Willie “Bill” Tackett, age 85, a resident of Salyersville, KY passed away February 28, 2010 at his residence.
Willie was born July 25, 1924 in Magoffin County, KY, the son of the late Lonnie Tackett and Stella Cantrell Tackett.
Survivors include four brothers; Walter D. Tackett of Salyersville, KY, Oliver Tackett of Paden City, WV, Elmer Tackett of Denillion, FL and Billy Tackett of Carlisle, OH; one sister, Letha (Sis) Tackett Conley of Salyersville, KY; Pall Bearers, Chuck Tackett, Calvin Johnson, Johnny Johnson, Randall Conley, Billy Gene Howard and Chuck Owens.
In addition to his parents, his wife, Theda Grace May Tackett; five brothers, Lenzie Tackett, Arthur Tackett, Dennie Tackett, Charles Tackett and James Henry Tackett; one sister, Emma Johnson preceded Willie in death.
Funeral Services were conducted March 3, 2010 from the Magoffin County Funeral Home Chapel with Floyd Arnett and Wayne Meade JR officiating. Burial followed in the Hale Cemetery at Mine Fork, KY.
These arrangements were in care of the Magoffin County Funeral Home
Willie "Bill" Tackett
Timothy "Tim" Whitaker
Timothy “Tim” Whitaker, age 53, a resident of Royalton, KY passed away February 28, 2010 at the Paul B. Hall Medical Center.
Tim was born May 9, 1956 in Johnson Co. KY, the son of the late Herald Whitaker and Thelma Joseph Whitaker.
Survivors include one son, Wesley Wayne Whitaker of Salyersville, KY; four brothers, Bobby Whitaker, Thomas Tom Whitaker, Carter Whitaker and Terry Whitaker, all of Salyersville, KY.
In addition to his parents, one son, Travis Whitaker; one brother, Chuck Whitaker and one sister, Deanna Faye Whitaker preceded Timothy in death.
Funeral Services were conducted March 2, 2010 from the Magoffin County Funeral Home with Paul Jones officiating. Burial followed in the Whitaker Cemetery at Puncheon Creek, KY.
These arrangements were in care of the Magoffin County Funeral Home
Frank Reed
Frank Reed, age 81, a resident of Middletown, OH, formally of Magoffin County, KY passed away February 25, 2010 in Middletown, OH.
Frank was born May 7, 1928 in Pike County, OH, the son of the late Joe Reed and Jenny Reed.
Survivors include his wife, Marty Reed; one son, Michael (Sheila) Reed; two step-sons, Tony (Sharon) Shoemaker, Doug Shoemaker: one daughter, Debbie (Joe) Bogan, one step daughter, Diana Herman; one brother, Joe Reed; three to eight step grandchildren and one to four step great grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, one step son, Mike Shoemaker; three brothers, Harkless Reed, John Reed and Buell Reed; two sisters, Marybell Gullett and Martha Helton and one grandchild preceded Frank in death.
Funeral Services were conducted March 1, 2010 from the Licking Valley United Baptist Church at Ben Branch, KY. Burial followed at the Reed Family Cemetery at Pricey Creek, KY.
These arrangements were in care of the Magoffin County Funeral Home.
Vennie Howard Caudill Salyers Adams
Vennie Howard Caudill Salyers Adams, age 81, a resident of Salyersville, KY passed away February 13, 2010 at the Paul B. Hall Medical Center.
Vennie was born March 10, 1928 in Magoffin County, the daughter of the late Ashland Howard and Lula Jenkins Howard.
