Noah Cegar Whisman, 93 of Grayson went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, June 15, following a long illness.
Noah was born September 2, 1928 in Elliott County, KY, a son of the late Jess and Jency Kegley Whiseman. He was a retired Pipefitter from local #248 Ashland, an Army Veteran and of Christian faith.
Noah was preceded in death by a grandson, Jonathan Mark Whisman, three sisters, Fern Swanigan, Lucille Flannery and Maude Hunter and one brother, Seth Whisman. His survivors include his wife of 72 years, Martha Blackwell Whisman, three sons, Jonathan Whisman of Olive Hill, KY, Victor (Denise) Whisman of Richmond, KY and Willis (Pam) Whisman of Olive Hill, KY, six grandchildren, Shannon (Malayia) Whisman of West Liberty, KY, Amanda (Alvin) Hensley of Greenup, Miranda (Derek Ison) Miles of Grayson, Johnny Whisman of Olive Hill, Leanne Whisman of FL and Evan Whisman of Winchester, KY, ten grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Sunday, 2:00 p.m. at Malone Funeral Home with Bro. Marcus McCleese, minister. Burial will be in East Carter County Memory Gardens. Visitation will be Sunday, 12 noon until service time. Serving as pallbearers will be, Ben Whisman, Evan Whisman, Cadey Hensley, Johnny Whisman, Alvin Hensley and Shannon Whisman.
Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.malonefuneralhome.com.
FRANKFORT ⎯ June marks the beginning of the Kentucky General Assembly’s 2021 Interim Joint Session. From now through the remainder of the year, both Senate and House members will attend monthly committee meetings, in person and virtually, to examine and discuss matters ahead of the 2022 Regular Session. Although lawmakers will not act on legislation during the interim, we will delve into the progression of previously enacted laws and review potential and prefiled legislation along with their implications on the Commonwealth.
Members of the Interim Joint Committee on Education heard from the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) and a few school district leaders on participation in virtual learning throughout the last academic year. The KDE assistant director in the Division of District Support, Jessica Carlton, said 29 school districts were selected at random to submit participation data for one elementary school, middle school, and high school within their district. Two out of the three reports, October 2020 and January 2021, have been published so far.
According to KDE’s presentation, 11.35% of students in remote learning did not participate on the days selected for the study. Virtual participation statistics in the data was based on when a student logged in to a class or met with the teacher and logged in to complete assignments.
Several district leaders who testified shared stories of some students having to care for younger siblings while parents worked during the day or students having to work to help support their families during the pandemic were typical across school districts. The extra burdens made it difficult for some students to participate in school during regular school hours. All speakers shared how teachers and administrators made home visits, phone calls, and video calls, sometimes early in the morning or late into the evening, to meet the diverse needs of the students and their families.
Broadband access and quality is a top priority. In the Appropriations and Revenue Committee, legislators received a progress update from State Budget Director John Hicks on the broadband expansion project that focuses on underserved areas of the state. During the 2021 session, lawmakers passed legislation allocating $300 million to expand internet access in Kentucky. House Bill 320 earmarked $250 million in federal funds to expand broadband in rural and underserved areas, while House Bill 382 allocated $50 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for economic development-related broadband.
Director Hicks informed lawmakers that this is the first time Kentucky has launched a project like this, adding that the state has been looking at federal guidance and how other states have implemented similar programs. He also relayed to the committee that a “request for information” (RFI), which is general information about vendors, and a map of underserved areas will launch within the next two weeks. Members learned the report they receive from the RFI is a significant component in finalizing the state’s plan for the project.
As we begin the 2021 Interim, I will try to keep you as updated as possible. For more on the Kentucky General Assembly, visit legislature.ky.gov. There, you can see the General Assembly’s weekly schedule, watch live coverage of committee meetings, search legislator contact information, learn about the legislative process, view informational materials, and request to testify at committee meetings.
To share feedback on an issue, you can email me at Robin.Webb@LRC.KY.GOV. You can also leave a message for me on the Legislative Message Line at (800) 372-7181. Citizens with hearing impairments can use the Kentucky Relay Service at 711.
Ronnie Keith Withrow, 70, of Hitchins, KY passed away on Monday, June 14, 2021 at the Kings Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, KY.
Ronnie was born February 20, 1951 in Grayson, KY a son of the late Amos and Virginia Ruth Deerfield Withrow. He was a boilermaker with local # 105 and was a U.S. Army Veteran.
Ronnie is survived by his wife, Joeann Grizzell Withrow; two sons, Brian Withrow of Westwood, KY and Aaron Withrow of Grayson; one daughter, Amanda Withrow Pennington of Grayson; one sister, Debbie (William) Martin of Flemingsburg, KY; two brothers, Johnny (Gloria) Withrow of Grayson and Mike (Kim) Withrow of Grayson; and two grandchildren, Annistyn Pennington and Aaron Pennington.
