BETTY SUE PREECE

OHIO — Betty Sue Preece, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, entered the presence of her Lord and Savior on Sunday, Sept. 28, at the age of 84. She was born on Nov. 17, 1940, to Henry Stewart Porter and Mary Helen Porter.

Betty was a proud graduate of Fort Gay High School. Shortly after, she married the love of her life and true soulmate, James “Jim” Jackson Preece. Together, they shared 65 beautiful years of marriage.

Betty and Jim were blessed with a daughter, Carla Klosterman (James) of Dayton, Ohio; three cherished granddaughters, Maddison (Casey) of Laura, Ohio, Elyse Weber (Kyle) of Tipp City, Ohio, and Maryn Klosterman of Vandalia, Ohio; and five precious great-grandchildren, Zara, Scarlett, Forrest, Harper and Jaxson, who were the joy of her life.

Betty is preceded in death by eleven of her siblings and survived by seven. She spent many years as a hardworking factory employee and a dedicated farm wife, pouring her heart into both her work and her family. She had a gift for hospitality, welcoming loved ones into her home and filling the table with delicious meals. Her chicken and dumplings, sour cream cookies, and cinnamon rolls were legendary among family and friends.

A skilled gardener and canner, Betty often said, “I don’t know a vegetable I haven’t canned or frozen.” She left most of the livestock work to Jim, though she once famously allowed a runt piglet to stay inside during a snowstorm, at least until it took over the laundry room.

Betty also had a flair for style and a love of treasure hunting. She could often be found on Saturday mornings driving her beautiful Cadillac, Big Red gum in hand, stopping at estate sales and searching for bargains.

As a lifelong believer and the daughter of a pastor, Betty’s faith guided her every step. She began each morning with her Bible and was deeply involved in her church community—serving in women’s groups, preparing meals, singing in the choir, and teaching teenagers about Jesus. Her greatest legacy is the faith she modeled for her daughter and granddaughters, showing them the reality of our Lord and inspiring them to know the one true Savior.

Betty will be forever loved and missed. Yet her family takes comfort in knowing she is reunited with the Porter clan at the feet of Jesus, and that Heaven has grown even more lively with her presence.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Oct. 3, at Yatesville Memorial Gardens, Louisa.

Arrangements entrusted to Morton and Whetstone Funeral Home, Vandalia, Ohio.

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DOROTHY LEE NOE

TENNESSEE — Dorothy Lee Noe, 93, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, Aug. 2.

A memorial service was held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 20, at Young Funeral Home, Chapel, Louisa, with Pastor Tim Preston officiating. Per her request, she was cremated, her ashes were buried with her husband in the Fort Gay Cemetery in Fort Gay, WV.

She was born Jan. 14, 1932, in Williamson, W.Va., to the late Fredrick Lunsford Reid and Hazel Hurley Reid. After high school, she received a bachelor’s degree and was a teacher for many years. Throughout her life here in Tennessee, she enjoyed going to the horse show, and watching her students grow and succeed. She loved reading various books, and grading papers while her family fished. While reading newspapers and magazines, she was able to keep up with world events. Often times she would watch western shows and movies on television. For several years, Las Vegas was her favorite city and was quite lucky there. She was a member of the Wayne Chapter of the Eastern Star for almost 50 years.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Nebert Noe.

She is survived by her daughter, Dr. Loretta Noe.

PAUL “ACE” ARNETT SALYERS

OHIO — Paul “Ace” Arnett Salyers, of Circleville, passed away surrounded by family on Saturday, Sept. 20, at the age of 86.

Paul was born on Nov. 25, 1938 in Louisa, to the late Hoadley and Nina (Savage) Salyers. He worked and retired from Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Local Union 189. He was a 50 plus year member of the Elks, Lodge No. 77. He was also a member of the International Order of Odd Fellows, Columbia Lodge #32.

Paul was a loving dad, grandpa, great-grandpa and uncle. He was a hard working individual who was a perfectionist, but at the end of the day, he was a humble and down to earth guy. Paul took any chance he could to be a mentor to anyone. He loved classic cars, especially Corvettes, Buicks and Packards. Paul was very proud of his home known as the Red Brick Manor. He loved spending the holidays with family and friends. Family meant everything to him.

In addition to his parents, Paul is preceded in death by his granddaughter, Alicia Salyers; his siblings, Barbara Salyers Tomlinson and Ralph Salyers; and nephews, Charles Tomlinson and Matt Salyers.

Paul is survived by his children, Paul (Liz) Salyers, Jr, Tommy Salyers, Penny (Tony) Wilson, Tracey (Cheryl) Salyers and Madison Salyers; his grandchildren, Lisa, Summer and Tommy; his great-children, Skylar, Austin, LeBron, Renee, Angelica and Joey; his nephews, Joe Tomlinson, Ralph Salyers Jr. and Bart Salyers; his special friends, Kim Robinson and Jani Tomlinson and many relatives and friends.

Funeral services were 10 a.m., Sept. 25, at Defenbaugh Wise Schoedinger, Circleville. Graveside services were 2 p.m., the same day at Myrtle Chapel Cemetery, Louisa.

JANE KATHRYN WALLACE BRANHAM

JANE KATHRYN WALLACE BRANHAM, 78, of Louisa, died July 25. A celebration of life luncheon will be at noon, Oct. 5, at Hilltop Methodist Church, Louisa.

