Melissa Ellis
Melissa Ann Ellis, 53, of Baisden, died Saturday, July 20, 2024, at Logan Regional Medical Center.
She was born in Harlan, Ky., Nov. 1, 1969, the loving daughter of the late Walter and Lillian (Dixon) Osborne.
She loved spending time with her family and friends, camping, fishing, picnicking and always living life to the fullest. She was of the Church of God faith.
She is survived by her loving husband of 12 years, Larry Dale Ellis, of Baisden; one sister, Penny Arwood (Tony), of Harlan; two stepchildren, Alisha Cline (Lonnie), of North Springs, and Herbie Ellis (Kelly Ball), of Baisden; three grandchildren, Shaylyn Cline (Jorden), Micah Ellis and Hayleigh Cooper, all of Baisden; one nephew, Brandon Arwood (Ruthie); one niece, Emily Hyatt (Alex); one great-nephew, Gunner Arwood; three great-nieces, Chloe Arwood, Brooklynn Cavins and Addison Hyatt, all of Harlan; and a host of other dear family and friends.
In honoring her wishes, Melissa will be cremated.
A memorial service will be planned at a later date.
Her wonderful smile and gentle heart will be greatly missed by all who were fortunate to have known and loved her.
Arrangements are under the direction of Mounts Funeral Home, Inc., of Gilbert.
The guestbook may be signed at www.mountsfuneralhome.com.
James Harless
James R. Harless, 63, of Bruno, died Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at his residence.
He was born in Man, March 15, 1961, the son of the late James “Jimmy” R. and Loretta Jean (Musser) Harless.
He enjoyed riding his favorite motorcycle, a Harley “Fat Boy”, hunting, fishing and spending quality time with his grandchildren, his family and friends. He was a coal miner and of the Baptist faith.
He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Tammathy “Tammy” (Preece) Harless; his sons, Danny Toler Jr. and Randy Toler (Kayla); his daughter, Heather Walls (Shawn); his grandchildren, Lexi, Parker, Randy “RJ”Jr. and Hayden, all of Bruno; his sister, Deborah Harless, of Huntington; his brothers-in-law, Claude Preece (Sharon), of Kentucky, and Kenneth Preece (Jennifer), of Charleston; his sister-in-law, Dawnya Combs (Marty), of Ohio; his aunt, Betty Musser, of Huntington; his special friends, Lin and Les Cochran, Rupert and Sandy Smith, Howie Harvey, Kirk Browning, Brandy Browning and Jeff George; and a host of nieces, nephews, dear relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024, at the Mounts Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Randy Toler officiating. In honoring his wishes, cremation followed services.
He may be gone from our sight, but never from our hearts.
Arrangements were under the direction of Mounts Funeral Home, Inc., of Gilbert.
The guestbook may be signed at www.mountsfuneralhome.com.
Angela Johnson
Angela Johnson, 50, of Lenore, died Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at her residence.
She was born in South Williamson, Ky., July 25, 1974, the daughter of the late Sonny and Fannie Dye Blair.
She was a homemaker and attended the Parsley Bottom Freewill Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Johnson.
She is survived by her sons, Michael Bullock and Austin Blackburn; daughter, Patricia Haugan (Ryan); brothers, Melvin Blair, Gene Blair, Travis Dye and Tommy Thompson; grandson, Clayton Haugan; and father-in-law, Ance Gilman.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m., Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, at the Chafin Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Terry Blankenship officiating. Burial followed at the Mayberry Cemetery in Lenore.
Arrangements were under the direction of the Chafin Funeral Home of Delbarton.
The guestbook may be signed at www.chafinfuneralhome.com.
Dorothy New
Dorothy New, 93, of Lenore, died peacefully on Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, at her residence.
She was born in Lenore, Aug. 1, 1931, to the late Delmos Newsome and Mazzie Dempsey Newsome.
She spent her years dedicating her life to her family, working as a homemaker. Living her entire life, 93 years, in Lenore, she found joy in the little things, which included quilting and gardening, but mostly spending time with her loving family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She held strong faith as a Mormon.
She truly was a gentle soul with the most giving heart.
She will be dearly missed.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas New Jr.; her brother, William Harrison Newsome; and her sisters, Lois Lester and JoAnn Ferris.
She is survived by her son, Thomas New III; her daughters, Mazzie Louis Estepp and Vickie Lynn Marcum; her brothers, Robert Newsome and John B. Newsome; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and a host of other family members and friends.
A graveside service was held at 12:30 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024, at the Lenore Memorial Gardens with Pastor Michael Bryant officiating.
Arrangements were under the direction of the Chafin Funeral Home of Delbarton.
The guestbook may be signed at www.chafinfuneralhome.com.
Sarah Smith
It is with our deepest regret that we must announce the passing of our beautiful and beloved Sarah Rose.
Sarah Rose Smith was born March 1, 1999, in Williamson, to Richard “Rick” Smith and Kimberly Smith, formerly of Isaban.
Sarah lived most of her life in Isaban before becoming a resident of the Princeton area. Sarah working in healthcare came as no surprise, as she was hard-working, kind and compassionate to everyone.
Sarah gave in death as she gave in life. Honoring her generous wish, the gift of life was shared with many people in need through organ and tissue donation. Sarah set the bar high for all who followed behind her. To know Sarah was to love her, as she never met a stranger. Her quick wit and charismatic disposition made her booming and benevolent personality a welcome warmth in all gatherings.
Above all, Sarah’s greatest passion was for being a loving and devoted mother to her precious 6-year-old daughter, Lylah. Lylah was the apple of Sarah’s eye and her happiness and well-being were paramount for Sarah.
Sarah was preceded in death by her mother, Kimberly Smith; her maternal grandfather, Cletus Lester; her maternal step-grandfather, Jeff Warner; and her paternal grandparents, Robert and Delia Smith.
She is survived by her father, Richard “Rick” Smith (Dreama); her sister, Savannah Smith (Chris Justice); her maternal grandmother, Barbara Lester; her uncle, Jason Lester (Jeri Sue); her aunt, Tracie McNemar (Robert); her deeply loved nieces and nephew, Violet Justice, Kacie Justice and Elijah Justice; her loving cousins, Sydney Lester, Mallory Lester, Rylan McNemar and Emerson McNemar; and a host of family too extensive to name.
Services were held at 6 p.m., Friday, July 26, 2024, at the Isaban Church of God with Rev. Mike Lucas officiating. Cremation followed services.
Arrangements were under the direction of Mounts Funeral Home, Inc., of Gilbert.
The guestbook may be signed at www.mountsfuneralhome.com.
