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Melster Abshire Layne, 83 of Lexington, KY, went to be with the Lord on October 15,
2013, at Sayre Christian Village Nursing Home in the Reflections of Life Home. Prior to living
at the Reflections of Life Home, Melster resided in Louisa, Kentucky close to her daughter and
then more recently with her sons in Georgetown and Nicholasville, Kentucky.
Melster exemplified the Proverbs 31 woman. "A wife of noble character who can find?
She is worth far more than rubies. Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of
value. She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life. She selects wool and flax and
works with eager hands. She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from afar. She gets
up while it is still night; she provides food for her family and portions for her female servants.
She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard. She sets about her
work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks. She sees that her trading is profitable, and
her lamp does not go out at night. In her hand she holds the distaff and grasps the spindle with
her fingers. She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy. When it
snows, she has no fear for her household; for all of them are clothed in scarlet. She makes
coverings for her bed; she is clothed in fine linen and purple. Her husband is respected at the
city gate, where he takes his seat among the elders of the land. She makes linen garments and
sells them, and supplies the merchants with sashes. She is clothed with strength and dignity;
she can laugh at the days to come. She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her
tongue. She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.
Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: "Many women
do noble things, but you surpass them all." Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a
woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. Honor her for all that her hands have done, and
let her works bring her praise at the city gate.”
She was born February 14, 1930 in Kimper, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Calvin
and Claudia Abshire. She was preceded in death by three siblings, Elmer Abshire, Elster
Abshire and Kelpia Thacker.
Melster married
Walter Layne, who preceded her in death in a mining accident in 1957.
Melster was a long time employee of Schwachter's Clothing Store in Williamson, WV
and Dawahares of South Williamson, KY. She was a lifelong member of Sharondale Church of
Christ, Sharondale, Kentucky.
She is survived by three children, Walter Clinton (Kathy) Layne of Georgetown, KY,
Wilma Dean Trout of Johnson City, TN, Richard (LeeAnn) Layne of Nicholasville, KY and a
special sister-in-law, Sylvia Layne (P. C. "Mac") Magoun of Nicholasville, KY. She was
preceded in death by one daughter, Nancy (Jimmy) Holderman of Springfield, KY, one son-inlaw, William Michael Trout of Louisa, KY and one sister-in-law, Nola (Layne) Deskins of Key
West, FL. She was the grandmother of four grandchildren, Mark Clinton Layne, Lexington,
KY, Lee Michael (Mandy) Trout, Johnson City, TN, Andrea Marie Holderman (Adam) Sayre,
Taylorsville, KY and Jordan Elizabeth Layne, Nicholasville, KY. Two grandchildren preceded
her in death, Richard Scott Layne and Ericka Faith Layne. She has two great-grandchildren,
Elijah and Nehemiah Sayre.
Pall Bearers will include Mark Clinton Layne, Lee Michael Trout, Adam Sayre, Darrell
Edward Sammons, John Mark Sammons, Jack Darrell Sammons and Jimmy Holderman.
Visitation will be held at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home in Belfry, KY on Thursday,
October 17, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The funeral will be on Friday, October 18, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at the Funeral Home with
Bob Werntz officiating. Interment will take place at Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy,
KY immediately following the service. A meal for family and friends will follow at Sharondale
Church of Christ.
Arthur Ratliff Jr., 59 of McCarr, Ky. passed away Tuesday night, October 15, 2013 at
Jefferson Memorial Hospital, Jefferson, TN.
He was born June 27, 1954 at Matewan, WV, to the late Arthur Ratliff and Bunia Whitt
Huddle. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Joe W. Ratliff and Freddie Ratliff.
He is survived by his wife, Donna Akers Ratliff of McCarr, KY; daughter, Rebecca
(Johnny) Hurley of Matewan, WV; sons, Randy (Melinda) Ratliff of McCarr, Ky. and James
Harrison of Hardy, KY; brother, Kermit "Moose" (Melissa) Ratliff of New Market, TN; sisters;
Martha "Sis" (Johnny) Reed of McCarr, KY, Linda (Bill) Duke of Flatwoods, KY, and Mary
Ratliff of Ashland, KY; grandchildren, Kaleb Hurley, Jonathan Hurley and Ava Lee Ratliff and
two special friends George "Cornbread" Whitt and James "Buddy Boy" Smith.
Visitation will be from 6 - 9 PM Friday night at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home, Belfry, KY.
Thomas Darrell Evan, 69, of Wellington, Kentucky, formerly of
Stone, Kentucky, was called home to be with the Lord on October 18,
2013, after a courageous battle with leukemia.
He was born September 12, 1944, at Damrontown, in Pike
County, Kentucky, to Charles Franklin and Mary Ann "Dixie" Kinser
Evans. He was preceded in death by his parents; five sisters. Clovis
(Ivan) Blackburn, Joanne (Alton "Sonny") Moore, Alma Jean (Bob)
Harris, Wilma (Bill) Glover and Patricia Faye Vincent.
Tom is survived by his devoted wife of 48 years, Patsy Hatfield
Evans; two daughters, Mechella Ann (Jerry) Varney of McAndrews, Kentucky, and Tammy
Sue Evans Olson of Turkey Creek, Kentucky; five grandchildren, Tia Lenae Olson, Madison
Jeri' Varney, Chelsea Ann Varney, Thomas Evans Olson, and John Mason Varney.
Other survivors include one sister, Gaye Sue (Jimmie) Hatfield; three special brother-inlaws, Jimmie Hatfield, Johnny (Ginger) Hatfield, and Jackie (Linda) Hatfield; and a host of
nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Tom was a preacher and teacher of the Word of God, an Elder at the Farmers Christian
Church, Farmer, Kentucky, and was retired from South Central Bell Telephone Company. He
was an avid fisherman and outdoorsman and loved his God, his family and his fellow man. His
legacy of kindness, generosity and integrity will continue in the hearts and minds of all who knew him.
