marie was a longtime restaurant owner and known to her many customers and friends as the “Kentucky Lady.” She enjoyed being like their mom away from home.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Warren Bradley, who died in 1957; a son, Jimmy Bradley; a sister, Dorothy Stevens; four brothers, Clyde Nelson, Delbert Nelson, Pete Nelson and Eugene Nelson; and two special nephews, Billy Gene Kise and Charles Hubert Nelson.
She is survived by her loving children: a daughter, Carole Sue Fugitt of Meades Branch; a son, Eddie Bill Bradley of Meades Branch; a brother, John Nelson of Columbus, Ohio; eight grandchildren, Emily (Lee) Butler, Bill (Margie) Bradley, Dean (Susie) Bradley, Missy Bradley, Glenn Fugitt, Greg (Kelli) Fugitt, Shana (Eric) Meek and Jamie (Jeremy) Pack; 15 great-grandchildren, Andrea Butler, Jessica Miller, Kayla Bradley, Kim Bradley, Jon Bradley, Joziah, Jalison, Brianna, J.C. Fugitt, Lakeisha Fugitt, Greg Russell Fugitt, Latana Fugitt, Paylin Meek, Evan Meek and Kobe Pack; three great-great-grandchildren; two stepgranddaughters, Bobbi Fannin and Dee Kise; and four stepgreat-grandchildren, Keith Fannin, Anissa Fannin, Deedra Kise and Blayne Brewer.
Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, 2009, at Greenlawn Cemetery in Louisa.

Herald-Dispatch, The (Huntington, WV) - November 25, 2003 BILLY JOE BRANHAM, 74, went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 24, 2003. Billy Joe was born November 4, 1929, in Lawrence County, Kentucky, the son of the late William Henderson and Goldie Hall Branham. He was a retired electrician and member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 317 a member of the Oak Grove Church at Fort Gay, W.Va., and served during the Korean Conflict in the United States Marine Corps. He is survived by his loving family, wife Helen Shannon Branham of Louisa, Ky. daughters Dru Ann Kirk and Dee Dee Pope and her husband Glen Dale, all of Louisa, Ky. four grandsons that Billy Joe was very proud of, Matthew Pope, Adam Kirk, Christopher Pope and Ashton Kirk a sister, Garnet Howell of Huntington, W.Va. and a host of friends. Funeral services will be conducted at the Wilson Funeral Home, Louisa, Ky., 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 26, 2003, the Rev. Mack Ray Cyrus officiating. Burial will follow in the Shannon Cemetery at Route #1 Louisa. Friends may call after 5 p.m. Tuesday at Wilson Funeral Home.

Branham, Marsha Lynn LOUISA - Marsha Lynn Branham, 48, of Louisa, died Sat. Funeral 2pm Tue at Young Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation 5-9pm Mon. Published in the Lexington Herald-Leader on 4/16/2007.

Britton, Gene Tom LOUISA - Gene Tom Britton, 57, died Sat. Funeral 3pm Thurs, First Baptist Church of Louisa. Visit 6-9pm Wed, Young Funeral Home. Published in the Lexington Herald-Leader on 12/13/2006.

Britton, Irene "Meme" LOUISA - Irene "Meme" Britton, 82, died Wed. Funeral 2pm Sat, First Baptist Church. Visit 6-9pm Fri, Young Funeral Home Inc. Published in the Lexington Herald-Leader on 7/13/2007.

Lexington Herald-Leader (KY) - September 18, 1989 Theodore Brown, 70, of Lowmansville, a retired steel worker, widower of Maxine White Brown, died Saturday at his home. Services 7:30 p.m. today at Young Funeral Home. Burial 2 p.m. Tuesday in Riverview Cemetery, Moundsville, W.Va. Visitation 2 to 9 p.m. today.

May 5, 2009  Elmer “Buddy” Browning - 1930-2009
Elmer E. “Buddy” Browning, 78, of Ironton, died Sunday in Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland .  He was born Sept. 7, 1930, in Lawrence County .  His wife, Icie Midge Reece Browning, survives.  The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Hayes-Phillips Funeral Home in Ironton.

May 8, 2009  Elmer Burchwell - 1921-2009
Elmer E. Burchwell, 87, of Blaine , died Wednesday in King’s Daughters Medical Center .
He was born May 17, 1921, in Lawrence County .  His wife, Joy E. Kelley Burchwell, survives.  The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Wilson Funeral Home in Louisa. Burial will be in Skaggstown Cemetery at Flat gap.

