Phelps-Son Funeral Home, Inc.

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P.O. Box 1380
Inez, KY 41224
ph: (606) 298-0602
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Recent Obituaries

Kenny Ray Stacy, age 50 of Inez, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at Highland Regional in Prestonsburg. Born August 22, 1962 in Lawrence County, he was the son of Gladys Jude Stacy of Inez and the late Carmel Stacy. In addition to to his father, he is preceded in death by brother in law, Larry Dalton; and mother & father in law, Herman and Betty Horn. He is survived by his mother, Gladys; his wife, Roseanna Horn Stacy; three sons, Kenny Michael Stacy of Inez, Cody Michael Tash of Inez and Tyler Chase Stacy of Inez; three daughters, April Stacy, Courtney Stacy and Anna Stacy all of Inez; five brothers, Haskell (Joyce) Stacy, Andy (Sharon) Stacy, Jasper (Nona) Stacy, Elmer (Donna) Stacy and Harrison (Barbara) Stacy all of Inez; and five sisters, Linda (Butler) Jude of Pilgrim, Judy Blackburn of Paintsville, Diana Kay (Gordon) Fletcher of Tomahawk, Brenda Dalton of Inez and Tammy (Joe) Fannin of Milo. He was a former Road Department employee.

Funeral services will be 11am Friday, May 17, 2013 at the Sidney Old Regular Baptist Church with burial to follow in the Stacy Family Cemetery at Inez. Luther Fletcher will officiate. Friends may visit the church after 5PM Wednesday and all day Thursday. Arrangements are by the Phelps & Son Funeral Home, Inez.

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Veronica Hill Hayslett, age 46 of Lexington, formerly of Paintsville, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2013 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center. Born November 23, 1966 in Wabash, Indiana, she was the daughter of Ethel Cooper Hill of Hager Hill and the late Astor Lee Hill, Sr. In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by her husband, James David Hayslett; and one brother, Astor Lee Hill, Jr. She is survived by her mother, Ethel Hill of Hager Hill; one son, David Blake Hayslett of Lexington; two daughters, Chelsey Hayslett (Robert William) Wallace and Julia Marte` Hayslett both of Lexington; one brother, Gary Hill of Hager Hill; one sister, Debbie (Ronnie) Duty of Harrodsburg, Kentucky; and two grandchildren, James Mason Hayslett and Olyvia Lynn Wallace.

Veronica was a Registered Nurse at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington.

Funeral services will be 1:00PM Tuesday, May 14, 2013 in the chapel of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Michael Tackett will officiate. Friends may visit the funeral home from 5-10pm Sunday and from 9am to 10pm Monday. Arrangements are by the Phelps & Son Funeral Home, Paintsville.

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Marlene Lafferty, age 65 of Van Lear, Kentucky passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at Highlands Regional Medical Center in Prestonsburg, Kentucky. Born September 18, 1947 in Floyd County to the late Elijah and Rossaline Hamilton Music. She is survived by her husband, William Chester Lafferty; two sons, Phillip Dwayne Lafferty and William David Lafferty of Van Lear, Kentucky; two daughters, Sherry Lynn Lafferty of Missouri and Natalie Faith Lafferty of Van Lear, Kentucky; three brothers, Thomas Music of David, Kentucky, Larry Music of Paintsville, Kentucky and Richard Music of Stanville, Kentucky; three sisters, Helen Delong of Van Lear, Kentucky, Nolita Ritz of Van Lear, Kentucky, and Gwen McKinney of Harold, Kentucky. Nine grandchildren seven great grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00PM Friday, May 3, 2013 in the chapel of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Lafferty Family Cemetery at Van Lear. Roger Williams will officiate. Friends may visit the funeral home from 5-9PM Wednesday and from 9AM-9PM on Thursday. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home, Paintsville.

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John D. Rice, age 90 of Little Paint at East Point, passed away Wednesday at the University of Kentucky Medical Center. Born July 29, 1922 in Floyd County to the late Judd Rice and Margarett Music Rice. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Marie Rice; three brothers, Roy Rice, Sam Rice, Verl Rice; three sisters, Vertrice Cartmell, Lois Richardson and Beatrice Johnson. He is survived by one so...n, Vic Rice of East Point; one daughter, Rheda Robinson of Nicholasville; one brother, Tom Rice of Hager Hill; one sister, Nell Conley of East Point; six grandchildren and ten great grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, April 28 at 2PM at the Little Paint Church of God at East Point with burial to follow in the Lakeview Cemetery at Staffordsville. Jeff White will officiate. Friends may visit the church after 6PM Saturday and until time of service Sunday. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are under direction of the Phelps and Son Funeral Home of Paintsville.

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John Whitaker, age 92 of East Point passed away Sunday morning at Salyersville Health Care Center. Born May 24, 1920 in Floyd County to the late Grover Cleveland Whitaker and Alta Blair Whitaker. He is survived by his wife, Mildred Robinson Whitaker; one son, Herbert Whitaker of East Point; one daughter, Helen Boggs of East Point; three grandchildren and six great grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1PM in the chapel of the Phelps and Son Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Whitaker Family Cemetery at East Point. Hubert Slone will officiate. Friends may visit the funeral home from 5-9PM Monday evening and until time of service Tuesday. Arrangements are by the Phelps and Son Funeral Home of Paintsville.

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Okey Lee “Snowball” Mills, age 70 of Inez, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Three Rivers in Louisa. Born June 10, 1942 in Martin County, he was the son of Dorothy Helen Horn Mills of Inez and the late Carl Mills. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by two brothers, Taylor and William Arnold Mills; and one sister, Sadie Jean Horn. He is survived by his wife, Sharlene Fletcher Mills; one son, Okey Lee Mills, Jr of Inez; two daughters, Angela Williams of Inez and Corie Mills of Inez; two brothers, Cecil Ray Mills and Haskel Earl Mills both of Inez; five sisters, Eva Ann Spence, Lillie Belle Maynard, Oma Mae Bircher and Lorane Perkins all of Inez, and Thelma Ruth Waller of Ft. Gay, West Virginia; and seven grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 1PM Wednesday, April 24, 2013 in the chapel of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Okey Mills Cemetery at Inez. Granville Sweeney will officiate. Friends may visit the funeral home from 5-10PM Monday and from 9am to 10PM on Tuesday. Arrangements are by the Phelps & Son Funeral Home, Inez.

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Daisy Ratliff, age 80 of Paintsville, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at her home. Born February 5, 1933 in Swamp Branch, KY to the late Edgar and Wonnie Conley Caudill. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by one brother, Darwin Caudill and one sister, Dorothy May. Daisy is survived by her husband, Clyde Ratliff of Paintsville; three sons, Larry Ratliff of Denver, Robert Ratliff of Paintsville, and Ronnie Ratliff of Paintsville; one brother, Donald Ray Caudill of Leander; three sisters, Doris Ann Brown of Louisa, Georgine Caudill of Staffordsville, and Nancy Brown of Lexington; three grandchildren, Robert Clyde Ratliff Jr, Tammy Arlene Ratliff, and Heather Nicole Stambaugh; four great grandchildren, Matthew Cody Wells, Adam Nicholas Wells, Robert Bailee Ratliff, and Jaycob Gunner Stambaugh.

Funeral services will be held 12:00PM Saturday, April 20, 2013 in the chapel of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Highland Memorial Cemetery at Staffordsville. Richard Williams and Joe Harmon will officiate. Friends may visit the funeral home from 6-9PM Thursday and from 9AM-9PM Friday. Funeral arrangements are by the Phelps & Son Funeral Home, Paintsville.

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Melissa Jude, age 40 of Inez, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at her home. Born February 14, 1973 in Louisa, KY, she was the daughter of Frank Carter of Louisa, Kentucky and Victoria Jude Carter. In addition to her parents, she is survived by two sons, Frank Jude and John Jude both of Warfield, Kentucky; one daughter, Brittany Mollett of Lowmansville, Kentucky; three brothers, Brian Carter of Lowmansville, Kentucky, Matthew Carter of Inez, Kentucky, and Frank Carter of Louisa, Kentucky; and four sisters, Estella Hammonds, Tonya Carter and Kelly Carter all of Louisa, Kentucky and Danielle Miller of Lowmansville, Kentucky.

Funeral services will be held 1:00PM Friday, April 19, 2013 at the Buck Branch United Baptist Church with burial to follow in the Family Cemetery on Coldwater. Buddy Stacy will officiate. Friendsmay visit the church after 4PM Wednesday and all day Thursday. Arrangements are by the Phelps & Son Funeral Home, Inez.

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William Ray Webb, age 78 of Lovely , passed away Friday, April 12, 2013 at Highland Regional Medical Center. Born April 14,1934 in Martin County, he was the son of the late Wallace and Celia Horn Webb. Ray is survived by his wife Wanda Adams Webb of Lovely ; two sons, William Timothy Webb of Somerset, Ky and Thomas Michael Webb of Georgetown, Ky; two brothers Noah Webb of Lovely,Ky and Jim Bo Webb of Paintsville, Ky; three sisters Mae Smith of Lovely, Ky, Florence Bowen of Durham, North Carolina and Lula Belle Gardner of Lebanon, Ohio; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services will be 1:00 PM Monday April 15, 2013 in the chapel of Phelps & Son Funeral Home , with burial to follow in the Warfield Cemetery, Warfield. Friends may visit the funeral home from 5PM to 9 PM Sunday. Arrangements by the Phelps & Son Funeral home of Inez.

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Johnny Ray Whitt, age 50 of Inez, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at Pikeville Medical Center. Born September 19, 1962 in Martin County to the late Mikie Whitt and Ruth Faye Mills Whitt of Inez. In addition to his mother he is survived by his loving spouse, Mary Ann Mills Whitt of Inez; two sons, Christopher Mills of Kermit and Mark Crouch of Colombus, Ohio; one daughter, Crystal Leonard of Inez; three brothers, Lester Whitt, Michael Dale Whitt, and Freddy Whitt, all of Inez; five sisters, Thelma McGinnis of Blaine, Barbara Muncy of Olive Hill, Judy Spence of Inez, Kathy Wicker of Paintsville, and Joyce Osborn of Inez. Several grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services will be 2PM, Thursday, April 11, 2013 at the Phelps and Son Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Whitt Cemetery at Inez. James Muncy and Rick Osborn will officiate. Friends may visit the funeral home from 5PM-9PM Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are by the Phelps & Son Funeral Home of Inez.

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Jimmy Gambill, age 65 of Flat Gap, KY passed away Saturday, April 6, 2013 at Pleasant Hill Manor in Piketon, Ohio. Born March 19, 1948 in Morgan County, he was the son of the late Haney and Cynthia Cantrell Gambill. He is survived by his wife, Janette Blanton Gambill; three sons, Jimmy Dean Gambill of Flat Gap, Everett Lee Gambill of Kenova, WV, and Danny Ray Gambill of Flat Gap; one daughter, Tammy Gambill of Flat Gap; three brothers, Bart Gambill of Ohio, Buck Gambill and Diale Gambill both of Morgan County; and five sisters, Annie Robinson and Marvey Wright, Vannie Peters, and Wanda Hamilton all of Morgan County and Deckie Dulin of Mt. Sterling, KY.

Funeral services will be 1PM Tuesday, April 9, 2013 in the chapel of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Gambill Family Cemetery at Morgan County. Bennie Wright and Lonnie Wright will officiate. Friends may visit the funeral home from 5-9PM Monday and until the time of service on Tuesday. Arrangements are by the Phelps & Son Funeral Home, Paintsville.