Survivors include three sons, Larry (Linda) Caudill of Salyersville, KY; Cline (Marilyn Jo) Salyers of Salyersville, KY; Gary (Bobbi Jo) Salyers of Oil Springs, KY; five daughters, Judy (Stanley) Holbrook of Salyersville, KY, Janie (Robert) Howard of West Liberty, KY, Peggy (Jerry) Combs of Salyersville, KY, Shena (Barry) Patrick, also of Salyersville, KY and Freda (Larry) Hammonds of Ashland, KY; two brothers, Dola Howard and Solen Howard, both of Salyersville, KY; two sisters, Evie Tackett of Salyersville, KY and Lola Gamble of Marion, OH; seventeen grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, her first husband, Melvin Caudill; second husband, Hammie Salyers and third husband, Duell Adams; two sons, Hammie Salyers Jr and James Ernest Salyers; one daughter, Brenda Kay Salyers; five brothers, Toy Howard, Golden Howard, Groon Howard, Dennie Howard and Ennie Howard; five sisters, Flora Howard, Liz Gamble, Wonnie Tackett, Ivory Gamble and Estie Gamble preceded Vennie in death.
Funeral Services were conducted February 15, 2010 from the Magoffin County Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in the Salyers Cemetery at Flat Fork, KY.
These arrangements were in care of the Magoffin County Funeral Home
Virginia Ruth Prater
Virginia Ruth Prater, age 72, a resident of Salyersville, KY passed away February 12, 2010 at the Salyersville Health Care Center.
Virginia was born November 12, 1937 in Magoffin County, the daughter of the late Samuel Lemaster and Stella Lemaster.
Survivors include her husband, Lacy Prater of Salyersville, KY; one son, Tex Helton of Salyersville, KY; one daughter, Bessie May Risner of Salyersville, KY; one step-daughter, Darlene Prater; two brothers, Billy Francis Lemaster of Salyersville, KY and Junior Lemaster of Marion, OH; two sisters, Sola Meade of Morral, OH and Imagean Tenover of Cincinnati, OH; four grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, two brothers, Willie Lemaster and Clyde Lemaster preceded Virginia in death.
Funeral Services were conducted February 15, 2010 from the Magoffin County Funeral Home Chapel with Talmadge Mann and Grant Cantrell officiating. Burial followed in the Helton Cemetery at Lick Creek, KY.
These arrangements were in care of the Magoffin County Funeral Home.
Wayne Carty
Wayne Carty, age 54, a resident of Route 460 in Means, KY passed away February 12, 2010 at the St. Claire Medical Center in Morehead, KY.
Wayne was born December 23, 1955 in Salyersville, KY, the son of the late Chester and Helen Carpenter Carty.
Survivors include one son, Eric Carty of Salyersville, KY; eight brothers, Charles Carty of Frenchburg, KY, Dona C. Carty of Columbus, GA, Gus Carty of Means, KY, JD Carty of Frenchburg, KY, Lester Donald Carty of Clay City, KY, Adrian Carty of Paris, KY, James Carty of Means, KY and Darrel Ray Carty of Ohio; three sisters, Anna Mae Yarber of Means, KY, Ilene Carty of Salyersville, KY and Maxine Carty of Means, KY; one grandson, Gunner Carty.
In addition to his parents; one brother, Dealis Arnett and one sister, Imogene Carty preceded Wayne in death.
Funeral Services were conducted February 15, 2010 from the Salyersville Funeral Home Chapel with Clergy James Trimble officiating. Burial followed in the Silas Montgomery Cemetery on Craft Creek in Salyersville, KY.
These arrangements were in c are of the Salyersville Funeral Home
Edward “Sunshine” Gilpin
Edward “Sunshine” Gilpin, age 60, a resident of Long Creek in Royalton, KY passed away February 11, 2010 at the Kings Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, KY.
Edward “Sunshine” was born June 3, 1949 in Prestonsburg, KY, the son of the late Howard and Ruby Gilpin Laney.
Survivors include his wife, Kimberlea Gilpin of Salyersville, KY; one brother, Pete Laney of Michigan; two sisters, Hazel Wireman of Royalton, KY and Erretta “Sissy” Joseph Laney of Royalton, KY.
Funeral Services were conducted February 15, 2010 from the Church of the Eternal God with clergy Rob Shepherd officiating. Burial followed in the Laney & Gilpin Cemetery on Long Branch in Royalton, KY.
These arrangements were in care of the Salyersville Funeral Home.
