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     Donald Reffett, age 75 of Van Lear, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2016 at King's Daughters Medical Center in Ashland. Born June 27, 1941 in Johnson County to the late Zack Reffett and Kitty Salyers Reffett. He is survived by his wife, Julia Porter Reffett; two sons: Ronnie Reffett and Eugene Reffett, both of Van Lear; one brother: Paul David Reffett of Lawrence County; two sisters: Linda Reffett of Stambaugh, Joyce Powers of Wittensville; four grandchildren and one great grandchild.

     Funeral services will be held 11am Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at the Van Lear Freewill Baptist Church with burial to follow in the Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Paul Wayne Browning will officiate. Friends may visit at the church after 5pm Monday, and all day Tuesday. In lieu of flowers the family requests that contributions be made to the funeral home to assist with funeral expenses by calling Phelps & Son Funeral Home @ (606)789-8989. Arrangements are by the Phelps & Son Funeral Home, Paintsville.



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     Judy King, age 69 of Tomahawk, passed away Monday October 24, 2016 at her home. Born November 26, 1946 in Martin County, she was the daughter of the late Herman Ward, Leroy and Annabelle Setser Perry. In addtion to her parents, Judy is preceded in death by five brother; Jimmy Perry, Roland Sester, Homer Sester, Bufford Sester and Virgil Sester. two sisters; Geneva  Ramey and Deloris Litton. She is survived by her husband, David Lee King, four sons; James and Johnny King both of Inez, Jeff King of Delaware and Joe Slone of Ashland, two daughters; Marlene Arel of Missouri and Patricia King of Inez, four brothers; Leroy Perry, Jr of Tomahawk, Edger Sester of Tomahawk,Claude Perry of Virginia and Kenny Ward of Ohio, six sisters; Anna Shrewsberry of West Virginia, Connie Ward and Diane Dixon both of Columbus, Elvie Daniels, Verladene Carter  and Lucy Whitt all of Tomahawk, Ky.,  seventeen grandchildren, three great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews also survive.

     Funeral services will be 11am Friday October 28, 2016 in the chapel of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Perry Family Cemetery at Tomahawk. Friends may visit the Phelps & Son Funeral Home from 5pm to 9pm Wednesday and from 9am to 9pm on Thursday. Arrangements are by the Phelps & Son Funeral Home, Inez.



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     Henderson Jude, age 69 of Debord, passed away Sunday October 23, 2016 at Community Hospice in Ashland. Born June 8, 1947 in Martin County, he was the son of the late Jack and Pearl Blackburn Jude. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Rose Delong Jude {July 3, 2016}.

     Hen is survived by one son, Henderson Jude, Jr of Debord, KY; one daughter, Kim Endicott of Debord, KY; three sisters: Thelma Parsons of Pilgrim, KY, Elva Jackson of Missouri and Judy Ann Jude of Oklahoma; five brothers: T.D. Jude of Virginia, Rush Jude of River, KY, Jobe Jude of Missouri, Will Jude and Hershell Jude both of Paintsville, KY; and three grandchildren: Tyler Endicott, Amanda Jude, and Madaline Jude.

     Funeral services will be 2pm Tuesday October 25, 2016 in the chapel of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Delong Cemetery at Debord. Richard (Doc) Maynard and Dave Bowen will officiate. Friends may visit the Phelps & Son Funeral Home from 5pm to 9pm Monday and until the time of service on Tuesday. Arrangmenets are by the Phelps & Son Funeral Home, Inez.

 

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     Virginia Ann Cassell, age 47 of Inez, passed away Saturday October 22, 2016 at her home. Born April 14, 1969 in Johnson County, she was the daughter of Ance and Bessie Spence Anderson of Tomahawk. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, John Cassell; two sons: Corey Brian Cassell and Bradley Tyler both of Inez; one daughter, Kayla Nicole (and Jesse) Stevens of Lovely; one brother, James Anderson of Tomahawk; three sisters: Carla Mollett of Boonscamp, Ella Galloway of Staffordsville and Loretta Harless of Tomahawk; and one grandchild, Haley Grace Stevens.

      Funeral services will be 11am Wednesday October 26, 2016 at the Phelps & Son Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Family Cemetery at Tomahawk. Rick Osborne will officiate. Friends may visit the Phelps & Son Funeral Home from 5pm to 9pm Monday and from 4pm to 9pm Tuesday. Arrangements are by the Phelps & Son Funeral Home, Inez.



