John C. "Junior" Helton

John C. "Junior" Helton, 82, of Deason died early Wednesday at his home after a long illness. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Mark Hall officiating. Burial, with full military honors, will follow at Willow Mount Cemetery.

Visitation with the family will be 4-8 p.m. today.