Henry Wells

June 9, 1923 — Sept. 1, 2017

Henry Wells, 94, of South Point, was sent home to be with the Lord, Friday, Sept. 1, 2017. He passed on in his home surrounded by family. He was born June 9, 1923, in Johnson County, Kentucky, the son of the late George Moses Wells and Cora Lee Honeycutt Wells. He is the remaining child of seven brothers, and five sisters.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Cheri Jean Wells; and his first wife of 53 years, Roberta Leveda Rice Wells.
He is survived by his wife of 14 years, Mildred Gwendolyn Hall Craddock Wells, of South Point; one son, Mike (Becky) Wells; two daughters, Connie (Brownie) Perkey and Joy (Ivan) Hanshaw; two stepdaughters, Kim (Kathy) Craddock Lawrence and Karma Craddock Vaughn; seven grandchildren; nine step-grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 10 step-great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; as well as many friends and extended family members.
He proudly served in the 1st Infantry Division in Germany and France from Jan. 1943 to 1945 during WWII. He was employed at South Point Allied Chemical for 14 years and retired from Aristech Chemical in Wayne County, West Virginia, after 19 years of employment. He also worked 10 years as a real estate agent. He was a long-standing member of the South Point Church of Christ. He enjoyed working with his hands in large gardens, orchards, caring for livestock and the construction/remodeling of multiple properties in the area. He was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather who dedicated his life to the care of his family. He was a friend to many and he will be greatly missed.
Henry’s devoted family believe a man of character builds deep, lasting relationships with his family and friends, just as a spiritual man cherishes his faith. A great man is one who meets both of these challenges in a single lifetime. Our father was such a man.
Connie, Mike and Joy would like to express their appreciation and pride to all of our family members in the care of our Family Patriarch. A special thanks to grandchildren, Penny Messinger, Randy Perkey and great-grandchild, Cole Messinger for their many months and hours of care that allowed our father to remain in his home, surrounded by family. Your dedication allowed him to have the quality of life that we would not been able to provide without you. Also, a special thank you to Community Hospice for their kindness and support.
Friends are welcome to join Henry’s family in the remembrance and celebration of his life at his memorial service at 1 p.m. today at Slack and Wallace Funeral Home, South Point. Burial will follow at Highlawn Memorial Gardens, South Point, with Minister Mark Aites officiating. Military rites will be provided by VFW Post 8850.
The family asks in lieu of flowers that donations be made to the South Point Church of Christ in his name. Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.slackandwallace.com.

Anna Workman

May 23, 1947 — Aug. 31, 2017

Anna Gaye Workman, 70, of Chesapeake, passed away Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017, at home. She was born May 23, 1947, in Stickney, West Virginia.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Allie Pillar; four brothers, Hershel Lambert, Harold Lambert, Burley Glen Lambert and Herman Lambert; and closest friend, Barb Nolan.
She was a retired cosmetologist.
She is survived by one daughter, Cynthia Workman (Phillip), of Chesapeake; one son, Anthony Shane Workman, of Chesapeake; three grandchildren, Tyler Workman, Anthony Shane Workman Jr. and Montana Workman; two brothers, Herbert Lambert (Connie), of Chesapeake, and Robert Lambert (Mary), of Chesapeake; four sisters, Christine “Sis” Hilderbrand, of Berea, Charlotte Lutsy, of Berea, Joyce Egnot (Donnie), of Macksburg, and Delores Arbaugh (Fred), of Beverly; three sisters-in-law, Pheba, Norita and Alma Gaye; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville. Burial will follow in Miller Memorial Gardens, Miller.
Visitation will be 1-2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/hall or www.ehallfuneralhome.com.

