JANE KATHRYN BRANHAM

LAWRENCE COUNTY — Jane Kathryn Branham, 78, born Feb. 9, 1947, in Louisa, the daughter of the late Laban Eugene Wallace Jr. and Jessie Margaret Wallace went to be with her Lord Jesus on Friday, July 25.

She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Branham.

Survivors include three sons, Christopher Wallace Miller (Rachael) and their daughter Olivia Miller of Louisville, Matthew Allen Miller (Nancy) and Geoffrey Michael Branham (Melissa), both of Louisa; and a sister, Lu Anne Wallace of Lexington.

Jane was an accomplished musician, church organist at the Louisa United Methodist church for over 40 years, and secretary who worked at the Lawrence County school system as the high school secretary and later as the secretary of the Board of Education. Jane was involved in many community choir events over the years and a well-known piano teacher in Louisa.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In honor of her many years working as the organist for her church, memorial donations may be made to the Hilltop Methodist Church, 816 Pine Hill Road Louisa, KY 41230.

Young Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Mrs. Branham and her family.

FRANCES “FRAN” DARLENE LEWIS

VIRGINIA — Frances (Fran) Darlene Lewis, 81, passed peacefully, Sunday, July 20, in Warrenton, with her family by her side.

She was born April 14, 1944, in Minford, Ohio, but was raised in Louisa, as one of 10 children. After graduating high school, she moved to Northern Virginia where she met her husband. She dedicated her life to taking care of her family and her home. Though she moved several times throughout her lifetime, her heart remains at Riverplace in Edinburg, VA. There, she

had neighbors, friends and a church family that loved her just as much. She was a long-time member

of Faith Baptist Church and Victory Baptist Church, (Nokesville, VA), Battlefield Baptist Church, (Warrenton) and Valley Baptist Church (Edinburg).

Fran was cherished for her warmth, her compassion, her kindness, her unmatched patience and her never-ending love that she extended to everyone. Her strong faith in God guided and carried her and her family through some challenging times.

She was preceded in death by her eldest daughter, Teresa (Terri) Lewis; as well as several siblings.

She is survived by her devoted and loving husband of 62 years, David Lewis; her son, David (Tim) Lewis (Naomi Lewis) of Winchester; her youngest daughter, Katrina Lee (Mike Lee) of Sumerduck; her beloved grandsons, David M. Lewis, Daniel Lewis (Jessiy Lewis), Trevor Lee, Ryan Lee; and her siblings, Kate Kiriacopulos (Ken Kiriacopulos), Clare Frazier (Carl Frazier) and Virginia Hay of Springboro, Ohio and Martin Hay (Pam Hay) of Louisa; as well as many nieces and nephews.

The family will hold a private graveside service and then will have a Celebration of Life service at a later date.

JOHN BROWN

JOHN BROWN, 73, of Tomahawk, died July 15. Services under direction of Crum Funeral Home, Inez.

RICHARD GLENN GILLIAM

RICHARD GLENN GILLIAM, 74, of Blaine, died July 21. Graveside services were July 29 at Yatesville Memorial Gardens, Louisa, under direction of Wilson Funeral Home, Louisa.

JOYCE AVONELLE KIMBLER BALDWIN

JOYCE AVONELLE KIMBLER BALDWIN, 94, of Staffordsville, died July 21. Services will be Aug. 3, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Burial in Baldwin Cemetery, West Van Lear.

ALLIE ELIZABETH HALL. 59

ALLIE ELIZABETH HALL. 59, of Van Lear, died July 22. Services were July 25, at Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Paintsville. Burial in Hall Family Cemetery, Van Lear.

CHRISTENE RICE PERRY

CHRISTENE RICE PERRY, 80, of Genoa, WV, died July 22. Graveside services were July 26 at John Perry Cemetery, Genoa, under direction of Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, WV.

FRANK PERRY

FRANK PERRY, JR., 81, of Dunlow, WV, died July 22. Services were July 28, at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, WV. Burial in Sol Perry Cemetery, Dunlow.

DUKE CAMERON DIAMOND

DUKE CAMERON DIAMOND, 75, of Fallsburg, died July 23. Services were July 27, at Wilson Funeral Home, Louisa.

JASE ALLEN BLACKBURN

JASE ALLEN BLACKBURN, 7-weeks, of Van Lear, died July 22. Services under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville. Burial in Lakeview Memorial Cemetery, Staffordsville.

ELIZABETH DIANE WILKS

ELIZABETH DIANE WILKS, 67, of Webbville, died July 23. Services under direction of Young Funeral Home, Louisa.

PRISCILLA MARSILLETT

PRISCILLA MARSILLETT, 69, of Prestonsburg, died July 23. Services were July 28, at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin. Burial in Mayo Cemetery, Prestonsburg.

ROBERT E. “RD” DEBORD

ROBERT E. “RD” DEBORD, 69, of Louisa, died July 24. Services July 28, at Young Funeral Home, Louisa. Burial in Yatesville Memorial Gardens, Louisa.

BETTY LOU FRALEY TOWNSEND

BETTY LOU FRALEY TOWNSEND, 79, of Panama City, Fla., formerly of Fort Gay, WV, died July 24. Services will be 2 p.m., July 30, at Wilson Funeral Home, Panama City. Visitation 1 p.m., to service time.

MARJORIE JANET ROBINSON

MARJORIE JANET ROBINSON, 70, of Pikeville, died July 24. Services were July 27, in Warfield. Burial in Henry Taylor Cemetery, Warfield.

BARBARA JEAN ESTEP

BARBARA JEAN ESTEP, 82, of Flat Gap, died July 25. Services were July 29, at Phelps and Son Funeral Home, Paintsville. Burial in Blanton Branch Cemetery, Oil Springs.

JANICE LEAN MARCUM MAY

JANICE LEAN MARCUM MAY, 73, of Prichard, WV, died July 25. Services were July 29, at Kermit FWB Church, under direction of Mullins Family Funeral Home, Warfield.

NOLA MARIE WELLMAN

NOLA MARIE WELLMAN, 90, of Louisa, died July 26. Services will be noon, July 30, at Wilson Funeral Home, Louisa. Burial in Cyrus Cemetery, Louisa.

JOAN C. COX

JOAN C. COX, 73, of Louisa, died July 27. Services will be 11 a.m., July 30, at Young Funeral Home, Louisa. Burial in the family cemetery, Louisa.