Burns, Anna LOUISA- Anna Burns, 84, died Nov. 1, 2006. Services Sat, 2 p.m., 1st Baptist Church. Visit Fri, 4-9 p.m., Young Funeral Home. Published in the Lexington Herald-Leader on 11/3/2006.

Evening Times August 18, 1906  Mrs. Mary Burton, while her husband was in Columbus , took a dose of carbolic acid and her body was found in the morning.  She had hung a white card on the door and left a long letter, the contents of which had not been given out.  Mrs. Burton was married three weeks ago and had come here from near Louisa , Ky.   She was homesick and had no money.  Her father is W. H. Calhoun of Wilbur , Ky.

Cincinnati Enquirer, The (OH) - March 18, 2003 BUTLER James R., February 8, 1946 to March 16, 2003, Cincinnati, OH, recently retired from Ashland Inc. passed away Sunday, March 16, 2003 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Northern Kentucky after a brief illness. A native of Lawrence County, Kentucky, Butler was a graduate of Eastern Kentucky University and was elected to Eastern's Hall of Distinguished Alumni. He also served as Captain in the US Army and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. Butler's career with Ashland began in 1970 as a salesman in Buffalo, NY. He later transferred to a sales assignment in St. Louis, MO, after which he joined the company's Public Affairs group in Ashland, KY in 1980. He served in positions of increasing responsibility before becoming Manager of Media Relations and company spokesman in 1984. In 1986, he joined Ashland's government relations group as a regional manager of State Government Relations in Bloomington, MN then later served as Associate Director of State Government Relations before being named to his retiring position, Director, State and Local Government Relations in 1994. Active in civic and trade organizations, Butler had served as Chairman of the General Committee on State Relations of the American Petroleum Institute as well as being Chairman of the Kentucky Chemical Council. He was on the Executive Committee of the Lawrence County Ohio Development Corporation, was Treasurer of the Covington, KY Business Council and served as a board member of Associated Industries of Kentucky and the Kentucky Retail Federation. He had recently been named to the Northern KY Symphony Board. Butler is survived by his wife, Mary, Cincinnati, OH and daughter, Lexie (Jeff) Centers and grandson, Jaron Centers of Hazard, KY. 

Columbus Dispatch, The (OH) - July 30, 2006 CANTRELL James Cantrell, age 70, of Plain City, died Saturday, July 29, 2006 at home surrounded by his loving family after an extended and courageous battle with cancer. A gentle and kind man who always had a helping hand or generous supply of home grown garden vegetables for whoever was in need. Born October 19, 1935 in Lawrence County, Kentucky. He retired from the City of Upper Arlington in 1991 after 36 years of service. He also worked for the Franklin County Fairgrounds as the ground supervisor. Preceded in death by parents Hubert and Nancy (Berry) Cantrell, grandson Joseph Keith McCabe, brothers Orville "Little Red" Cantrell and Marvin Cantrell, sisters Ruth Skaggs, Shirley Beach, Audra Mae "Dolly" Sparks. Survived by loving wife of 47 years, Christene (Seagraves) Cantrell; children: twin boys, Gary (Maggie) Cantrell of KY, and Larry (Donna) Cantrell of Plain City, Karen Teresa (Keith) McCabe of Plain City, Judy Rowe of Plain City, Melissa "Missy" Lemaster of Plain City; 15 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; brother, Freddie (Bernice) Cantrell of West Jefferson; sisters, Elva (Clarence) Spears of Pataskala and Verlissia (Kermit) Van Hoose of KY. Friends may call 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday July 31, 2006 at the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME, 202 E. Main St. (St Rt 161 W), Plain City, where services will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday with Pastor Harold Collins and Eric Smith officiating. Burial in Forest Grove Cemetery.

From The daily Independent May 20, 2009   Jerry Carey - 1939-2009
Jerry D. Carey, 69, of Ironton, died Friday in Cornerstone Hospital in Huntington , W.Va.
He was born Aug. 21, 1939, in Lawrence County .
His wife, Rebecca “Grone” Carey, survives.
The funeral will be at noon at Tracy Brammer Funeral Home in Ironton. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery in Ironton.