Kenneth Hughes

1929 — Sept. 2, 2017

Kenneth M. Hughes, of Ironton, loving husband of 69 years to Minerva Fairchild Hughes, passed away Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017, at Hospice Care Center in Ashland, Kentucky, following a long illness. He was 88.
Kenny, as he was known to friends and family, was a retired agent for The Prudential Insurance Co., and long active in the civic life of Ironton. He was a longtime member of the Ironton Rotary Club, a Paul Harris Fellow, and served many years as the service organization’s secretary-treasurer.
He and Minerva attended First United Methodist Church, Ironton, and Kenny worked tirelessly in the ministry of Gideons International. He also was an avid fan of The Ohio State University Buckeyes and Ironton High School Fighting Tigers athletic teams.
Kenny was born in Ironton in 1929, the only child of the late Emil and Virginia Shaffer Hughes, and grew up in Hanging Rock, where as a youngster, he survived the great flood of 1937.
He graduated from Hanging Rock High School, where he met Minerva. They married in 1948 and had two children, Susan Hughes Wolfe and Kenneth Stark Hughes, both of whom survive.
Other survivors include five grandchildren, who were the pride of his life, Zachary Hughes Wolfe (Kara), of Owings Mills, Maryland, Thomas L. Wolfe, of Frankfort, Kentucky, Laura Hughes Conover (Ian), of Columbus, Ellen Hughes, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Matthew Hughes, of Columbus. Also surviving is a great-grandson, Harvey Kenneth Wolfe, of Owings Mills, Maryland.
Other survivors include son-in-law, Charles Wolfe, of Frankfort, Kentucky; daughter-in-law, Mary Hughes, of Columbus; brother-in-law, Paul Fairchild and sister-in-law, Phyllis Fairchild, both of Ironton; numerous nieces and nephews; and special friends and neighbors, Mel and Sally Wood, also of Ironton.
Family members who predeceased him included a beloved aunt, Edith Shaffer, who helped to raise him.
A private graveside service will be conducted at the convenience of the family. Phillips Funeral Home, Ironton, will be assisting the family with the services.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Rotary Foundation, through Ironton Rotary Club; Gideons International, through First United Methodist Church, Ironton; and Hospice Care Center, 2330 Pollard Road, Ashland, KY 41101.
The family expresses its deepest appreciation to the staffs of Hospice Care Center and Close to Home III, Ironton, for their compassionate care.

Geneva Mullins

May 3, 1926 — Sept. 1, 2017

Geneva M. Smith Mullins, 91, of Ironton, passed away Friday, Sept. 1, 2017, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. The Morgan County, Kentucky native was born May 3, 1926, the daughter of the late Chester Smith and Eddie Skaggs Smith.
Geneva attended Pine Grove Schools growing up and was of the Baptist faith. She was a homemaker and loved her family dearly. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and all of her family.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George W. Mullins, who passed away in April of 1982; daughter, Bonnie Mullins; grandchildren, Gina Gail (Mullins) Dixon and Jeffery Scott Mullins; great-granddaughter, Chelsea Lee Fetters; brother, Edward Smith; and daughters-in-law, Delores Mullins and Patty Mullins.
She is survived by son, James (Joan) Mullins, of Ironton; son, Jess Mullins, of Marysville; daughter, Mary (Frank) Salyers, of Pedro; son, Albert (Connie) Mullins, of Ironton; son, Dale (Rose) Mullins, of Ironton; son, Steve (Jenny) Mullins, of Ironton; son, Clyde Mullins, of Ironton; daughter; Teresa (Lee) Bridges, of Gallipolis; daughter, Sheila (Curt) Reynolds, of Pedro; daughter, Lisa (Pat) Wilds, of Ironton; daughter, Rita (Mike) Stamper, of Ironton; 27 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Phillips Funeral Home, Ironton, with the Rev. Billy Markins officiating.
Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
To offer condolences to the family, please visit www.phillipsfuneralhome.net.

Lu-Jeania McKinney

July 18, 1956 — Sept. 1, 2017

Lu-Jeania Bryant McKinney, age 61, died on Friday, Sept. 1, 2017. She was born July 18, 1956, the daughter of Nora Edith McGuire Bryant and the late Larry Bryant.
She was the widow of Paul David McKinney and was preceded by sisters, Telisa Humphrey and Leochia Harmon; and a brother, David Bryant.
She was a member of Community Missionary Church and attended Centenary Church. She retired from The Ironton Community Action Organization as a grant writer.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Paul David (Mack) and Bobbie Lynn
(Chaffins) McKinney Jr.; two granddaughters, Katrina Lynn and Sophia Grace McKinney; sisters and brothers-in-law, Thalia (Terry) Neal, Millie (Tony) Lykins, Cirilda (Steve) Dean, Bonnie (Doug) Malone and Dequilla (Steve) Belcher; and one brother, Gregory Bryant.
Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at O’Keefe- Baker Funeral Home, Ironton.
Burial will be in Community Cemetery. Visitation will be noon-1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Robert Chaffins will be officiating.

Stanton Craddock

Stanton Jay Craddock, 69, of Ironton, formerly of South Point, died Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017, at home. He is survived by his wife, Jane Scherer Craddock.
Funeral services will be noon Wednesday at Slack and Wallace Funeral Home, South Point, with Jason Ridgeway and Bob Payne officiating.
Burial will follow at Highland Memorial Gardens, South Point. Friends may visit from 11 a.m.-noon Wednesday prior to the service at the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.slackandwallace.com.

Rick Short

Rick Lewis Short, 38, of Huntington, West Virginia, died Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Short.
Memorial service will be 6 p.m. today at Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/hall.

Vearl Jessie

Vearl Jessie, of Jackson, died Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017, at the VA Medical Center, Chillicothe.
Arrangements are pending at Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville.