Donna Sue Stevens
Oct. 26, 195 — Dec. 23, 2016
Donna Sue Stevens, 64, of Ironton, passed away Friday, Dec. 23, 2016 at her residence. The Lawrence County native was born Oct. 26, 1952, the daughter of the late William Curnell and Lou Eloise Crance Curnell. She is survived by her husband, Richard Stevens, whom she married on Jan. 29,1972.
Donna was a graduate of Ironton City Schools and a homemaker. She was of the Baptist faith and attended church services provided by the City Mission at Sherman Thompson Towers. She loved to read, spend time with her family, and her dog, Sassie.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Ruth Bustetter.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Rachel (Scott Bruce) Stevens, of Kitts Hill; a granddaughter, Sarah Stevens, of Kitts Hill; three brothers, Bill Curnell, of Ironton, Charlie (Judy) Curnell, of Kentucky, and David Curnell, of Coal Grove; five sisters, Wanda Curnell, of Ironton, Arlene Thibodaux, of Pedro, Mary Orengo, of Ironton, Alice Imes, of Franklin Furnace, and Jody (Jack) Stormes, of Coal Grove; and many nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be 11 a.m. on Friday in Woodland Cemetery. There will be no public visitation. Phillips Funeral Home, 1004 South Seventh Street, Ironton, is assisting the family with the arrangements. To offer condolences to the family, please visit www.phillipsfuneralhome.net.

Michael Hall
Michael Allen Hall, 59, of South Point, died Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2016, in Huntington. A Celebration of Life service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the South Point Church of Christ, with Mark Aites officiating. Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.slackandwallace.com.

Ella Danford
Ella Faye Ferris Danford, 91, of Proctorville, died Sunday, Dec. 25, 2016, at Heritage Center in  Huntington. Funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday at Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville, by Pastor Eddie Salmons. Burial will follow in Rome Cemetery, Proctorville. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/hall.

Franklin Newman
Franklin Parson Newman, 73, of Wheelersburg, husband of Sue Newman, died Dec. 28, 2016, at the VA Medical Center in Huntington. Military graveside services will be at 1 p.m., Friday at Leatherwood Cemetery in Kitts Hill. Slack and Wallace Funeral Home in South Point is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.slackandwallace.com.

Collae Dandy
Collae Dandy,75, of Huntington, died Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2016, at home. Funeral service will be conducted 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Schneider-Hall Funeral Home in Chesapeake. Burial will follow in Spring Hill Cemetery in Huntington. Visitation will be 11 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.schneiderhallfuneralhome.com.

Hazel Wilson
Hazel J. Wilson, 76, of South Point, died Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016, at her home. Funeral services will be at noon Saturday at Slack and Wallace Funeral Home. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.slackandwallace.com.

 

Wanda Bragg
Wanda Bragg, 84, of Columbus, died Dec. 18, 2016, at her residence.
Graveside service will be at noon on Thursday in Wilgus Fairview Cemetery with the Rev. James Cremeans officiating. There will be no public visitation and Phillips Funeral Home,  located at 1004 South Seventh Street, Ironton, is assisting the family with the arrangements. To offer condolences to the family, please visit www.phillipsfuneralhome.net.

Madeline Castro
Madeline Sue Castro, 70, of Chesapeake, wife of Larry Castro, died Thursday Dec. 22, 2016, at St. Mary’s Medical Center, in Huntington.
A memorial service will be at 7 p.m. Friday at Christ Temple Church, Huntington. Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville is in charge of arrangements.  Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/hall.

Charles Moore
Charles Moore, 80, of Dayton, formerly of Crown City, died Monday, Dec. 26, 2016, at Hospice of Dayton, Dayton. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy.
Funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday at Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville. Burial will follow in Crown City Cemetery, Crown City. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.  Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/hall.

Rick Bryant
April 16, 1949 —Dec. 25, 2016
Rick Bryant Sr. 67, of Ironton, passed away Sunday, Dec. 25, 2016, at the Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland, Kentucky. The Ironton, Ohio native was born April 16, 1949, a son of the late Morris “Jack” Bryant Jr. and Phyllis Bishop Bryant.
Rick was a 1967 graduate of Ironton High School and a self employed auto mechanic. He was of the Pentecostal faith, enjoyed watching game shows, playing solitare and working crossword puzzles. He loved Chevy’s, motorcycles and the “oldies goldies”. He also loved Lexi Lou and Noah Roo and playing the lottery.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Angel Bryant.
He is survived by one son, Rick (Sharon) Bryant, of Ironton; two brothers, Doug (Lisa) Bryant, of Ironton, and Terry Bryant, of Hecla; a sister, Cindy (Rick) Fry, of South Point; two grandchildren, Lexi and Noah Bryant, both of Ironton.
Funeral services will be at noon on Friday at Phillips Funeral Home, 1004 South Seventh Street, Ironton, with Evangelist Mack Shope and pastor Cline McCallister officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Memorial Gardens and visitation will be Thursday from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Donations may be made to Phillips Funeral Home, PO Box 122, Ironton, Ohio 45638 to help cover the funeral expenses. To offer condolences to the family, please visit www.phillipsfuneralhome.net.

Mary Roach
Nov. 27, 1958—Dec. 22, 2016
Mary Lou Roach, 58, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2016 at a local health care facility. The Ironton, Ohio native was born Nov. 27, 1958, a daughter of Marie Anthony Douglas and the late David Gilmore.
She was also preceded in death by her husband Michael R. Roach, who passed away March 21, 2002.
Mrs. Roach was a graduate of Ironton High School and Collins Career Center. She was a former LPN for Jo-Lin Health Center and enjoyed drawing, painting and spending time with her grandson, Anthony.
In addition to her father and husband, she was preceded in death by a sister, Patricia Reeder, and two brothers, Bob Gilmore and Mike Gilmore.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by a son, Bill Roach, of Ironton; a daughter, Amanda Roach, of Ironton; two brothers, Bill Gilmore, of Ironton, and Brian Gilmore, of Minnesota; a grandson, Anthony Schwab, of Ironton, and her special dog, Gracie Mae.
There will be a memorial service at a later date at the convenience of the family. Phillips Funeral Home, 1004 South Seventh Street, Ironton, is assisting the family with the arrangements. To offer condolences to the family, please visit www.phillipsfuneralhome.net.

Earl Booth
Earl Alonzo Booth, 66, of Portsmouth, died Sunday, Dec. 25, 2016, at Heartland of Portsmouth. Per Earl’s wishes, he will be cremated and his ashes will be scattered near his favorite fishing spot.  Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.slackandwallace.com.

Mary Crum
Mary Tom Crum, 93, of Grayson, died Dec. 26, 2016, at her residence.
Funeral services will be Thursday at 1 p. m. at the Lower Grassy Church of Christ, Burial will follow at the Everman Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6–9 p.m. today at the Sparks Funeral Home in Grayson and an hour before the service at the church. Online condolences at www.sparksfh.com