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Lauda Sartin
1929-2009
Lauda Maynard Sartin, 80, of Fort Gay, died Monday in Hospice of Huntington.
She was born March 30, 1929, in Inez, Ky.
Her husband, Cleotis Sartin, died in 2002.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Smith Chapel Church. Burial will be in Scott cemetery in Fort Gay.
Friends may call after 3 p.m. today at the church.
Wilson Funeral Home in Louisa, Ky., is in charge of arrangements.
Connie Triplett
(1958-2009)
Connie Lou Triplett, 50, of Columbus, Ohio, died Tuesday in Columbus.
She was born Oct. 15, 1958, in Louisa.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Young Funeral Home in Louisa. Burial will be in Triplett cemetery in Webbville.
Friends may call from 5 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Walter Blackburn
1920-2009
Walter Blackburn, 89, of Louisa, formerly of Inez, died Saturday in the Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland.
He was born Sept. 30, 1920 in Martin County. He was preceded in death by his wife, Irma Goble Blackburn.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home in Inez. Burial will be in Yatesville cemetery in Louisa.
Friends may call from 6 to 10 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Grace Dillon Webb
1947-2009
Grace Dillon Webb, age 62, made her way to her heavenly home, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009.
She was born Sept. 14, 1947, in Crum, W.Va., to the late William H. and Elizabeth Belcher Dillon.
Grace was a life-long resident of Fort Gay, W.Va. She was a member of the Eastern Star Lodge. Grace had a pure Christian heart that led her to several area churches including Meades Branch Freewill Baptist with her middle son, Billy Ray, Louisa Freewill Baptist with her oldest and youngest sons, Dewey Lee Jr. and Heath Allen and Concord and Friendship Churches with her late father.
Grace had many hobbies and special interests. She loved quilting and sewing. She was a collector of railroad memorabilia, brought about by her love for her father, a retired railroader and her former job as a cook for N & S Railroad. She loved clothes, shoes and jewelry. All of those fortunate enough to know Grace will remember her as the little lady with the big heart. She was honest, loving, trustworthy, and had a determination that could not be swayed.
Grace was preceded in death by her loving husband, Dewey Lee Webb. She is survived by three sisters, Ella Louise Ellis and Rojean Bryant of Florida and Linda Carrol Dillon of Ohio and one brother, William H. Dillon Jr., also of Ohio. Grace has left behind her beloved children, Dewey Lee Webb Jr. and wife, Belinda, Missy O’Daniel and husband, Todd, Billy Ray Webb and wife, Cassandra and Heath Allen Webb and wife, Kathy, all of Louisa, Ky., and Lisa Kay Lewis and husband, Danny of Kenova, W.Va. Grace would have gladly given her life for any one of her children. She loved each one of them with all her heart. Grace was more than a “Mommy”. She was a mentor, a friend, and a hero to her children. The sound of her voice could calm a storm within their hearts. Words can never adequately express the close bond she shared with them.
She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, or “little buttons” as she referred to them, Justin Ray Fluty, Tanner Logan Webb, Jason Todd O’Daniel, Elizabeth Grace Fluty, Emily Kathryn Webb, Eden Adair Webb, Jacob Kyle Webb, Ellie Klaire Webb, Adrian Paige Webb and Anna Lewis. As each child entered the world, Grace came to know them with a love specialized for each child. She was something unique to each child. She would get so excited at the sight of their sweet faces she just had to touch them. Her favorite thing to do was pinch their cheeks between her index and middle fingers with her teeth clinched, sweetly saying “I love ‘em so much I could pinch a hunk outa ‘em!. Always careful enough not to leave a mark, except for the faint hint of whatever lipstick she was wearing formed into a sweet kiss on their cheek. Each child blessed with her love and left with the privilege of knowing her in their own special way. Others left behind include numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Grace was many special things to each person that loved her and she will be greatly missed. Our loss here on Earth is heavens gain.
As we look back on life we should realize that life should not be measured by the number of breaths we have taken but instead by the number of moments that have taken our breath. Grace celebrated each moment she lived to the fullest. She could have found a breath taking moment each day of her life. She understood that the simple pleasures are often times our biggest treasures. Every smile she seen, every kiss she gave, every tear she dried, every heart she comforted and every “I love you” she spoke should be celebrated today, tomorrow and always. Each day we had with her was an unforgettable memory to carry in our hearts and share with generations to come. We must remember that for those of us left behind our breath taking moments with Grace are gone but imagine her splendor in heaven hearing our Father say” Welcome home my precious child.”
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Young Funeral Home Chapel in Louisa. Burial will be in Robertson cemetery in Fort Gay.
Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Margaret Lemaster
1931-2009
Margaret Ruth Lemaster, 78, of Louisa, died Tuesday in Three Rivers Medical Center in Louisa.
She was born July 17, 1931, in Richardson.
