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Chrissy Clay Casey – much loved and not forgotten

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Christina Marie Clay-Casey, age 32, departed this world on Monday, December 12, 2016. She was born October 20, 1984, in Pikeville, KY, to Scott and Lenora (Smith) Clay. A 2002 graduate of Phelps High School, she’s remembered by her friends and classmates as a free-spirit with a heart of gold. She was wed September 6, 2008 to Steve Casey. Together they resided in Springboro, Ohio with one child, a son, Hunter Casey, to who Chrissy devoted her time as a stay-at-home Mom. She truly loved being a Mother, Wife, and pampering her Fur babies. Chrissy is preceded in death by her beloved Granny, Rosalea Smith. She is survived by her husband, Steve; treasured son, Hunter; her parents Scott and Lenora; a brother, Jeremy Clay, sister Tiffany Diehl; adored nieces and nephews Audrey, Paisley, Courtney, Hannah, Justin, Laiken, Coltan; grandparents, Don and Ramona Clay of Clintwood, VA; grandparents, Jim and Gail Baer of Clinton Township, MI; grandfather; Bradley Smith of Wellington, KY; a great-grandmother, Virginia Potter; a beloved special friend Stacy Blankenship; and a host of cousins, nieces, and nephews; Family, Friends, and all whose lives Chrissy touched are invited to her services to be held at Stopover Church of God on Thursday December 15th at 6:00 pm with church services at 7:00 pm with Bro. Harold Layne officiating. On Friday December 16th friends may visit the family after 7:00 pm at the Wilson Funeral Home with church services at 8:00 pm with Bro. Larry Riffe officiating. A graveside funeral service will be held on Saturday December 17th at 11:30 am at the Clay Family Cemetery at 3677 Spankem Branch Road Louisa, KY with Bro. Bobby Workman officiating. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to the St Jude Children Hospital at 262 Danny Thomas Place Memphis, TN 38105. Care has been entrusted to Wilson Funeral Home Louisa, KY.

Carolyn Sue Clay Lardie

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Carolyn Sue Clay Lardie

Louisa, Ky.

Carolyn Sue Clay Lardie, age 74 of Louisa, Ky. passed away peacefully on Nov. 7,2016. Born on Nov. 27, 1942 to Eda and Arnold Clay of Clintwood,, Carolyn graduated from Western Kentucky State University where she earned a B.A. degree in English and History, and later attended the University of Kentucky where she obtained her doctorate in English. Carolyn was predeceased by her first husband, Don Turner, and is survived by her loving husband, Dean Lardie.  She is also survived by two sisters, Aileen Clay Hood, and Gloria Clay Lucchese.

Carolyn Lardie, also known as Dr. Turner, served many years and touched many lives as a Professor of English at the Prestonsburg Community College, where she later served as Vice-president. Her vivacious nature and supportive personality made her a favorite with students and faculty. Dr. Turner also co-authored the book, John C.C. Mayo, Cumberland Capitalist, which is still housed in the Library of Congress. An avid supporter of the arts, Carolyn played the dulcimer and brought the joy of Appalachian music to others through performances throughout the south. Carolyn spent most of her life championing animal rights and rescuing dogs in need.

In lieu of flowers or cards, the family asks that a donation be made to a music organization or animal rescue group in Carolyn’s honor. A private burial will take place in the spring in the family cemetery in Virginia.

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2016 Clay Family Reunion

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CLAY FAMIILY REUNION
 If you are a family member, you are invited

– Mark your calendar
11 AM Saturday, June 18, 2016
Prime Sirloin restaurant at Norton, VA
Buffet and Salad Bar or Steak
Each family pays their own way, so it’s up to you.

Cousins by the dozens!!   Bring all of your kids and grandkids to meet and//or reconnect with your loving kinfolks.
Let’s focus on the young to keep this 65+ year tradition alive.

 Y’ALL COME & JOIN THE FUN!!

See clayfamilyblog.com for news, fun photos & history.

 

Dear Family,

Note that we have changed the date from the last Saturday in June to the third Saturday because some people had conflicts with other reunions and vacation plans.

As older people have died and their numbers have dwindled, our reunions have also shrunk. To revitalize this family event, let’s focus on the children, not the past. Please come and bring your families, especially the children, to celebrate with us. We need you all to keep our extended family connected.

I have heard that some of you have had disagreements with your brothers and/or sisters in the past. Please lay aside those hard feeling just for one day to reconnect with loving, fun people you haven’t seen in a long time, and meet children you have never met. You will find more love than you can imagine.