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James (Jim) Music, age 71 of Van Lear, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at Pikeville Medical Center. Born April 20, 1941 in Johnson County to the late John W. Music and Louise Witten Music. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by one sister, Libby Murphy Music. Jim is survived by his loving wife, Joann Dulong Music. In addition to his wife he is survived by one son, James Music Jr. of Hazel Park, Michigan; three brothers, Walter Larry Music of Nippa, Kelly Music and Jack Music each of Michigan; four sisters, Helen Music of Van Lear, Nola Davis of Flatwoods, Billie Holland, and Bobbie Jones each of Michigan. Three grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services will be 11AM Friday, April 5, 2013 in the chapel of the Phelps and Son Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Music Cemetery at Van Lear. Bobby McDavid will officiate. Friends may visit the funeral home from 5-9PM Wednesday and from 9AM-9PM Thursday. Arrangements are by the Phelps & Son Funeral Home of Paintsville.

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Edna Staniford, age 89 of West Van Lear, passed away Monday, April 1, 2013 at her home. Born December 29, 1923 in Floyd County to the late Gus Johnson and America Newman. In addition to her parents Edna is preceded in death by her husband, Linzie Staniford and one son, Donald Staniford. She is survived by two sons, James Staniford of Martha, and Rick Staniford of Louisa; seven daughters, Thelma Sturgill of Paintsville, Patty Lyon of Salyersville, Brenda Butcher of Smithville, Glenda Obryan of Lexington, Deloris Stapleton of Paintsville, Debbie Burke of Paintsville, and Teresa Spradlin of Van Lear; and one brother, Earl Johnson of Floyd County. Several grandchildren and great grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services will be 11AM Thursday, April 4, 2013 in the chapel of the Phelps and Son Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Nim Sturgill Cemetery at Boonscamp. John Meade, Linzie Meade, and Jimmy Price will officiate. Friends may visit the funeral home after 5PM Tuesday, April 2,2013 and all day Wednesday. Arrangements are by the Phelps and Son Funeral Home of Paintsville.

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Charles Eugene (Chuck) Hann, age 74 of Thelma, passed away Friday, March 29, 2013 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center in Paintsville, Kentucky. Born September 3, 1938 in Napoleon, Ohio to the late Ford Maxwell Hann and Bernadine Crossman Hann. Chuck was an award winning photographer and writer. He was also a veteran, having served proudly in the U.S. Navy. In addition to his parents Chuck is preceded in death by his wife Nell Ford-Hann. He is survived by two daughters, Jodi Warning of Camp Point, Illinois, and Lori Rush of Fowler, Illinois; one stepson, Terry Ford of Seoul, South Korea; two stepdaughters, Traci Beverley of Van Lear, Kentucky, and Tobi Tate of Frankfort, Kentucky; three sisters, Linda Hunt, Marlene Swick, and Marilyn Tanner, each of Lakeland, Florida. Ten grandchildren and one great grandchild also survive.

Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Wednesday in the chapel of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home of Paintsville with burial to follow in the Ward-Daniels Cemetery in Williamsport, KY. Friends may visit the funeral home Wednesday from 9 AM until time of services. Arrangements are by the Phelps and Son Funeral Home of Paintsville.

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Mason James Hall, age 22 months of Wilmore, Ky, passed away Friday March 29, 2013 ,at the Mott Childrens Hospital in Anarbor, Michigan. Born May 19, 2011 in St. Joe East, Lexington Ky to Shannon Lee and Shawnda Kaye Corey Hall of Wilmore, Ky. Mason is preceded in death by Great Grandfather and Great Grandmother James Lee and Patsy Joe Hall ; Grandfather James Thomas Corey . In Addition to his parents Mason is survived by two sisters Corie Lee Hall and Hannah Blaike Christine Hall both of Wilmore, Ky; Grandparents (Poppy) Joe Lee and (MaMa ) Patti Jo Hall of...Wilmore, Ky and (MaMa) Christine McClure of Wilmore, Ky; two aunts Jenny Von Hackney , (T.T) Teri Jo Anderson; three uncles , Wayne Corey,Clerance Corey and James Corey ; two cousins (Dito) Jodi Rae Hackney and Cole Thomas Hackney. Mason was always making the world smile.

Funeral Services will be 6 PM Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at the Phelps & Son Funeral Home. Friends may visit the funeral home from 10 AM to 6 pm Tuesday April 2,2013, Eddie Lowe will officiate. Arrangements by the Phelps & Son Funeral Home of Inez.

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Lloyd Mann, age 63 of Lovely, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2013 at his home. Born July 2, 1949 in Blackey, KY to the late Chris Mann and Menerva Mollett Mann. Lloyd was a retired a coal miner. In addition to his parents Lloyd is preceded in death by three brothers, Eugene Mann, Ed Mann, and Chris Mann Jr.; two sisters, Pat Mann Chaffins and Martha Dillon. Lloyd is survived by his wife of forty-three years, Jessie Arlene Varney Mann; one son, Chris “Pedo” (Sherry)Mann of Lovely; two daughters, Lora Ann (Buddy) Maynard and Holly (Kevin) Droz, both of Lovely; three brothers, Roger Mann, Bill Mann, and Bob Mann; two sisters, Joyce Francis, and Margret Francis. Lloyd is also survived by ten grandchildren that were the loves of his life; Cody, Corbin, Ryan, Kaitlyn, Paige, David (Little Man), Christopher (Bubba), Kendra, Amber, and Taylor.

Funeral services will be 2 PM Monday at Phelps & Son Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Collins Cemetery of Nolan, WV. Friends may visit the funeral home from 5-9PM Saturday and 5-9PM Sunday. Terry Howell will officiate. Arrangements are by the Phelps & Son Funeral Home of Inez.

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James Litton, age 47 of Tomahawk, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at Paul B. Hall Hospital in Paintsville. Born April 23, 1965 to Edgar Litton of Tomahawk and the late Deloris Setser Litton. In addition to his father he is survived by four brothers, Edgar Litton of Taylor Michigan, Michael Litton, Phillip Litton, and Mason Litton all of Tomahawk; three sisters, Sadie Litton of Wayne Michigan, Sandra Kososki of Newport, Michigan and Jenny Delawrence of Tomahawk.

Funeral services will be 2 PM Friday March 29, 2013 at the Phillip Cove Free Will Baptist Church; with burial to follow in the Setser Cemetery of Tomahawk. Tom Stacy will officiate. Friends may visit the church after 2 PM Wednesday and after 9am Thursday at the church. Arrangements by the Phelps & Son Funeral Home, Inez.

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Jack D. Perry, age 83 of Boonscamp, passed away Tuesday , March 26, 2013 at Cornerstone Hospital of Huntington. Born July 5, 1929 in Johnson County to the late Jack Harlem Perry and Emma Hale Perry. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his lifetime partner Betty Smith; one son, Dempsey Ray Perry; stepson, John Smith; one brother, Jack Perry Jr; and one sister, Pansy Crum. He is survived by four daughters, Emma Blevins of Salyersville, Carol Collins of Paintsville, Stephanie Bowens of Boonscamp, and Robin Easterday of Indiana; and one sister Christine Roffhammer of Oklahoma. Thirteen grandchildren and twelve great granchildren also survive.

Funeral services will be 11am Friday at the Boonscamp Freewill Baptist Church. Friends may visit the church after 5PM Thursday. Arrangements are by the Phelps and Son Funeral Home of Paintsville. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Phelps & Son Funeral Home to assist with funeral costs.

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William C. “Chuck” Spencer age 55, passed away in his home on March 25^th, 2013 at 5:05 am. On February 26^th, 1958 William was born to James and Polly (Click) Spencer in Paintsville, KY. On May 6^th, 1976 he married Tamra Walters in Paintsville, KY, she survives. William moved to Kosciusko County in 1997 from Paintsville Ky. William was an independent over the road semi – truck driver, whom loved to camp, enjoyed fishing, loved to spend many hours hunting turkey and deer. He found pleasure in the outdoors and with his family. William is survived by his wife Tamra Spencer of Warsaw, his sons Chad (spouse Heather) Spencer of Oil Springs KY, Neal Spencer of Warsaw, and Chris (spouse Leah) Spencer of Warsaw; sisters Veletta (spouse Tommy) Morgan of Leander KY, Diana (spouse Paul) Adams of Leander KY, and Felicia (spouse Billy Joe) Bales of Denver, KY; brothers Darrell Spencer of Swamp Branch KY, Terry Neal (spouse Beth) Spencer of Leander KY; his mother Polly Spencer of Leander KY; along with eight grandchildren and numerous nephews and nieces. William was preceded in death by his father and grandparents.

Funeral services for William will be held on Thursday March 28^th, 2013 at 11:00am at Phelps and Son Funeral Home in Paintsville, KY. Visitation will be on Tuesday March 26^th, 2013 at the McHatton Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw from 4:00pm to 8:00 pm and from 7-9pm Wednesday at the Phelps & Son Funeral Home, Paintsville. Burial will be at the Spradlin Cemetery in Paintsville KY. Family has asked for memorials to be made out to the Kosciusko Home Care and Hospice, Inc., PO Box 1196, Warsaw, IN 46580. To sign the guestbook or send condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

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Linda Delong Dunlap, age 60 of Lenore, WV passed away Friday morning at her home. Born April 1, 1952 in Martin County to the late Frank Delong Jr. and Elma Slone Delong. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Gail Louis Dunlap; one son, Robert Louis Dunlap and two brothers, Gary McCoy and Michael Delong. She is survived by two daughters, Gail Endicott of Georgetown, Vickie Evans of Lenore, WV; two brothers, James Avery McCoy of Inez and Kenneth Delong of Inez; three sisters, Dottie Booth of Ulysses, Diana Fields of Wittensville and Wanda Maynard of Debord; four grandchildren and three step grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services will be held Monday at 12PM in the chapel of the Phelps and Son Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Delong Family Cemetery at Debord. Friends may visit the funeral home from 10AM until time of service Monday. Arrangements are under the direction of the Phelps and Son Funeral Home of Inez.

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Willa Dean Hamilton (nee Keel), age 79, of Parma, Ohio; beloved wife for 59 years of Willis; loving sister of Stanley Keel, Loraine Newberry and the late Frank, Alvin and Randall Keel; dear aunt, cousin, and friend of many. Dean was an avid Promanades West, Port Charlotte , Florida snowbird. She was a very active member of Ridge Road United Church of Christ and Ellbrook Chapter, # 408, Order of the Eastern Star. Passed away at her home on Thursday, March 21, 2013. Memorials may be forwarded to Seasons of Life Hospice, 9511 W. Pleasant Valley Rd. , Parma , OH 44130 and/or Ridge Road United Church of Christ, 6050 Ridge Road , Parma , OH 44129 .

Funeral Service at the funeral home, Monday, March 25, 2013 at 10:30am. Interment at Brooklyn Heights Cemetery , Cleveland . Friends may call at the BUSCH FUNERAL HOME, 7501 RIDGE ROAD , PARMA FROM 5-8PM ON SUNDAY. Eastern Star Service will be held by Ellbrook Chapter #408 at 7:30pm. 440-842-7800 www.buschfuneral.com. Announcement being made compliments of Phelps and Son Funeral Home - Paintsville.

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Haskell Edward Burgess, age 90 of Dayton, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2013. He was the former owner/operator of Burgess Motor Sales in Dayton, Ohio and Inez, Kentucky. Haskell attended Christian Life Center and was a veteran of WWII having proudly served in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of the Iron Workers Local #290, the Masonic Lodge and a Kentucky Colonel. He also was a Bluegrass musician and belonged to the OKI Bluegrass Association.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years: Darleen (Clark) Burgess, daughter and son-in-law: Marluta and Terry Correll and their children, Matthew Clark Correll and Andrew Burgess Correll of Englewood, Ohio. He is also survived by his daughter: Sandra Witte and family, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents: Arthur and Margie (Stepp) Burgess, daughter: Janice McClain, brother: Harold Burgess and sister: Alma Jo Hammond.