DOROTHY LEE NOE

DOROTHY LEE NOE, 93, of Shelbyville, TN, died Aug. 2. Services were Sept. 20, at Young Funeral Home, Louisa. Burial in Fort Gay Cemetery, Fort Gay, WV.

PAUL “ACE” ARNETT SALYERS

PAUL “ACE” ARNETT SALYERS, 86, of Circleville, Ohio, died Sept. 20. Services were Sept. 26, at Defenbaugh Wise Schoedinger, Circleville. Burial in Myrtle Chapel Cemetery, Louisa.

REDFORD LeMASTER

REDFORD LeMASTER, 71, Webbville, died Sept. 20. Services were Sept. 25, at Low Gap Enterprise Baptist Church, Blaine. Burial in Burch Family Cemetery, Blaine, under direction of Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Paintsville.

RICHARD L. NELSON

RICHARD L. NELSON, 93, of West Chester Township, Ohio, died Sept. 20. Memorial services will be 1 p.m., Oct. 17, at Young Funeral Home, Louisa. Burial in Greenlawn Cemetery, Louisa.

PATRICIA JOYCE PACK SCOTT

PATRICIA JOYCE PACK SCOTT, 71, of Stepptown, WV, died Sept. 22. Memorial services at a later date, under direction of Mullins Family Funeral Home, Warfield.

STEPHEN “MIKEY” STARNES

STEPHEN “MIKEY” STARNES, 46, of Prestonsburg, died Sept. 23. Services were Sept. 28, at Bailey Funeral Home Chapel, Elkhorn City. Burial in Raines Cemetery, Breaks, VA.

LOWELL HASKELL WHEELER

LOWELL HASKELL WHEELER, 93, of Louisa, died Sept. 25. Graveside services will be noon, Oct. 4, at Castle Cemetery, Blaine, under direction of Young Funeral Home, Louisa.

PATRICIA ANN FLETCHER

PATRICIA ANN FLETCHER, 72, of Louisa, died Sept. 25. Graveside services were Sept. 29, at Fletcher Cemetery, Louisa, under direction of Wilson Funeral Home, Louisa.

ANNALENE HARRIS

ANNALENE HARRIS, 96, of Louisa, died Sept. 25. Services were Sept. 30, at Wilson Funeral Home, Louisa. Burial in McGinnis Cemetery, Louisa.

CHARLES WAYNE ROWE

CHARLES WAYNE ROWE, 66, of Genoa, WV, died Sept. 25. Services were Sept. 29, at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, WV.

MARIE FITCH

MARIE FITCH, 96, of Inez, died Sept. 25. Services were Sept. 28, at Callaham Funeral Home, Inez. Burial in Fitch Cemetery.

JERRY ALLEN HANNAH

JERRY ALLEN HANNAH, 81, of Hager Hill, died Sept. 25. Services were Sept. 27, at Jones Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Burial in Hannah Family Cemetery, Hager Hill.

CLYDE FRANKLIN CLAFIN

CLYDE FRANKLIN CLAFIN, SR., 85, of Stepptown, WV, died Sept. 26. Services were Sept. 29, at Mullins Family Funeral Home, Warfield.

MARY BECKY MAXIE

MARY BECKY MAXIE, 87, of Mazie, died Sept. 28. Services will be 11 a.m., Oct. 2, at Maxie residence, 28201 Hwy. 32, Mazie. Burial in Maxie Cemetery, Mazie, under direction of Whitt and Son Funeral Home, Sandy Hook.

WILLIAM DOUGLAS MOUNTS

WILLIAM DOUGLAS MOUNTS, 77, of Inez, died Sept. 27. Services under direction of Crum Funeral Home, Inez.

RONNIE WADE STAMBAUGH

RONNIE WADE STAMBAUGH, 65, of Ashland, formerly of Stambaugh, died Sept. 27. Graveside services will be Oct. 2, at Stambaugh-Clark Cemetery, Sitka, under direction of Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Paintsville.

BETTY JO PORTER PREECE

BETTY JO PORTER PREECE, 84, of Ohio, died Sept. 28. Graveside services will be 11 a.m., Oct. 3, at Yatesville Memorial Gardens, Louisa.

REAFICE LOWE

REAFICE LOWE, 83, of Louisa, died Sept. 28. Services will be 11 a.m., Oct. 1, at Wilson Funeral Home, Louisa. Burial in Lowe Cemetery, Louisa.

MARVIN JOHNSON

MARVIN JOHNSON, 64, of Lovely, died Sept. 28. Services will be 1 p.m., Oct. 1, at Crum Funeral Home, Inez. Burial in Johnson Family Cemetery.

NEDA FAY KESTNER

NEDA FAY KESTNER, 70, of Salyersville, died Sept. 28. Services will be 1 p.m., Oct. 2, at Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Paintsville. Visitation 5-9 p.m., Oct. 1, and after 9 a.m., to service time at the funeral home. Burial in Dirl Wireman Cemetery, Falcon.

NANCY JUSTICE TAYLOR

NANCY JUSTICE TAYLOR, 84, of Langley, died Sept. 28. Services will be noon, Oct. 2, at Lighthouse Baptist Church, Prestonsburg. Visitation 5-7 p.m., Oct. 1, and 10 a.m. to service time at the church, under direction of Hall Funeral Home, Martin.