George Bailey
George Bailey, age 84, a resident of Salyersville, KY passed away February 6, 2010 at the Wurtland Rehab Center in Wurtland, KY.
George was born June 18, 1926 in Magoffin County, KY, the son of the late Oscar Bailey and Bertha Miller Bailey Wireman.
Survivors include two brothers, Woodrow Wireman of Salyersville, KY and George Wireman of Salt Lick, KY; two sisters, Yovune Hager of Salyersville, KY and Eve Jarrell of Allen, KY.
In addition to his parents, two brothers, Boyd Russell Wireman and Bannard Lee Wireman; two sisters, Violet Harvey and Mable Fuget preceded George in death.
Funeral Services were conducted February 9, 2010 from the Little Rachel United Baptist Church at Royalton, KY with Ervin Allen,Jr officiating. Burial followed in the Wireman Cemetery at Trace Fork, KY.
These arrangements were in care of the Magoffin County Funeral Home.
Charles Edward Prater
Charles Edward Prater, age 81, a resident of Salyersville, KY passed away February 5, 2010 at his residence.
Charles was born April 11, 1928 in Magoffin County, the son of the late Jim Prater and LulaFitch Prater.
Survivors include his wife, Emogene Manns Prater of Salyersville, KY; one son, Todd (Debbie) Poe of Salyersville, KY; three daughters, Phillis Prater of Jackson, MI, Brenda (Ray) Cole also of Jackson, MI, Carol (Bill) Miller of Salyersville, KY; special niece, Connie DeHavens of Jackson, MI; two brother, Willie (Geraldine) Prater of Star City, IN and Lacy (Virginia) Prater of Salyersville, KY; three sisters, Nora Fullerton of Jackson, MI, Dorothy (Tim) Hill of Laporte, IN and Norma Sue (Dan) Shroads of Union City, TN; nine grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, three brothers, James Kelly Prater, Burl C. Prater and Kernie Prater; six sisters, Elizabeth Elliot, Sally Collins, Corrine DeHaven, Julie Wright, Mollie Underhill and Linda Bailey.
Funeral Services were conducted February 8, 2010 from the Magoffin County Funeral Home with Charles Collins and Randy Brown officiating. Burial followed in the Prater Family Cemetery at Half Mountain, KY.
These arrangements were in care of the Magoffin County Funeral Home.
Pat Montgomery
Pat Montgomery, age 68, a resident of Salyersville, KY passed away February 4, 2010 at the Saint Joseph Medical Center in Lexington, KY.
Pat was born June 22, 1941 in Breathitt County, the son of the late John Rile Montgomery and Martha Caldwell Montgomery.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia Clayton Montgomery of Salyersville, KY; six daughters, Joy (Ronnie) Caldwell of Salyersville, KY, Lisa (Dan) Caldwell of Salyersville, KY, Tasha Campbell of Salyersville, KY, Sonya Huff of Noble, IN, Renee(Marvin) Edwards of Salyersville, KY and Brandie Montgomery of Salyersville, KY; three sons, Jacob “Jake” (Christie) Montgomery of Salyersville, KY, Scottie Montgomery of Columbus, OH and Cody Simpkins of Salyersville, KY; two brothers, Eldon “Pen” Montgomery and Ellis Montgomery; five sisters, Alice Montgomery, Lena Montgomery, Hazel Wages, Blanche Montgomery and Reva Fuggate; twelve grandchildren, Patrick Russell Caldwell, Brandon Shane Caldwell, Marilyn Jane Montgomery, Perry Daniel Caldwell, Emily Porter, Evan Campbell, Abby Campbell, Adam Campbell, Wyatt Howington, Ethan Edwards, Hunter Edwards and Chelsea Huff.
In addition to his parents; five brothers, Melvin, Ollie, Moses, Lick and Chester Montgomery; three sisters, Arizona, Hattie and Mattie Montgomery and two infants preceded Pat in death.