Funeral services will be held at 7:00 p.m., on Thursday, March 21, 2013 at the Kindred Funeral Home (400 Union Blvd., Englewood, Ohio) with Rev. Libby Martin officiating. The family will receive friends on Thursday, from 5:00 p.m. until time of service. Funeral services will also be held at 2:00 p.m., on Saturday, March 23, 2013 at the Phelps & Son Funeral Home in Inez, Kentucky with Rev. John Goble officiating. The family will receive friends on Saturday, from 12:00p.m. until time of service. Interment will follow the service at the Clark Family Cemetery in Inez, KY.y the Phelps & Son Funeral Home, Inez

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Thomas Burchfield, age 77 of Debord, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2013 at Highland Regional in Prestonsburg. Born July 17, 1935 in Floyd County, he was the son of the late Robert and Laudie Stepp Burchfield. In addition to his parents, Tom is preceded in death by two brothers, Jess and Bill Burchfield; and a sister, Jane Blackburn. He is survived by his wife, Rena Deloris Smith Burchfield; three sons, Doug and (Jayne) Burchfeld of Debord, KY, Denver Lee and (Martha) Burchfield of Grove City, Ohio, and Paul Dean and (Sarah) Burchfield of Deer Park, Ohio; two brothers, Hobert Burchfield of Beaver, Ohio and Robert Muncy of Ohio; two sisters, Dora Fairbanks of Washington Court House, Ohio and Dolly Gillman of Ohio; thirteen grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 12PM Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at the Bethel United Baptist Church with burial to follow in the Moore Family Cemetery on Crum Branch. Danny Maynard, Johnny Stacy and Tim McCoy will officiate. Friends may visit the church after 5PM Sunday and after 2PM Monday with church service Monday at 7:00PM. Arrangements are by the Phelps & Son Funeral Home, Inez.

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Fred J. Meade, age 92 of Kermit went to be with the Lord, Sunday March 17, 2013 at Three Rivers Medical Center in Louisa. Born September 22, 1920 in Mingo County, WV to the late James Meade and Jeanetta Spaulding Meade. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Betty Messer and three brothers, Thomas, Howard and Benton Meade. He is survived by two daughters, Wanda Newsome of Kermit, WV, Fredia (Larry) Messer of Ostrander, Ohio; one sister, Ernestine Endicott of Wheelersburg, Ohio; six grandchildren, Jeff Newsome, Caleb Newsome, Greg Dheel, Nick Messer, Melanie Dheel, Deana Beers; four great grandchildren also survive, Hunter & Hailey Newsome and Shayna & Sydnie Dheel.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, at 2PM at the Welcome Home Church at Jenny's Creek, WV with burial to follow in the Lark Perry Cemetery at Jenny's Creek. Friends may visit the church after 6 PM Tuesday and until time of service Wednesday. Arrangements are by the Phelps and Son Funeral Home of Inez.

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Alene Music, age 80 of Denver, passed away Monday, March 18, 2013 in Georgetown, KY. Born April 17, 1932 in Johnson County, she was the daughter of Earl Spradlin and Mary Arms Spradlin. In addition to her parents, Alene is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Music. She is survived by two sons, Terry and (Melinda) Music of Denver and Perry and (Georgie) Music of Oil Springs; six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 11AM Thursday, March 21, 2013 in the chapel of the Phelps and Son Funeral Home, with burial to follow in the Spradlin-Music Cemetery at Denver. Friends may visit the funeral home, Tuesday, March 19 from 5-9 PM, all day Wednesday, and until time of service on Thursday. Arrangements are by the Phelps and Son Funeral Home of Paintsville

JoAnn Hummer, age 71 of Hager Hill passed away Tuesday morning at her home. Born June 3, 1941 in Johnson County to the late Deward Price and Gladys Goble Price. JoAnn is survived by her husband, Thomas Hummer of Hager Hill; one son, Joel T. (Terry) Hummer, MD's of Elkins, West Virginia; one sister, Rosemary (Jack) Ward of West Van Lear; two grandchildren, Ben and Sophie Ann also survive.

Funeral services will be Saturday, March 16, 2013 at 11AM in the chapel of the Phelps and Son Funeral Home, with burial to follow in the Hummer Family Cemetery at Hager Hill. Wes Stedtefeld will officiate. Friends may visit the funeral home, Friday, March 15 from 2-9PM and until time of service Saturday. Arrangements are by the Phelps and Son Funeral Home of Paintsville.

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Ford Wells, age 72 of Tomahawk, passed away Monday, March 11, 2013 at Three Rivers Medical Center in Louisa. Born October 25, 1940 in Martin County, he was the son of the late William Walter Wells and Girtie Stephens Wells. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his first wife, Claudetta Wells {1984}; one son, Nileford Wells, Jr; two brothers, Marcus and Albert Wells; five sisters, Marcella Roark, Grace Sheward, Melinda Burrough, Myrtle Murphy, and Violet Wells; and two grandchildren, Jonathan Wells and Madison Vanover. He is survived by his wife, Terry Weatherford Wells; three sons, Richard Marvin (Renee) Wells, Andrew Lee (Paula) Wells, and Brandon Joe (Christy) Wells all of Tomahawk; two daughters, Nila (Burl) Penix and Tracy Wells Vanover both of Tomahawk; three step children, Jesse Garten of Inez, Tony Garten and Sky Garten both of Louisa; one brother, Richard Wells of DeLand, Fl; two sisters, Madge Robinson of Toledo, Ohio and Karen Vanhoose of Hammond, KY; thirteen grandchildren; one step grandchild; nine great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 11AM Thursday, March 14, 2013 at the Pack Bottom Church with burial to follow in the Wells Family Cemetery at Tomahawk. Lonnie Ratliff and Terry Howell will officiate. Friends may visit the funeral home from 6-10PM Tuesday and from 9am to 10pm Wednesday and after 9am Thursday at the church. Arrangements are by the Phelps & Son Funeral Home, Inez.

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John L. Evans, age 49 of Warfield, passed away Saturday, March 10, 2013 in Warfield. Born November 22, 1963 in Columbus, Ohio, he was the son of Samuel Evans and step mother, Pricie Evans of Delbarton, WV and the late Betty Perry. In addition to his father and step mother, he is survived by his daughter, Amanda Evans of Inez; and four sisters, Debra Kay Hunt of Kermit, Donna Ratliff and Darlene Ball both of Kermit, and Saundra Kay Evans of Delbarton.

Funeral services will be 11AM Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at the Old Jenny's Creek Church with burial to follow in the Hodge Cemetery at Jennies Creek. Russell Messer and Freddie Messer, Jr will officiate. Friends may visit the church after 1PM Tuesday. Arrangements are under the direction of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home, Inez.

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Eddie Bolden, age 99 of Pilgrim, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2013 at Eastern Kentucky Veteran's Center in Hazard. Born July 8, 1913 in Van Lear, KY, he was the son of the late John Bolden and Bertha Doslin Bolden. He is survived by six sons, Dave Allen Bolden of Inez, Ronnie (Ada) Bolden of Lucasville, Ohio, George Bolden and William Bolden both of Pilgrim, Lige Bolden of Warfield, and Billy Bolden of Ceredo, WV; and several grandchildren.

He was an Army Veteran of WWII.

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

William “George” Preece, age 63 of Tomahawk, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at Highland Regional in Prestonsburg. Born April 23, 1949 in Martin County, he was the son of the late Albert and Melissa Dutton Preece. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a sister, Easter Meek. He is survived by his wife, Laura Jean (Meek) Preece; one daughter, Tina (John) Bailey of Hager Hill; John Henry (Christine) Preece of Columbus and Ira Lee (Minerva) Preece of Sherlock, Michigan; four sisters, Julie Jane Mills of Columbus, Maudie Jude of Pilgrim, Fannie (Joe) Abbott of Bellevue, Michigan, Bertha Florene Hardy of Clarksville, TN; four grandchildren, Gabrielle, Emily, Tarabella Bailey and Zachary Laton; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 11AM Sunday, March 3, 2013 in the chapel of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Meek Cemetery at Tomahawk. Isaac Rowland will officiate. Friends may visit the funeral home from 5-10PM Friday and from 9am to 10PM Saturday. Arrangements are by the Phelps & Son Funeral Home, Inez.

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Alice Delong, age 79 of Warfield, passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at the Martin County Health Care Facility in Inez. Born November 23, 1933 in Martin County, she was the daughter of the late Robert Wilson Fletcher and Susie Blackburn Fletcher. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, William P. Delong {1993}. Alice is survived by five sons, Ricky Delong of Warfield, Thomas, Thad, and Dewey Delong all of Pilgrim and Donnie Delong of Debord; five daughters, Donna Robinson of Shelbyville, KY, Carolyn Bifone of California, Vada Muncy of Beauty, Kathy MacFarland of Blacksberry, KY and Bonnie Small of Paintsville; five brothers, Elias, Willis, James, Robert “Cat” Fletcher all of Pilgrim, and Virgil Fletcher of Louisa; one sister, Pauline Preece of Pilgrim; eight grandchildren, Raquel, Kristin, Connor, John, Allison, Mandy, Cyndi, and Casey; and five great grandchildren, Logan, Lauren, Rhiannon, Kaitlin, and Rome.

She was a homemaker and a member of the Beauty Church of Christ.

Funeral services will be 11AM Friday, March 1, 2013 in the chapel of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Delong Cemetery at Davella. Friends may visit the funeral home from 12 – 9PM Thursday. Arrangements are by the Phelps & Son Funeral Home, Inez.

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Rosie Jude, age 85 of Williamson, passed away Sunday, at the Trinity Health Care in Williamson. Born December 12, 1927 in Martin County to the late Martin Fletcher and Pearlie Moore Fletcher. She is preceded in death by her parents and two sons, Marvin and Jimmy Jude; four brothers, Flem, Jasper, Elijah, and James Martin; and one sister, Annie. She is survived by two sons, Ralph and Sammy Jude both of Williamson,WV; two daughters, Mary Fletcher of Louisa and Avonelle Nichols of Inez; one brother, Matt Fletcher of Inez; four sisters, Martha Kirk of Warfield, Sara Endicott of Inez, Angaline Burnett of Nolan,WV and Lucille Fletcher of Frenchburg; seventeen grandchildren and several great grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services will be held 11 AM Wednesday, February 27,2013 at the Little Annie United Baptist Church at Pilgrim with burial to follow in the Moore Cemetery at Pilgrim. Gene Burnett, Claude Mollette and Walker Fields will Officiate. Friends may visit the Church after 5 PM Monday all day Tuesday at the church. Arrangements by the Phelps & Son Funeral Home of Inez.

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Covie Chester Moore, age 54 of Inez, passed away Sunday, February 24, 2013 at the Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland. Born March 24, 1958 in Martin County, he was the son of the late Buster “Fatty” and Tilda Preece Moore. He is survived by three brothers, Allen Moore, Oscar Moore, and Lenzie Moore all of Inez; three sisters, Phyllis Mills of Beauty, Myrtle Maynard of Inez, and Louise Johnson also of Inez; and several nieces and nephews who loved him dearly.

Funeral services will be 2:00PM Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at the Vineyard United Baptist Church with burial to follow in the Johnson Cemetery on Spence Branch. Richard (Doc) Maynard will officiate. Friends may visit the church after 5PM Monday and all day Tuesday. Arrangements are by the Phelps & Son Funeral Home, Inez.

