Published: April 04, 2008 11:33 am         

Friday, April 4, 2008

Brent Douglas Adams
1971-2008

MOREHEAD - Brent Douglas Adams, age 37, of U.S. 60 East, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2008, at his residence after an apparent heart attack.

Born January 13, 1971, in Clark County, Kentucky, he is the son of Douglas Adams of Clay City, Kentucky, and Connie Wagers of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky.

He is also survived by his wife, Tammy Wallace Adams; two sons, Brandon Dakota Adams at home and Brent Douglas Adams, II of Indiana; two daughters, Brittany Saltzman Adams of San Francisco, California, and Lakeisha Wallace of Morehead, Kentucky; and two brothers, Bradley Adams and Travis Adams, both of Clay City, Kentucky.

Brent served in the U.S. Navy during the Persian Gulf War. He was an employee of Ray Wilson Roofing Company and an avid NASCAR fan. Brent was a member of the Church of Christ.

Visitation will be after 5 p.m. Saturday, April 5, 2008, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals. A funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, April 6, 2008, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Ray Glover officiating.

Visitation will be Monday, April 7, 2008, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Church of Christ in Clay City, Kentucky. A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Johnny Richie, the Rev. Randall Crase, and the Rev. M. C. Rice officiating. Burial will follow in the Elkins Cemetery in Clay City, Kentucky.

Arrangements are under the direction of Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals.

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Jane Litton Allen
1949-2008

MOREHEAD - Jane Litton Allen, age 58, of Cranston Road, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2008, at her residence.

She was born April 8, 1949, in Lexington, Kentucky, and is the daughter of Bill Litton of Morehead, Kentucky, and the late Janet Patrick Litton. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by a brother, Danny Litton in 1958.

Besides her father, Janie is survived by her husband, James Arville “Arv” Allen; two sons, James Robert Allen and wife Heather of Dawsonville, Georgia, and John David Allen of San Francisco, California; two daughters, Mary Allen Whitaker and husband James of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and Sarah Allen Kelly and husband Mike of Loveland, Ohio; and eight grandchildren, Michael Whitaker, Aidan Kelly, TJ Allen, Harper Kelly, Ainsley Allen, Maggie Allen, and twins Janie and Annie Whitaker.

Janie was a 1966 graduate of Breckinridge Training School, where she was a cheerleader. She received the bachelor’s degree from Morehead State University, the master’s degree from Idaho State University, and supervision and principalship certifications from Morehead State University.

Janie was a retired elementary supervisor with the Rowan County Board of Education, a former principal at Farmers Elementary and Elliottville Elementary, and a former teacher at Morehead Grade School.

She was member of the Kentucky Retired Teachers Association and the Elliottville Baptist Church.

Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, April 5, 2008, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Tim Rhodes officiating. Burial will follow in Lee Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Terry Jackson, Terry Peake, Jim Whitaker, Mike Kelly, Mike Hearn, and Harvey Pennington.

Visitation is after 2 p.m. Friday, April 4, 2008, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals.

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Robert Beckelhymer
1914-2008

MOREHEAD - Robert Beckelhymer, age 93, of Wayland, New York, formerly of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, March 29, 2008, at the VA Medical Center in Bath, New York.

He was born December 23, 1914, in Hamilton, Ohio, and was the son of the late Ansel and Parriot Logston Beckelhymer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Estes Beckelhymer.

He is survived by two sons, Raymond Beckelhymer and Steven Beckelhymer, both of Fairfield, Ohio; two daughters, Darlene Ohara and husband Larry of Wayland, New York, and Cheryl Moore of Morehead, Kentucky; two brothers, Sturlen Beckelhymer of Oxford, Ohio, and Oscar Beckelhymer of Hamilton, Ohio; and two sisters, Lenora Shockley of Lakeland, Florida, and Joanna Robertson of Irvine, Kentucky; and a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Mr. Beckelhymer served in the U.S. Army during World War II from 1940-1945. He was a branch worker with the Champion Paper Company in Hamilton, Ohio, for 30 years.

Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday, April 5, 2008, at Thomas Baptist Church in Irvine, Kentucky, with the Rev. Ricky Kirby officiating. Burial will follow in the Boian Cemetery in Irvine, Kentucky. Full military rites will be conducted at graveside by Irvine American Legion.

Visitation is from noon until 2 p.m. Saturday, April 5, 2008, at Thomas Baptist Church in Irvine, Kentucky.

Arrangements are under the direction of Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals.

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Lettie Virginia Mays Loveless
1907-2008

MOREHEAD - Lettie Virginia Mays Loveless, age 100, of Circle Drive, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2008, at her residence after a short illness.

Born July 20, 1907, in Elliott County, Kentucky, and raised in Rowan County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late John and Fannie Pennington Mays. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John Loveless, on February 25, 1971; one son, Johnny C. Loveless in 1998; and three daughters, Gladys (Tootsie) Taylor in 1990, Katherine Allison in 2002, and Joan Loveless in 2008.

Mrs. Loveless is survived by one son, James L. Loveless of Richmond, Kentucky; three daughters, Priscilla Hanvelt of Whittier, California, Sue Kempsell of Bel Air, Maryland, and Diana Kay Loveless of Morehead, Kentucky.

Other survivors include 13 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren.

An independent spirit, Mrs. Loveless lived unassisted in her own home for 83 years. The matriarch of her family, she loved traveling, especially visiting with family and friends. She was also an avid reader and enjoyed sewing, gardening and her flowers. She was a member of No. 20, Whitman Church, Whitman, West Virginia.

Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday, April 5, 2008, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals Memorial Chapel with Pastor Joaquin Ooten of Whitman, West Virginia, officiating. Interment will be 1 p.m. Monday, April 7, 2008, in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Henlawson, West Virginia.

Visitation is after 5 p.m. Friday, April 4, 2008, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals.

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