Steven Dean

Dec. 27, 1958 — Oct. 23, 2017

Steven Lee Dean, 58 of South Point, passed away Monday, Oct. 23, 2017, at his residence. The Ironton native was born Dec. 27, 1958, to Ralph Dean and the late Barbara Clay.
He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Cirilda Jane Bryant Dean, whom he married June 20, 1981.
Steve graduated from Coal Grove High School in 1977. He attended the Ashland State Vocational-Technical School in Ashland, Kentucky, where he completed a millwright apprenticeship in January 1984. After becoming a journeyman millwright, he was a member of the former Millwright Local 1519 in South Point. He later received an HVAC certification after completing 1,800 hours, in heating and air conditioning at Collins Career Center. He was employed as a machinist with CSX Huntington Locomotive Shop where he enjoyed making many good friends.
Steve utilized his mechanical skills at his home and garage, where he loved working on small engines, restoring a 1977 Kawasaki 1000, and restoring his 1972 Dodge Demon and 1970 Dodge Challenger. He thoroughly enjoyed working on anything mechanical. He also fabricated parts for his rail buggy, which he built completely. He loved attending car shows, particularly those featuring MOPARS.
He enjoyed carpentry and woodworking and put these skills to work building his family home, his “dream garage,” and even a large wooden play set for his grandchildren.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by an adoring daughter, Stevi Lee Dean Wood, and a beloved son-in-law, Michael Robert Wood; and two grandchildren, Alexus Holly Wood, 12, and Ayden Michael Wood, 10, both of Deering.
Steve was preceded in death by an older sister, Terri Lynne Dean, in March 1958.
He is survived by two loving sisters, Debbi Schweickart, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and Lisa Potter, of Deering; a mother-in-law, Nora Edith Bryant, of Coal Grove; and a lifelong best friend, Scott Swartzwelder, of South Point.
Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. Thursday and noon Friday with the funeral service at 1 p.m. Friday. Burial will be at the Community Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. O’Keefe Baker Funeral Home, Ironton, is in charge of the arrangements.

Ronnie Welch

Jan. 4, 1951 — Oct. 21, 2017

Ronnie E. Welch, age 66, of Ironton died at his home on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017.
Ronnie was born in Marion on Jan. 4, 1951, to the late Riley and Loretta V. (Huffman) Welch.
Ronnie served his country in the U.S. Marines and worked in many foundries.
Ronnie is survived by siblings, Joann (Martin) Wilson, of Ironton, and June (Charles) Lute, of Marion; along with nieces and nephews, Amy, Tina, Jessica, Kelli, Sandy, John and Peggy.
Ronnie is preceded in death by siblings, Robert Lee Welch, John Welch and Mary Lou Windle.
Visitation will be 12:30-1:30 p.m. Friday at Snyder Funeral Home, Marion, with burial to follow at Grand Prairie Cemetery. Snyder Funeral Homes, of Marion, are honored to serve Ronnie’s family. Online condolences and memories may be expressed by visiting www.snyderfuneralhomes.com.

Melissa Smith

Melissa Smith, 46, of Chesapeake, died Monday, Oct. 23, 2017, at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Huntington, West Virginia. A memorial gathering will be 6-7 p.m. Friday at Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville, with the memorial service to follow at 7 p.m.

Clifford Webb Jr.

Clifford Webb Jr., 62, of Ironton, died Monday, Oct. 23, 2017, at his residence.  Gravesides services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Woodland Cemetery, Ironton, with the Rev. Jim Cremeans officiating. Visitation will be 11:30 a.m.-12:40 p.m. Thursday at Phillips Funeral Home, Ironton. Military Rites will be provided by the VFW Post #8850. To offer the family condolences, please visit www.phillipsfuneralhome.net.

Emma Lou Hayner

Emma Lou Hayner, 74, of Scottown, died Monday, Oct. 23, 2017, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, Huntington, West Virginia. She is survived by her husband, Charles Hayner. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville, by pastor Jason Morris. Burial will follow in Good Hope Cemetery, Crown City. Visitation will be 1-2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/hall or ehallfuneralhome.com.

 

Rick Allen Long

Rick Allen Long, 59, of Ona, West Virginia, died Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, at Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington, West Virgnia. He is survived by his wife, Lillie McComas Long. There will be no services. Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville, is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at  www.timeformemory.com/hall or ehallfuneralhome.com.

Betsy Ratcliff

Betsy White Ratcliff, 77, of Proctorville, died Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Huntington, West Virginia. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Gilbert Ratcliff Jr. A memorial service will be noon Friday at Johnson Memorial Church, Huntington, West Virginia. Visitation will be 4:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday at Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville. Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville, is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/hall or ehallfuneralhome.com.

Dianne Bady

Dianne Mary Bady, 67, of Proctorville, died Monday, Oct. 23, 2017, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, Huntington, West Virginia. She is survived by her husband, Richard Bady. Arrangements are pending at Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville.

Chad Lewis

Chad Edward Lewis, 41, of Crown City, died Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Huntington, West Virginia. He is survived by his wife, Ashley Dawn Gandee Lewis. Arrangements are pending at Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville.

Lula Shope

Lula Ann Shope, 51, of Ironton, died Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017. Keeping with her wishes, she will be cremated, and a memorial service may be scheduled at a later date. Her family has entrusted her care to Brown Funeral Chapel, Ironton. www.brownfuneralchapel.org.