Carter, Mart LOUISA - Mart Carter, of Catlettsburg, 92, died Tue. Funeral 11am Fri, Young Funeral Home Chapel. Visit 4-9pm Thu at funeral home. Published in the Lexington Herald-Leader on 8/9/2007.

Lexington Herald-Leader (KY) - January 30, 1996 PAINTSVILLE -- Floyd Castle, 61, Wittensville, retired janitor at W.R. Castle Elementary School in Wittensville, husband of Ruth Smith Castle, died Sunday. Services 1 p.m. Thursday, Walnut Grove Freewill Baptist Church, Lowmansville. Visitation 7 p.m. today, Jones-Preston Funeral Home; 5 p.m. Wednesday, Walnut Grove Freewill Baptist Church, Lowmansville.

Castle, Okie LOUISA - Okie Castle, 67, died Aug. 21, 2006. Funeral 11 a.m., Fri. Walnut Grove Baptist. Visit after 2 p.m., Wed. Church. Young F.H. Published in the Lexington Herald-Leader on 8/23/2006.

Chaffin, Hazel Mae Wilks LOUISA - Hazel Mae Wilks Chaffin passed away Mon, April 9, 2007. Funeral Thu, 2pm at Young Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation 4-9pm Wed. Published in the Lexington Herald-Leader on 4/11/2007.

Springfield News-Sun (OH) - August 6, 2006 CHANDLER, Gypsy 94, of Woodstock, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Saturday August 5, 2006 in Woodstock following a lengthy illness. She was surrounded by her loving family in the home of Joseph & Vicky Jeter. Gypsy was born September 25, 1911 in Lawrence County, Kentucky the daughter of Charles Borders and Della (Hannah) Johnson. Gypsy was an elementary school teacher in Champaign County. She taught at Cable, Graham and retired from Mechanicsburg Elementary Schools. She was a member of Trinity Chapel Church in Milford Center. She is survived by her sister, Anna Jeter of Woodstock; her brothers, H.K. Johnson of Minerva, Ohio and Bill (Lou) Johnson of Marrietta, Ohio, sisters-in-law, Irene Johnson of Minerva, Ohio and Goldie Johnson of Kentucky; as well as several nieces & nephews. A special thank you to Sherry Lynn Wood and Teresa Gardner. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Ervin Chandler, four brothers, John, Otis, Otto, and Junior Johnson and one sister-in-law, Yvonne Johnson. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Monday, August 7, 2006 from 5-8 pm in the SKILLMAN, MCDONALD & VERNON FUNERAL HOME, Mechanicsburg. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, August 8, 2006 in the funeral home with Pastor Steve Wood officiating. Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery, Mutual. Memorial contributions may be made in Gypsy's memory to Loving Care Hospice, 113 South Main Street, Marysville, Ohio 43040 or to the Alzheimer's Association, 3797 Summit Glen Drive Suite G100, Dayton, Ohio 45449.

Chapman, Charles LOUISA - Charles Chapman, 77, died Fri. Funeral 2pm Sun, Young Funeral Home, Inc. Visit 6-9pm Sat. Published in the Lexington Herald-Leader on 2/24/2007.

Church, Tony Ray LOUISA - Tony Ray Church, 57, died Aug. 27, 2006. Funeral 2 p.m., Wed. Young Funeral Home Chapel. Visit 5 - 9 p.m., Tue. Funeral Home. Published in the Lexington Herald-Leader on 8/29/2006.

May 7, 2009  Mabel Clester - 1934-2009
Mabel Clester, 75, of Blaine , died Tuesday in Paul B. Hall Medical Center in Paintsville.
She was born Feb. 13, 1934, in Blaine .  The funeral was at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Big Blaine United Baptist Church in Mazie. Burial was in Cantrell Family Cemetery in Blaine .  Young Funeral Home in Louisa was in charge of arrangements.

Colegrove, Rumes LOUISA- Rumes Colegrove, 78, died Oct. 11, 2006. Services Sat, 11 a.m., Young Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation Fri, 6-9 p.m. Published in the Lexington Herald-Leader on 10/13/2006.

Collins, Jana Cain LOUISA - Jana Cain Collins, 42, formerly of Louisa, died Wed, April 18, 2007. Graveside service will be held Sat at noon at Pinehill Cemetery. Published in the Lexington Herald-Leader on 4/21/2007.

