Published: April 08, 2008 01:25 pm         

Tuesday, April 8, 2008

Anna Lorene Thornsburg Dehart
1925-2008

MOREHEAD - Anna Lorene Thornsburg Dehart, age 82, of Sharkey Road, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2008, at her residence.

Born April 22, 1925, in Rowan County, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Julia Hyatt Thorsburg. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Lee Dehart, July 27, 1998.

She is survived by a son, Ronald Lee Dehart of Miamisburg, Ohio; a daughter, Sandra D. Shackelford of Lexington, Kentucky; a brother, Charles Thornsburg of Thenton, Florida; two sisters, Jean Akers of Franklin, Ohio and Vivian McCarty of Middletown, Ohio; four grandchildren, Marty, Debbie, Sherry, and Rick; and nine great-grandchildren, Jacob, Shawn, Nathan, Kyle, Danny, Ryan, Devon, Grace , and Emma.

Mrs. Dehart was a homemaker, and a loving mother and wife. She attended the Mt. Pisgah Christian Church.

Graveside services will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 9, 2008, at the Caudill Cemetery on Sharkey Road with the Rev. James DeAtley officiating.

I lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to St. Claire Hospice, 222 Medical Circle, Morehead, Kentucky 40351; Mt. Pisgah Christian Church,7855 Bull Fork Road, Morehead, Kentucky 40351, or the Mt. Pisgah Jelly Bean Children’s Church, 7855 Bull Fork Road, Morehead, Kentucky 40351.

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

View or sign guestbook at www.northcuttandson.com

Mary Emily Carter Greene
1919 - 2008

MOREHEAD - Mary Emily Carter Greene, widow of Reverend Ted Greene, passed away Saturday, April 5, 2008, at the age of 88, in her daughter’s home in McDonough, Georgia. She battled cancer and won!

Mrs. Greene was born in Louisa, Kentucky, on November 17, 1919, to the late Walter Ira Carter and the late Esta Fain Young Carter.

Mary married her high school sweetheart, Abraham H. “Ted” Greene, Jr. on July 4, 1937, in Prestonsburg, Kentucky. Through the years, Mary and her husband lived in Prestonsburg and Ashland, Kentucky; Charleston, West Virginia; and Baltimore, Maryland. Later they moved to Morehead, Kentucky, on June 1, 1953, where her husband had become pastor of the First Free Will Baptist Church on October 19, 1952. Mrs. Greene’s membership remained there.

Being a devoted Sunday School teacher to the junior girls was something Mary enjoyed doing for several years. She sang in the church choir, in a quartet, and in her later years, she sang solos. She was active in the Women’s Auxiliary of the First Free Will Baptist Church, as well as an officer of the local and district auxiliaries. Mary also attended the state and national auxiliaries. Through her involvement with the church family, she formed several lifelong friendships.

For many years, Mrs. Greene enjoyed attending the National Association of Free Will Baptist Convention annually with her husband. She and Reverend Greene were blessed with a trip to the Holy Land in 1980. Reverend Greene preceded her in death on September 1, 1996, after fifty-nine years of marriage.

After moving to McDonough in February 2003, Mary became active at the Heritage Senior Center. She also attended Eagle’s Landing First Baptist Church where she was involved with the Legacy Senior Ministry, Solo Widow’s Ministry, and Sunday School. During her short time in McDonough, she made many dear friends through these organizations.

Mrs. Greene was a homemaker who enjoyed shopping, painting, sewing, and crocheting, all of which brought her many hours of pleasure. But most of all, she enjoyed time spent with her family and friends.

Mrs. Greene is survived by her five children: Ruth Blair, Indianapolis, Indiana; Rosemary (Dick) Wierman, Endwell, New York; Glenna Boggs Mills, Lexington, Kentucky; Theo (Rose) Greene, Smyrna, Tennessee; and Janie (Steve) Dunn, McDonough, Georgia.

