4 SHS Cheerleaders & 2 Others Killed in Car Crash

[Mama3]

The funeral arrangements for the King's will be handled by McCreary County Funeral Home

http://www.webfh.com/fh/home/home.cfm?&fh_id=11262&ck=1

Arrangements have not been made at this time.

Ms. Wilson was on a local cable show tonight and said the fund would be called JANA

[Hypatia]

Thanks, Mama3. I watched it, and the lady they interviewed was Rhonda Ledbetter. They didn't mention her relation to the family, but Jewel King's maiden name was apparently Ledbetter. When asked if there was anything the community could do to help, she said just pray.

My heart & prayers go out the family & friends of all affected by this tragedy.

Channel 6 just gave a news blip that they would be speaking with a relative of Jeweline King at 11p.m.
As of right now,they have nothing on their website to post here.

[Mama3]

As of right now,the radio station in McCreary County has no update.
They may post something tomorrow.
www.hay98.com

[Mama3]

http://www.wate.com/global/story.asp?s=9241852

Two victims in Scott Co. crash improving
Posted: Oct 26, 2008 06:56 PM PDT

By SHELBY BAKER
6 News Reporter

SCOTT COUNTY (WATE) -- Two of the victims involved in a deadly accident in Scott County Friday night remained at UT Medical Center Sunday night. Rhonda Ledbetter, a family member says 49-year-old Malcum King and 22-year-old Miranda King are improving.

"Malcum is stable, he is doing better, he is more awake and talking a little bit more, and Miranda she still has a ways to go but she's doing better also."

The impact of the crash killed 49-year-old Jewel Ledbetter King of Fentress County.

"It is so hard. There are really no words to explain how much this hurts," said Ledbetter.

Ledbetter says Miranda King, who was 33 weeks pregnant, miscarried as a result of her injuries.

"If everyone would just pray that would be the best way to help the family right now," said Ledbetter.

Miranda King's 10-month-old son, Aiden Wilson was also in the car. He suffered minor injuries and is now back home with family.

Ledbetter says funeral arrangements for Jewel King and Miranda's baby will be held at Mccreary funeral home in Whitley City, Kentucky. Times and dates are pending.

[Hypatia]

First National Bank of Oneida is in the process of setting up a fund to help the families with expenses. You can stop by any branch of FNB and donate to the fund.

[Hypatia]

Click here to read this morning's Knox News report.

I think they got it wrong about the birthday party being at McDonald's. From what I understand, the party was at Alisha Collins' house. Can anyone confirm that?

[shih tzu lover]

It was my understanding the girls had just left the Chambers farm...????????

[Hypatia]

You may be right about the Chambers' Farm. I'm just pretty sure it wasn't at McDonald's. Not that it really matters. Trivial in the grand scheme of things.

[Hypatia]

WBIR's report today.

[Hypatia]

Ashley Mason's obituary, including funeral arrangements, as posted on Four Oaks' website:

Ashley Nicole Mason

Ashley Nicole Mason, age 15, passed Saturday October 25, 2008 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville.

Ashley was born on March 25, 1993 in Oneida, Tennessee, and was a member of the Standfield United Baptist Church. She enjoyed cheerleading, tumbling, attending church and singing in the choir, school, hanging out with her friends, texting her friends on her cell phone, and embracing life with open arms.

She was preceded in death by her Grandpa: Elmer Mason; Great- Grand Parents: Felin and Stella Mason and Clyde and Kay Phillips.

She is survived by her Mother: Patsy Mason- Newport and Step- Dad: Dallas Newport; Granny: Beverly Mason; (2) “Big” Brothers: Roger and Joshua Mason; (1) “Little” Sister: Danielle Mason; (1) Step- Brother: Eric Newport and wife Markie; One Aunt: Marilyn Lloyd and husband Jeff; Two Uncles: Ralph Mason and wife Pat and Curtis Mason and wife Lesa; Special Great- Aunt: Bernie Mason; Her great friend and loving cheerleading coach Cynthia Reynolds and her daughter Akeia, all of Huntsville, and many other relatives and many, many, great friends.

The family will receive friends for visitation from 6:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M., Tuesday Evening, October 28, 2008 in the Chapel of Four Oaks Funeral Home in Huntsville. Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M., Wednesday Morning, October 29, 2008 at the Smokey Creek Baptist Church with Bro. Dudley Harness and Bro. Jeff Lloyd Officiating. Music will be provided by the Standfield Untied Church Choir. Burial will follow in the Smokey Creek Cemetery.

Pallbearers are Roger Mason, Josh Mason, Nick Sharp, Spencer Chambers, Dallas Juarez and Eric Newport.

Honorary Pallbearers are Danny Gordon, Shane Mason, Steven Mason, Jeff Lloyd, Robbie Massey and Nash Strunk.

In Lieu of flowers, family request donations be made to:

Ashley Nicole Mason Memorial Fund

c/o Four Oaks Funeral Home

P. O. Box 410

Huntsville, Tennessee 37756

Four Oaks Funeral Home of Huntsville is in charge of the arrangements for the family of Ashley Nicole Mason.