Visitation in Morehead, Kentucky, will be at 6 p.m. Sunday, October 20, 2013, at
Northcutt & Son Home for Funeral Memorial Chapel with a celebration of life at 7 p.m. with
Minister Bill Teegarden officiating.
Visitation in Belfry, Kentucky will be at 6 p.m and a service at 7 p.m. Monday, October
21, 2013 at Sharondale Church of Christ. A funeral will be held 11 a.m Tuesday, October 22,
2013 at the Sharondale Church of Christ with Minister Robert Werntz officiating.
Burial will be in the Mountain View Memory Gardens in Huddy, Kentucky.
Arrangements are under the direction of Northcutt & Son Home for Funeral in Morehead,
Kentucky and R. E. Rogers Funeral Home in Belfry, Kentucky.
James David "Davey" Smith, a brave little soldier, succumbed
to a life-long battle on Saturday, October 26, 2013, at Appalachian
Regional Healthcare in South Williamson, KY; he was 46 years old.
Davey was born August 25, 1967, at ARH South Williamson, KY, the
son of Selma B. Smith and York Smith, Jr.
Davey was a true joy to be in the presence of with his beautiful
smile and special personality. He enjoyed many activities such as
watching videos, counting his money, shopping at Food City, spending
time with family, and especially being entertained by his niece. But
most of all he loved supervising his "8's", as he referred to the EQT gas well trucks that passed
on the road in front of his home. His fascination for heavy equipment and the trucking industry
gave purpose to his life.
He was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Selmer and Dora (Varney) Blevins,
and paternal grandparents, York and Lois (Bostic) Smith. Survivors include his mother, Selma
B. Smith of Stone, KY, and father, York (Patricia) Smith, Jr. of Pikeville, KY. In addition to his
parents, he is survived by a sister, Danita (Doug Jr.) Pauley of Belfry; a brother, Jarred Smith of
Pikeville; and a niece, Daelyn Pauley.
Visitation hours will be from 6-9pm on Monday, October 28, at R.E. Rogers Funeral
Home of Belfry, KY. Funeral service will be conducted at 1:00pm on Tuesday, October 29,
2013, at Rogers Funeral Home, with Pastor Bob Finch of First Baptist Church of Forest Hills,
KY officiating. Burial with follow in the Mountain View Memory Gardens at Huddy, KY.
Pallbearers will be Doug Pauley, Jr., Robbie Williamson, Paul Williamson, Tom Ball,
Mark Williams, and John Plumb.
The family would like to express their most sincere appreciation to the doctors, ICU and
2nd floor nursing staff of ARH for their tireless dedication to the care of Davey during his final
days.
Also, the family would like to thank the many people, family, and friends who filled
Davey's life with happiness. R. E. Rogers Funeral Home of Belfry is in charge of
arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, the family desires that individuals donate to the following:
Peggy Sue O'Brien, 66 of Williamson, WV passed away Friday, October 25, 2013 at Trinity Healthcare.
She was born December 27, 1946 the daughter of Katherine O'Brien
of Williamson, WV and the late Lucian O'Brien. She was also preceded in
death by a sister, Brenda Fay Thacker.
Other than her Mother she is survived by two sisters, Beulah Jean
O'Brien of Williamson, WV and Ruth Hatfield of Florida and a host of
other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at 11 AM in the R. E. Rogers
Funeral Home Chapel with Buddy Kendrick officiating. Burial will follow in the Mountain
View Memory Gardens, Huddy, Ky. Visitation will be held Tuesday, October 29 from 6 - 8
PM at the Funeral Home.
Roland (R.T.) Thacker, 87 of Wellington, KY. Close to Cave Run
Lake, passed away October 28, 2013 at Life Care Center, Morehead,
KY. He was born March 2, 1926 in Canada, KY. The son of the late
Landon and Stella Thacker.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Ester H.
Thacker and by a grandson Ryan Craig Meece of Lebanon, Ohio and
son-in-law James Donald Meece of Morrow, Ohio.
R.T. was a retired miner from Eastern Coal Corp. and also retired
from Nutone in Cincinnati, Ohio. He as a faithful minister of the
Primitive Baptist Church since 1959 and a veteran of World War 2.
Flagman in the Navy and was on a destroyer when they landed at Pearl Harbor.
Survivors include two daughters, Judy Carol Taylor, Morehead, KY and Jo-Ann Meece,
Morrow, OH; three grandsons, Donald Roland, Wellington, KY, Ryan Craig Meece (deceased),
Lebanon, OH and Travis Paul Meece, Williamsburg, OH; three great grandchildren, Jonathan
Craig Meece, Canada, KY, Ally Meece, Williamsburg, OH and Andrew Meece, Williamsburg,
OH; one great great grandchild: Atlanda Marie Meece, Canada, OH; two brothers: Edger
Thacker, Canada, KY and Sonny Thacker, Canada, KY; two sisters, Barbara Ann Leedy,
Canada, KY and Lena Mae Bresicker, Newark, DE and a lot of good friends and family.
Visitation Services will be held at Rogers Funeral Home, Belfry, KY, on Friday,
November 1, 2013 from 6pm-9pm with special services at 7 PM.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Big Creek Primitive Baptist Church on
Saturday, November 2, 2013 at 11am with Primitive Baptist Ministers officiating. Burial will
follow at Thacker Cemetery, Canada, KY with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Belfry
Chapter #141 DAV will conduct military graveside services.
