LINDA PATTON ERICKSON

OREGON — Linda Patton Erickson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on Nov. 30, in Portland, at the age of 85.

Born on April 22, 1939, in Louisa, she was the daughter of Irene and Ward Patton and was raised in Louisa and Fallsburg.

Linda graduated from Pikeville High School and went on to earn her Bachelor’s degree in Education from Marshall University, followed by a Master’s degree in Education from the University of Maryland. Her dedication to education and service led her to work as a 4-H Youth Development Extension Agent, a Peace Corps volunteer, and a full professor of 4-H Youth Development at Oregon State University. She was inducted into the National 4-H Hall of Fame.

In addition to her work in education, Linda was a Peace Corps volunteer in Liberia, where she met the love of her life, Paul T. Erickson Jr. They were married on Nov. 3, 1974, in Reno, Nevada, marking the beginning of a partnership filled with love, laughter, and shared adventures. Together, they created a life rich in service, family, and community. They celebrated 50 wonderful years of marriage last month surrounded by family and friends.

She is survived by her loving husband, Paul T. Erickson Jr.; children, Mark (Michele) Erickson, Christina (Rich) Donoho and Stefanie (Gerald) Neubert; a brother, Paul Patton; a sister, Jo Stanfill; and her grandchildren, Rachel, Phillip, Arden, Mia, Camille, Melanie and Maurice.

Linda’s life was a testament to her dedication to others, and her legacy will continue to inspire those who were fortunate enough to know her. She leaves behind a world made better through her love, laughter, and tireless commitment to service. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Memorial services were Tuesday, Dec. 10, at Lincoln Memorial Park and Funeral Home, Portland. Final resting place, Resthaven in Portland.

LINDA JEAN RICE

LINDA JEAN RICE, 74, died Dec. 8. Services were Dec. 14, at Highland Avenue FWB Church, Prestonsburg. Burial in Gethsemane Gardens, Prestonsburg, under direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville.

JOHN MORGAN STUMBO

JOHN MORGAN STUMBO, III, 72, of Prestonsburg, died Dec. 8. Memorial services will be 6-8 p.m., Dec. 18, at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin.

WINSTON DALE “WINNIE” FRAZIER

WINSTON DALE “WINNIE” FRAZIER, 81, of Prichard, WV, died Dec. 9. Services were Dec. 13, at Big Hurricane Missionary Baptist Church, Prichard. Burial in Lakin Cemetery, Fort Gay, under direction of Wilson Funeral Home, Louisa.

CAROL SUE RAUCH

CAROL SUE RAUCH, 71, died Dec. 9. Graveside services were Dec. 12, at Sturgell Cemetery, Dingess, WV, under direction of Mullins Family Funeral Home, Warfield.

BETTY J. GROSS

BETTY J. GROSS, 61, of Paintsville, died Dec. 9. Services were Dec. 14, at Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Paintsville.

PAUL E. McCARTY

PAUL E. McCARTY, 88, of Hilliard, Ohio, died Dec. 9. Graveside services were Dec. 14, at Marvin Sparks Cemetery, Blaine, under direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville.

RONNIE LEE TACKETT

RONNIE LEE TACKETT, 73, of Louisa, died Dec. 10. Services were Dec. 14, at Wilson Funeral Home, Louisa. Burial in Riverview Memorial Gardens, Louisa.

CONSTANCE ROSELLE “CONNIE” SMITH

CONSTANCE ROSELLE “CONNIE” SMITH, 73, of Warfield, died Dec. 10. Services were Dec. 13, at Lovely FWB Church. Burial in Mt. View Memory Gardens, Maher, WV, under direction of Callaham Funeral Home, Inez.

BOYD KIMBLER

BOYD KIMBLER, 55, died Dec. 10. Services under direction of Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville.

SHEILA BLAIR PALMER

SHEILA BLAIR PALMER, 58, of Paintsville, died Dec. 10. Services were Dec. 13, at Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Paintsville. Burial in Lakeview Memorial Cemetery, Staffordsville.

ARLENE BALL WEST

ARLENE BALL WEST, 86, of Prestonsburg, died Dec. 10. Services were Dec. 13, at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin. Burial in Gethsemane Gardens, Prestonsburg.

FRANK “BURNS” McCOART

FRANK “BURNS” McCOART, 86, of Staffordsville, died Dec. 11. Services were Dec. 14, at Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Paintsville. Burial in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville.

LENA STEPP MITCHELL

LENA STEPP MITCHELL, 70, of Inez, died Dec. 11. Services were Dec. 14, at Crum Funeral Home, Inez. Burial in Stepp Cemetery.

MARCELLA FERGUSON STANIFORD

MARCELLA FERGUSON STANIFORD, 61, of Martha, died Dec. 12. Services under direction of Whitt and Sons Funeral Home, Sandy Hook. Burial in Ferguson Family Cemetery, Martha.

LUCY BLACKBURN RUNION

LUCY BLACKBURN RUNION, 84, of Louisa, died Dec. 12. Graveside services wee Dec. 16, at Blackburn Cemetery, Clifford, under direction of Wilson Funeral Home, Louisa.

JOHN BILL CARTER

JOHN BILL CARTER, 82, of London, Ohio, died Dec. 13. Services were Dec. 17, at Eberle-Fisher Funeral Home, London. Burial in Somerford Township Cemetery, London.

JOE KENNITH COLVIN

JOE KENNITH COLVIN, 77, of Leander, died Dec. 13. Services were Dec. 15, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Burial in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville.

JEWELL WARD RATLIFF

JEWELL WARD RATLIFF, 77, of Staffordsville, died Dec. 13. Services were Dec. 17, at Resurgence Outreach Church, Paintsville. Burial in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville.

CAROL J. HATCHER

CAROL J. HATCHER, 84, of Kermit, WV, died Dec. 13. Services were Dec. 16, at Callaham Funeral Home, Warfield. Burial in Harold Cemetery, Jennies Creek.

WILLARD BLAIR

WILLARD BLAIR, 89, of Staffordsville, died Dec. 13. Services will be 3 p.m., Dec. 18, at Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Paintsville. Visitation 1 p.m. to service time.

NORMA GENEVIVE “CRICKET” GODBY LEMASTER

NORMA GENEVIVE “CRICKET” GODBY LEMASTER, 84, of Louisa, died Dec. 15. Services will be 1 p.m., Dec. 18, at Wilson Funeral Home, Louisa. Burial in Fairchild Lemaster Cemetery, Louisa.

WILBURN EDGAR GOBLE

WILBURN EDGAR GOBLE, 95, of Inez, died Dec. 15. Services will be 11 a.m., Dec. 18, at Callaham Funeral Home, Inez. Burial in Goble Cemetery.

JACKIE MUSIC MILLER

JACKIE MUSIC MILLER, 71, of Paintsville, died Dec. 15. Services will be 1 p.m., Dec. 19, at First Baptist Church. Visitation 5-9 p.m., Dec. 19 at Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville, and 11 a.m. to service time at the church. Burial in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville.

TIMMY DOUGLAS HALL

TIMMY DOUGLAS HALL, 60, of Harold, died Dec. 15. Services will be 1 p.m., Dec. 20, at Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin. Visitation after 6 p.m., Dec. 18, and all day Dec. 19, at the funeral home. Burial in Adkins Cemetery, Grethel.