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Denny Johnson

1952 - 2016

"It's better felt than told."



     On January 1, 1952, in Louisa, Kentucky, Irene Johnson gave birth to a son, Bennie. Unbeknownst to her or her husband, James, a second son would follow minutes later. Yes, Denny Johnson was the son neither of them expected.

     Seventeen years later, Denny met and would eventually marry the love of his life, Olivean Mollett. They had three children, Annette, Scottie Lynn, and Paul Matthew. Denny worked his entire life as a proud coal miner to provide his family with everything they could ever need.

     In 1976, Denny gave his life to the Lord and forever changed the course of his family's life. It took one week for Olivean to surrender her life to Lord as well. As a result, all three children as well as their grandchildren and great-grandchildren would be brought up in The Way. He became an ordained preacher in 1980. You could search the world over twice and not find a man more dedicated to or passionate about his Savior.

    Denny was taken far too soon on October 21, 2016 at the age of 64.

    Denny is preceded in death by both his parents, James and Irene (Endicott) Johnson. He is survived by his loving wife, Olivean Johnson; his three children: Annette Maynard, Scottie Johnson, and Matthew Johnson; his three grandchildren: Jennifer Wells, Amanda Mahon, and Abigail Parsons; his three great-grandchildren: Kirsten Wells, Kaleb Mahon, and Blake Wells. He also leaves behind his siblings: Benny Johnson, Virgil Johnson, Danny Johnson, Marvin Johnson, Connie Crozier, Dianne Maynard, Dotty Fletcher, and Debbie Bowes.

     Funeral services will be 12pm Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at the Pack Bottom Church wiith burial to follow in the Johnson Family Cemetery at Inez. Freinds may visit the church after 5pm Sunday, all day Monday, and until the time of service on Tuesday. Lonnie Ratliff, John Preece, and Maurice Mills will officaite. In Lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Phelps & Son Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses. Arrangements are by the Phelps & Son Funeral Home, Inez.



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   Mary Lou Runyon, age 56 of Beauty, Ky, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2016 at the Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland.  Born May 14, 1960 in Martin County, she was the daughter of the late Freelin Hickman and Ellen Bowen Hickman. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one sister: Neva Jean Fitch. She is survied by two sons: Robert Runyon and Jamie Runyon both of Martin County Ky.; one daughter: Sue Ellen Gilman of Warfield, Ky.; one brother: Freelin Hickman Jr. of Martin County, Ky.; and three sisters: Alice Coats of Stanton, Ky., Bonnie Wallis and Breckie Hickman both of Martin County, Ky. Eight grandchildren also survive.

   Funeral services will be 1pm Monday, October 24, 2016 at the Gospel Light Church with burial to follow in the Runyon Cemetery in Lawrence County. Friends may visit the church after 12PM on Saturday and until time of services on Monday. Arrangements by the Phelps & Son Funeral Home of Inez.



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       Luther Porter, age 64, of Inez, Ky., passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at Kings Daughters Medical Center. Born May 31, 1952 in Mingo County, W.V., he was the son of the late Pleas and Edith Murphy Porter.

    He is Survived by his wife Sally Johnson Porter, one son;Jamie (Holly) Porter of Inez, two daughters; Misty (Robert) Dillon of Prestonsburg and Angela Dalton of Inez, one brother; Lum (Glenda) Porter of Inez, three sisters; Judy (Jerry) Maynard of Inez, Marcella (Ronnie) Cook of Inez, and Kathleen (John Walker) Cook of Debord and nine grandchildren.;Teirra Lynn Porter, Jasmine Mae Porter, Angel Hope Porter, Erica Carol Dillon, Lucas Robert Dillon, Kaitlyn Joy Dingess, Luther Isaac Dingess, Joshua Seth Dingess, and Caleb Michael Dingess. 

    He was retired from the Martin County Board of Education after serving many years as a bus driver and maintenance person. He will be sadly missed by all those who knew and loved him.

    Funeral services will be held 1:00 pm Friday, October 21, 2016 at the Vineyard United Baptist Church with burial to follow in the Porter Johnson Family Cemetery. Richard (Doc) Maynard, David Bowens, David Stacy and Buddy Stacy will be officiating. Friends may visit after 5:00 pm Wednesday and until time of services on Friday at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home, Inez.



 

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    Josephine Kirk, age 79 of Debord, Ky., passed away Sunday, October 16, 2016 at Three Rivers Medical Center. Born August 26, 1937 in Mingo Co., West Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Jessie and Ester Evans Justice. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by one son, Bennie Bailey. She is survived by two sons: Eugene Bailey and Jessie (Elsie) Bailey both of Lovely, Ky.; three daughters: Martha (Roy) Goble of Debord, Kathy Jude and Darla Bailey of both of Lovely, Ky.; one brother: Millard Starr Jr. of Columbus, Oh.; ten grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren.

   Funeral services will be held at 12:00pm Thursday, October 20, 2016 at the Trinity Freewill Baptist Church with burial to follow in the Murphy-Bailey Cemetery at Long Branch. John Horn and Brent Haney will be officiating. Friends may visit the church after 5:00pm Tuesday and until time of services on Thursday. Arrangements are under the direction of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home, Inez.

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     Everett Stafford, age 79 of Van Lear, passed away Sunday October 16, 2016 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center in Paintsville. Born February 13, 1937 in Paintsville, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Burl and Fannie Stafford. In addition to his parents, Everett is preceded in death by his wife, Helen (Blanton) Stafford {July 2, 2015}; and several brothers and sisters.

     Everett was retired from Montgomery Ward in Paintsville and Lowes of Paintsville.

     He is survived by one daughter, Jill Stafford of Paintsville, Kentucky; one son, Mark Stafford of Nicholasville, Kentucky; special nephew, Bill Stafford of Lexington, Kentucky; and three grandchildren also survive: Justin Stafford, Tyler Stafford and Hallie Stafford.

      Funeral services will be 11am Friday October 21, 2016 in the chapel of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Wells Cemetery, Paintsville. Friends may visit the Phelps & Son Funeral Home from 5-9pm Wednesday and from 9am to 9pm on Thursday. Arrangements are by the Phelps & Son Funeral Home, Paintsville.



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    Russell Workman went home to be with the Lord October 15, 2016 at Williamson Memorial Hospital, Williamson W.Va. He was 82 years old. Born August 23, 1934 to the late James Harvey Workman & Josephine McCoy Workman at Long Branch Oppy Ky. He is survived by 10 children: Carol (Kenneth) Delong, Rockcastle Creek Ky., Barbara (Charles) West, McAndrew, Ky., Bessie (Paul) Morrison, Debord Ky., Everett (Connie) Workman, Lovely Ky., Debbie (Conley) Dials, Lovely Ky., Zonia (Dan) Conley, South Point Ohio, Bonnie (Roger) Jude, Debord Ky., Larry Workman, Prestonburg Ky., Michael (Hope) Workman, Lovely Ky., Shannon (Carolyn) Workman Lovely, Ky. And 27 Grand Children, 40 Great Grand Children, and 12 Great, Great, Grand Children. Russell is also survived by 1 sister: Gertrude Workman Harless. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by: His loving wife of almost 61 years Susie Harless Workman, 1 son Russell Jr. “Toby” Workman, 4 Grandchildren, Elden Gene Thomas, Lee Anthony Whitt, Kenneth “Tot” Delong, & Michael Dustin Workman, 12 Brothers: George, Nimrod, Harvey, Isom, Sidney, Grover, Freddie & John B. Workman, Esra, Wilson, & Bobby Jarvis & Lathatt “Pud” Marcum. Russell was also preceded in death by 5 sisters: Alice, Cynthia, & Laura Workman, and Ruth & Linnie Jarvis Workman Davis. Russell was a member of Trinity Freewill Baptist Church of Lovely Ky. He was loved by all who knew him and will be sadly missed. Our loss is surely Heavens gain.

     Funeral services will be 12pm Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at the Trinity Freewill Baptist Church with burial to follow in the Workman Family Cemetery at Long Branch. Friends may visit the church after 6pm Sunday, all day Monday and until the time of service on Tuesday. Arrangements are by the Phelps & Son Funeral Home, Inez.



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     Deloris Lyons Lemaster, age 73 of Prestonsburg, passed away Friday, October 14, 2016 at Highlands Regional Medical in Prestonsburg. Born March 27, 1943 in Johnson County to the late Walter and Mary Lyons. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Donald Lemaster {August 15, 2009}. She is survived by one son: Rickey Lemaster of Prestonsburg; two sisters: Marlene Tackett of Paintsville, and Stella Cremeans of Ohio; one grandchild.

