Marion Lewis

Oct. 31, 1927-June 4, 2015

Marion Lewis, 87, of Ironton, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2015, at a local health care facility.  The Bluefield, West Virginia, native was born Oct. 31, 1927, a son of the late John and Nancy May Lewis.  Marion Lewis attended Ironton City Schools and was a laborer for 24 years for Midland Supply.  He was of the Protestant faith and loved steam trains, photography, traveling, and collecting music and records.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by sister, Flora Thompson; sister, Risa Nappa Ree Holloway; sister, Esther Lewis; sister, Hester Coleman; sister, Fannie Robinson; brother, George Lewis; sister, Helen Major; sister, Coastivee Tennant; one niece and one nephew (Carol and William) whom he raised as if they were his own.

Mr. Lewis is survived by brother, Detroit Lewis of Huntington, West Virginia; cousin, Estella May of Washington D.C.; special uncle, Robert Lewis of Springfield, Massachusetts; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be Wednesday at Woodland Cemetery with Brother Chad Pemberton officiating. Family and friends are asked to meet at Phillips Funeral Home at 11a.m. the day of the service, and gather after the service at Golden Corral in Russell, Kentucky. Memorial donations in Mr. Lewis’ honor can be made to the American Diabetes Association, 1701 North Beauregard St. Alexandria, VA, 22311. To offer condolences to the family, please visit www.phillipsfuneralhome.net.

 

 

Wayne Rucker

May 11, 1921-June 5, 2015

Wayne Vernon Rucker, 94, of Ironton, passed away Friday, June 5, 2015, at King’s Daughter Medical Center in Ashland. The Lawrence County native was born May 11, 1921, a son to the late Joe and Emma (Reynolds) Rucker. Wayne was also preceded in death by his first wife, Edna Mae (Barnhart) Rucker and his second wife, Pearl “Lizzy” (Ross) Rucker.

Mr. Rucker was a graduate of Waterloo High School.  Wayne went on to serve his country in the United States Army from 1942-1945.  He was a WWII veteran.  He later worked as a carpenter for the Carpenter’s Local 200 where he retired in 1988 after 45 years of service.

In addition to his parents and wife, Wayne was preceded in death by five sisters, Verna Rucker, Avis Helen Kelley, Chloe Rucker, Nola Kelley and Grace Rucker; and two brothers, Gifford and Ray Rucker.

Wayne is survived by a daughter, Alice Price of West Jefferson; a son, Rodney (Rebecca) Rucker of London; five stepchildren, Fran Wheeler, Janet Payne, Cathy Payne, Johnny Ross, and Sue Black; three grandchildren, Robert (Ashlee) Price, Jr. of West Jefferson, Cole and Abby Rucker, both of London; two great grandchildren, Gracelynn and Summer Rucker, both of London; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be noon Tuesday at Phillips Funeral Home with pastor Homer Campbell officiating. Burial will follow at Rucker family cemetery with military rites conducted by VFW Post #8850.  A visitation for friends and family will be from 11 a.m. until noon at the funeral home on Tuesday. Phillips Funeral Home is assisting the family with services. To offer the Rucker family condolences online please visit www.phillipsfuneralhome.net.

 

 

William Leffingwell

William Lloyd Legginwell, 74, of Chesapeake, died Friday, June 5, 2015, at his home. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Hall Funeral Home. Burial will bei Miller Memorial Gardens. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral Home.