Douglas Ray Ison went home to be with the Lord on March 14, 2023 at his home in Rush, KY. Doug was the Pastor at Eastview Baptist Church in Huntington, WV, where he loved his church and church family dearly.  Doug was the son of the late Reuben Isaac Ison and Jewell Holbrook Ison. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers James Randall Ison and Reuben Ison, Jr.; sister Kathy Williamson; nephews Jamie Ison, Jeff Ison; and niece Emily Ison.  Doug is survived by his loving...

Mark R. Ellis, 59, of Hager Hill, KY went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 12, 2023. Mark was born July 8, 1963 in South Charleston, WV to the late Newton and Marline (Little) Ellis.  Mark was a member of First Baptist Church of Louisa. He loved planes, helicopters, drones, and anything else that would fly.  Mark was preceded in death by his parents Newton and Marline Ellis; wife Deanna Ellis; longtime companion Evelyn Ratliff; and brother Thomas Ellis....

Walter Ferguson, 84, of Louisa, KY passed away on March 11, 2023. Walter was born September 3, 1938 in Louisa, KY to the late Lundy and Nollie (Murray) Ferguson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his longtime companion Barbara Hickman; grandson Braxton Lee Ferguson; and siblings Betty Joe Parker, Douglas Ferguson, Russell Ferguson, Earlene Lawson, Mary Eldridge, and Florie King.  Survivors include his children Michael (Tammy) Ferguson, Brandon (Diana)...

Margaret L. Waller, 89, of Louisa, KY passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at her home. Margaret was born March 1, 1934 in Louisville, KY to Carrie Lee Dillon. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her grandfather John Thomas Patterson and sisters Dorothy L. Damron and Betty Fluty.  Margaret was a retired school teacher.  She is survived by her husband Jack E. Waller; children Cheryl "Sherry" Lynn Watson, Karen Webb, John Wellman, and Melissa...

Christine Preston 70, of Louisa, KY went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. Christine was born November 13, 1952 in Martin County, KY to the late Joe and Hazel (Maynard) Fletcher. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Roger Fletcher, sisters Earnestine Perry and Eunice Jude; and brothers in law Clyde Perry, Andy Jude, and Ed Lowe.  Christine was a homemaker and a member of 6th Street Church of Christ in Paintsville.  Survivors...

Mrs. Consuelo M. (Rotan) Jeffreys, 90, of South Point, Ohio departed this life on March 7, 2023. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 18, 2023 at 1:00 PM at First Baptist Church of Burlington, 7475 County Road 1, Burlington, Ohio with Pastor Gary Edwards officiating. Burial will follow in Spring Hill Cemetery, Huntington, WV. Friends may visit the family from 11:30 AM until time of service at the church.  Connie was born March 7, 1933 in Fayetteville, West Virginia. She was a...

Wanda Rae Wheeler Clevenger passed peacefully at her home on March 7, 2023. Mrs. Clevenger was born on October 15, 1932 in her beloved hometown of Louisa, KY to Russell Wheeler and Blanche Mae Hardin Wheeler. A graduate of Louisa High School, Wanda excelled in both academics and extra curricular activities such as varsity cheerleading and was crowned LHS Basketball Queen. After graduation Wanda enrolled at Marshall College where she continued her studies in Art and Design. Wanda married her...

Henry Stewart Porter, Jr, 85 of Fort Gay, WV passed away Tuesday March 7th at 7:12 AM surrounded by his loving wife and children. Junior was born On March 31, 1937 near Fort Gay WV. Henry Stewart Porter, Jr, also known to those who loved him as “Junior,” was caring, loving, and strong minded. Although he was a man of few words, when he did speak he commanded respect and often shared invaluable wisdom with those he loved. He enjoyed...

Irene B. Lowe, 100, of Fort Gay, West Virginia passed away at home on Friday, March 3, 2023 after a brief illness.  Irene was born on July 27, 1922 to Arbie and Ruth Branham in Fort Gay, West Virginia. Irene was the Valedictorian of the Fort Gay High School Class of 1940, which was the 1st class of the school. After Irene graduated, she attended business school in Ashland, Kentucky and worked as a secretary for the government in Washington D.C.  In 1943, Irene married Carl Lowe...

George Earl Hardwick, 73, of Fort Gay, WV went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at his home following a brief illness. George was born November 8, 1949 to the late Ray J. and Marie (Wellman) Hardwick of Fort Gay, WV. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Joseph Hardwick and a sister Mary Ellen Hardwick Salyers.  George was a retired construction worker, loved being outside in the garden and playing cards. He was of the Baptist...