Herald-Dispatch, The (Huntington, WV) - June 14, 2002 FRED T. CONLEY, 65, of Lowmansville, husband of Mary Boggs Conley, died Wednesday in the University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington. He was a coal truck driver for Casebolt Trucking. Also surviving are his father, Vincel Conley seven daughters, Ottie Mae Carter of Lowmansville, Rose Bowden and Myrtle Ann Northcutt, both of Pelham, Tenn., Barb Frazier of Ashland, Debbie McCoy and Pam Mathieu, both of Louisa, and Kim Ratliff of Paintsville and one brother, Bill Conley of Chillicothe, Ohio. Funeral 1 p.m. Saturday at Chestnut Grove Church, Lowmansville burial in Yatesville Memorial Gardens, Louisa. Friends may call after 5 p.m. today at the church. Wilson Funeral Home, Louisa, is in charge of arrangements.

Lexington Herald-Leader (KY) - September 6, 1993 - Marie Conley, 67, Lowmansville, died yesterday. Arrangements incomplete, Preston Funeral Home.

Lexington Herald-Leader (KY) - November 6, 1989 - Rudolph Conley, 63, of Lowmansville, husband of Marie Conley, died yesterday at St. Mary's Hospital, Huntington, W.Va. Services 11 a.m. Wednesday at Preston Funeral Home. Visitation 5 to 10 p.m. today and until 10 p.m. Tuesday.

June 30, 1952   Carma Gen Cordle, 31, of Wilbur, Ky., driver of an empty semi-trailer gasoline truck was killed in a 3-car accident when another driver went left of center.

October 7, 1929  H. H. Cornutte, 83, was born October 9, 1844, at Zelda , Ky. , and departed this life October 6, 1929, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. U. G. Fresher.  He was united in marriage to Sarah J. Chaffin March 7, 1867, and who preceded him in death just five months ago.  To this union five children were born; J. A., Mrs. U. G. Frasher, R. A., V. B., and Thomas A.  He is also survived by three brothers; V. B., O. L., and E. R., and a sister, Mrs. Belle Fannin.

Cottle, James Lee LOUISA - James Lee Cottle, 17, died Tues. Funeral 2pm Fri, Elizabeth Bapt. Church at Martha, KY. Visit 3pm Thurs at the church. Published in the Lexington Herald-Leader on 3/1/2007.

Lexington Herald-Leader (KY) - December 6, 1992 - Cecil Daniel Sr., 77, Lowmansville, retired coal miner, husband of Edith Daniel, died Friday. Services 1 p.m. Monday, Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Visitation 1-7 p.m. today.

Lexington Herald-Leader (KY) - April 13, 1994 - Dennie Elmon Daniel, 65, Lowmansville, retired coal miner, husband of Mae Castle Daniel, died Monday. Services 11 a.m. Thursday, Tom's Creek Freewill Baptist Church. Visitation after 8 a.m. today, Jones-Preston Funeral Home.

Daniels, Annie Rue LOUISA - Annie Rue Daniels, 58, of Fallsburg, passed away Thu, Nov. 9, 2006 at home. Funeral 11 a.m., Sat at Young Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation 4-9 p.m., Fri at funeral home. Published in the Lexington Herald-Leader on 11/10/2006.

Lexington Herald-Leader (KY) - July 8, 1989 - James Bascom Daniels, 76, of Route 1, a retired maintenance foreman for the state highway department and a retired employee of Louisa Box and Lumber Co., husband of Laura Green Daniels, died Thursday at Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital, Russell. Services 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Georges Creek United Baptist Church, Lowmansville. Visitation 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. today at Young Funeral Home and after 6 p.m. today at the church.

Daniels, Lon LOUISA - Lon Daniels, 82, died Sun. Funeral 11am Wed. Visit 3-9pm Tues, Young Funeral Home Inc. Published in the Lexington Herald-Leader on 2/27/2007.

May 5, 2009  Mescal Daniels - 1943-2009
Mescal Daniels, 65, of Marion , died April 30 in Marion Point Nursing Home in Marion .
He was born May 10, 1943, in Lawrence County .
The funeral was at 2 p.m. Monday at Macedonia Church . Burial was in Macedonia Cemetery .
Phillips Funeral Home in Ironton was in charge of arrangements.

