Obituaries – 4/20/19

Published 12:59 pm Saturday, April 20, 2019

James Adkins
April 16, 2019

James E. F. Adkins, 81 of Ironton, left his earthly body April 16, 2019, to join his love, Connie, who passed away in April 2017,
James and Connie were married 33 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Carrie Adkins; and brother, Gary Adkins. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Barb Adkins.
He served his country proudly in the United States Air Force as a combat weather meteorologist. He retired after serving 25 years. He was also on the Memorial Day Parade Committee for many years and also a former parade commander, grand marshal and longtime member of the Ironton Band Boosters. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and served on various other committees.
He leaves behind his only son, Craig Adkins, and his wife, Tomi; granddaughters, Myriah Madden (Wade), Katie Leibee and Rhylynn; a grandson, Daniel Leibee; and a great granddaughter, Alannah Madden.
A private graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family, with military rights.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Glass Family Care Home, 2401 Culp Creek, Argillite, Kentucky 41121.
Phillips Funeral Home, 1004 S. 7th St, Ironton, is assisting the family with arrangements.  The Adkins family would like to offer a special thank you to Donna and Brian Glass, owners of the Glass Family Care Home, and to Marley for their love and care.
To send the Adkins family condolences, please visit www.phillipsfuneralhome.net

Frederick Craft
Frederick Leroy Craft, 80, of South Point, died Thursday, April 18, 2019 at The Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, Huntington, West Virginia.
Private family services will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Huntington. Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ehallfuneralhome.com.

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Ronald Kipp
Ronald Kipp, 74, of South Point, died Friday, April 12, 2019.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 22, 2019 at White Chapel Memorial Gardens in Barboursville, West Virginia.
Schneider-Hall Funeral Home in Chesapeake, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at schneiderhallfuneralhome.com