Billie Perry

March 19, 1937– Oct., 19, 2019

Billie Lee Perry, 82, of Ironton, on Saturday, Oct., 19, 2019, her heavenly Father sent his angels to take her home. She really didn’t want to leave her girls, but she knew God would take care of them until it was their time to come home.

Her testimony was revealed in her obituary she wrote for herself… “I don’t have any words to tell you how happy I am to meet my heavenly Father, Chelsea, Darrel and Earl, along with all of my other family members and church family who have gone on before. I will no longer need my cane and I don’t have a single pain anywhere.”

“Born March 19, 1937 to the late William and Geraldine Deskins of Kenova, West Virginia, I attended Kenova and Catlettsburg school. I married my best friend, the late Earl Eugene Perry, who has been waiting on me in heaven since May 11, 1984. I am leaving behind, and waiting for their time to come to me, my three darling daughters, Diane (Edgar) Anna, Irema (Raymond) Lewis and Debbie Perry all of Ironton; a brother, Bob (Marsha) Deskins of Titusville, Florida and sister, Brenda Deskins; and special niece, Susie West, of Catlettsburg, Kentucky; my three special granddaughters, Tina (Gary) Morrison, Tammy (Shane) Hanshaw and Amy (Kevin) Dilley; and one grandson, Derek Fraley; two great-grandchildren, Aaron Hanshaw and Kami Dilley; many nieces, nephews and good friends, along with my wonderful church family. Also, special mention to Rhonda Burton, Cheryl Horner and Tim Stapleton, who were members of my family for a long time.”

“I attended the Ironton City Mission Church for the past 35 years, although the last few years, I was unable to attend very often due to not being able to drive at night and not being able to walk well. I lived in the country and the church vans only ran in the city, so they weren’t able to pick me up. I relied on the TV program on Sunday morning. There was also a little church over in Catlettsburg , Kentucky, that I attended, it was sold to the city and torn down a few years, but it was such a good place with so many good people. They were so good to me while Chelsea was sick; they were just special with prayers and financial gifts to help her with expenses. They even helped her with the funeral bill.” 　

“I have requested a very quick and short graveside service, that was held 10 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019 at the Perry Family Cemetery, by Pastor Jeff Cremeans and Pastor Jim Cremeans. Mark Werner played a recording of “Those Golden Bells.” Also, a tape of Curt Elswick and myself was played of us singing “I’ll Just Go On Home,” I was laid to rest beside my precious Earl, Darrel and Chelsea.”

Billie wrote her own obituary; the final paragraph sums up what she has been longing for… “Please try to not be sad for too long, because I am so happy- I feel so good – I’m with my Savior and my precious Chelsea, Darrel and Earl and remember…I just went on home to wait for you there.” – Granny.

Phillips Funeral Home, 1004 S. Seventh Street, Ironton, assisted the family with the arrangements.

To offer the Perry family condolences, please visit: www.phillipsfuneralhome.net

Mary Salyers

Aug. 14, 1948– Oct. 20, 2019

Mary Francis Salyers, 71, of Pedro, passed away Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, at her residence. Mrs. Salyers was born Aug. 14, 1948, in Ironton, a daughter to the late George and Geneva (Smith) Mullins. She is survived by her husband, Frank Salyers, whom she married May 29, 1976.

Mrs. Salyers attended Pedro schools. She was a separator/packing clerk for Maple Leaf Farms for 18 years. She enjoyed gardening, garage sales, jigsaw puzzles, loved spending time with her family and friends and was of the Baptist faith.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Jeffrey S. Mullins; a granddaughter, Chelsea Fetters and a sister, Bonnie Mullins.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, Franklin Salyers Jr., of Pedro and Frankie A. Salyers, of Carlisle, Indiana; a daughter, Peggy L. Mullins, of Milford, Indiana; two granddaughters; Whitney Schwab and Rachel Mullins; four great-grandchildren, Liliana, Alaina, Landen and Brysen; six brothers, James (Joan) Mullins of Ironton, Jess Mullins of Marysville, Albert (Connie) Mullins, Dale (Rosie) Mullins, Steve (Jenny) Mullins and Clyde Mullins, all of Ironton; four sisters, Teresa (Lee) Bridges of Gallia, Sheila (Curt) Reynolds of Pedro, Lisa (Pat) Wilds and Rita (Mike) Stamper, all of Ironton.

Graveside service will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Pine Grove Cemetery with Brother George Cade officiating. Visitation for family and friends will be Thursday, noon until 1 p.m. at Phillips Funeral Home, 1004 S. Seventh Street, Ironton.

To offer the Salyers family condolences, please visit: www.phillipsfuneralhome.net

James Williams

James Mick Williams, 80, of Proctorville, died Friday Oct. 18, 2019, at his residence. He is survived by his wife, Carol Williams.

Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday with visitation one hour before the service at Hall Funeral Home and Crematory. Burial will follow the funeral service at Woodmere Memorial Park, Huntington, West Virginia.

Condolences may be expressed at www.ehallfuneralhome.com.

Daniel James

May 15, 1963 – Oct. 4, 2019

Daniel (Dan) Warren James, 56 of Lexington, Kentucky, passed away suddenly on Friday, Oct. 4, 2019.