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Joyce Ann Pack, age 75 of Williamsport, passed away Friday, February 22, 2013 at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Born November 24, 1937 in Johnson County to the late Richard Mollett and Grace Crum Mollett. She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Hobart Pack. She is survived by one son, Paul Irvin Pack of Williamsport; two daughters, Wilda (Lester) Green of Thelma, Connie (Don) Hurt of Tallahassee, FL; two brothers, James Richard Mollett of Jacksonville, FL, John Benjamin Mollett of Columbus, GA; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services will be held at 11AM Monday, February 25, 2013 at the Hurricane United Baptist Church at Boons Camp with burial to follow in the Pack family Cemetery at Williamsport. David Baldwin, Jim Lemaster and Marvin Daniels will officiate. Friends may visit the funeral home Saturday evening from 5-9PM and Sunday from 11AM until 9PM. The body will lie in state one hour prior to services Monday at the church.

Arrangements are by the Phelps and Son Funeral Home of Paintsville.

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Dora Lawson, age 78 of Whitehouse passed away Saturday, February 23, 2013 at her home. Born August 13, 1934 in Johnson County to the late Beecher Daniel and Rose Adams Daniel. She is survived by two daughters, Nancy (Dwayne) Price and Lou Ann Pack of Thelma; three grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services will be held Monday at 2PM in the chapel of the Phelps and Son Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Daniels Family Cemetery at Whitehouse. Dorcey Fields will officiate. Friends may visit the funeral home Sunday from 3-9PM and until time of service Monday. Arrangements are by the Phelps and Son Funeral Home of Paintsville.

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Harold Marcum, age 82 of Lovely, passed away Friday, February 22, 2013 at Williamson Memorial Hospital. Born February 14, 1931 at Whitepost, KY, he was the son of the late Anse Marcum and Maggie “Beulah” Maddox Marcum. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his daughter, Brenda Blevins; two sisters and one brother. He is survived by is wife of almost 61 years, Coreena “Rene” Robertson Marcum; two daughters and three sons-in-law, Linda (George) Blevins of Pilgrim, KY, Connie (Bill) Thomas of Lovely, KY, and Johnny Blevins of Beauty, KY; two grand daughters, six grand sons, five great grand daughters, six great grand sons, grand daughters in law, grand sons in law, five sisters, two brothers, and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and his special little nurse, Gabrielle Jude. He will be sadly missed by his family, friends, and friends too numerous to mention. Also the nurses and staff of Trinity Health Care at Williamson.

At his request, there will be no funeral service. There will be a graveside service 12:00PM Saturday, February 23, 2013 at the Caney Cemetery at Pilgrim. Friends may visit the funeral home from 5-9PM Friday and one hour prior to the service on Saturday. Lynn Stanley will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home, Inez.

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Johnnie “John Boy” Messer, age 57 of Kermit, passed away Sunday, February 17, 2013 at Williamson Memorial Hospital. Born February 9, 1956 in Mingo County, he was the son of the late William R. Messer and Sarah Messer. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Shirley A. Messer; and one brother, Tiney Messer. He is survived by his children, Johnnie (Samantha) Messer and James Messer both of Kermit; four brothers, Harold (Mary) Messer of Genoa, WV, Riley Messer, Jr (Emma) of Genoa, WV, Columbus (Janice) Messer of Cleveland, Ohio and James (Donna) Messer of Ft. Gay, WV; two sisters, Mary Ellen (Lloyd) Messer of Genoa, WV and Alice (Randy) Messer also of Genoa, WV; one grandson, James Dalton Messer; and special friends, Gene and Barbara Marcum.

Funeral services will be 11AM Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at the Jennies Creek Gospel Church with burial to follow in the Carter-Messer Cemetery on Jennies Creek. Friends may visit the church after 4PM Monday and all day Tuesday. Arrangements are by the Phelps & Son Funeral Home, Inez.

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Mabel Williams Perry, age 66 of Kermit, passed away Sunday, February 17, 2013 at the Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland. Born April 9, 1946 in Mingo County, she was the daughter of the late Harlan and Pearlie Sammons Williams. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by four brothers, Hubert, Ralph, Carlos and Albert Williams; and two sisters, Myrtle Fay Conley and Elsie Williams. Mabel is survived by her husband, Lewis Perry; three sons, Everett “Hank” Gibson and Madeline Stacy of Kermit, Larry Gibson of Kermit and Tommy Lee Alley also of Kermit; one brother, Clifton Williams of Columbus, Ohio; one sister, Loraine Rummell of Columbus, Ohio; seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She was a retired beautician.

Funeral services will be 2PM Wednesday, February 20, 2013 in the chapel of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Family Cemetery on Marrowbone. James Spaulding will officiate. Friends may visit the funeral home from 5-9PM Monday and from 5-9PM Tuesday. Arrangements are by the Phelps & Son Funeral Home, Inez.

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Charles Douglas "Doug" Phelps, 70, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away Thursday, February 14, 2013 at Mount Carmel East Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.

He was born to the late William Lon "Bill" and Verlie Phelps on January 24, 1943 in Meally, Kentucky.

Although he attended Inez High School, he was a member of the Warfield High School graduating class of 1960. Doug went on to become a member of the U.S. Army serving as a member of the 101st Airborne Division as a paratrooper. As a proud self employed barber, he owned his own shop in Grandview, Ohio for the last 39 years. Doug was an avid golfer and contributed to many community civic leagues and organizations throughout his life. He enjoyed traveling and was commonly known as the life of the party.

In addition to his father, he is proceeded in death by brothers Dann (Carole) Phelps, Anthony "Tony" Phelps, and twins James and Paul Phelps.

Doug is survived by his wife Betty Jo (Conley) Phelps of Columbus, Ohio; one son, Tim (Tammy) Phelps of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; two grandchildren, Taylor and Joey Phelps also of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; mother, Verlie Phelps Gibson of Inez, Kentucky; eight siblings, Billie Jean (Jay) Dingess of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; Ron (Karen) Phelps of West Jefferson, Ohio; Pat (Ed) Mills of Inez, Kentucky; Johnna (Gary) Stiles also of Inez; Sheliah (Chuck) Elkins of Logan, WV; Sabrina (Darrell) Messer of Abington, Va; Lonnie (Wendy) Phelps of Blountville, Tennessee; and Keith (Susan) Phelps of Newnan, Georgia. He also had numerous nieces, nephews, and friends who will miss him greatly.

Upon his request, no services will be held. Arrangements made by Myers-Woodyard Funeral Home in Groveport, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Mount Carmel East Palliative Care Unit in memory of Doug Phelps.

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Palmer Crider, age 60 of West Van Lear, passed away Monday, February 11, 2013 at Pikeville Medical Center. Born March 8, 2013 in Floyd County, he was the son of the late Johnny and Irene Crider. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by three brothers, Johnny Crider, Joe F. Crider and Billy Lou Crider. He is survived by is wife, Linda Gamble Crider; three brothers, Astor (Brenda) Crider of Prestonsburg, Jimmie Crider of Charleston, WV, and John Jr. (Liz) Crider of Prestonsburg; two sisters, Peggy (Bob) King of Chicago, Ill. and Sidney (Ed) Prisela of Merritt Island, Florida; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 12:00PM Thursday, February 14, 2013 in the chapel of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Holbrook Family Cemetery on Davis Branch. Friends may visit the funeral home from 6-10PM Wednesday and until the time of service on Thursday. Arrangements are by the Phelps & Son Funeral Home, Paintsville.

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James W. “Butch” McKenzie, age 67 of Hager Hill passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at King's Daughter Medical Center in Ashland. Born July 22, 1945 in Springfield, Ohio, he was the son of the late George “Bert” and Olga Honaker McKenzie. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Houston McKenzie; three children, Brandon (Brandi) McKenzie and Paul M. Daniels both of Hager Hill, and Sherri (Mike) Lemaster of Stambaugh; three brothers, Buddy (Jeanie) McKenzie of West Van Lear, Gene McKenzie of West Van Lear and Ernie (Eva) McKenzie of Van Lear; one sister, Sandy (Donny) Moore of Springfield, Ohio; five grandchildren, Brayden McKenzie, Josh and Jonathan LeMaster, Kaitlin LeMaster, and Autumn Daniels; and several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held 12PM Saturday, February 9, 2013 at Johnson County Memorial Cemetery at Staffordsville. Chris Houston and Kenny Pelphrey will officiate. Friends may visit the funeral home from 5-9PM Friday. Josh, Jonathan, and Mike LeMaster, Ervin Daniels, Brandon McKenzie and Wallace Houston will serve as pallbearers. Arrangements are by the Phelps & Son Funeral Home, Paintsville.

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Millard Allen Meek, age 76 of Van Lear passed away Sunday, February 3 at King's Daughter Medical Center in Ashland. Born November 23, 1936 in Johnson County to the late Herbert Meek and Mattie Boyd Meek. He is survived by his wife, Mable Adams Meek of Van Lear; four daughters, Debbie Meek of Paintsville, Lisa Salyers of Staffordsville, Cindy Collins of Oil Springs, Misty Barker of Van Lear; one brother, David Meek of Whitehouse; a very special niece, Jennifer Withrow; seven grandchildren and 1 great grandchild also survive.

Funeral services will be held 10 AM Wednesday, February 6 in the chapel of the Phelps and Son Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Meek Family Cemetery at Chestnut, KY. David Blevins, David Trimble and Drew Trimble will officiate. Friends may visit the funeral home from 11 AM- 9PM Tuesday. Arrangements are by the Phelps and Son Funeral Home of Paintsville.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the West Van Lear Church of Christ.

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Juanita Marcum Moore Sammons, age 69 of Kermit, passed away Friday, February 1, 2013 at her home. Born June 23, 1943 in Wayne County, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Missouri Marcum. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a son, Gabe Henry Moore; five brothers, Rufus Waller, Lester Marcum, James Rufus “Bucky” Waller, Willard Marcum and Dallas Waller; and five sisters, Magdalene Waller, Frankie Matney, Ruthie Washburn, Dorothy Marcum and Edith Marie Marcum. She is survived by her husband, John Sammons; one son, BJ (Vickie) Moore of Crum; two daughters, Deborah (John) Hannah of Crum and Margie (David) Wright also of Crum; four step sons, Frank and Michael Sammons both of Ohio and John Sammons III and Matthew Sammons both of West Virginia; step daughters, Mary Craig and Tonya Reed both of Ohio; three brothers, Lelon Waller of Crum, Charlie Marcum of Ohio and Henry Marcum, Jr of Wilsondale, WV; two sisters, Brenda Spaulding of Crum and Edna Runyon of Ohio; eleven grandchildren, Johnathan Hannah, Christopher Hannah, Donnie Hannah, Samantha Hannah, Kayla Wright, Ashley Chapman, Tabitha Wright, Angel Copley, Madison Wright, Brett Moore and Paige Moore; eleven great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. A special thank you to Ruth Newsome for her assistance during her illness.

Funeral services will be 1PM Monday, February 4, 2013 at the Walnut Grove Church of Christ on Jennies Creek with burial to follow at Damron Cemetery on Stonecoal. Friends may visit the church after 2PM Saturday and all day Sunday. Arrangements are by the Phelps & Son Funeral Home, Inez.

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Glendean Campbell, age 89 of Warfield passed away Friday afternoon at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Born September 1, 1923 in Martin County to the late Leonard Dalton and Bessie Horn Dalton. She is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Campbell and one son, Kenneth Campbell. She is survived by two sons, Paul Campbell of Beanstation, TN, David Campbell of Warfield; one daughter, Joann Davis of Floyd County; three sisters, Esther Cassady6 of Inez, Emma Jean Parsley of Warfirld, Virginia Collier of TN; seven grandchildren; several great grandchildren and several great great grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services will be Sunday, January 27 at 1:30 PM in the chapel of the Phelps and Son Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Campbell Family Cemetery at Collins Creek. Lonnie Smith and Danny Hall will officiate. Friends may visit the funeral home from 5-10PM Saturday and after 10AM Sunday. Arrangements are by the Phelps and Son Funeral Home of Inez.