Lexington Herald-Leader (KY) - June 17, 1993 - Ray B. Daniels, 78, of Lowmansville, husband of Gusta Grim Daniels, died Tuesday. Graveside service 2 p.m. today at W.L. Daniels Cemetery. Visitation 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at Jones-Preston Funeral Home.

Dayton Daily News (OH) - December 12, 2006 DAVIS, Lena Josephine 84, of Dayton, passed away Sunday December 10, 2006. Lena Josephine was born in Lawrence County, Kentucky on December 20, 1921. She was retired from Inland Manufacturing and member of the Inland Retirement Club. Preceded in death by her husband, Paul Herbert Davis, in 1988; 3 sisters, Beatrice, Edyth & Irene; brother, Eldred Thompson. Survived by her daughter & son-in-law, Sharon & Larry Smith; 2 grandchildren, Cheryl Lynn & Larry, Jr.; 2 great grandchildren, Elena & Sara; sister, Louise Thompson; 2 brothers & 3 sisters-in-law, Jack & Boots Thompson, Norman & Kathryn Thompson, Jane Thompson; special nieces, Terri Iker, Sue Thompson & Ellen Pelfrey; other special nieces, nephews & friends. Funeral service 1:00 p.m. Thursday at the GEORGE C. MARTIN FUNERAL HOME, "North Dayton Chapel", 5040 Frederick Pike at Needmore Road. Interment Hillgrove Cemetery, Dayton. The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at the George C. Martin Funeral Home. If desired, memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association, 8899 Brookside Avenue, Suite 102, Westchester, Ohio

Ira Lark Diamond, 90, of Southgate, Mich., formerly of Louisa, died Thursday in Southgate.  Mr. Diamond was born April 20, 1917, in Lawrence County.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Tula H. Diamond.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Young Funeral Home in Louisa. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery in Louisa.

1917-2009  Harry William Dent, 92, of Perry Street in Louisa, died Saturday, April 18, 2009 at the J.J. Jordan Geriatric Center in Louisa. Born in Elgood , W.Va. the son of Dexter Hamilton and Laura Burk Thompson Dent, he was a heavy equipment operator during his working days. He was a member of the Vinson Lodge F&AM.  Mr. Dent was preceded in death by his wife Polly Ann Comer Dent who passed away in 1994. He is survived by three daughters, Ann Thomas, of Thaxton, Va., Rose Niday, of Fincastle, Va., and Nancy Rucker of Goodview, Va., two sisters, Margaret Williams of Harrisburg, Va. and Joyce Wolbert of Martinsburg, W.Va. 17 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren.  Visitation will be from 9:00 to 10:00 P.M. at Young Funeral Home. Graveside services will conducted at Elmwood cemetery in Wayne , W.Va by Rev. Tim Preston of Ft. Gay , W.Va. at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, April, 21 under the direction of Young Funeral Home of Louisa

DIED FIGHTING FIRE  April 20, 1909 – William Dobbins, of Lawrence County , Kentucky , while fighting a forest fire which menaced his home last night, was burned to death.  Many other homes have been threatened by the forest fires, which have been raging several days in the mountains of Eastern Kentucky , and thousands of dollars of timber have been destroyed.  Heavy rains last night quenched the fires.

1940-2009  Bertalene “Betty” Edwards, 68, of Blaine, Ky. passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at her home. She was born July 2, 1940 in Sandy Hook , Ky. a daughter of the late Jim and Hazel Skaggs Blankenbeckler. She was a retired cook at Blaine Elementary School and member of the Caines Creek Freewill Baptist Church . In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Gary Edwards, two sisters, Yvonne Reinholtz and Dorene Blankenbeckler, two brothers, Willie Blankenbeckler and Olen Blankenbeckler, also two Grandchildren, Isiah Edwards and Matthew Edwards.  Survivors include, three daughters, Sandy Edwards of Blaine, Ky.; Patty Edwards of Blaine, Ky.; and Mary Bloomfield of Louisa, Ky.; two sons, Emory (Beth) Edwards of Ulyssess, Ky.; Gary (Dorothy) Edwards of Blaine, Ky.; two sisters, Ottie Mae Skaggs of Clawson, MI.; and Flora Walker of Olive Hill, Ky.; one brother, Bert Blankenbeckler of Olive Hill, Ky.; six Grandchildren, Jonathan Boggs, Nathan (Shana) Boggs, Patrick Boggs, Andrew Edwards, Ethan Edwards and Edmond Edwards.  Funeral services will be conducted 1 :00 pm Friday, May 1, 2009 at Caines Creek Freewill Baptist Church with Ford McKenzie and Bondi Salyers officiating. Burial will follow at the Wilson - Skaggs Cemetery in Olive Hill, Ky. 

