6/12/2021

Tribute for Charles Kenneth Cantrell March 21, 1941 ~ June 9, 2021: Malone Funeral Home

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

Tribute for Linda Lee Burton-Seagraves January 20, 1958 ~ June 6, 2021: Malone Funeral Home

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

6/03/2021

Tribute for Theresa Gail Mollette December 14, 1972 ~ June 2, 2021: Malone Funeral Home

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

6/02/2021

Tribute for Linda Brock March 28, 1951 ~ June 1, 2021: Malone Funeral Home


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

6/01/2021

Tribute for Henry Arvis Riffe May 8, 1932 ~ May 31, 2021: Malone Funeral Home

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

Tribute for Dempsey Elaine O'Brien May 17, 1952 ~ May 31, 2021: Malone Funeral Home

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.