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Benny Randal Hall, age 74 of Auxier passed away Friday morning at Highlands Regional Medical Center in Prestonsburg. Born October 28, 1938 in Floyd County to the late Melvin Hall and Edith Mollett Hall. He is also preceded in death by three brothers, Tom Hall, Monroe Hall and Rex Gordon Hall. He is survived by his wife, JoAnn Berney Hall; two sons, William (Bill) (Amanda) Greer of Prestonsburg, Randal (Randy) (Judith) Greer of Auxier; one daughter, Joell Hall of Auxier; two brothers, Phillip (Hazel) Hall of Oak Ridge, TN, Jerry (Connie)Hall of Auxier; five sisters, Helen Skeens of Wasbash, IN, Debbie Burchett of Staffordsville, Brenda Kay Goble of Auxier, Wanda Sagarssee of Wabash, IN, Linda Hall of Paintsville; four Grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services will be Monday at 11 AM in the chapel of the Phelps and Son Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Gethsemane Gardens at Prestonsburg. Roger Goble will officiate. Friends may visit the funeral home from 5-9PM Saturday and 3-9PM Sunday. Arrangements are by the Phelps and Son Funeral Home of Paintsville.

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Ronald Davis Adkins, age 65 of Van Lear, passed away Friday, January 25, 2013 at Paul B. Hall in Paintsville. Born April 7, 1947 in Johnson County, he was the son of the late Ed and Bertie Wells Adkins. He is survived by three brothers, James and Billy Ray Adkins both of Van Lear and Paul Adkins of Cleveland, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 2PM Sunday, January 27, 2013 in the chapel of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Rod Wells and Roger Williams will officiate. Friends may visit the funeral home from 1PM to 10PM Saturday. Arrangements are by the Phelps & Son Funeral Home, Paintsville.

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Michael Dean Delong, age 63 of Van Lear passed away Tuesday afternoon at Highlands Regional Medical Center in Prestonsburg. Born August 9, 1949 in Johnson County to the late Willie Delong and Virgie Adkins Delong. He is survived by his wife, Helen Music Delong of Van Lear; one son, Michael Dean (Jill) Delong Jr of Van Lear; two daughters, Tammie (Martin) Barker, Pamela Delong both of Van Lear; three brothers, Darrell Delong, Larry Delong, Danny Delong all of Van Lear; two sisters, Linda Ward of Van Lear, Brenda Brown of Georgetown, KY; seven grandchildren and one great grandchild also survives.

Funeral services will be held Friday at 1 PM in the chapel of the Phelps and Son Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Delong Family Cemetery at Van Lear. Paul Keaton will officiate. Friends may visit the funeral home Thursday from 12 – 10PM and until time of service Friday. Arrangements are by the Phelps and Son Funeral Home of Paintsville.

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Carolyn Copley Mills, age 65 of Inez, passed away Sunday, January 20, 2013 at her home. Born March 13, 1947 in Inez, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late John Russell and Irene Cassady Copley. She is survived by two sons, Charles (Morey) Mills and his wife, Jennifer of Georgetown and Jonathon C. Mills of Inez; one brother, John Russel Copley and his wife, Carolyn Sue, of Ft. Myers, Fl; one sister, Gladys Horn and her husband, Jack of Inez; two aunts, Etta Mae Marcum of Beauty and Rhoda Ann Cassady of Lancaster, Ohio; two grandchildren, Celeste and Conner; and two step grandhcildren.

Funeral services will be 1:00PM Wednesday, January 23, 2013 in the chapel of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Green Lawn Cemetery at Louisa. Friends may visit the funeral home from 6PM to 9PM Tuesday. Arrangements are by the Phelps & Son Funeral Home, Inez.

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Hershell Fields, age 48 of Louisa, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2013 at his home. Born July 29, 1964 in Wabash, Indiana, he was the son of the late Hershell and Shirley Walters Fields. He is survived by two brothers, Terry Fields of Prestonsburg and Gary Fields of Lowmansville; and a sister, Debbie Kelly of Flat Gap.

Funeral services will be 1PM Tuesday, January 22, 2013 in the chapel of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Fields Family Cemetery at Van Lear. Roger Hill will officiate. Friends may visit the funeral home from 3PM to 10PM Monday. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Phelps & Son Funeral Home, by calling 789-8989. Arrangements are by the Phelps & Son Funeral Home, Paintsville.

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Lifes Vanhoose, Jr, age 62 of Hager Hill, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2013 at his home. Born February 24, 1950 in Johnson County, he was the son of the late Lifes Vanhoose and Dicie Ratliff Vanhoose. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two brothers, Ricky and Charles Vanhoose. He is survived by his wife, Emma McCarty Vanhoose; two sons, Brian and Jason Vanhoose both of Hager Hill; one brother, Dave Vanhoose of Hager Hill; one sister, Ethel Leona Blair also of Hager Hill; and three grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 1:00PM Wednesday, January 23, 2013 in the chapel of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Topsy Ratliff Cemetery at Denver. Ronnie Spriggs will officiate. Friends may visit the funeral home from 5-10PM Monday and all day Tuesday. Arrangements are by the Phelps & Son Funeral Home, Paintsville.

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Jimmy Perry, age 57 of Tomahawk, passed away Friday, January 18, 2013 at his home. Born February 11, 1955 in Paintsville, he was the son of the late Leroy Perry and Anna Bell Setser Perry. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, Jimmy L. Perry. He is survived by his wife, Emma {Bailey} Perry; one son, Ralph Spears of Pike County, Kentucky; one daughter, Nancy Browning of Pike County, Kentucky; three step sons, Dennis Crager III and Michael David Crager both of Tomahawk and Terry Lynn Crager of Ewing, KY; two brothers, Leroy Perry, Jr of Tomahawk, KY and Claude Perry of Franklin, WV; two sisters, Judy King of Tomahawk and Anna Shrewsbury of Bud, WV; and thirteen grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 1PM Monday, January 21, 2013 in the chapel of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Setser Family Cemetery at Rockhouse. Friends may visit the funeral home from 4PM - 10PM Sunday. 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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Johnny Justice, age 83 of Lovely, passed away Sunday, January 13, 2013 at Highland Regional Medical Center in Prestonsburg. Born April 16, 2013 in Mingo County West Virginia, he was the son of the late Pete Justice and Rozie Calhoun Justice. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Edith {Jude} Justice; four brothers, Billy, Pete Jr, Robert and Ronald Justice; and five sisters, Helen Bragg, Louise Maynard, Betty Mae Marcum, Kathren Garvin and Geraldene Mollett. Johnny is survived by three sons, David, Mark and Jeff Justice all of Columbus, Ohio; one daughter, Sharon Porter of Columbus; one brother, Donald Justice of Ft. Gay, WV; three sisters, Joyce Ann Gibson, Ruby Jean Spaulding of Kermit and Bertha Fluty of West Virginia; a very special niece, Carol Patton; nine grandchildren and several great grandchildren.

Johnny was a retired coal miner and a member of Buck Branch Church.

Funeral services will be 11AM Wednesday, January 16, 2013 in the chapel of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Jude Family Cemetery at Pilgrim. Buddy Stacy will officiate. Friends may visit the funeral home from 5-10PM Tuesday. Arrangements are by the Phelps & Son Funeral Home, Inez.

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Edwinna Ward, age 71 of Hager Hill, passed away Saturday, January 12, 2013 at Cabell Huntington Medical Center. Born May 22, 1941 in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late Hobart Hayes and Mary B. Cantrell Hayes. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a child, Harold Douglas Ward, Jr. She is survived by her husband, Harold (Boone) Ward; one daughter, Lisa Johnson of Pikeville; two brothers, Ronald Hayes of Paintsville and Charles Hayes of Kingsport, TN; two sisters, Doris Mollette of Paintsville and Sharon Lee Brown of Richmond, KY; four grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Funeral services will be 1:00PM Tuesday, January 15, 2013 in the chapel of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Gethsemane Gardens at Prestonsburg. Paul Badgett will officaite. Friends may visit the funeral home from 5-9PM Monday and until the time of service on Tuesday. Arrangements are by the Phelps & Son Funeral Home, Paintsville.

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Barbara Meeks, age 77 of Staffordsville, passed away Friday, January 11, 2013 at Highland Regional in Prestonsburg. Born December 14, 1935 in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late Dennis Blevins and Almira Salyers Blevins. She is survived by two sons, Ballard Meeks, Jr and Gilbert Ray Martin both of Staffordsville; two daughters, Barbara Sparks of Flat Gap and Sherry Ratliff of Sitka; one sister, Betty Jo Kimbler of Staffordsville; nine grandchildren and several great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 1:00PM Monday, January 14, 2013 in the chapel of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Blevins Cemetery at Staffordsville. Ray Pennington will officiate. Friends may visit the funeral home from 5-10PM Saturday and from 10am to 10pm Sunday. Arrangements are by the Phelps & Son Funeral Home, Paintsville.

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Jacob (Jake) Cline, age 90 of Inez, passed away Thursday, January 10, 2013 at his home. Born January 7, 1923 in Martin County, he was the son of the late Roland and Ibba Fields Cline. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by four brothers, Ransom, Jeff, James and Johnny Cline; and one sister, Mahala Cline Young. He is survived by his wife, Edna Muncy Cline; one son, Norvin Cline of Inez; and three grandchildren, Christopher, Regina, and Andrea.

He was a retired coal miner. Church services will be held each night starting at 7:00PM.

Funeral services will be 11AM Saturday, January 12, 2013 in the chapel of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Caney Cemetery at Pigeon Roost. Gabe Lowe, Jr. will officiate. Friends may visit the funeral home from 5-10PM Thursday and from 9AM to 10PM Friday. Arrangements are under the direction of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home, Inez.

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Truman (Ditch Digger) Napier, age 67 of Sitka, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at Paul B. Hall in Paintsville. Born September 27, 1945 in Johnson County, he was the son of Della Mollette Napier and the late Ervin Napier. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by is wife, Phyllis Napier. He is survived by his mother; three sons, Calvin Napier of Blaine, KY, Ernie J. Napier of Sitka, KY and John Napier of Lakewood, Washington; two daughters, Sherry Henson of Florence, KY and Rose Colvin of Flat Gap, KY; two brothers, Menifee Napier of West Van Lear, KY and Ervin Napier of Thealka, KY; four sisters, Rosa King of Lowmansville, KY, Mary Mollette of Boonscamp, KY, Ella Mae Harmon of Thealka, KY and Nancy Drymon of Wittensville, KY; eight grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Funeral services will be 11AM Friday, January 11, 2013 in the chapel of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Johnson County Memorial Cemetery at Staffordsville. Tommy Meade will officiate. Friends may visit the funeral home from 5-9PM Wednesday and from 9AM to 9PM Thursday. Arrangements are by the Phelps & Son Funeral Home, Paintsville.

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Biddie L. Chandler, age 91 of Van Lear, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, WV. Born August 27, 1921 in Magoffin County, she was the daughter of the late Richard Curtis and Lori Caldwell Slusher. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Richard Chandler; two sons, Gordon and William Chandler; and one daughter, Janice Merrell. She is survived by one son, Roger Chandler of Roann, Indiana; two daughters, Kathy Jean Branham and Debbie L. Chandler both of Van Lear; seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 2PM Friday, January 11, 2013 in the chapel of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Larry Blair will officiate. Friends may visit the funeral home from 5-9PM Thursday. Arrangements are by the Phelps & Son Funeral Home, Paintsville.

