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Brenda Markley Picazo
1946-2008
NEW YORK - Brenda Grace [Markley] Picazo, of Springville, New York, died peacefully in Buffalo General Hospital on Friday morning, August 22, 2008, of pneumonia and related complications. She was 61.
Born December 5th, 1946, in Allentown, Pennsylvania, to Ruth Irene [Kemmerer] Markley and the late Artis Emerson Markley, Brenda is survived by Esteban, her husband of 35 years, sons Steven David, of Rochester, New York, and Andrew Jon, of Buffalo, New York, and her mother Ruth Markley, of Allentown, Pennsylvania. She also is survived by a niece, Jessica Markley, of Austin, Texas, a nephew, Jonathan Markley, of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Jennifer Markley, of Austin, Texas, the children and widow of her brother, the late David J. Markley of Austin, Texas.
Brenda’s family is from the Allentown, Pennsylvania area. She attended Ritter Elementary School, graduated from Dieruff High School with honors in 1964, and cum laude from Houghton College, Houghton, New York, in 1968. She took graduate courses at Lehigh University and the College of William and Mary. She was a permanently certified elementary and Spanish teacher in New York State, having taught primarily in Naples, New York, and Newport News, Virginia.
Brenda’s love of music defined her professional career as a piano instructor and church music director, as well as a vocal and keyboard performer. At the time of her death she was staff music director for the Springville First United Methodist Church. With her husband, Esteban, they performed as “Love’s Journey, ” playing piano and guitar with vocal duets. Brenda’s voice and keyboard artistry are featured on the Love’s Journey CD recording “faith building, ” (www.LovesJourney.com).
Brenda’s poems have appeared in several publications and compilations. Brenda was also named in Outstanding Young Women of America in the early 1980s. She was a member of the Auxiliary of the Gideons International.
The most outstanding remembrance of Brenda is her unshakeable faith in her Creator. As a young person, she accepted the gift of salvation through Jesus Christ, and if ever a person “lived her faith” Brenda was a prime example.
Friends and family of Brenda Picazo will gather at the Springville First United Methodist Church at 474 East Main Street in Springville, New York, 14141 for a memorial service at 2 o’clock PM on 20 September 2008. In lieu of flowers, please direct any gifts of remembrance on Brenda’s behalf to the Gideons International or the Springville First United Methodist Church building fund.
To contact the family, please send e-mail communication to Esteban Picazo, LovesJourney@verizon.net.
Jimmy Wagoner
1941-2008
OHIO – Jimmy Vernon Wagoner, 66, of Huntsville, Ohio, died Tuesday, Sept. 2 at his home. He was born Oct. 19, 1941 at Sandy Hook to the late Willie Edgar and Mollie Belle Winkleman Wagoner.
He was a bridge builder for Frantz Brothers in Sidney for 21 years from 1967-1988. He retired in 1995. He was a member of the Belle Center Church of Christ where he served as an elder. He loved OSU football, working in his garden, bass fishing, woodworking and helping neighbors and friends doing odd jobs. He loved his children, grandchildren and his church.
Survivors include his wife, Joyce Riddle Wagoner, whom he married
on Nov. 18, 1963 at Morehead; one son, Jimmy (Samatha) Wagoner of Rushsylvania, Ohio; two daughters, Dena (John) Dean of Russells Point, Ohio and Vicky (Gary) Baldwin of Sidney, Ohio; one brother, Willie (Novenda) Wagoner of Morehead; two sisters, Maude (Beacher) Whitt of Wrigley and Jean Whitt of Morehead; and seven grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters.
Visitation is Friday, Sept. 5 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Eichholtz Funeral Home in Belle Center, Ohio. Services are Saturday, Sept. 6 at 10 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor David C. Hawthorn and Gerald Houchin officiating and burial at Fairview Cemetery at Belle Center.
Memorial contributions may be made to OSU Cancer Research Center, Medical Center Development, 660 Ackerman Road, P.O. Box 183112, Columbus, Ohio, 43218.
Leona Abrams
1941-2008
OHIO - Leona Nadine Sheets Abrams, 86, of Morehead, Ky., passed away Wednesday, Sept 3, 2008. She was born Aug. 20, 1922 in London, Ohio, a daughter of the late Charles Thomas and Nellie Mae Hickman Sheets Sr.
On April 14, 1941, she married
Carl Virgil Abrams who passed away in 1977. They made their home and brought up three children on Houston Hollow Road in Lucasville, Oh., and on Burns Road in Clarktown, Oh.
Leona was a graduate of Valley High School in Lucasville and worked in Portsmouth at Debarians and S.S. Kresge Co.
She was also preceded in death by her daughter Judith; two brothers, Charles Jr., and Kenneth Sheets; three sisters, Hazel Sheets Burgess, Mary Sheets Lovins, and Patricia Sheets Fetters; her parents-in-law Robert and Laura Kilgore Abrams.
She is survived by one daughter, Sandra and husband Gene of Morehead, Ky., with whom she made her home; one son, Carl “Tony” Abrams and his wife Betty Jo of Ewing, Ky.; seven grandchildren, Cheri and Richard Risher of Georgetown, Ky., Heather Anderson and Rob Workman of Morehead, Ky., Andrew Norden of Lexington, Ky., Julie and Doug McGuire of Nevada, Oh., Joseph and Carrie Norden of Morehead, Ky., and John and Candi Norden of Morehead, Ky., Stacey Abrams Fausnaugh of Portsmouth, Oh.; twelve great grandchildren, Jared and Carley Anderson; Bryce, Luke, Parker, and Sophie Risher; Reese and Grant McGuire; Cadan and Josey Norden; Natalie and Abram Norden; two step-grandsons, Sam and Crystal Gray of Ewing, Ky., and Edsel Gray of Ewing, Ky.; two step great-grandsons, Robert Mason and Andrew Gray.