The funeral service for Ronnie will be conducted on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at the Malone Funeral Home with Willie Martin, officiating. Interment will be in the Bowling Cemetery. The visitation will be held Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until the service at the Malone Funeral Home.
Condolences can be made to the Withrow family at www.malonefuneralhome.com
Tint Wizard of Grayson celebrated twenty years in business Saturday night, June 12, 2021, providing their customers and local law enforcement with a free concert and food in their parking lot.
Local country singer Dustin Burchett and band Kentucky Clear put on a great show for the crowd of officers, customers, friends and family.
Owner John Fleming commented saying that when he first started his business he was told that he could never make it in Grayson. But with the support of his family, friends and the community he has been in business for twenty years!
Fleming and his wife Michelle have become friends with several of their customers due to his favorite phrase: “Business is all about building relationships.”
He said he wanted to do something for his customers to say thankyou for their business and support. He also wanted to do something nice in appreciation to our men in uniform who protect and serve. A nice night of good music, good food and good fellowship was enjoyed by all. Tint Wizard’s address is 612 N Carol Malone.
Phone: 606-475-1676
Story & Photos by MICHELLE BRAND Carter County Post
Brandon Shane Smith, 31 of Grayson died Sunday at his residence.
Brandon was born September 23, 1989 in Morehead, KY a son of Dianna (Scott Berry) Young of Grayson and the late Oscar Shane Smith. Brandon was a Boilermaker, Local 456.
Funeral services will be Friday 1:00 p.m. at Malone Funeral Home with Bro. Bradley Cotten, minister. Burial will be in the East Carter County Memory Gardens. Friends may call Friday 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Malone Funeral Home.
To send a condolence or memory of Brandon, go to www.malonefuneralhome.com.
Judy E. Dalton, 74 of Grayson went to be with her Lord on June 12, 2021 at Cabell Huntington Hospital.
Judy was born May 2, 1947 in Grayson, a daughter of the late Amon and Ruby Marshall Justice. She was a member of the Pactolus United Methodist Church, and was the co-owner of Tom’s Landscaping Garden Center.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Justice. Judy is survived by her husband of 41 years, Tom Dalton, two sons, Walter Shawn Limings and Thomas (Patricia) Dalton, Jr., both of Grayson, KY, three daughters, Lisa (Rick Jones) Limings of Grayson, Penny (Matthew) Barber of Catlettsburg and Tammy Dalton of Willard, one sister Bonnie Justice of Grayson, brother, Robert Justice of Grayson, ten grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, 11:00 a.m. at Malone Funeral Home with Bro. David Boggs, minister. Burial will be in the Leadingham Cemetery. Friends may call from 6:00 p.m. -9:00 p.m. Tuesday at Malone Funeral Home. Serving as pallbearers will be Drew Jones, Lafe Limings, Gabe Limings, Matthew Barber, Justin Stone and Mike Young.
To send a condolence or share a memory of Judy, please go to www.malonefuneralhome.com.
Leo Maggard, 83 of Grayson went to be with his Lord on Saturday, June 12, 2021 in Kings Daughters Medical Center.
Leo was born September 5, 1937 in Elliott County, KY a son of Walter “Red” and Mattie Porter Maggard. Leo was retired from AK Steel, severed his country honorably in the U.S. Marine Corp. and attended Lakeroad Freewill Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Vanlandingham, a daughter, Eavelyn Fryer, sister, Joanne Cox, brothers, Frank, Jack, Homer and Bobby Gene Maggard. He is survived by a daughter, Evelyn (Derreck) King of Ashland, brother, Jack Maggard of Wurtland, four grandchildren, David Anderson, Tabitha Skaggs, Craig Leo Fryer and Shane Steed, five great-grandchildren, Summer Skaggs, Wynter Skaggs, Nevaeh Fryer, Ethyn Fryer and Mason Newland.
Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, 11:00 a.m. at Malone Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery with military honors. Friends may call from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Wednesday at Malone Funeral Home.
To leave a condolence or share a memory with Leo’s family, go to www.malonefuneralhome.com.
Louise Carter, 82, of Grayson went to be with her Lord on Friday, June 11, 2021 after a brief illness in Kings Daughters Medical Center.