Monday, May 11, 2009  Mildred Elam befriended generations of Ashland residents during her 40 years of memorable service as bookstore manager and central fund treasurer of Ashland High School and the renamed Paul G. Blazer High School . From 1956 through 1996, literally thousands of students came to know and depend on Millie Elam in the bookstore. Yet this position was only a part of a long and varied work career.
Prior to joining the staff of the high school, Ms. Elam worked as an office manager for Dr. M.D. Garred for five years, as an office manager for Attorney Chesley Lycan for five years and as a teller at Third National Bank for three years. From 1938 to 1944, she was the featured vocalist for a local dance band called “Scott Craft and his Craftsmen,” featuring Mimi Hayes. An article about her singing career appeared in the winter 2008 edition of “Independent — The Magazine.”
In 2008, she was presented a key to the city of Ashland in recognition of her many accomplishments. Ms. Elam was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 119, and the Russell Mistletoe Chapter; the White Shrine; The Ashland Child Culture Club; the Mother of Twins Club; and a former officer of the Ashland Business and Professional Women’s Club.
Born in Louisa , Ky. , Mildred Elizabeth Hayes Elam was the daughter of the late William Kirk Hayes and the late Martha Evelyn Thompson Hayes; and sister of the late Mary Maxine Burns.
Mildred Elam is survived by her twin daughters, Patricia Elam of Ashland and Pamela Elam of New York City , who were with her when she passed away at home on May 9th after a long illness.
Funeral services will be at the Marshall Steen Funeral Home, 3409 13th Street , Ashland , on Wednesday, May 13, 2009, at 1 p.m. Burial will follow in Bellefonte Memorial Gardens in Flatwoods.

Times Recorder  October 11, 1970  Bennett Fannin, 51, died Saturday, October 10, at his home of an apparent heart attack.  Born May 27, 1919, at Yatesville , Ky. , he was a don of Mrs. Cora Derrefield Fannin and the late Lewis Fannin.  Mr. Fannin was a veteran of World War II.  Surviving are his widow, the former Exie B. Hart, five daughters, Mrs. Barbara Hollingshead, Mrs. Linda Patterson, Perry, Judy, and Terry, all at home; five sons, Michael, William,  and Kenneth, Danny, and Chris at home; a brother, Elmer, and four sisters; Mrs. Vivian Potter, Mrs. Louella Phillips, Mrs. Ida Belle Berry, and Mrs. Avanell Hunt; and four grandchildren.  Thomas Funeral Home, burial in New Lexington Cemetery.

From The Daily Independent May 23, 2009

Emogene Ferguson - 1914-2009
Emogene Ferguson, 94, of Catlettsburg died Sunday at her home.  She was born July 4, 1914, in Louisa.  Her husband, Ezra Lewis Ferguson, preceded her in death.  Graveside service will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday at Meek Cemetery on Isaac Park Road in Louisa.  Visitation will be from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at Young Funeral Home in Louisa.

Fortner, Marie Parson LOUISA - Marie Parson Fortner, 99, died Fri. Funeral services will be 2pm Mon, Young Funeral Home Chapel. Visit Sun, 3-9pm. Published in the Lexington Herald-Leader on 12/10/2006.

1925-2009  Ivory Juanita Fugate, 84, of Louisa, died Sunday at Woodland Oaks Health Care Facility.  Mrs. Fugate was born Sept. 4, 1925.  Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at First Christian Church in Louisa. Burial will follow in Alley Family Cemetery in Louisa.  Friends may call from 4 to 9 p.m. today at Young Funeral Home in Louisa.

Lexington Herald-Leader (KY) - September 22, 1991 - Charles E. "Charlierod" Garland, 61, of Lowmansville, a welder for Bizwil Inc. and husband of Mary VanHoose Garland, died Friday at St. Mary's Hospital in Huntington, W.Va. Services 2 p.m. today at Jones- Preston Funeral Home chapel.