God bless each and every one of you.

Renee Turner – gone but not forgotten

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Nanette Renee Turner age 48 passed away on January 21, 2016. She was of the Baptist Faith and a 1986 graduate of Clintwood High School. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Gearldine Mullins and a brother Michael Harvey Mullins.

Survivors Include:

Children: Justin (Meagan Stallard) Turner of Clintwood, Virginia

Gina (Josh) Raines of Haysi, Virginia

Ryan (Shannon Beller) Turner of Haysi, Virginia

Sister: Kimberly (Russell) Beckner of Knoxville, TN

Aunts: Doris “Lucille” Southerlin, Shirley Clay, Virginia Clay, Lucille Clay, Lucy Sloan, Patty Trent and Brenda Boothe

Two grandchildren: Caleb Fleming and Noah Turner

Fiance: Kenny Lyles of Abingdon, Virginia.

Family will receive friends and family on Tuesday January 26, 2016 at 6:00pm with services at 7pm at Mullins Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Services will be Wednesday January 27, 2016 at 11:00 am at Mullins Funeral Home Chapel with Clergymen Greg Cyphers. Burial will follow at a later date.

Pallbearers will be Josh Raines, Rusty Beckner, Ron Kendrick, Mike Perrigan and Matt Stacy. Honorary Pallbearers Kenny Lyles, Greg Cyphers, Terry Bartley, Banner Anderson, Brenda Ramey and Shanghi Nickles.

Mullins Funeral Home and Staff are serving the Turner Family. Online condolences may be made at http://www.mullinsfuneralhome3@verizon.net

Visit with Uncle Ed

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In February I visited with Uncle Ed and Aunt Virginia when he came home from the hospital.  He was so glad to see me that he hugged me, held on tight and cried, probably remembering that Mom had died recently.  He was not able to walk on his own and his voice was so low that it was hard to hear what he was saying.  I spent several hours with them. Ed insisted his daughter, Lucinda, get some home canned vegetables for me.  I really appreciated it.  He loved to grow a garden and can the produce, and had given Mom and me canned vegetables over the years.  I was so glad I could see him then before he died in May.  See photos below.

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Recent Family Visits

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Thursday of last week I visited Lucille Southerlin and Paige Blanton in their home in Abingdon.  They cooked a delightful lunch of home grown vegetables, etc.  After Lucy’s husband, Sloan, died last year Paige and her husband, Gale, moved into Lucille’s basement apartment.  They are now building a house on nearby farm land that his family owns.  Paige recently became a grandmother for the first time when her daughter Bethany had a baby girl.  Their son, Adam, works in Roanoke and is planning a beach wedding this fall in Charleston, South Carolina.

From there, I went over to the Clintwood area to work on Mom’s house.  It needs a lot of work.  I am buying Harriette’s half of the house and am keeping it for now.  I’ll need to stop calling it Mom’s house, so I’ll just call it “The Ridge.”  The last time I was there, I cut back the big lilac bushes (really trees) that were above the roofline in front of the house.  This time I spent the afternoon chopping overgrown bushes by the road.  They were smothering each other.  I finished carrying the piles of limbs out of the yard just before a sudden hard rain came.  The next day, I was too tired to do anything but a few easy jobs inside.  Next time, I hope to tackle the wild jungle of forsythia bushes in that area.  See photo below.

On Friday I enjoyed lunch with Ramona Clay at the White Star Café in Clintwood. Don stayed home with a couple of their grandchildren who were visiting.  Yes, the White Star Café is still there.  I hadn’t been in there for years and was delighted that not much has changed from years ago.  It is under new management and has been cleaned up a bit and they have opened a banquet room downstairs.  Otherwise, it’s the same.

Later, I visited with John Stanley in his home.  He seems to be doing well and is busy with M&M Moving Company that he runs from his home.

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Reunion News and Views

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The family reunion on June 27th was again small but very enjoyable for all.  There were just 13 of us as follows:  Doris “Lucille” Southerlin, her daughter Paige Blanton, myself, Don and Ramona Clay, Jack and Wanda Clay, three of their daughters, Michele Mullins, Angie Clay and Jennifer Ramey, her new husband and Jennifer’s children Ethan and Lilly Slemp.  We shared many interesting stories and photos from albums and phones.  We hope many of you can join us next year.  See photos below.

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