Louise was born July 29, 1938 in Olive Hill, KY a daughter of the late Haskell and Sadie Ramey Griffey. She was preceded in death by her husband Darrell Carter, Sr., a daughter, Beverly Lawson, three brothers, Lou Arlen Griffey, William Griffey and Charles Griffey, five sisters, Elaine Harris, Nina Mae Wilson, Shelby Jean Griffey and Christine James. She is survived by a son, Darrell (Janie) Zane Carter, Jr. of Grayson, three sisters, Jewell Hicks, Eveline Whitman and Donna Bailey all of Olive Hill, KY, one brother, Cecil Edward Griffey of Grayson, KY, five grandchildren, Tony Little, Deanna Sloas, Josh Morgan, Chase Carter and Logan Carter, three great-grandchildren, Hannah Sloas, Caleb Sloas and Gage Harris.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, 1:00 p.m. at Malone Funeral Home with J.C. Bond, minister. Burial will be in the Carter Family Cemetery. Friends may call from 11:00 a.m. until service time on Tuesday at Malone Funeral Home. Family will be serving as pallbearers.
To leave the family a condolence, a memory or to view the service live, please visit www.malonefuneralhome.com.
Charles Kenneth Cantrell, 80, of Olive Hill went to be with his Lord Wednesday June 9, 2021 at the VA Medical Center in Huntington.
Charles was born March 21, 1941 in Pikeville, KY a son of the late, Orville and Lula May Cantrell. In addition to his parents, Charles was preceded by two sisters, Easter Lilli Taylor and Lessie Garland; and four brothers, Orville Jr. ,Arnold Cantrell, Mack Cantrell and Tice Cantrell.
Charles served his country honorably in the US Army, having served in Germany for many years. Charles was baptized into the Church of Christ. Charles enjoyed being outdoors hunting, fishing, gardening, working with his honeybees and working on cars. Charles was known as a “jack-of-all-trades”.
Charles is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Goldie Thacker Cantrell; a son, Preston Charles (Sonya) Cantrell of Olive Hill; a daughter, Kernesa Emmitt of Richmond, KY; three grandchildren, Gloria Rena Cantrell, Faith Ann Cantrell and Savanah Nicole Emmitt; a brother, Willie Eugene Cantrell of Waterford, Ohio; two sisters, Joyce (Walter) McClanahan of Elkhorn City, KY and Shelby Potter of Brakes, VA; and several nieces, nephews and extended family who all mourn his passing.
Cremation was chosen with no public services. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.malonefuneralhome.com
Linda Lee “Ellie May” Burton Seagraves, 63, of Greenup went to be with her Lord Sunday June 6, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
Linda was born January 20, 1958 in Grayson, KY a daughter of the late, Curtis Franklin, Sr. and Debbie Colley Burton. In addition to her parents Linda was preceded in death by a brother, Donald Wade “Donnie” Burton.
Linda was a CNA for over 25 years; having worked at Carter Nursing and Rehab and Boyd County Nursing. Linda was of the Baptist Faith. Linda was known for her caring and compassionate spirit; willing to help anyone in need. Linda was an avid animal lover.
Linda is survived by her husband, Mikie L. Seagraves; four daughters, Bobbi (Roy) Wilburn-Johnson, Kelley (Frank Beatty) Perry, Mandy (Rich) Evans and Ashley Barava; a son, Michael Anthony Seagraves; seven grandchildren, Bradley Wilburn, Joseph Wilburn, Trever Wilburn, Addie Perry, Jeremiah Perry, Kaylynn Barava and Kiley Barava; two great-grandchildren, Liam Wilburn and Ava Wilburn; a sister, Brenda (Albert) Swanagan of Grayson; four brothers, Frankie (Judy) Burton, Jr. of Hitchins, Jim (Regina Shepherd) Burton of Grayson, Troy Burton of Paris, KY and Bruce (Debbie) Burton of Hitchins; and several nieces, nephews, friends and extended family who all mourn her passing.
Funeral services will be 1 pm Friday, June 11, 2021 at the Malone Funeral Home in Grayson with Bro. Lyle McMicken officiating. Visitation will be 6-9 pm Thursday and after 9 am Friday all at the funeral home.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.malonefuneralhome.com
Theresa Gail Mollette, of Louisville formerly of Webbville, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 after a sudden illness.
Theresa was born December 14, 1972 in Ashland, KY, a daughter of Daymond Mollette of Webbville and the late Julia Thompson Mollette. She was a dispatcher for Lewis Transport in Louisville for 25 years.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Kathy Ann Mollette. Theresa is survived by a special loved boy in her life Dalton Craig Harper. She was blessed with many special cousins that considered her their baby sister, her co-workers at Lewis Transport and special friends in her life, Rebecca and Curt Ferguson, Rachael Craig Harper and Donna Stewart, she was very blessed and had many, many more family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted Monday, 11:00 a.m. at Maranatha Bible Church in Webbville with Bro. Jesse Fyffe and Steve Owen, ministers. Burial will be in the Mollette Family Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Maranatha Bible Church and after 9:00 a.m. Monday.
Her cousins will be serving as pallbearers, Donnie Mollette, Danny Mollette, Dennis Mollette, Ronald Ferryman, Todd Harper, Dalton Craig Harper and Curt Ferguson. The family request that donations be made to: https://www.gideons.org/donate.
