Neil Gordon Ratliff Neil Gordon Ratliff, 76, of Prestonsburg, husband of Wilma Joyce Varney Ratliff, died Wednesday, May 16, 2012, at Pikeville Medical Center. Born Dec. 6, 1935, in Floyd County, to the late William Harvey Ratliff and Grace Marshall Ratliff, he was self-employed at Gordie’s Gulf and was a member and deacon at Auxier Freewill Baptist Church. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three daughters, Karen Denise (Rick) Blackburn, of Prestons...
Rita Gay Wright Rita Gay Wright, 62, of Greeley, Colo., passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, May 12, at Kenton Manor Health Care Center. She was born July 12, 1949, in Prestonsburg, to Henry and Mary Alka (Buckley) Robinson. She moved to Ypsilanti, Mich., in 1967 where she resided until 2003, when she moved to Greeley to be closer to her family. Rita was a successful hairstylist for 40 years and was fortunate to meet many people who would becom...
Terry Flannery Terry Flannery, 41, of Prestonsburg died Monday, May 14, 2012, at UK Medical Center. He was born April 17, 1971, to Joyce Ann Bradford Poe and John Poe, of David. He is the husband of Debbie Cate Flannery. He was a disabled coal miner. Terry is survived by two sons, Ryan Tyler Flannery and Chase Matthew Flannery, both of Prestonsburg; two brothers, Michael Poe and Jamie Poe, both of David; and sister Sherry (Jeff) Helton, of Royalton. V...
Evelyn Ruth Moore Stevens Evelyn Ruth Moore Stevens, 45, of Pikeville, died Friday, May 11, 2012. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, May 15, at J.W. Call and Son Funeral Home Chapel, with Tim McClanahan officiating. Burial followed the service at Stevens Cemetery, on Hurricane Road, in Pikeville. Funeral arrangements under the direction of J.W. Call and Son Funeral Home of Pikeville.
Wanda Faye Watkins Wanda Faye Watkins, 72, of Prestonsburg, died Friday, May 11, 2012, at Highlands Regional Medical Center. She was born Sept. 2, 1939, to the late Wince and Gracie Lemasters. She is the wife of Lonnie Watkins. She was preceded in death by the one son, Jackie Watkins; three sisters, Drucilla Napier, Gladys Walters and Audrey Tipton; and three brothers, Francis Lemasters, Oakley Lemasters and Robert Lemasters. She is survived by her son, L...
Charles L. Keathley, 71, of Hueysville, died Saturday, May 12, 2012, at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Charles L. Keathley, 71, of Hueysville, died Saturday, May 12, 2012, at Highlands Regional Medical Center. He was born May 8, 1941, to the late Clarence and Blooma Conn Keathley. He was engaged to marry Becky Howard. Charles was a disabled dozer operator. He was preceded in death by one son, Charles Lee Keathley; one daughter, Marsha Lynn Justice; and three brothers, Junior Keathley, Donald Keathley and Sam Keathley. He is survived by t...
Gene Tunney Deskins Gene Tunney Deskins, 85, was born on Oct. 30, 1926, in Kimper, to Garrett Allan and Erma June Deskins. He was drafted by the Army to serve World War II in 1945 and was stationed in the Philippine Islands. He returned to Pike County to complete his education and on Nov. 11, 1949, he married his wife, Ruth Dotson Deskins. Gene and Ruth had four children, Anna Deskins Melvin and husband Chuck Melvin, of Paintsville, Brenda Deskins Cooper and hus...
Raymond Leo McGuire Raymond Leo McGuire, 85, passed away on May 9, 2012, in Mandeville, La. Ray was previously a life resident of Carter County, where he grew up and was involved in several businesses including First National Bank, Grayson Motor Sales, The Bank Josephine, Grayson Loan Company, Bagby Lumber Company and Citizens Deposit Bank of Vanceburg. Ray leaves behind his wife, Glenna Ruth McGuire; four sons, Mark McGuire (Patty), of Mandeville, La.; Pat ...
Marcella Patton Bishop Marcella Patton Bishop, age 87, of Martin, wife of the late Delano “Fred” Bishop, passed away Saturday, May 5, 2012, at Highlands Regional Medical Center, in Prestonsburg. She was born Dec. 24, 1924, in Pikeville, the daughter of the late Oscar and Lucy Estep Patton. She was a homemaker. Marcella is survived by one son, David Spencer of Zionsville, Ind.; two sisters, Donna Klinger, of Zionsville, Ind., and Glenda Dillinger, of Carmel, Ind...
Bobby Ray McGuire Bobby Ray McGuire, 79, of McDowell, husband of Bobbie Jewell Tackett McGuire, died Monday, May 7, 2012, at McDowell ARH Hospital. Born July 29, 1932, in Ligon, to the late James B. McGuire and Lula Booth McGuire, he was a retired coal miner and a member of the Church of God, in Prestonsburg. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughters, Bobbie Jean Kimble, of Pittsburgh, Pa., Rhonda Stumbo, of Price, and Darla Elliott, of Pric...
Crystal Leigh Layne Crystal Leigh Layne, age 33 of Prestonsburg, passed away Sunday, May 6, 2012, in Pennsylvania. She was born March 22, 1979, in Prestonsburg, the daughter of Danny Lee Layne and Debbie Lynn Stapleton Layne, of Prestonsburg. Crystal is survived by her parents; paternal grandfather, Harold Layne; two brothers, Scott Douglas Layne and Danny Keith Layne, both of Prestonsburg; and a special niece, Kaylee Layne. She was preceded in death by he...
