Margie Hanes Combs
1932-2009

MOREHEAD – Margie Mae Hanes Combs, 76, of Clearfield Street, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2009 in the St. Claire Regional Medical Center after a brief illness.

She was born on December 18, 1932 in Rowan County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Edgar and Elizabeth Adkins Hanes.

She was a retired housekeeper and member of the End Time Harvest Tabernacle. She enjoyed sewing, embroidery, gardening and fishing.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Bobby Lee Hanes, two sisters, Ivory Pearl Hanes and Carolyn Marie Hanes and a great-grandchild, Joey Haines.

Survivors include one son, David (Malinda) Andrews of Morehead, an adopted son, Cecil Howard of Strausburg, Virginia, four daughters, Bernice Bradley, Opal Bradley and Patricia (Chris) Duffy all of Morehead and Kathy Haines of Renlap, Alabama, three brothers, Kenneth C. Hanes of Ocala, Florida, Denville L. Hanes of Morehead and Billy Ray Hanes of Roanoke, Virginia, three sisters, Mary E. Burton, Nelma Riley and Joyce Pennington all of Morehead, eighteen grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, April 7, 2009 in the chapel of the Lane-Stucky-Gray Funeral Home with Rev. Tracy Fannin officiating. Burial will follow in the Clearfield Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be grandsons.

To view the online memorial and sign the guest book, please visit www.lanestuckygray.com.

Luster Lambert
1917-2009

MOREHEAD – Luster Lambert, age 91, of Dry Creek Road, Clearfield, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2009, at the Crestview Nursing Home in Shelbyville, Kentucky.

He was born November 13, 1917, in New Boston, Ohio, and was the son of the late Sam and Amanda Nickell Lambert. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Herbert Lambert, and one sister, Alta McBrayer.

Luster’s wife of 67 years, Martha Jane McBrayer Lambert, passed away November 21, 2004.

Surviving are two sons, Gordon Lambert and wife Ginny of Clearfield, Kentucky, Michael Lambert and wife Jan of Shelbyville, Kentucky; one daughter, Carol Tapp and husband Tom of Winchester, Kentucky; one sister, Edna Mae Caudill of Winchester, Kentucky; 10 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren; and 4 great-great grandchildren.

Luster was a truck driver for Lee Clay Products Co. in Clearfield, Kentucky, for 18 years and George Transfer and Rigging in Baltimore, Maryland, for 12 years. He was of the Freewill Baptist faith.

Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday, April 11, 2009, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Tim Rhodes officiating. Burial will follow in the McBrayer Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Jeff Montgomery, Derrick Griffitts, Michael Lambert, Todd Lambert, Bert McBrayer, Jr., Bobby Caudill, and Scotty Caudill.

Visitation is after 5 p.m. Friday, April 10, 2009, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals.

View memorial tribute or sign guestbook at www.northcuttandson.com

Loretta Conn Smedley
1932-2009

MOREHEAD – Loretta Conn Smedley, age 76, of U.S. 60 West, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Monday, April 6, 2009, at her residence.

She was born November 19, 1932, in Elliott County, Kentucky, and was the daughter of the late Harve and Stella Caudill Conn. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Galen E. Conn, who passed away January 29, 2003.

Mrs. Smedley is survived by her husband, James L. Smedley; two sons, Jerry Smedley and wife Judy of Jacksonville, Florida, and Bobby D. Smedley of Morehead, Kentucky; five grandchildren, David York, John Smedley, Jennifer Manning, Jason Wells, and Andy Wells; and nine great grandchildren, Alex, Sage, Logan and Eric York, Jayde, Jordyn, and Samuel Smedley, and Jonas and Jaxon Wells.

Mrs. Smedley was a former cashier at Big Lots for 12 years. She enjoyed her flowers and gardening.

Funeral services were conducted 1 p.m. Thursday, April 9, 2009, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Gary Madden officiating. Burial was in the Clearfield Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Andy Wells, John Smedley, Jason Wells, Randy Day, Wendall Pernell, Ron Sheeter, and Cleo Sloan.

Visitation was Wednesday, April 8, 2009, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals.

View or sign guestbook at www.northcuttandson.com

Grace Lee Jackson Thomas
1911-2009

MOREHEAD – Grace Lee Jackson Thomas, age 97, of West First Street, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2009, at her residence.

She was born December 30, 1911, in Bath County, Kentucky, daughter of the late Jess and Rosa Stull Jackson. She was also preceded in death by one sister, Mildred Conyers, on January 19, 2009.

On September 28, 1928, Grace was united in marriage to her husband of 68 years, Roger Miller Thomas, who passed away May 6, 1997.

She is survived by her son, John Paul Thomas and wife Jo of Morehead, Kentucky; two granddaughters, Paula Markwell and Cindy Crager; four great grandchildren, Alicia Rowe, Tina Kidd, Tyler Sargent, and Matt Markwell; and three great-great grandchildren, Aeriel Crose, Jason Crose, and Mickey Kidd.

Grace and Roger were co-owners of Thomas Garage and Radiator Repair for a number of years. Grace was a member of the Johnson First Church of God. She will be sadly missed by her family and many friends.

A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, April 11, 2009, at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Ben Furman officiating. There is no visitation

Serving as pallbearers are Mark Poston, Fred Crager, Joe White, Jimmie Hall, Buster Alderman, Don Jones, Jason Crose, and Steven Crose.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Johnson First Church of God Youth Group, 590 Cranston Road, Morehead, KY 40351.

Arrangements are under the direction of Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals.

View or sign guestbook at www.northcuttandson.com.