Marysville Journal Tribune September 12, 2002  Anna Geneva “Neva” Gilliam, 68, of Plain City , died Wednesday, September 11, at her home.  She was born April 24, 1934, in Mazie , Ky. , to Emory and Sally Jane Fannin Sparks and was predeceased by her husband, Danville Gilliam, in 1989; three brothers, John Walter Sparks, James Sparks, and William Sparks; and four sisters, Geneva Sparks, Zolena Sparks, Rinda Sparks, and Glenna Ison.  Survived by a daughter Tami Dille; four brothers, George (Rosemary) Sparks , Buck (Bonnie) Sparks , Delmas (Virginia), Emory (Phyllis) Sparks Jr., and two sisters; Maggie (James) Robinson and Evelyn (Paul) VonDach.  Ferguson Funeral Home, burial at the McConnelsville Cemetery .

From The daily Independent May 16, 2009   Gladis Gilliam (1950-2009)
Gladis Gilliam, 59, of Louisa, died Thursday in Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland .
She was born Feb. 1, 1950, in Pilgrim.  Her husband, Russell Lee Gillliam, survives.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Sunday at Young Funeral Home in Louisa. Burial will be in Muncy Cemetery at Meathouse.

Lexington Herald-Leader (KY) - November 10, 1995 PAINTSVILLE - Angie B. Green, 78, Lowmansville, homemaker, wife of Charlie Green, died yesterday. Services 2 p.m. Sunday, George's Creek United Baptist Church, Lowmansville. Visitation 2 p.m. today, Jones-Preston Funeral Home.

Lexington Herald-Leader (KY) - January 27, 1991 - Columbus Earl Greene, 48, of Springfield, Ohio, formerly of Lowmansville, son of Charlie and Belle Salyers Greene of Lowmansville, was found dead Thursday at his home. His death is under investigation by the Clark County coroner, Springfield. Services 11 a.m. Monday at George's Creek United Baptist Church, Lowmansville. Visitation after 9 a.m. today at Bryan Fraley & Son Funeral Home.

Lexington Herald-Leader (KY) - May 5, 1995 - Carson Grimm, 69, Lowmansville, retired welder and Paintsville police officer, Korean War veteran, died yesterday, apparently of injuries received in a traffic accident. Services 11 a.m. Saturday, Paintsville Funeral Home. Visitation 3 p.m. today.

May 12, 2009  Gloria Jean Chapman Gussler (1952-2009)
Gloria Jean Chapman Gussler, age 57, of Westwood , Ky. , formerly of Coal Grove , Ohio , died Saturday, May 2, 2009, at her residence.
She was born Jan. 24, 1952, in Lawrence County , Ohio , a daughter of the late Ray Chapman and Sadarae Collins Chapman.
She was a medical transcriptionist, a member of International Golden Kay Honor Society, a graduate of Dawson Bryant High School in 1970, attended Ohio University Southern where she was on the dean’s list and a member of Ashland Theater Guild.
Surviving are her soulmate, Gene Gussler of Westwood; one sister and brother-in-law, Janice and Larry Boggs of Coal Grove, Ohio; a stepdaughter, Crystal Angela (Jamie) Reihs of Ashland, Ky.; stepgrandchildren, Tanner, Austin and Madison; nephews, Christopher Boggs, David and Dawnya Boggs, and Julie and David Rutherford; and great-nephews, Zachary, Zane and Zayden.
The funeral was at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, 2009 at Tracy Brammer Funeral Home in Ironton , Ohio , by Pastor Norm Staker.

1934-2009  Richard S. Gussler, 74, of Louisa went to be with the Lord on Monday April 20, at his home.  Richard was born May 16,1934 at Adams , Ky the son of the late F.R. (Freet) and Ugie Wellman Gussler.  He was a farmer and a member of the Oak Grove Church . In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son Donald Ray Gussler.  Survivors include his loving wife Alma Farris Gussler, two daughters, Linda Glidewell of Lawrenceville , Ga , and Darlene and husband Rick Staniford of Louisa. A son Richard Gussler Jr of Louisa, a sister Mary Ethel Salyer of Fallsburg. Two brothers Don Gussler of Martha and Ray Gussler of Columbus Oh.  Richard had ten grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.Funeral services will be conducted by Rev.  Mack Ray Cyrus and Brother Casey Cyrus on Thursday April 23, at 11:00 a.m. at Wilson Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Yatesville Memorial Gardens at Louisa.Friends may call after 6:00p.m. Wednesday at Wilson Funeral Home.