JAMES “MIKE” DEAN

OHIO — James “Mike” Dean, 69, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on March 23, in Galloway.

Always a devoted husband and proud “#1 Dad Mike,” he loved his wife, Tammy; daughter Keisha (Shawn); son Hunter (Kaitlin); and grandchildren Emily, Max, Steven and Gabriel very much. James also leaves behind a large extended family who will cherish his memory, including brothers, Dempsey (Janine), Greg, and Tim (Charyl); sister-in-laws, Betty and Sonja; brother-in-law, Fred; and many nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.

Mike will be greeted in Heaven by his parents, Murrel and Gladys; a brother, Joe; three sisters, Gloria, Maxie and Shelia; two brothers-in-laws, Gene and Ken; a sister-in-law, Sheri; mother-in-law, Marie; and grandson, Gabriel.

Mike retired from Mars Petcare in Columbus, where he spent many years working hard and taking pride in providing for his family. Mike was an amazing dad, father-in-law and Papaw.

Mike and Tammy were married for over 44 years, they enjoyed watching Christmas movies and taking many trips to Florida, Kentucky and Tennessee together. Mike was always willing to help out family and friends, and we will all miss him dearly.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, April 4, at Cornerstone Christian Church, Grove City, Ohio, with pastor Kevin Ratliff officiating. Services under direction of Jerry Spears Funeral Home, Columbus, Ohio.

LINDA “JANET” HALL RICE

LAWRENCE COUNTY — Linda “Janet” Hall Rice, 88, of Louisa, went home to be with the Lord on March 19. Born on Dec. 15, 1937, she was a dedicated mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother.  

Janet was preceded in death by her parents, John and Leeta Mae Chapman Hall; sisters, Thelma Jean Robinette Dean, Rose Lenora Meek, Peggy Myrtle Scarberry, Judy Garland Hall and Dorothy Ernestine Senters; and a grandson, James Adam Sammons.

Janet is survived by her twin sister, Jo Lee; children Vickie (Dave) Sammons, Teresa (Johnny) Pannell, Renee (Matthew) Shannon and Beverly (Barry) Workman; grandchildren, Amy (Marty) Peck, David (Holly) Sammons II, John (Jennifer) Pannell IV, Paula (Russell) Hehn, Megan (Craig) Meade, Cindi (Junior) Salyers, Kevin (Alisha) Workman II and Riley Sammons; great-grandchildren, David Sammons III, Jenna Sammons, Kiersten Pannell, Kara Pannell, Maci Salyers, Haleigh and (Jake) Moore, Dylan (Belle) Peck, Emilee Hehn, Adalie Workman and Ainslie Workman; great-great-grandchildren, Wyatt Moore, Baby Moore arriving in May 2026, and Baby Peck arriving in August 2026.

Janet enjoyed nothing more than spending time with her family and making memories which included Easter egg hunts, taco dinners, Bingo, playing Phase10 and flea marketing with her sister Jo. There isn’t a soul in Louisa who didn’t know about Janet and Jo’s iconic yard sales or her famous cheerio candy.

Services were 2 p.m., March 24, at Young Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Chuck Price officiating. Burial was in   Peck Cemetery, Chapman. Young Funeral Home was entrusted with the care of Ms. Rice and her family.

THOMAS EDWARD “TOM” LANEY

THOMAS EDWARD “TOM” LANEY, 68, of Boonscamp, died March 10. Services under direction of Hatfield Funeral Home, Belfry.

SCOTT S. CRAFT

SCOTT S. CRAFT, 88, of Lowmansville, died March 20. Services were March 25, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Burial in Highland Memorial Park Cemetery, Staffordsville.

JAMES V. “CATFISH” REED, JR.

JAMES V. “CATFISH” REED, JR., 68, of Meally, died March 21. Services were March 26, at Jones-Preston Funreal Home, Paintsville. Burial in Highland Memorial Park Cemetery, Staffordsville.

KATHERINE MILLER

KATHERINE MILLER, 75, died March 22. Graveside services were March 26, at Lowe Cemetery, Kermit, WV, under direction of Callaham Funeral Home, Inez.

GEORGIA FRASHER

GEORGIA FRASHER, 72, of Fort Gay, WV, died March 23. Services were March 28, at Wilson Funeral Home, Louisa. Burial in Thompson Cemetery, Fort Gay.

WALLACE FRALEY

WALLACE FRALEY, 62, of Van Lear, died March 24. Services were March 28, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville.

HAROLD DEAN MARTIN

HAROLD DEAN MARTIN, 91, of Fort Meade, Fla., died March 25. Services were March 30, at Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Paintsville. Burial in Gethsemane Gardens, Prestonsburg.

MYRA MARTIN HENRY

MYRA MARTIN HENRY, 62, of Minnie, died March 25. Services were March 29, at Hall Funeral Home, Martin. Burial in Gethsemane Gardens, Prestonsburg.

GABRIEL ADAM “GABE” BARKER

GABRIEL ADAM “GABE” BARKER, 21, of Louisa, died March 26. Services will be noon, April 2, at Wilson Funeral Home, Louisa. Visitation 6-9 p.m., April, at the funeral home. Burial in Dean Cemetery, Fort Gay, WV.

MELISSA ANN ROSS

MELISSA ANN ROSS, 50, of Westwood, died March 26. Services will be 2 p.m., Friday, April 3, at Caniff Funeral Home, Ashland. Visitation noon until service time.

C. RICHARD “DICK” CLARK

C. RICHARD “DICK” CLARK. 82, of Prestonsburg, died March 26. Graveside services will be 1:30 p.m., April 2, at Mayo Cemetery, Prestonsburg. Visitation 5-9 p.m., April 1, at Hall Funeral Home, Martin.

RHONDA S. STATON

RHONDA S. STATON, 56, of Catlettsburg, died March 26. Services under direction of Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Paintsville.

JOHN DAVID TRIMBLE

JOHN DAVID TRIMBLE, 69, of Staffordsville, died March 27. Services were March 30, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Burial in Salyer Cemetery, Staffordsville.

VIRGIE “GRANNY VIRGIE” CASTLE

VIRGIE “GRANNY VIRGIE” CASTLE, 85, of Paintsville, died March 27. Services were March 31, at Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Paintsville. Burial in Lakeview Memorial Cemetery, Staffordsville.

HELEN JEAN MUSIC

HELEN JEAN MUSIC, 85, of Nippa, died March 27. Services were March 30, at Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Paintsville. Burial in Beecher and Minerva Music Family Cemetery, Nippa.

LUCILLE ROSE

LUCILLE ROSE, 64, of Inez, died March 27. Services were March 29, at Crum Funeral Home, Inez. Burial in Maynard Family Cemetery, Inez.

VINIE PINSON

VINIE PINSON, 75, of Debord, died March 28. Services were March 31, at Crum Funeral Home, Inez. Burial in Jude-Fletcher Cemetery.

ELLIS PAUL GARRETT

ELLIS PAUL GARRETT, 79, of Martin, died March 28.  Services were March 31, at Hall Funeral Home, Martin. Burial in Halbert Cemetery, Printer.

ALLEN SETH “JIMBO” HOLBROOK

ALLEN SETH “JIMBO” HOLBROOK, 86, of Louisa, died March 30. Services will be 1:30 p.m., April 3, at Young Funeral Home, Louisa. Visitation noon to service time. Burial in Holbrook Cemetery.  

ROSIE MARIE STEPP DINGESS

ROSIE MARIE STEPP DINGESS, 55, of Warfield, died March 30. Services will be noon, April 1, at Crum Funeral Home Chapel, Inez. Burial in Vanhoose Family Cemetery, Inez.