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Mark STIFF Obituary

STIFF Mark, 53, of Lexington, died Mon, Oct 18, 2010 in Clayvillage. He was a native of Marietta, OH. He was the owner and operator of Bluegrass Country Depot in Clayvillage. He was a member of Gardenside Christian Church in Lexington, but had been attending Shelby Christian Church. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Karen Stiff, of Lexington; his son, Brandon Stiff (Jennifer) of Lexington; his daughter, Brooke Ring (Nick) of Lexington; his mother, Lanella Pieratt of Bristol, VA; his brother, Ron Stiff of Lexington; his sister, Mary Christian (Gary) of Blacksburg, VA; and his grandchildren, Carter Stiff and Jack Ring. Funeral 11am Fri at Gardenside Christian Church in Lexington with the Rev. Charles Delaney officiating. Visitation 5-9pm Wed at Shannon Funeral Home in Shelbyville and 5-8pm Thu at Gardenside Christian Church. Both nights of visitation will include a short devotion.

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Published by Lexington Herald-Leader on Oct. 20, 2010.

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OJ Gardner

October 22, 2010

Karen and Family,
Sitting here "remembering when". May God give you great comfort today and in the time to come. It's was great knowing Mark its even greater knowing that his faith has him in the presences of our Heavenly Father. Find comfort in the Cross of Christ.
OJ Gardner

Sheena Hogston-Knight

October 21, 2010

I am so sorry about your loss. My mom has been friends with you both for 32 years. It is hard on her to know one of her really good friends is gone. My thoughs and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Amy Thompson

October 20, 2010

I am so sorry to hear of Mark's passing, I am hopeful that your family will have peace during this extreme time of sorrow.

October 20, 2010

I am so sorry for your family's loss. I pray that you may find peace during this time of sorrow.

Amy Thompson
Boulder, CO

Randal and Vicki Robinson

October 20, 2010

Karen,
We are so sorry to hear of Mark's passing. Your family will certainly be in our thoughts and prayers. Mark was a great person and will be missed.

Sharon Ratliff

October 20, 2010

Karen, I went to high school with Mark at Elkhorn City. I was so surprised to see this in the paper today. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Ted Mullins

October 20, 2010

Ron,

I'm so sorry to hear about your brother. Please convey my sympathy to your family. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Amanda Harrison

October 20, 2010

Ron,

My love and sympathy to you and your family during this time of loss. My prayers are with you.

Jackie Melton

October 20, 2010

Ron,
I'm sorry to hear the passing of your brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.

LD & Ralph Egbert

October 20, 2010

Karen, So sorry to see this in the paper this morning. Ralph & me still talk of you often and how good you was to Sarah Cook. If there is anything we can do, please call upon us.

Richard Ramey

October 20, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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