Leo Boggs

Aug. 27, 1963 — 2018

“WE ARE CONFIDENT, I SAY, AND WILLING RATHER TO BE ABSENT FROM THE BODY, AND TO BE PRESENT WITH THE LORD” 2 COR 5:8. Leo had this promise, because prior to his cerebral hemorrhage, he made peace with God and told his mother that he now knew he would go to heaven when he dies. He also recently started attending Bible studies.
Leo Franklin Boggs was born Aug. 27, 1963, to Delores White Bryant and the late Paul Boggs. He was preceded in death by his stepfather, Freddie Bryant Jr., who raised him; his maternal grandparents, Oliver “Pete” and Marjorie White; paternal grandparents, Paul and Beck Morrison; paternal step-grandparents, Fred Sr. and Mildred Bryant; and a stepbrother, Monte Bryant.
Leo graduated from Dawson-Bryant High School in 1981. He was previously employed at that same school district until he became disabled. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and loved horseback riding. He participated in the Memorial Day Parade for many years, riding his horse.
In addition to his aforementioned mother, he is survived by a son, Jonlee Boggs; as well as two daughters, Deanna and Jimi Jo; grandchildren, Jonas, Darrien, Judith and Kayden; two former wives, Sherry Nance and Debra Boggs; brothers, Doug (Tina) Lautner and Les Boggs; sisters, Dee Dee (Tawne) Cottrill, Lisa Browning and Leota (John) Workman; many nieces and nephews; and a good friend since high school, Bill Pennington.
Per Leo’s wishes, he will be cremated and a graveside service to follow at a later date. He will be missed until we meet again by the River of Life to worship our Savior together. To offer condolences to the family, please visit www.phillipsfuneralhome.net.

 

Phyllis Harper

May 24, 1951 — May 24, 2018

Phyllis Ann Harper, 67, of Ironton, passed away Thursday, May 24, 2018, at her residence. The Chicago, Illinois native was born May 24, 1951, a daughter of the late Harry and Irene Shore Wickline. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, John D. Harper, whom she married March 5, 1976.
Mrs. Harper was a graduate of Ironton High School and a former employee for Wolohan Lumber, retiring in 1999. She was a homemaker, a member of the Moose Lodge and the VFW Post in Ironton, and attended First Baptist Church in Ironton.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by a sister, Janet (Dan) Hieronimus, of Ironton; a daughter, Joyce (Brian) Caskey, of Ironton; two sons, Bobby (Melanie) Long and Steven (Sarah) Harper, all of Ironton; grandsons, Michael (Kristen) Long, of Kitts Hill, and Chris Long and Brandon) Sarah) Long, all of Ironton; granddaughter, Brittany Russell, of Coal Grove; grandson, Austin Caskey, of Ironton; granddaughter, Katelyn Caskey, of Ironton; and one great-grandson, Carson.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Phillips Funeral Home, Ironton, with pastor Eric Barnes officiating. Burial will follow in Woodland Cemetery and visitation will be 1 p.m. until the time of the service Tuesday at the funeral home. To offer condolences to the family, please visit www.phillipsfuneralhome.net.

 

Debra Williams

Debra Ann Williams, 56, of Huntington, West Virginia, died Sunday, May 20, 2018, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, Huntington, West Virginia. Arrangements are pending at Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville.

 

Donald Saunders

Donald Lee Saunders, 86, of South Point, died Thursday, May 24, 2018. Arrangements are pending at Slack and Wallace Funeral Home, South Point. www.slackandwallace.com.

 

Denna Meadows

Denna Meadows, 81, of South Point, died Friday, May 25, 2018, at home. Arrangements are pending at Schneider-Hall Funeral Home, Chesapeake.

 

 

Clarence Breen

Clarence Melvin Breen, 85, of Proctorville, died Thursday, May 24, 2018. Arrangements are pending at Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville.

 

Alberta Wilson

July 25, 1947 — May 24, 2018

Alberta “Birdie” Ann Wilson, 70, of Ironton, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, May 24, 2018, with hospice care at the Sanctuary of the Ohio Valley, Ironton. The Lawrence County native was born July 25, 1947, a daughter of the late Frank Akers and Emma Wright Akers. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Vernon William Wilson Sr.
Mrs. Wilson loved playing cards and spending time with her kids, grandkids and great-grandkids. She attended Ironton schools and was a homemaker. She was a member of VFW Post 8850, Moose Lodge and the Eagles, all in Ironton.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, Ricky Akers; and two sisters, Tina Akers and Loretta “Renie” Carmon.
She is survived by three sons, Kenny (Danielle) Adkins, of Ironton, Vernon “Mouse” (Sabrina) Wilson Jr., of Ironton, and Michael (Haley) Wilson, of Atascocita, Texas; a daughter, Kimberly (Bo) Hamilton, of Ironton; her precious fur baby, Nosey; 16 grandchildren, Madison Adkins, Marissa Adkins, Vernon (Kim) Wilson III, Brandon (Danielle) Wilson, Brayden Wilson, Zack Botkins, Meghan Cade, Stephanie (Rickey) Jenkins, Carlos “Bub” Bayes III, Michael Wilson, Hunter Wilson, Hope Wilson, Candace Wilson, Colt Wilson, Gavin Davis and Aydan Aldridge; 11 great-grandchildren, Huxley Messer, TJ Waugh, Aiden Wilson, Addison Wilson, Austin Wilson, Aurora Wilson, Will Wilson, Madelynn Cade, Jaxen Jenkins, Neveah Wilson and Jolene Wilson; three brothers, Bill (Jeanie) Akers, Dale (Brenda) Akers and Michael Jo (Marcie) Akers; five sisters, Cathy (Doug) Clark, Brenda Price, Margie Hayes, Dorothy (Bobby) Johnson and Beverly (Dave) Taylor; a very special sister-in-law, Marie Bowman Akers; and a very special brother-in-law, Dallas Carmon.
Pallbearers will be Kenny Adkins, Vernon Wilson III, Carlos “Bub” Bayes III, Brandon Wilson, Brayden Wilson, Rickey Jenkins, Michael Wilson and Vernon Wilson Jr.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Tracy Brammer-Monroe Funeral Home, Ironton, with pastor Rick Jenkins officiating. Burial will follow in Brethern Cemetery and visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the time of the service Tuesday at the funeral home. To offer condolences to the family, please visit www.phillipsfuneralhome.net.

 

Robert Jones

Dec. 29, 1951 — May 24, 2018

Robert Leroy Jones, 66, of Ironton, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 24, 2018, at Hospice Care Center, Ashland, Kentucky. Mr. Jones was born Dec. 29, 1951, in North Carolina, a son of the late Delbert W. and Betty Ann Richards Wilson. He is also preceded in death by his sister, Lydia Wilson.
Mr. Jones is survived by two sisters, Deborah Jones, of Louisville, Kentucky, and Doris (Ben) Wilds, of Florida; two brothers, Lewis S. (Jody) Wilson, of Smith Station, Alabama, and Delbert “Tim” (Linda) Wilson, of Ironton; several nieces and nephews; two special great-neces, Aubreigh and Gracelynn; as well as many other family, friends and loved ones.
A funeral will be 1 p.m. Sunday at Evans Funeral Home, Raceland, Kentucky, with Tim Stapleton officiating. The visitation will be 11 a.m. Sunday at the funeral home. The family would like to thank Hospice Care Center in Ashland and a special thank you to Sheena and Betty.