     Funeral services will be held 11am Sunday, October 16, 2016 in the chapel of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Jimmy Brown will officiate. Friends may visit at the funeral home Friday from 6-9pm and Saturday from 12-9pm. Arrangements are by the Phelps & Son Funeral Home, Paintsville.



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     Ellen Bowling, age 65 of Van Lear, passed away Friday October 14, 2016 at her home. Born September 16, 1951 in Hillisboro, Ohio, she was the daughter of James H. Moore and Ruth Evelyn Riley Moore.

     Ellen is survived by her husband, Billy Bowling married on November 14, 1969. In addition to her husband, she is survived by one son, Shawn Bowling and Sherri of Hillsboro, Ohio and his children: Ashley, Sheyenne and Madison; three daughters: Sheila Evans and Damien of Washington Court House, Ohio and her children: Bobby Whitt, Billy Whitt, Brittany Whitt and John Whitt, Jr, Shelly Hall and Madison of Auxier and her children: David Camble and James Camble and Grace Meadows and Dale of Paintsville and her children:Dale Meadows, Jr, Mary Ann Meadows, Sara Meadows, Cody Meadows and Jessica Meadows; one brother, James Larry Moore and Judy of Hillsboro, Ohio; and nine great grandchildren also survive.

     Memorial services will be held 4pm Saturday, October 22, 2016 at the Living Waters Ministries.  Curt Howard will officiate.  Friends may visit at the church on Saturday from 10am until time of services.  Arrangements are by the Phelps & Son Funeral Home, Paintsville. 



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      Cecil Clinton Preece, age 67 of Pilgrim, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2016 at his home. Born May 6, 1949 in Martin County, he was the son of the late Homer and Betty Muncy Preece. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one brother, Virgil Preece. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Anita Hardin Preece; two sons, Chris Preece of Tomahawk and Tony Preece of Lawrence County; one daughter, Chandra Copley of Staffordsville; two brothers, Roy Preece and Bill Preece both of Tomahawk and a brother in law, Harmon Hardin; one sister, Barbara Ann Fletcher of Pilgrim; and seven grandchildren: Tyler Preece, Corey Preece, Tyson Copley, Chase Preece, Lexi Preece, Justin Copley and Trenton Copley.

      Clinton was a retired coal miner and a United States Veteran. Military Services will be conducted following the funeral.

      Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Sunday October 16, 2016 in the chapel of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Muncy Cemetery at Pilgrim. Ray Messer, Jr, Terry Harmon, Buddy Stacy and David Stacy will officiate. Friends may visit the Phelps & Son Funeral Home from 6pm to 9pm Friday and 5pm to 9pm Saturday with church services each night at 7pm. Arrangements are by the Phelps & Son Funeral Home, Inez.



     

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      Sally Spence, age 81 of Inez, passed away Wednesday October 12, 2016 at her home. Born October 10, 1935 in Martin County, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Ella Horn. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Franklin D. Spence (August 14, 2009); brothers: Harvey Horn and Claude Horn; sisters: Pauline Maynard, Eloise Spence, Nadine Horn, Olivene Bowen and Irene Horn. She is survived by six sons: Richard, Claude, and Frankie Spence all of Inez, Chester Spence of Ulysses, Bruce Spence of Jackson, Ohio and Jason Cook of Ulysses; six daughters: Margie Hall and Ernestine Muncy of Inez, Judy Meade of West Liberty, Charlotte Spence of Prestonsburg, Marlene Spaulding of Palm Coast, Florida, and Wealthy Burgess of Dobord; one brother: Allen Horn of Lawrence County; five sisters: Amanda Johnson, Peachie Maynard, Myrtle Kirk and Ada Hardin all of Inez, and Pricie Kelly of Florida; 25 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren also survive.

      Funeral services will be 12pm Saturday October 15, 2016 in the chapel of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Spence Family Cemetery at Inez. Danny Hall, Ed James, and Lonnie Smith will officiate. Friends may visit the Phelps & Son Funeral Home from 5pm to 9pm Thursday, 9am to 9pm Friday and until the time of service on Saturday. There will be church services each night at 7pm. Arrangements are by the Phelps & Son Funeral Home, Inez.