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Zip Wells, age 63 of Inez, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, January 6, 2013 at Kings Daughters in Ashland. Born July 3, 1949 in Johnson County to the late Edgar Wells and Rebecca Preston Wells. He is also preceded in death by three brothers, Edgar Wells Jr, Larry Wells and Jimmy Ronald Wells. Zip is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Sandra Wells of Inez; one son, Stewart (Lisa) Wells of Inez; one grandson, Justin Wells of Inez; one grand daughter, Danielle May of Inez; one great grand daughter, Miranda Cline of Inez; two brothers, Gary (Linda) Wells of Flat Gap, Herbert (Jackie) Wells of Brooksville, Ohio and three sisters, Darlene (Dean) Blair of Leander, Christine Hall of Campton, Jewell Wells of New York. Zip was also blessed with a host of sisters in law, brothers in law, nieces and nephews who were very compassionate and caring for Zip before and during his battle of health problems including cancer. Zip was a retired surface miner and carpenter. Zip was an avid hunter and farmer prior to his battle with cancer.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 9, at 1PM in the chapel of the Phelps and Son Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Highland Memorial Cemetery at Staffordsville. Willie Goble and Luther Fletcher will officiate. Friends may visit the funeral home Tuesday, from 5-10PM. Arrangements are by the Phelps and Son Funeral Home of Inez.

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Lois Preston, age 81, of Inez passed away Saturday, January 5, 2013 at Prestonsburg Health Care. Born May 24, 1931 in Martin County, she was the daughter of the late John and Gladys Collins McCoy . In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Preston; one brother, John McCoy and one sister, Beatrice Fannin. Lois is survived by three sons, Michael McCoy of Inez, Johnny McCoy and Ronnie Preece and three grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 11AM Monday, January 7, 2013 in the chapel of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home Inez with burial to follow at Lakeview Memorial in Staffordsville. Greg Maynard will officiate. Friends may visit the funeral home from 6-10 Sunday and until time of services on Monday at the funeral home. Arrangement are by the Phelps & Son Funeral Home, Inez.

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James (Jimmy) Castle, age 70 of Inez, passed away Thursday, January 3, 2013 at his home. Born February 24, 1942 in Martin County, he was the son of the late Envis and Madgie Vanhoose Castle. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Rose Castle; one brother, Prentice Hubert Hearon Castle; and a sister, Phyllis Charles. Jimmy is survived by two sons, James E. Castle and Scott Castle both of Inez; one daughter, Sherry Castle of Inez; two grandchildren, Jordan and Brooklyn Castle of Inez; and a niece, Kim Charles also of Inez.

Jimmy was a welder in the mines and a former deputy under Ray Fields. He will be sadly missed by his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him.

Funeral services will be 2PM Sunday, January 6, 2013 in the chapel of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home, Inez. Bennie Joe Fitch and Richard (Doc) Maynard will officiate. Friends may visit the funeral home from 5-10PM Friday and from 5-10PM Saturday. Arrangements are by the Phelps & Son Funeral Home, Inez.

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Margaret Bowen, age 79 of Tomahawk passed away Friday afternoon at Cabell Huntington Medical Center in Huntington WV.Born September 10, 1933 in Martin County to the late Arnold Goble and Alma Delong. She is preceded in death by her husband Rufus Bowen; two sons, Ricky Lee Bowen and Mitchell Allen Bowen; three daughters, Lonnie Davis, Marlene Carter and Beulah Cornette. She is survived by four sons, Darrell Bowen, Rufus Bowen Jr, Robert Michael Bowen, Gary Lynn Perry all of Tomahawk; three daughters, Crystal Bowen, Linda Setser, Phyllis Stacy all of Tomahawk; one sister, Beulah McNeal of Pickaway, Ohio; several nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services will be held Monday, December 31 at 1PM at the Phillip Cove Church with burial to follow in the Bowen Family Cemetery at Tomahawk. Lonnie Ratliff and Alfred Setser will officiate. Friends may visit the church after 2PM Saturday, Sunday and until time of service Monday. Arrangements are by the Phelps and Son Funeral Home of Inez.

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Clarence Harless, age 63 of Yellow Creek, Louisa, passed away Saturday, December 22, 2012 at his home. Born January 8, 1949 in Martin County, he was the son of the late Walker (Kay) Harless and Gladys Osborne Harless. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two sons, Danny Kay and Earl Walker Harless; and a brother, David Harless. Clarence is survived by his wife, Helen Bowens Harless; two sons, Clarence Harless, Jr of Louisa and Charles Maynard of Thornville, Ohio; one daughter, Melissa Ann Welch of Louisa; five brothers, Bernard, Floyd, Homer and George Harless all of Inez, and Winiford Harless of Louisa; five sisters, Irene Cook and Ethel Crum both of Inez, Susie Workman of Warfield, Ruth Pelikan of Missouri and Mary Howard of Blaine; nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 1PM Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at the New Friendship United Baptist Church with burial to follow in the Family Cemetery at Davella. Roger Harless will officiate. Friends may visit the church after 1PM Monday and all day Tuesday. Arrangements are by the Phelps & Son Funeral Home, Inez.

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Wayne Justice, age 84 of Kermit, WV passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington. Born October 1, 1928 in Wayne County, he was the son of the late Jay and Nannie Williamson Justice. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Messer Justice; one son, Dwight David Justice; and one sister, Victoria Waller. Wayne is survived by two sons, Bruce Edward and Vadie Justice and Dwight David Justice, Jr and Amy both of Kermit; three daughters, Lois Ann and Daniel Ray Lytton of Kermit, Tammy Diane and Archie Johnson of Kermit and Mary Lou and Daniel Perry also of Kermit; three brothers, Eugene Justice and Leon Justice both of Kermit and J.P. Justice of Ohio; three sisters, Edna Stanley, Jenny Bragg and Myrtle Bragg all of Kermit; nine grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren.

Wayne was a retired coal miner and Pastor of the Walnut Grove Church of Christ.

Funeral services will be 11AM Friday, December 21, 2012 at the Walnut Grove Church of Christ on Jennies Creek with burial to follow in the Perry Point Cemetery also on Jennies Creek. Jesse Spaulding and Bruce Justice will officiate. Friends may visit the church after 6PM Wednesday and all day Thursday. Arrangements are by the Phelps & Son Funeral Home, Inez.

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Mary Louise Blair, age 85 of Hager Hill passed away Tuesday, December 18 at her home. Born December 20, 1926 in Johnson County to the late Ray Baldwin and Dicie Hitchcock Baldwin, she is also preceded in death by her husband, Hansel Blair; one daughter, Nellowene Fairchild; one grandson, Robert Lee Haney; one great granddaughter, Peyton Grace Blair; two brothers, Raymond Baldwin, Mitchell Baldwin; and one sister, Okie Ethel Caudill. She is survived by two sons, Benson (Wonell) Blair, Toy Lynn (Sandra) Blair both of Hager Hill; four daughters, Eldalene Haney, Anna Rose (Larry) Spradlin, Burletta Ratliff all of Hager Hill, Vickie Louise Wheeler of Thelma; one brother, James Earl Baldwin of Leander; two sisters, Thelma Daniels of Hager Hill, Jewell Spradlin of Manassas, VA; 15 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services will be Friday December 21 at 11 AM in the chapel of the Phelps and Son Funeral Home of Paintsville, with burial to follow in the Blair Family Cemetery at Hager Hill. Rutherford Blair, Doug Ward and Jerry Colvin will officiate. Friends may visit the funeral home from 5-10 PM Wednesday and all day Thursday. Arrangements are by the Phelps and Son Funeral Home of Paintsville.

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Janet Sue Daniel, age 72 of Hager Hill passed away December 18 at King’s Daughter Medical Center. Born July 22, 1940 in Johnson County to the late Howard Lemaster and Irene Cantrell, she is also preceded in death by one son, Ricky Howard; one brother, Paul Lemaster. She is survived by her husband Clifford Daniel of Hager Hill; four daughters, Rhonda Blanton of East Point, Kimberly Daniel, Lisa Adams both of Hager Hill, Jennifer Bass of Beckley, WV; one sister, Jean McKenzie of Thelma; 8 grandchildren, Jim Blanton, Brandon Bellew, Robbie Bass, Emily Hensley, Madison Ramey, Ricky Bass, Jacob Bass, Lexie Layne; 3 great grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services will be Friday, December 21, at 2PM in the chapel of the Phelps and Son Funeral Home of Paintsville with burial to follow in the Cantrell Family Cemetery at Hager Hill. Lori Vannucci will officiate. Friends may visit the funeral home from 5-9PM Thursday and until time of services Friday. Arrangements are by the Phelps and Son Funeral Home of Paintsville.

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Harmon Brewer, age 96 of Kermit, passed away Thursday, December 13, 2012 at Three Rivers in Louisa. Born January 22, 1916 in Mingo County, he was the son of the late James and Clara Meade Brewer. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Annie Brewer; eight brothers; and three sisters. He is survived by two step daughters, Virginia Swain of Delbarton, WV and Eula Mae Howell of Columbus, Ohio.

Harmon was a Minister and a member of the Golden Springs Freewill Baptist Church. He was also a WWII Veteran.

Funeral services will be 1PM Saturday, December 15, 2012 at the Golden Springs Freewill Baptist Church on Stonecoal with burial to follow in the Brewer Cemetery Left Hand Fork of Marrowbone. Billy Messer and Clyde Muncy will officiate. Friends may visit the church after 4PM Friday and until the time of service on Saturday. Arrangements are by the Phelps & Son Funeral Home, Inez.

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Dottie Endicott, 61 of Louisa, passed away Thursday, December 6, 2012 at her home. Born December 24, 1950 in Martin County, KY to the late Virgil Chapman and Christine Mills Chapman. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Endicott along with two brothers, Terry and James Chapman and one sister, Angie Chapman. She is survived by one son David Endicott of Inez; one daughter, Kimberly Endicott of Inez; two brothers, Benjamin Chapman, and Ronnie Chapman, both of Inez; two sisters, Cathy Meddings and Sara Muncy, both of Inez; along with four grandchildren, Kayla, Laken, and Christopher Stepp, Karen James , Courtney, Distiney, Bailey and Korbin Maynard all of Inez.

Funeral service will be 2p.m. Sunday, December 9, 2012 at the New Friendship United Baptist Church with burial to follow at the Endicott-Marcum Cemetery of Louisa. Michael Marcum and David Marcum will officiate. Friends may call the church after 4pm Friday, all day Saturday at the church. Arrangements by Phelps & Son Funeral Home of Inez.

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Bonnie Grace, age 66 of Warfield passed away Friday, November 30 at her home. Born September 21, 1947 in Mingo County, West Virginia to Dicie Dillon and the late Herbert Charles. She is survived by her husband, Joe Grace of Warfield; two sons, Brian (Stephanie) Marcum of Inez, David (Debbie) Marcum of Pittsburg, PA and James Charles of Logan, WV; one daughter, LaDonna Marcum and (Joey) of Warfield; seven grandchildren, Brayden, Isabella, Cole, Connor, Mason, Ryan, Arica Marcum; and one great grandchild, Bently "Cookie"; one sister, Janice Blackburn of Inez.

Funeral services will be held at 1 PM Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at the Warfield Church of God with burial to follow in the Fitchpatrick Family Cemetery at Marrowbone Creek in West Virginia. Friends may visit the church, Sunday after 5PM and all day Monday. Kenneth Gore will officiate. Arrangements are by the Phelps and Son Funeral Home of Inez.

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Eula Patrick, age 67 of Inez, passed away Monday, November 26, 2012 at her home. Born May 10, 1944 in Martin County, she was the daughter of the late Jack and Bessie Luster Smith. Eula is survived by her husband, John Patrick; two sons, Denny Lee Smith of Danville, WV and Randall Patrick of Inez; two adopted daughters, Sharon Renee Fletcher of Pilgrim and Angela Kay Adkins of Raccoon Creek, KY; two sisters, Vernie Maynard of Inez and Carol Smith of Columbus, Ohio; and seven grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 2PM Thursday, November 29, 2012 in the chapel of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Cassady Cemetery, Inez. Friends may visit the funeral home from 5-10PM Tuesday and from 9AM to 10PM Wednesday. Tim McCoy and Keith Brumfield will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home, Inez.

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Darrin Morrison, age 37 of Debord, passed away Monday, November 26, 2012 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington. Born July 17, 1975 in Ft. Myers, Florida, he was the son of Darvin and Shirley Baldwin Morrison of Debord. In addition to his parents, he is survived by one son, Dustin Matthew Morrison of Debord; two daughters, Allison Renae Morrison of Debord and Jessie Danielle Morrison of Pikeville; one brother, Darvin J Morrison, Jr. of Inez and sister in law, Latonia Renae; and three nephews, Devon Thomas J. Morrison, Trevor Alexander Morrison and Darvin Dakota Morrison all of Inez.

Funeral services will be 11AM Thursday, November 29, 2012 in the chapel of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Morrison Family Cemetery at Jones Fork, Debord. Friends may visit the funeral home from 5-10PM Tuesday and from 9am to 10PM Wednesday. Arrangements are by the Phelps & Son Funeral Home, Inez.

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Robert (Bobby) Boggs, age 74 of East Point passed away Monday, November 19 at Highland Regional Medical Center at Paintsville. Born November 17, 1938 in Harlan County to the late Floyd Boggs and Nancy Baker Boggs. He is survived by his wife, Helen Whitaker Boggs of East Point, one son, Robert Keith Boggs of Lexington; one daughter, Leigh Ann Boggs Russell of East Point; five sisters, Ora Cornette of Paintsville, Gerry Brown of London, KY, Kathern Turner of Bledsoe, KY, Virginia Fee of Cincinnati, OH, Patricia Baker of Big Laurel, KY and six grandchildren, Cory, Alli, Joe, Zach, Madi and John also survive.

Funeral services will be 11AM Thursday, November 22 in the chapel of the Phelps and Son Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Whitaker Family Cemetery at East Point. Bobby Joe Spencer will officiate. Friends may visit the funeral home Wednesday from 3-9PM. Arrangements are by the Phelps and Son Funeral Home of Paintsville.

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Lila (Granny Bo) Lewis, age 70 of Van Lear passed away Monday, November 19 at Pikeville Medical Center. Born February 15, 1942 in Floyd County to the late Willie Shepherd and Lula Hale. She is preceded in death by her parents and one son, Michael Joe Lewis. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Lewis of Van Lear; three sons, Kenneth Ray Lewis of Van Lear, Kelvin Lewis of Pikeville, Edward Lewis of Van Lear; five brothers, Johnny Shepherd, Bill Shepherd, Holbert Shepherd, Earl Shepherd, Jack Shepherd all of Marshall, Michigan; four sisters, Vina Adams of Moniotor, Washington, Emma Moreno, Alice Briggs both of Marshall, Michigan, Lora Jordan of Battle Creek, Michigan; six grandchildren and four great grandchildren also survive.

Services will be held Friday, November 23 at 11AM in the chapel of the Phelps and Son Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Gethsemane Gardens. Jim McKenzie will officiate. Friends may visit the funeral home from 5-10PM Wednesday and 4-10PM Thursday. Arrangements are by the Phelps and Son Funeral Home of Paintsville.

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William Harvey Jude, age 55, passed away Monday, November 19, 2012 in South Williamson. Born April 5, 1957, he was the son of the late Harvey and Annie Fletcher Jude. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one brother, John David Jude; and one sister, Kathy Sue Jude. He is survived by three nieces, Jessica Brewer, Becky Stepp and Deeanna Noel.

A grave side service will be held 1PM Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at the Moore Cemetery at Pilgrim. Arrangements are by the Phelps & Son Funeral Home, Inez.

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Curtis Dorton, age 58 of Flat Gap passed away Saturday, November 17 at King's Daughter Medical Center in Ashland. Born June 28, 1954 in Johnson County to the late Curtis Dorton and Mertle Staniford Dorton. He is survived by his wife, Juanita Burke Dorton of Flat Gap; two sons, Curtis Michael (Stacy) Dorton of Keaton, Daniel Ray Dorton of Flat Gap; seven brothers, one step brother, three sisters, two step sisters and two grand children, Stephanie Nicole Dorton and Curtis Michael Dorton Jr also survive.

There will be no services as was his wishes. Arrangements are by the Phelps and Son Funeral Home of Paintsville.

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Randy Dale Goble, age 49 of Debord passed away Friday, November 16, 2012 in Kermit, WV. Born September 10, 1963 in Columbus, Ohio to Dolores Thompson and the late Rabon Goble. He is survived by one son, Rabon Goble of Lexington; four daughters, Sheena Dale (Buddy) Jude , Randi Machelle (Thomas) Ray, Danesha Shayne Goble, Carla Donielle Mullins all of Inez; one brother, Chris (Carol) Goble of Debord; one sister, Kimberly (Dale) Smith of Debord; two grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services will be Monday November 19, at noon in the chapel of the Phelps and Son Funeral Home, with burial to follow in the Goble Family Cemetery at Debord. Tim Preece will officiate. Friends may visit the funeral home from 5 – 10 PM Saturday, 4 – 10 PM Sunday and until time of service Monday. Arrangements are by the Phelps and Son Funeral Home of Inez.

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Virgie Mae Cook, age 61 of Inez, passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at Highland Regional in Prestonsburg. Born August 26, 1951 in Martin County, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Donna Maynard. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by two brothers, Mark and Lawrence Maynard; and a sister, Betty Maynard. She is survived by her husband, Floyd David Cook of Inez; one son, Jonathon Cook of Ft. Gay, West Virgina; one daughter, Crystal Marcum of Louisa, KY; six brothers, Amos, Garfield, Jimmy, Arthur Ray, and Bob Maynard all of Inez and Richard Maynard, Jr. of Paintsville; six sisters, Mildred Mills, Ruth Maynard, Elsie Miils and Elizabeth Sansom all of Inez, Dorothy Gene Horn and Wanda Pope both of Louisa; and three grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 1PM Saturday, November 17, 2012 in the chapel of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Moore Family Cemetery at Crum Branch. John Goble will officiate. Friends may visit the funeral home from 5-9PM Thursday and from 9AM -9PM Friday. Arrangements are by the Phelps & Son Funeral Home, Inez.

Melvin E. Muncy, age 65 of Kermit, passed away Friday, November 9, 2012 at his home. Born November 24,1946 he was the son of the late Calvin and Gracie Messer Muncy. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two sisters, Gladys Trent and Verdie Messer; and two brothers, Coolidge and Curtis Muncy. He is survived by his wife Betty Chafin Muncy; one daughter, Joyce Hinkle of Louisa; one brother, Floyd Muncy of Kermit; one sister, Edna Short of Huntington; and one grandson, Melvin Randie Alexander Messer.

Melvin was a retired coal miner and a member of the UMWA. He was also of the Baptist Faith, a former preacher, deacon, and assistant pastor. He will be sadly missed by his family, a slew of nieces and nephews, friends and all who knew and loved him. Willie Messer and Jerry Messer officiating.

Funeral services will be 1 PM Monday, November 12, 2012 in the chapel of Phelps & Son Funeral Home with burial to follow In the Jacob Messer Cemetery, Kermit. Willie Messer and Jerry Messer will officiate. Friends may visit the Phelps & Son Funeral Home from 5 to 9 PM Saturday and from 5PM to 9PM Sunday. Arrangements are by the Phelps & Son Funeral Home of Inez.

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Robert L. (Bob) Marsh, age 80 of Paintsville passed away Friday, November 2, in Lexington. Born September 7, 1932 in Johnson County to the late Robert L. Marsh and Dorothy Geiger. He is survived by three sons, Robert L. Marsh III of Lavalette, WV, Thomas K. Marsh of Casstown, OH, Geoffrey D. Marsh of Paintsville; three daughters, Brenda Corona of Columbus, OH, Jennifer L. Lawrence of Lexington, Pamela A. Marsh also of Lexington; two brothers, Franklin H. Marsh of Minneola, FL, Lawrence B. Marsh of Fredrick, MD; one sister, Janet M. Trimble of Paintsville; 15 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren also survive.

Friends may visit the funeral home from 3:30-7PM Saturday, November 10. There will be no funeral as was his request. Arrangements are by the Phelps and Son Funeral Home of Paintsville.

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Irene Endicott Johnson, age 80 of Inez, passed away Saturday, November 3, 2012 at her home. Born July 27, 1932 in Martin County, she was the daughter of the late Luther and Susie Webb Endicott. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, James Johnson {February 11, 2003}; two sisters, Tillie Roush and Juanita Endicott; and two brothers, Arnold and Otto Endicott. She is survived by five sons, Bennie, Dennie, Danny, Virgil and Marvin Johnson all of Inez; four daughters, Diann Maynard of Inez, Connie Crozier of St. Louisville, Ohio, Dotty Fletcher of Inez, and Debbie Bowes of Alum Creek, WV; seven sisters, Monette Horn of Louisa, Julie Hammond of Marion, Ohio, Helen Hinkle of Louisa, Evelene McCoy of Columbus, JoAnn Layne of Marion, Bessie Howard of Marion, and Marie Fitch also of Marion; six brothers, James Endicott of Tennessee, Ralph Endicott of Louisa, Howard Endicott of Marion, Ohio, Wilburn Endicott of Inez, Billy Ray Endicott of Louisa, and Clifford Endicott of Warfield; twenty three grandchildren, thirty two great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren.

Irene was a member of the Zion Pack Bottom Church. She was a home maker and dedicated her life to her children and grandchildren. Irene and her late husband James had a love of gardening and canning. They had so much pleasure sharing their abundance with family and friends. Family meant everything to James and Irene and now they are together again. Irene will be missed by all that knew and loved her.

Funeral services will be 1PM Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at the Zion Pack Bottom Church with burial to follow in the Johnson Family Cemetery. Lonnie Ratliff and Tim McCoy will officiate. Friends may visit the church after 5PM Monday and all day Tuesday. Arrangements are by the Phelps & Son Funeral Home, Inez.

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Franklin Dennis Delong, age 25 of Tomahawk, passed away Monday, November 5, 2012 at his dad's house in Pikeville. Born April 12, 1987 in Columbus, Ohio, he was the son of Robert Delong, Jr of Pikeville and Irene Muncy Delong of Tomahawk. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his step mother, Tammy Delong; two sons, Jonathon and Jeremiah Delong of Tomahawk; and Kristin Nicole Delong also of Tomahawk; a step brother, Joshua Bentley of Pikeville; two step-sisters, Whitley and Taylor Bentley both of Pikeville. He is preceded in death by his baby brother, Jeremiah Delong; his paternal grandparents, Robert (Potsie) and Nola Delong; his maternal grandparents, Jeff and Charlotte Muncy; his aunt, Brenda Gail Cruise; and uncle, Jeffery Muncy.

You will be missed dearly my sweet angel boy. You have no idea how much love your family and friends have for you. But praise God, you were saved and baptized before the Lord called you home. A very special thanks to all of our dear friends who helped when we needed it most.