She is also survived by one sister, Martha Sheets Schuyler; two brothers-in-law, James Schuyler and Dean Fetters, all of Lucasville; one sister-in-law Lucy Abrams Gerry of Hialeah, Fla., many nieces and nephews, and former grandson-in-law Dwayne Anderson and his wife Emily and son Justin of Morehead, Ky.
Granny was a marvelous cook and loved to garden and read. She had a doll collection that she really enjoyed, but the most special joys in her life were her great-grandchildren. She is deeply loved and will be sorely missed.
Pallbearers include Andy, Joey, and John Norden, Richard Risher, Doug McGuire, and Rob Workman.
Funeral services will be conducted at noon Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008 at the McKinley Funeral Home in Lucasville. Burial will follow in Scioto Burial Park. Friends may call 5-8 p.m. Monday and from 11 a.m. to Noon Tuesday at the funeral home.
Anthony Lee Ferguson
1966-2008
MOREHEAD – Anthony Lee Ferguson, age 42, of Meadow Lane, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Friday, September 5, 2008, at his residence.
He was born January 10, 1966, in Paintsville, Kentucky, and is the son of the Rev. Lowell H. Ferguson and the late Erma Skaggs Ferguson.
Anthony is survived by his wife of 21 years, Teresa Ratliff Ferguson; two daughters, Danielle Nicole Ferguson and Alexis Brooke Ferguson, both at home; father, Lowell H. (Elsie) Ferguson of West Liberty, Kentucky; two brothers, Jerry (Penny) Ferguson of Elk Fork, Kentucky, and Joey (Charlene) Ferguson of West Liberty, Kentucky; one twin sister, Angela (Emerson) Ferguson of West Liberty, Kentucky; one sister-in-law, Sheenie Ferguson of Breeden, West Virginia; and many nieces and nephews.
Besides his mother, he was preceded in death by one brother, Gary Ferguson.
Anthony was a graduate of Morgan County High School and earned an Associate Degree in Applied Science at Morehead State University. He coached youth sports, was an artist, and played basketball and golf. He was employed as a project manager with Murphy Graves Architects.
Anthony accepted the Lord as his personal Savior on June 14, 1985. He was received in the Open Fork United Baptist Church on July 2, 1985, where he served as clerk since 1991.
Anthony was a loving and devoted husband, father, son, and brother. His warm smile and kind heart touched the lives of all who knew him. He was a true testament of Christianity which he demonstrated throughout his life.
Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 9, 2008, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals Memorial Chapel with Rev. Roger Ball, Rev. James Wallin, Rev. John G. Pelfrey and Rev. Willis Estep officiating.
Burial will follow in the Anthony Ison Cemetery on Highway 1715 in West Liberty, Kentucky.
Pallbearers will be Darrell Fraley, Chris Fraley, Tim Ball, Chris Ferguson, Brandon Ferguson, Scotty Ferguson, Mike Ferguson, Brian Ferguson, Chris Howell and Brent Ratliff.
Visitation is after 4 p.m. Monday, September 8, 2008, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals, 400 Fraley Drive, Morehead, Kentucky.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Anthony Ferguson Memorial Fund, c/o The Citizens Bank, P. O. Box 1026, Morehead, Kentucky 40351.
Eddie Joe Robinson
1981-2008
MOREHEAD - Eddie Joe Robinson, age 27, of Hamilton Road, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, September 4, 2008, at the U.K. Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.
He was born July 27, 1981, in Lexington, Kentucky, and is the son of Joe Robinson and Brenda Kay Stone Robinson of Morehead, Kentucky.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Melissa Jo Massengill Robinson; four children, Harley Robinson of Ohio, Mar’Kayle Williams, Peyton Robinson and Autumn Robinson, all of Frenchburg, Kentucky; one brother, Tony Kronmueller; one sister, Nickie Robinson; and paternal grandmother, Dorothy Robinson, all of Morehead, Kentucky; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Eddie was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Kenneth Robinson, and maternal grandparents, George and Charlene Rose Stone.
Eddie was a farmer and member of the Bible Baptist Church. He played baseball, basketball and other sports and especially enjoyed watching U.K. basketball. He loved being with family and friends and adored his children and their special times together.
Eddie was an organ donor so that others could have a better life.
Funerals services will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 10, 2008, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Elijah Tackett officiating. Burial will follow in Brown Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Brandon Stone, Justin Smith, Shane Stone, David Stone, Ricky Stone, and Scott Caudill.
Visitation will be after 5 p.m. Tuesday, September 9, 2008, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals.
Bessie Faye Owens Shumate
1922-2008
MOREHEAD - Bessie Faye Owens Shumate, age 85, of Fraley Drive, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, September 7, 2008, at the Life Care Center of Morehead.
She was born May 10, 1922, in Rowan County, Kentucky, daughter of the late Sim and Vica Littleton Owens.
In addition to her parents, her husband, William Shumate, preceded her in death.
She is survived by two daughters, Kathleen McCready and Janice DePue, and one brother, Vic Owens, all of Mansfield, Ohio. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews including Margie Burgy, Vivian Caudill, and Sherry Adkins, all of Morehead, Kentucky.
A graveside service will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday, September 11, 2008, at the Ontario Cemetery in Ontario, Ohio, with the Rev. Glen Phillips officiating.
Arrangements are under the direction of Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals.