Her grandchildren are: Kimberly Blair (Tim) Kaufman, Indianapolis, Indiana; David Wierman, Endwell, New York; Duane (Cassandra) Boggs, Lexington, Kentucky; Ken Wierman, Endwell, New York; Leslie Dunn (Ryan) Dean, Lilburn, Georgia; and Erica Dunn (Matt) Harless, Tyrone, Georgia.

Surviving also are two great grandsons: Kit Clouser, Indianapolis, Indiana, and Mitch Boggs, Lexington, Kentucky.

Mrs. Greene is survived by her brother, W. I. (Lena) Carter, Jr. of Catlettsburg, Kentucky.

In addition to her husband and her parents, her sister Mayme Carter and brothers Clarence Edward Carter and Robert Lee Carter preceded Mrs. Greene in death.

Our family invites you to share with us in the celebration of her life at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 10, 2008, at the Northcutt and Son Home for Funerals Memorial Chapel. Dr. David Starcher, Rev. Rick Stone, and Rev. Harley Sexton, Jr. will conduct the funeral service. Burial will be in Lee Cemetery in Morehead, Kentucky.

Pallbearers are Duane Boggs, Mitch Boggs, Kit Clouser, Ryan Dean, Matt Harless, and Sanford Bentley. Honorary pallbearers are David Wierman, Ken Wierman, and Verlin Qualls.

Friends may visit the family Wednesday, April 9, 2008, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals.

Billy Eugene “Gene” Kelly
1931-2008

MANSFIELD, OHIO - Billy Eugene “Gene” Kelly, 76, of Morehead, Kentucky, died Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at ST. Claire Regional Medical Center. Born September 29, 1931 in Morehead, Kentucky, he was the son of George and Gladys (Wilson) Kelly. Billy served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He retired from Artesian after 27 years of service. Billy was a member of East End Church of God in Morehead, Kentucky where he really enjoyed attending services. Liked by everyone, he enjoyed fishing, attending flea markets, garage sales, and looking at cars.

He is survived by three daughters, Glenna Sue (Murvil) Stevens of Morehead, Kentucky, Paula Murray, and Margaret “Ann” (Jim) Sweeney, all of Cincinnati; four sons, Billy (Brenda) Kelly of Mansfield, Roy “Wayne” (Jane) Kelly of Maryland, Paul Kelly, and Ronnie (Tammy) Kelly, all of Mansfield; 18 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death on October 13, 2005 by his wife Elizabeth “Fern” (Hamm) Kelly, whom he married March 17, 1955; infant daughter; parents; George and Gladys Kelly; and three sisters.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Ontario Home of Wappner Funeral Directors. Friends may call from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Military graveside services conducted by the Richland County Joint Veteran’s Council will follow in Mansfield Memorial Park. Online guest registry at www.wappner.com

Rosemary ”Rose” Prince Manning
1925-2008

MOREHEAD - Rosemary ”Rose” Prince Manning, age 82, of Heritage Place, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2008, at the U.K Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.

She was born October 20, 1925, in Lewis County, Kentucky, and was the daughter of the late George and Lenna Pearl Owens Prince. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Glenda Manning; three brothers, Earl, Billy, and Bob Prince, and two sisters, Eleanor Conley and Georgia Alice Harn.

Mrs. Manning is survived by a daughter, Garnett Brandenburg of Morehead, Kentucky; a granddaughter, Nikki Brandenburg of Morehead, Kentucky; a grandson, Chris Manning of Elizabethtown, Kentucky; and two great granddaughters, Courtney Moore and Kristen Manning.

Rosemary was a private caregiver and former employee of the Randall Textron Factory in Flemingsburg, Kentucky. She enjoyed needlepoint, crafting, and working crossword puzzles. She was a member of the Poplar Plains Christian Church.

Friends and family are invited to come to the Hutton Funeral Home from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8, 2008, for a gathering of remembrance.

A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 8, 2008, at the Hutton Funeral Home in Hillsboro, Kentucky, with the Rev. George Sloan officiating. Burial will follow in the Hillsboro Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Hutton Funeral Home.