Ronald Bentley

June 13, 1928 — April 30, 2017

Ronald Ray Bentley, 88, of Coal Grove, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 30, 2017, at Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland, Kentucky. He was born June 13, 1928, in Hecla to the late CJ and Dorothy Goodman Bentley.
Ray attended Pedro Schools and left school at 16 to serve in WWII. Ray retired from the Dayton Malleable and served as president of the United Steel Workers Union for 22 years. He was active in his community by serving as Coal Grove Village Council and received special recognition from the Ohio Senate for 57 years of continuous service as a Democratic Central Committeeman. Ray enjoyed spending time with his family and traveling to the beach for the annual family vacation and also enjoyed traveling to Lake Erie with his sons for fishing.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Iva Hammond Bentley; and four children, Tim (Jeanie) Bentley and Pam Blackwell, of Lexington, Kentucky, and Kay (Scott) Swartzwelder and Kenny Joe (Paula) Bentley; and one sister, Eileen (John) Moeller. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who all adored him.
He was preceded in death by brothers, Paul (Grace) Bentley, Ed (Ruth) Bentley and Don (Norma) Bentley; a sister, Lillian (George) Rice; and one granddaughter, Abby Bentley Hamilton.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Phillips Funeral Home, Ironton, with the Rev. James Cremeans officiating. Burial will follow in Zoar Cemetery in Coal Grove and visitation will be 11 a.m. until the time of the service Wednesday at the funeral home. The family would like to express appreciation to Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital and Community Hospice Care Center for providing such loving, compassionate care during the last days of his life.
Donations may be made to Community Hospice by calling 1-800-926-6184. A notification will be sent to the family for all donations. To offer condolences to the family, please visit www.phillipsfuneralhome.net.

Robert Wheeler

Nov. 22, 1930 — April 29, 2017

Robert E. Wheeler, 86, of South Point, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2017, at the Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland, Kentucky. The Ashland, Kentucky native was born Nov. 22, 1930, a son of the late Delbert M. and Effie Reliford Wheeler.
Mr. Wheeler was a 1949 graduate of Ashland High School and a U.S. Army Veteran. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in 1955 from Center College and his Law Degree from University of Kentucky. He was a member of the Kentucky Bar Association and a clerk for the C&O Railroad, retiring in 1994 after more than 40 years of service.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Charlene Wolfe; and a brother-in-law, John R. Blankenship.
He is survived by a sister, Nellie Blankenship, of Venice, Florida; and four brothers, Jimmy J. (Sue) Wheeler, Clyde (Barbara) Wheeler, Charles H. (Yvonne) and Harry W. Wheeler, all of Coal Grove.
There will be a private burial at the family’s request. Donations may be made to Community Hospice Care Center, 2330 Pollard Road, Ashland, Kentucky 41101. To offer condolences to the family, please visit www.phillipsfuneralhome.net.

Edna Hesson

Edna Leona Schneider Hesson, died Sunday, April 30, 2017, at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Huntington, West Virginia. She is survived by her husband, Robert L. “Bob” Hesson.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville. Burial will follow in Rome Cemetery, Proctorville. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/hall or www.ehallfuneralhome.com.

Robert Nichols

Robert Jack Nichols, 43, of South Point, died Sunday, April 30, 2017, at Community Hospice Care Center, Ashland, Kentucky.
There will be private family services. Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville, is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/hall or www.ehallfuneralhome.com.

Peggy Rigney

Peggy S. Rigney, 56, of Chesapeake, died Friday, April 28, 2017, at home. She is survived by her husband, David M. Rigney.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville. Visitation will be 1-2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/hall or www.ehallfuneralhome.com.

 

Kyle Riffitt

Kyle Jackson Riffitt, 32, of Ironton, died Saturday, April 29, 2017. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at West Ironton Church of the Nazarene with pastors Lawrence Harris and Penny Edwards officiating. Burial will follow at Haverhill Cemetery. Friends may call two hours prior to the service at the church. Condolences may be expressed at www.slackandwallace.com.