Obituaries-10/10/17

Published 9:00 am Tuesday, October 10, 2017

Linda Johnson

Linda Kaye Johnson, 72, of Ironton, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ to rest beside the Crystal Sea on Oct. 7, 2017.
Linda passed away with her family by her side. Linda was the wife of Sam Johnson, her husband and best friend of 54 years.
Sam and Linda had raised three wonderful children, daughter, Polly Hankins, of Beaufort, South Carolina. Polly and her fiancé, Charlie Chubb, was mom’s best friend and caregiver for many years.
Linda and Sam also had two sons, Ricky Johnson, of Columbus, who always called to check on his mom from day to day. Their third child, Scott Johnson, of Ironton, along with his wife, Kristie Johnson, would always make sure their mom had everything she needed.
Sam and Linda also had four wonderful grandchildren, whom she loved with all her heart. The first, Jim Bob Hankins, whom she loved with all her heart. The second grandchild, Jake Hankins, whom she also loved with all her heart. The third was Laikyn Johnson, whom she loved with her whole heart. The fourth grandchild was Robert Hankins, whom she also loved with all her heart.
Linda was a kind and simple woman in all her ways. She never complained and always saw the best in everyone. Linda also had two great-grandchildren, Kyle and Eli Hankins, whom she also loved and adored. Linda has one brother, Jack Clay, of Lucasville, along with one wonderful sister-in-law, Marilyn Clay, the wife of her brother, Jack.
Linda was preceded in death by, her mother, Pauline Clay; and her father, Albion Clay, whom she had taken care of for many years.
Linda was employed for many years with the Lawrence County CAO and Kemp Medical Center as a billing specialist. She was a member of Pine Grove Freewill Baptist Church where she loved to worship her Lord and Savior with her church family. Linda was loved by everyone young and old.
She always sacrificed for everyone except herself. Linda loved attending Gleim Auctions with her daughter, Polly, who was her lifelong companion and very best friend. Linda enjoyed long days on the beach with her feet in the sand, and the sun on her face. Linda shall forever remain in Heaven with her feet dipped on the shores of the Crystal Sea waiting for her next family member to join her as she glazes into the crystal clear waters.
Until we meet again, Mom, save us a chair.
Graveside services will be 3 p.m. Thursday in Haverhill Cemetery with the Rev. Kenny Webb and Brother Tim Maddy officiating. There will be no public visitation. Phillips Funeral Home, Ironton, is assisting the family with arrangements. To offer condolences to the family, please visit www.phillipsfuneralhome.net.

Michael Sizemore

May 13, 2005 — Oct. 6, 2017

Michael Damian Sizemore, 12 years old, of Ironton, passed away Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Ironton. The Ironton native was born May 13, 2005, the son of Michael Travis Sizemore and Michelle Rife Sizemore, of Ironton.
Michael was born with cerebral palsy and formerly attended the Ironton Open Door School. He enjoyed music and his eyes would light up when he listened to bluegrass and gospel. He loved his brother and sisters and enjoyed playing and being outside with them. He also enjoyed long country rides in the car and spending time around his loving family.
In addition to his parents, Michael is survived by two sisters, Gabby and Abby Sizemore; a brother, Dylan Sizemore; maternal grandparents, Johnda Murrell Rife, of Ironton, and Richard Rife, of Auburndale, Florida; and paternal grandparents, Mark and Beth French Sizemore, of Pedro. Michael is also survived by several special aunts, uncles, cousins, family members and friends too numerous to mention, but that loved him dearly.
Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Phillips Funeral Home, Ironton, with the Rev. Jesse Sizemore officiating. Burial will follow in Puckett Cemetery. Friends and family may call from 11 a.m. until the time of the service Wednesday at the funeral home. To offer condolences to the family, please visit www.phillipsfuneralhome.com.