Funeral Services were conducted February 7, 2010 from the Salyersville Funeral Home. Burial followed in the Big Pat Montgomery Cemetery on Montgomery Road off of Paddle Creek in Salyersville, KY.
There arrangements were in care of the Salyersville Funeral Home.
Cynthia Ann Slusher Risner
Cynthia Ann Slusher Risner, age 64, a resident of Salyersville, KY passed away February 4, 2010 at the Highlands Regional Medical Center
Cynthia was born December 22, 2010 in Magoffin County, the daughter of the late John Slusher and Lizzie Eldridge Slusher.
Survivors include her husband, Ernest Risner of Salyersville, KY; three sons, Roy Conley of North Carolina, Jackie Conley of Marion, OH and Larry (Papaw) Conley of Salyersville, KY; two daughters, Ada Shell of Salyersville, KY and Josephine Jervis of Prestonsburg, KY; three brothers, Marvin Slusher of Columbia City, IN, Dud Slusher of Ft. Wayne, IN and Lloyd Slusher of Columbia City, IN; eight sisters, Dorothy Arnett of Salyersville, KY, Sadie Wireman of Gunlock, KY, Addline Wireman of Belding, MI, Jessie Bell Mullins of LaPorte, IN, Ada Sperger of Ft. Wayne, IN, Ethel Mae Clemmons of Medaryville, IN, Bulish Reynolds of Columbia City, IN and Lisa Jane West of Phoenix, AZ; ten grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, two brothers, Elmer Slusher and Carl Slusher preceded Cynthia in death.
Funeral Services were conducted February 7, 2010 from the Magoffin County Funeral Home with Doug Auxier officiating. Burial followed in the Conley and Hale Cemetery at Trace Fork, KY.
These arrangements were in care of the Magoffin County Funeral Home.
Daylan Gage Whitaker
Daylan Gage Whitaker, of Lacey Creek in Salyersville, KY passed away February 3, 2010 at his home.
Daylan was born December 11, 2009 at Pikeville Medical Center in Pikeville, KY, the infant son of Walter and Kristy Ross Whitaker
Survivors include his parents, Walter and Kristy Whitaker of Salyersville, KY; Paternal Grandparents, Greg and Donna Isaac of Salyersville, KY; Maternal Grandparents, Gary and Loretta Havens of West Liberty, KY; Brothers, Austin Hatton and Aden Hatton, both of West Liberty, KY; Uncle, Jeffery Isaac of Salyersville, KY; Aunt, Lisa Wireman of Mt. Sterling, KY; Cousins, Dawson Channing Isaac and Lauren Grace Wireman
Daylan was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Leo Ross
Funeral Services were conducted February 6, 2010 from the Salyersville Funeral Home with clergy Lindsey Meade officiating. Burial followed in the Family Cemetery on Lacey Creek Road in Salyersville, KY.
These arrangements were in care of the Salyersville Funeral Home.
Janice Robbins Arnett
Janice Robbins Arnett, age 57, a resident of Salyersville, KY passed away February 12, 2010 at the Highlands Regional Medical Center.
Janice was born July 23, 1952 in Morgan County, the daughter of Millard Robbins and Nannie Daniels Robbins.
Survivors include her parents, Millard and Nannie Daniels Robbins; her husband, David Daniel Arnett of Salyersville, KY; two daughters, Sonia (Rodney) Hall and Misty (Scotty) Salyer, all of Salyersville, KY; four brothers, Jim Robbins of Stanton, KY, Paul Robbins of Salyersville, KY, John Warnie Robbins and George Robbins, both of West Liberty, KY; three sisters, Phyllis Howard, Betty Stacy and Louise Goodpastor, all of West Liberty, KY; four grandchildren, Trempas Hall, Santana Hall, Brooklyn Salyer and Brianna Salyer.
Funeral Services were conducted February 14, 2010 from the Magoffin County Funeral Home Chapel with Justin Williams and Floyd Arnett officiating. Burial followed in the Earl May Cemetery in Salyersville, KY.
These arrangements were in care of the Magoffin County Funeral Home.
Danny B. Patrick
Danny B. Howard, age 57, a resident of Salyersville, KY passed away January 26, 2010 at the Paul B. Hall Medical Center.
Danny was born October 8, 1952 in Magoffin Co. KY, the son of Solen Howard and Janice Adams Howard.
Survivors include his parents, Solen and Janice Howard; his wife, Dottie Jean Hampton Howard; two daughters, Robin Michelle (Tracy) Hall and Paula Marie (James) Joseph, both of Salyersville, KY; three brothers, Thomas Lee (Diane) Howard, Jimmy Darrell (Wanda) Howard and Norman Allen (Pam) Howard, all of Salyersville, KY; two sisters, Donna Faye Koontz and Dorothy Jean Salyer, both of Salyersville, KY; three grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Danny was preceded in death by on brother, Johnny Ray Howard.
Funeral Services will be conducted January 29, 2010 from the Magoffin County Funeral Home with Carl Howard and Lindsey Meade officiating. Burial will follow in the Adams Cemetery at Mine Fork, KY.
These arrangements are in care of the Magoffin County Funeral Home.
Herbert Earl Ratliff
Herbert Earl Ratliff, age 40, a resident of Campton, KY passed away January 23, 2010 at his residence.
Herbert was born January 21, 1970 in Fayette County, KY, the son of the late Hobert Ratliff and Juanita Ratliff.
Survivors include his mother, Juanita Ratliff; one daughter, Mary Beth Howard of Winchester, KY; one brother, Bradley Ratliff of Campton, KY; two sisters, Karen (Johnny) Watson of Campton, KY and Sandy (Tony) Flinchum of Hazel Green, KY.
In addition to his father, Hobert Ratliff; one brother, Jeffery Wayne Ratliff preceded Herbert in death.
Funeral Services were conducted January 26, 2010 from the Grassy Creek Pentecostal Church with Arpy Hampton officiating. Burial followed in the Ratliff Cemetery at Campton, KY.
These arrangements were in care of the Magoffin County Funeral Home.
Robert Clay Wheeler
Robert Clay Wheeler, AKA “Bob”, age 83, a resident of Salyersville, KY passed away January 15, 2010 at his winter home in Okeechobee, FL.
Bob was born April 19, 1926 in Ashland, KY, the son of the late Lafayette Marion Wheeler and Erie Rice Wheeler.
Survivors include his wife, Zelma Conley Wheeler of Salyersville, KY; one son, Robert Wayne (Erin Nicole) Wheeler of Frankfort, KY; two daughters, Norma Jean (Charles) McCarty of Citra, FL and Connie Rose Rice of Hager Hill, KY; four step-children, Sheila (Roger) Huff, Charlotte (Harry) Green and Darren (Connie) Rudd, all of Salyersville, KY and Cheryl (David) Salyer of Royalton, KY; one brother, Francis Wheeler of Springfield, OH ; one sister, Josephine Cabbe of Lady Lake, FL; thirteen grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, one sister, Mabel Arnett and four brothers, Wayne, Marshall, Paul and L.M. Jr. Wheeler preceded Bob in death.
Funeral Services were conducted January 20, 2010 from the Salyersville, Funeral Home with Clergy Justin Williams officiating. Burial followed in the Highland Memorial Cemetery in Staffordsville, KY.
These arrangements were in care of the Salyersville Funeral Home.
Panzie Howard
Panzie Howard, age 88, a resident of Salyersville, KY passed away January 15, 2010 at the Salyersville Health Care Center.
Panzie was born August 28, 1921 in Magoffin County, KY, the daughter of the late Lonzie Howard and Betty Brown Howard.
Survivors include five sons, Nathan Howard of Greenup, KY, Woodrow Howard, JR, Larry Howard, Linvel Howard, and Gregory Howard, all of Salyersville, KY; three daughters, Monteza Lykins of West Liberty, KY, Margarita Arnett of Stanton, KY and Linda Flynt of Salyersville, KY; one brother, David Paul Howard of Salyersville, KY; seventeen grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
In addition to her parents; her husband, Woodrow Howard; four brothers, Frank Howard, Ernest Howard, Hager Howard and Herman Howard; three sisters, Ada Blanton, Carrie Howard and Ruie Hensley preceded Panzie in death.