To leave a condolence or your favorite memory for the family, please visit www.malonefuneralhome.com
Linda White Brock, 70, of Grayson went to be with her Lord Tuesday June 1, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
Linda was born March 28, 1951 in Grayson a daughter of the late, William Dee and Mary Addie Kelley White.
In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by two sisters, Evelyn Maggard and Ester Glancy. Linda was a retired bus driver for the Carter County Board of Education for over 30 years.
Linda is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Jerry Allen Brock, Sr.; two sons, Jerry Allen (Tammy) Brock, Jr. and Stephen Keith (Kristy) Brock both of Grayson; seven grandchildren, Amanda, Sonja, Tyler, Brandon, Reilly, Allie and Dwayne; one great-grandson, Zeke; six sisters, Vella Ledney, Diana Archer, Martha White, Doris Glancy, Eloise Swords and Teresa Hobson; three brothers, Charles White, William White and Don White; and a host of friends and extended family who all mourn her passing.
At Mrs. Brock’s request, there will be a private memorial service at a later date. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.malonefuneralhome.com
Henry Arvis Riffe, 89, of Grayson, went to be with his Lord on Monday, May 31, 2021 at his son and daughter in-laws residence surrounded by his loving family.
Arvis was born on May 8, 1932 on Crane Creek in Greenup County, Kentucky. He was the son of the late O.D. “Sodie” and Mary Martin Riffe. In addition to his parents, Arvis was preceded in death by two brothers, J.O. Riffe and Reuben Riffe. Arvis was in active member of Pactolus United Methodist Church. Arvis worked as a mechanic at the Ford garage for over 36 years. Arvis was known for his kind spirit and contagious personality.
Arvis is survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth “Libby” Claxon Riffe of 69 years; one son, Tom (Marcia) Riffe of Grayson; two daughters, Brenda (Frank) Forrest of Grayson and Karen Elfreich of Evansville, Indiana; five grandchildren, Bethany (Rob) Martin, Sarah (Dustin) Everman, Tim (Sarah) Riffe all of Grayson and Matthew Elfreich and Christian Elfreich of Evansville, Indiana; six great grandchildren, Kerrick Barber of Georgetown, Kaden (Kaitlyn) Barber, Kenzie Barber, Macey Everman, Nolan Riffe all of Grayson and Jayda Martin of Ashland; one great- great grandchild, Kassidy Rae Barber of Grayson; and a host of friends and extended family who all mourn his passing. Pallbearers will be: Kerrick Barber, Kaden Barber, Tim Riffe, Dustin Everman, Matthew Elfreich, Christian Elfreich, Rob Martin and Terry Damron.
Funeral services will be 2 pm Sunday June 6, 2021 at the Malone Funeral Home in Grayson with Bro. Perry Kouns and Bro. Delmar Rogers officiating. Burial will follow in the Smith-Claxon Cemetery in Greenup Co. Visitation will be 6-9 pm Saturday and after 12 noon Sunday until the service hour all at the funeral home.
Condolences may be sent to the Riffe family at www.malonefuneralhome.com
Dempsey Elaine O’Brien, 69 of Denton, went to be with her Lord on Monday, May 31, 2021 at her residence following a brief illness.
Dempsey was born May 17, 1952 a daughter of Ida Mullins Teague of Grayson and the late Herbert Thompson, her adoptive parents Riley and Nan Mullins and stepfather, Chuck Teague. She had worked several places, but her pride was being a beautician operating Dempsey’s Beauty Shop. Dempsey attended several churches in the area, Hitchins Freewill Baptist Church, Savage Memorial and Stinson Church of Christ.
Surviving is her husband, Murrie O’Brien of Denton, two sons, Robert Barker of Denton and Rickey (Jennifer) Campbell of Webbville, one daughter, Regina (Marty) McGranahan of Hitchins, two sisters, Teresa (Paul) Sagraves of Grayson and Diane (Vernon) Miller of Denton, one step-son, Junie (Teresa) O’Brien of Grayson, one step-sister, Terri (Steve) Baker of Athens, GA, eight grandchildren, Zach, Dylan, Barren, Lakyn, Kacy, Misty, Trent and Katey, six great-grandchildren, special friends, James and (Oliva) Adams of Grayson.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, 1:00 p.m. at Malone Funeral Home with Bro. James Adams and Bro. Keith Hill, ministers. Burial will be in the Mullins Cemetery. Friends may call Friday 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Saturday after 9:00 a.m. until service. Serving as pallbearers will be Ricky Campbell, Marty McGranahan, Robert Barker, Zach McGranahan, Dylan Campbell, Barren Barker and Trent Barker.
Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.malonefuneralhome.com.