Funeral services will be 11AM Thursday, November 8, 2012 in the chapel of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Virgie Delong Adams Cemetery at Tomahawk. Frank and Ricky Dials will preside. Friends may visit the funeral home from 5-10PM Tuesday and from 9AM to 10PM Wednesday. In Lieu of Flowers, the family has asked that contributions 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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Robert L. (Bob) Marsh, age 80 of Paintsville passed away Friday evening in Lexington after an extended illness. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced later by the Phelps and Son Funeral Home of Paintsville.

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Sandra Kyd Blanton Abrams, age 67 of Cocoa, Florida, formerly of Paintsville passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at her family's home in Paintsville. Born July 14, 1945 in Johnson County, she was the daughter of Wendell (Nig) Blanton and Blanch Holbrook Blanton. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, Sam Abrams; one daughter, Sherry K. Durborow of Cocoa, FL; three brothers, Michael Blanton of Grove City, Ohio, Terry Blanton of Paintsville, and Brian Blanton of Dayton, Ohio; four sisters, Debbie Blanton of Paintsville, Judy Frazier of Staffordsville, KY, Barb Vanhoose of Thelma, KY and Nikki McCarty of Port St. John's, FL; and one grandson, Colin Durborow. She is preceded in death by one son, Scott Jeffery Abrams {January 13, 1997}; and one brother, Bobby Blanton.

Funeral services will 2PM Saturday, November 3, 2012 in the chapel of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home. Friends may visit the funeral home from 2-10PM Friday. Isaac Rowland, Michael Blanton, Brian Blanton and Terry Blanton will preside. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Johnson County Community Hospice by contacting the Phelps & Son Funeral Home, 789-8989.

Laudie Moore Cornette, age 90 of Inez, passed away Sunday, October 28, 2012 at the Prestonsburg Health Care Facility. Born August 4, 1922 in Martin County, she was the daughter of the late Lacy Moore and Lucy Preece Moore. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Cornette; one son, Guy Albert Cornette; one brother, Harrison Moore; one ½ brother, Virgil Moore; and three sisters, Lassie Watson, Rosie Creech, and Edith Moore. Laudie is survived by two daughters, Linda Copley of Inez and Lucy Marcum of Ohio; one son, Terry Lee Cornette of Inez; a ½ sister, Nellie Hickman of Inez; and eleven grandchildren and several great grandchildren.

Friends may visit the Phelps & Son Funeral Home from 5-9PM Monday, October 29, 2012. Per her request, there will be no funeral. Arrangements are by the Phelps & Son Funeral Home, Inez.

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Edith Harless Fletcher, age 46 of Inez, passed away Saturday, October 27, 2012 at Three Rivers Medical Center in Louisa. Born November 24, 1965 in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late James Don Harless and Elsie Smith Harless. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by father in law, Frank Fletcher. She is survived by her daughter, April Fletcher (James) Maynard of Pilgrim; step son, Paul Spaulding of Chapmanville, WV; two brothers, James Walter Harless of Louisa and Mark A. Jude of Inez; one sister, Trudy Lee Harless; three grandchildren, Zachary, Peyton and Desiray Maynard; special friends, Ked Fletcher; and several nephews and one niece.

Funeral services will be 2PM Wednesday, October 31, 2012 in the chapel of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Harless Family Cemetery at Patrick. Tommy Meade will officiate. Friends may visit the funeral home from 10AM to 2PM Wednesday. Arrangements are by the Phelps & Son Funeral Home, Inez.

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Dewey Michael Jude, age 37 of Pilgrim, passed away Thursday, October 25, 2012 at his home. Born June 15, 1975 in Louisa, he was the son of Dewey and Rhodene Fletcher Jude of Pilgrim. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his loving wife, Tammy Maynard Jude; one son, Jessie Dewey Jude of Pilgrim; one daughter, Ashley McKayla Jude of Pilgrim; one sister, Bonnie Melissa and Cecil Maynard and her children, Blake and Kelli Maynard all of Pilgrim; his grandmother, Annie Fletcher of Pilgrim; and a host of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and many friends. He is preceded in death by his grandpa's, Warren G. Jude and Charley Fletcher; his grandma, Annie Jude; and his step grandma, Sally Jude.

Funeral services will be 1PM Monday, October 29, 2012 at the Buck Branch Church with burial to follow in the Maynard Cemetery at Pilgrim. Buddy Stacy and Dabo Stacy will officiate. Friends may visit the church after 4 PM Friday, all day Saturday and Sunday. Arrangements are by the Phelps & Son Funeral Home, Inez.

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Lawrence Ray Crum, age 64 of Lovely, passed away Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at his home. Born August 7, 1948 in Martin County, he was the son of the late Jack Add Crum and Dorothy Lee Hart Crum. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Dora Dean Crum {June 8, 2007}. Lawrence is survived by his daughters, Sandra Hinkle of Inez and Darlene Crum also of Inez; four sisters, Leatha (Charles) Newsome, Eunice (Johnny) Howard, Edith Stepp, and Patricia Blackburn all of Inez; and four grandchildren, Tiffany Hinkle, Cody Crum, Deana Wiley, and Lawrence Hinkle.

Funeral services will be 11AM Saturday, October 27, 2012 in the chapel of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Crum Family Cemetery at Crum Branch. Friends may visit the funeral home from 5-10PM Thursday and from 9AM to 10PM on Friday. Arrangements are by the Phelps & Son Funeral Home, Inez.

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Larry Perkins, age 57, of Madison, Indiana, formerly of Van Lear passed away October 23, 2012 at King's Daughters' Health in Madison, Indiana. Born January 25, 1955 in Johnson County to the late Frank Perkins and Ruby Ramey Perkins. He is survived by three brothers, Bobby Perkins of Van Lear, Jimmy Perkins of Wabash, IN, Roger Perkins of Madison, GA; and four sisters, Sue Still of Wabash, IN, Sheila Jefferson of Waverly, Ohio, Lisa VanHoose of Pikeville, KY and Dorothy Ratliff of Wakinsville, GA.

Funeral services will be Saturday, October 27 at 2 PM at the Van Lear Enterprise Baptist Church with burial to follow in the Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville. Roger Hill will officiate. Friends may visit the church after 5PM Thursday, all day Friday and until time of service Saturday. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the family to help with the cost of the funeral. Arrangements are by the Phelps and Son Funeral Home of Paintsville.

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Charles Osborne, age 85 of Circleville, Ohio formerly of Inez, passed away Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at his home. Born January 13, 1927 in Stidham, KY, he was the son of the late Bessie (Spence) and Elijah Osborne. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by wives, Magdalene (Webb) Osborne and Ruby (Baldwin) Osborne; one grand son, Aaron Osborne; sisters, Myrtle Preston and Belva Osborne; and brother, Grover Osborne. He is survived by six children, Charles E. Osborne (Terri Beairsto) of Inez, James C. Osborne of Inez, Dallas R. Osborne (Darlene) of Columbus, Ohio, Daniel W. Osborne (Patty) of Crestline, Ohio, Patricia L. Zapien (Dan) of Circleville, Ohio, Deborah K. Duncan (Eddie) of Ashville, Ohio; one sister, Goldia Chaffins; fourteen step grandchildren, 12 grandchildren and ten great grandchildren; and one special step granddaughter, Tracy.

Charles retired from his job as Maintenance Supervisor 20 years ago, but he was also a carpenter, a teacher, and a homebuilder among other jobs in his life. He was much respected and well known in the community for his knowledge and skill about cabinetry and woodworking. Many of his former students still remember and use the skills he passed on as a wood shop teacher. He served in the armed forces for both WWII and Korean War. He was awarded the WWII Victory Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Honorable Service Lapel Button WWII, and the Cold War Ribbon. He was a lifetime member of the DAV.

Funeral services will be 1PM Sunday, October 28, 2012 in the chapel of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Stepp Cemetery at Coldwater. Pallbearers, James Osborne, Dallas Osborne, Daniel Osborne, Eddie Duncan, Dan Zapien, and Bob Zapien. Friends may visit the funeral home from 2-8PM Saturday and from 12-1PM Sunday. Charles will be sadly missed by all his family and friends, both here and in Ohio. Arrangements are by the Phelps & Son Funeral Home, Inez.

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Clair Breeding, age 85 of Van Lear passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at his home. Born November 16, 1926 in Wolf Pit, KY to the late Evans Breeding and Pearl Presley Breeding. He is survived by his wife, Florence McCoy Breeding of Van Lear; two sons, Gregory Delon Breeding of Lewisburg, KY and Reginald Joe Breeding of Oakland, MD; two brothers, Robert Breeding of Alexandria, Ohio and H.B. Breeding of Pikeville, KY; two sisters, Joyce Morman of Hardy, KY and Lorilia Dutton of Florida; three grandchildren and three great grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services will be Friday, October 26, 2012 at 11 AM in the chapel of the Phelps and Son Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Breeding Family Cemetery at Narrows Branch, KY. Ronnie Spriggs will officiate. Friends may visit the funeral home Friday morning from 10AM until time of service. In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Hager Hill Freewill Baptist Church. Arrangements are by the Phelps and Son Funeral Home of Paintsville.

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Claude Mills, age 71 of Beauty, passed away Friday October 19,2012 at Highland Regional Medical Center. Born July 13, 1941 in Martin County to the late Luke and Ida Mae Moore Mills. He is also preceded in death by wife Kathleen Maynard Mills; one daughter Debbie Ann Mills and one grand daughter, Madison Mills. Surviving are two sons Mitchell Mills and John (Christie) Mills both of Inez; two daughters Tammy(David) Jude of River,Ky and Chasity (Billy) Butcher also of River,Ky; three brothers Homer Dale Mills, Howard Mills both of Inez, Mitch Mills of Columbus ,Ohio.; one sister Kathern Jones of Columbus, Ohio.; ten grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 1 PM Tuesday at Phelps & Son Funeral Home of Inez, with burial to follow in the Mills Cemetery, Inez. Visitation will be From 5 to 9 PM Sunday, all day Monday and until time of services on Tuesday. Arrangements by the Phelps & Son Funeral Home of Inez.

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Harry Clint Nichols, age 76 of Inez, KY passed away Saturday, October 20, 2012 at St, Mary's in Huntington, WV. Born August 31, 1936 in Mingo County, he was the son of the late Willie Nichols and Tennessee Prater Nichols. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by step children, Chester Dotson and Dafany Linn Dotson; and several siblings.

He is survived by his wife Avonell Jude Nichols of Inez; two step sons, Kester Dotson and Brian Eric Dotson both of Inez; one step daughter; Amy Dotson of Inez; one brother, Billy Nichols of Ohio; and four step grandchildren.

His wishes were to be cremated. There will be no visitation or funeral at this time. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home, Inez.

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Nancy Louise Lemaster Bowens, age 72 of Sitka, passed away Thursday, October 18, 2012 in Sandy Hook. Born July 26, 1940 in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late Dallas and Ava Salyers Stambaugh. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Donald Bowens. Nancy is survived by two sons, Edgar Lemaster of Tutor Key, KY and Jeffery Lemaster of Sitka, KY; two daughters, Shauna Johnson of Winchester, KY and Teresa VanHoose of Sitka, KY; three sisters, Bonnie Wallick of Paris, TN, Sharon Hackney of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Robin Moore of Winchester, KY; and three grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 2PM Sunday, October 21, 2012 in the chapel of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Lakeview Cemetery at Staffordsville. Friends may visit the funeral home from 12-9PM Saturday. Gale Music will officiate. Arrangements are by the Phelps & Son Funeral Home, Paintsville.

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