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     Joyce Hughes, age 80 of West Van Lear, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at Kings Daughters Medical Center in Ashland. Born August 20, 1936 in Johnson County, Kentucky. She was the daughter of the late Leonard and Ruby Daniels Childers. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Hughes; two brother: Eddie Ratliff and Danny Daniels; two sisters: Gail Perkins and Phyllis Ann Ratliff. She is survived by two daughters: Ruby Donna Danielson and Sheila Matney both of Tampa, Florida; five brothers: Bud Ratliff and wife Latrel, Fred Ratliff and wife Sue, Vencil Ratliff and wife Teresa, all of West Van Lear, Kentucky, James Daniels and wife Georgene of Staffordsville, Kentucky, Raymond Eugene Daniels and wife Deloris of Nippa, Kentucky. Five grandchildren and several great grandchildren also survive.

     Friends may visit at the Phelps & Son Funeral Home Wednesday, October 12, 2016 from 5-9pm. Funeral services will be held at a later date in Tampa, Florida with burial in the Myrtle Hill Memorial Park. Arrangements are by the Phelps & Son Funeral Home, Paintsville.



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     Clifford Horn Jr., 58 of Inez, passed away Thursday, October 6, 2016 at 8:02am at Pikeville Medical Center of a massive heart attack. Born May 27, 1958 in Inez to the late Clifford and Dicie Mae (Jarrell) Horn, Clifford remained a lifelong resident of Inez.

     A coalminer for most of his life, Clifford also enjoyed hunting, especially fox hunting and his animals. Horses were one of his biggest joys in life which he loved to share with his family and friends. Clifford met his sweetheart and wife of 38 years, Connie (Hammonds) Horn, in 1976 and she survives him.

     Also surviving are his two daughters: Joann Horn of Inez and Crystal Horn Bryant (Bobbie Bryant) of Hopkinsville, KY: and three special ladies that he thought of as daughters Rhonda Cline Howell (Kenneth Howell), niece Melissa Horn (Orville Horn), and niece Tammy Reavis (Joe Reavis): seven grandchildren Keneisha Howell, Cody Howell, Todd Howell, Jessica Sammons, Misty Howell, Joseph Meade, Breonna Horn, and several great grandchildren. In addition to his children and grandchildren he is survived by brother Roger Horn (Linda Horn) of Hurricane, WV; sister Maggie Blackburn (Troy Blackburn) of Inez, KY; sister Josie Penix (Glenn Penix) of Inez, KY and a host of much beloved nieces, nephews, lifelong friends.  He is preceded in death by two brothers Ricky Horn and Ronnie Horn, and one sister Nancy Horn.

     Funeral services will be 2pm Sunday, October 9, 2016 in the chapel of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Horn Family Cemetery, Turkey Creek. Albert Horn and Steve Byers will be officiating. Friends can visit the funeral home on Friday and Saturday from 5-9 pm each night. Arrangements are under the direction of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home, Inez.“In Lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the Phelps & Son Funeral Home to defray funeral costs.”

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      Edzal Horn, age 76 of Inez, passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at Highlands Regional Medical Center in Prestonsburg. Born January 22, 1940 in Martin County to the late Obra and Alma Fitch Horn. In addition to his parents, Edzal is preceded in death by his loving wife, Jewel Mills Horn; two brothers: Edward Horn and Harold “Hank” Horn; two sisters: Joy Faye Mills and Jan Childers. He is survived by one daughter: Kathie (Charlie) Glispy of Tomahawk; two sons: Eddie (Holli) Horn of Elkhorn City, and Albert Horn of Inez; four grandchildren: Chuck Glispy, Tonya Daniels, Justin Horn, and Aleigh Horn; three step granchildren: Asleen, Jaxen, and Xander Smith and six great grandchildren; two brothers: Ralph (Ruth) Horn, Obra Dale (Elaine) Horn both of Marion, Ohio; one sister, Ruth (Ronnie) Akers of Marion, Ohio. Many nieces and nephews also survive.

     Funeral services will be held 11am Friday, October 7, 2016 in the chapel of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Fitch Cemetery at Inez. Garrett Mills will officiate. Friends may visit at the funeral home from 6-9pm Wednesday and 4-9pm Thursday. Funeral arrangements are by the Phelps & Son Funeral Home, Inez.



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