Funeral Services were conducted January 17, 2010 from the Magoffin County Funeral Home Chapel with Jerry Brown, Rick Howard and Louie Howard officiating. Burial followed in the Moses Howard Cemetery at Coon Creek, KY.
These arrangements were in care of the Magoffin County Funeral Home.
Thelma Howard Push
Thelma Howard Push, age 84, a resident of Salyersville, KY passed away January 14, 2010 at her residence.
Thelma was born April 10, 1925 in Lackey, KY, the daughter of the late Wick Howard and Naomi Howard.
Survivors include two sons, Stephen (Linda) Push of Glen Allen, Virginia and Peter (Vee) Push of Lexington, KY; one brother, Robert (Gina) Howard of North Judson, Indiana; three sisters, Barbara (Edward) Lopez of Atlanta, Georgia, Sharlotte (Dexter) Mullins of Toto, Indiana and Kaye (Lloyd) Bakian of Indiana; three grandchildren and one great grandchild.
In addition to her parents; her husband, Arthur Push preceded Thelma in death.
Funeral Services were conducted January 19, 2010 from the Magoffin County Funeral Home with David Trusty officiating. Burial followed in the Bluegrass Cemetery in Salyersville, KY.
These arrangements were in care of the Magoffin County Funeral Home.
Edna Francis Evans Arnett
Edna Francis Evans Arnett, age 89, a resident of Salyersville, KY passed away January 12, 2010 at her residence.
Edna was born February 18, 1920 in Ceredo, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Arthur Evans and Minnie Jefferie Evans.
Survivors include her husband, Sherman Arnett; three sons, Gene (Donna) Boner of Whittensville, KY, Bobby (Nora) Beaver of Kenna, West Virginia and Jerry (Lacy) Evans of Texas; three daughters, Linda (Don) Withrow of Aliance, OH, Ann (Darrell) Taylor of Tayes Valley, West Virginia and Shirley (Richard) Mullins of Big Chimley, West Virginia; one brother, Bob (Elanor) Evans of Clendonon, West Virginia; one sister, Dorthy Burdett of Melbrook, West Virginia; thirty grandchildren and thirty-eight great grandchildren; four step children, Sue (Albert) Cole of Salyersville, KY, Helen Alvarez, Rick (Eva) Arnett and Tina (Greg) Bowmar, all of LaPorte, IN.
In addition to her parents, one son, Clarance Boner; one brother, Emmery Evans; one sister, Lill Strickland; two grandchildren, Bobby Beaver JR and James McKinney JR preceded Edna in death.
Funeral Services will be conducted January 15, 2010 from the Magoffin County Funeral Home Chapel with Eskinovah Jackson officiating. Burial will follow in the Farrish Arnett Cemetery at Middle Fork, KY.
These arrangements are in care of the Magoffin County Funeral Home.
Clyde Holliday
Clyde Holliday, age 91, a resident of Half Mountain Road in Salyersville, KY passed away January 11, 2010 at his home.
Clyde was born August 26, 1918 in Royalton, KY, the son of the late Clay and Ella Mae Salyer Holliday.
Survivors include one son, James Holliday; two brothers, Farmer Holliday of Ohio and Coin Holliday of Michigan; three grandchildren and three great great grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, his wife, Daisy Shepherd Holliday; one daughter, Thelma Holliday Back; four brothers, Clarence, Cash, Carl and Chalmer preceded Clyde in death.
Funeral Services will be conducted Today Thursday, January 14, 2010 from the Salyersville Funeral Home with Clergy Irvin Allen officiating. Burial will follow in the Clyde Holliday Cemetery on Half Mountain Road in Salyersville, KY.
These arrangements are in care of the Salyersville Funeral Home.
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