Her husband, James E. Lemaster, survives.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Wilson Funeral Home in Louisa. Burial will be in Preece Memorial Gardens in Louisa.
Friends may call from 4 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Robert E. Branham
1935-2009
Robert E. “Bob” Branham, 74, of Louisa passed away early Tuesday morning, October 6 at his home. Best known perhaps as the head maintenance supervisor at J.J. Jordon Geriatric Center for several years, but his life also included an award winning career as a radio personality in Louisville, Ky. and a stint in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War.
Born in Martin, Ky Branham was the son of Oscar and Daisy Slone Branham who are both deceased.
Survivors include his wife, Jane K. Wallace Branham, of Louisa, two daughters; Robin (Robert) Toler of Danville, Ky., and Amber (Darel) Estes, also of Danville Ky. three sons; Christopher (Rachael) Miller, of Louisville, Ky., Matthew (April) Miller of Louisa, Ky. and Geoffrey Branham also of Louisa. Mr. Branham had six grandchildren and a very special fishing buddy, Hershey.
Visitation will be 10:00 A.M.-12:00 on Saturday Oct. 10 at Louisa United Methodist Church, where Bob Branham was a faithful choir member, and the funeral will follow at 12:00 P.M. The family has asked that in lieu of flowers, a donation be made to the Louisa United Methodist Church Building Fund.
Rodney Bevins
1950-2009
Rodney Lee Bevins, 59, of Louisa, died Monday in Three Rivers Medical Center in Louisa.
He was born April 9, 1950, in Louisa.
His wife, Joyce Ann Bevins, survives.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Young Funeral Home in Louisa. Burial will be in Preece Memorial Gardens in Louisa.
Friends may call after 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Pauline Moore
1936-2009
Pauline Thompson Moore, 73, of Louisa, died Monday.
She was born Feb. 7, 1936, at Glo. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Harry J. Thompson in 2001 and Edward Moore in 2005.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Community Fellowship Church. Burial will be in Yatesville Memorial Gardens in Louisa.
Friends may call from 3:30 to 9 p.m. today at Wilson Funeral Home in Louisa.
Virginia Cyrus
1947-2009
Virginia Bell Cyrus, 62, of Fort Gay, died Tuesday in Fort Gay.
She was born July 2, 1947, in Vinson Branch.
Her husband, John B. Cyrus Jr., survives.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. today at Smith Chapel in Louisa, Ky. Burial will be in Cyrus cemetery in Fort Gay.
Young Funeral Home in Louisa is in charge of arrangements.
James Taylor Vipperman
James Taylor Vipperman, 91, of Roe Creek in Lawrence County, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009, surrounded by his loving family.
Taylor was born Aug. 7, 1918, in Buchanan, Ky., to the late Hobert and Nola Vanhorn Vipperman. He had 34 years of service as a Tennessee Gas Pipe Line employee and was a farmer. He served during World War II in the United States Navy and was a member of the Buchanan Chapel Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Copley Vipperman, who died in 2001; a daughter, Judy Bloebaum; and his step-mother, Rose Hatfield Vipperman.
Survivors include two daughters, Brenda Thorpe and Lola and husband Eddy Opell, all of Louisa; a special relative whom he raised as a daughter, Betty and husband Bill Riddle of Harlan, Ga.; a son, Jim and Carolyn Vipperman of Catlettsburg; five sisters, Midge Ramella of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, Mary Jane Scott of Mansfield, Ohio, Geneva Eastridge of Mansfield, Ohio, Erma Jean Blevins of Huntington, W.Va. and Brenda Joyce Hunt of Mansfield, Ohio; four brothers, Jay Howard Vipperman and Bill Vipperman, both of Mansfield, Ohio, Stid Vipperman of Wooster, Ohio, and Bob Vipperman of Blacksburg, S.C.; special neighbors and caregivers, Don and Lori Epling; 10 grandchildren, Roger and Dorothy Bloebaum, Apryl and Jeremiah Thompson, Christina and Jason Humphries, Tammie and Lawrence Vinson, Mina and Micah Gastineau, Tim and Tracy Vipperman, Mike and Serina Vipperman, Jeremy and Shelli Vipperman, Shawn and Lisa Thorpe and Greg and Kim Thorpe and 15 great-grandchildren, Joey Bloebaum, Kayla Ann Thompson, Colton Thompson, Ben Taylor Humphries, Brady Vinson, Zoe Vinson, Belle Jenkins, Jadyn Vipperman, Mataya Vipperman, Allyson Vipperman, Reagan Vipperman, Josiah Vipperman, Brandi Lee Thorpe, Keisha Lee Thorpe and Morgan D. Thorpe.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009, at Wilson Funeral Home in Louisa by Rev. Keith Workman. Burial will be in the Buchanan Chapel cemetery in Zelda, Ky.
Friends may call from 5 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. In his honor, Military graveside rites will be by members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion.