Dan was born in Ironton, graduated from Ironton High School in 1981 and the University Of Kentucky with a BS accounting degree in 1985 and a Juris Doctor degree in law in 1991.

Dan is survived by his beloved daughter, Alexandra Elizabeth James, of Louisville, Kentucky; son, Randall Barrett Hayden Brewer of London, Kentucky; his loving mother, Patricia (Pat) James; brother, Richard and his wife Stephanie James, all of Sarasota, Florida; and a dear friend, John Harris, of Lexington, Kentucky.

He was preceded in death by his father, Harold (Gene) James.

Dan’s kindness, generosity and sense of humor will long be remembered by all who knew and loved him. Dan will be sadly missed.

Private funeral services and visitation were held at London Funeral Home in London, Kentucky. Burial and graveside services will be held at a later date at Palms Memorial Park Cemetery in Sarasota, Florida.

Thelma McComas

March 18, 1928– Oct. 18, 2019

Thelma Clementine McComas, 91, of South Point, passed away Friday, Oct. 18, 2019 at Hospice House of Huntington, West Virginia. Thelma was born March 18, 1928, a daughter to the late Albert and Anna (Netherly) Freeman. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Fred Willis Jr., who passed away in December of 1955 and by her second husband, Orville McComas, who passed in 1980.

Mrs. McComas attended South Point schools and was the oldest living member of Solida Baptist Church. She worked as a house keeper for Grandview Inn for 14 years.

She is survived by a son, Steven Willis of South Point; a brother, Dale Freeman of South Point; three sisters, Marietta “Sam” Boebers, Linda Bowman, both from Tennessee, and Doris Reyes of North Mexico; three grandchildren, Steven “Lee” Willis Jr. of Huntington, West Virginia, Rodney Willis of Bellfonte, Kentucky and Ayden Willis also of Huntington, West Virginia; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husbands, she is preceded in death by a son, James Randall McCommas; and two brothers, Gary Freeman and James Freeman.

Funeral services will be at noon on Wednesday at Solida Baptist Church, 64 Private Road 2114, South Point, with Pastor Aaron Childers officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Memorial Gardens in South Point. Visitation will be Wednesday starting at 10 a.m. until the time of the service at the church.

To offer condolences to the McComas family, please visit our website www.phillipsfuneralhome.net

Carl Pyles

Carl Allen Pyles of Ironton, died at Kings Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, Kentucky, on Oct. 17, 2019.

At this time, there are no services scheduled.

Phillips Funeral Home, 1004 S. Seventh St., Ironton, is assisting the family.

To offer condolences to the family please visit www.phillipsfuneralhome.net

Richard Schmeisser

Richard “Dick” J. Schmeisser, 83, of New Castle, Indiana and former resident of Ironton, died Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019.

A mass of Christian burial will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at St. Anne Catholic Church in New Castle, Indiana. Military honors will be conducted by a contingent of the U.S. Army, American Legion and VFW. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the church, prior to the mass.

You may express condolences or share a memory of Dick at www.hinsey-brown.com.

Robert Pinkerman

Sept. 9, 1932– Oct. 18, 2019

Robert Jack “Bob” Pinkerman, 87, of Kitts Hill, passed away at Community Hospice of Ashland, Kentucky, on Oct. 18, 2019.

Bob was born Sept. 9, 1932, in Windsor Township, a son of the late Dillard and Eva (Singer) Pinkerman.

He attended Windsor High School and was of the Baptist faith.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Nina M. Pinkermen, who passed away in 2017; a sister, Betty Pinkerman; and stepmother, Katherine (Gillett) Pinkerman.

Bob served in the United States Navy and proudly served on a ship during the Korean War. He was a former deputy, serving under Sheriff Carl Rose. He retired from the Yellow Freight Lines in Columbus in 2012. He drove a semi, pulling doubles until he was 80 years old.

Bob never knew a stranger and was a friend to everyone who knew him. He had been living in Columbus, but always wanted to return to Lawrence County after his retirement. During the last year of his life, he had lived with his cousins, the Collier family at Kitts Hill. Bob will be missed by everyone who knew him.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. on Wednesday at Phillips Funeral Home, 1004 S. Seventh St., Ironton, with Pastor Lenny Campbell officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Woodland Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Community Hospice, 1480 Carter Ave., Ashland, KY 41101.

To offer condolences to the Pinkerman family, please visit www.phillipsfuneralhome@roadrunner.com

Kathy Ritter

Kathy Jo Ritter, 64 of Ironton, died Friday, Oct. 18, 2019, at Community Hospice Center, Ashland, Kentucky.

Funeral service will be 6 p.m. Tuesday at West Ironton Street Church of the Nazarene, 317 Elm St., Ironton. Visitation will be 4 p.m. until time of the service at the church on Tuesday.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Phillips Funeral Home, 1004 S. Seventh St., Ironton, to help with cost of funeral services.

To offer the Ritter family condolences, please visit, www.phillipsfuneralhome.net

Ronald Ackerman Sr.

Ronald Lee “Butch” Ackerman Sr., 75 of Portsmouth, died on Oct. 19, 2019 in Birmingham, Alabama, surrounded by family.

Arrangements are pending O’Keefe Baker Funeral Home of Ironton.