Obituaries

Sep 16, 2025

Arlita Sue Reese Williams, 78, of Grayson, KY, passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, in Carter Nursing and Rehabilitation in Grayson, KY.

Arlita was born on June 4, 1947, in Lorain, OH, to the late Frances Forbes Reese.

In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of thirty-four years, Bernard Williams Jr., and her son,...

Aug 29, 2025

Connie Beatrice Conley Powers, 76, of Flatwoods, KY, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025, at Wurtland Nursing and Rehabilitation in Wurtland, KY.

Connie was born May 11, 1949, in Paintsville, KY, to the late Oral and June Lavender Conley.

In addition to her parents, Connie was preceded in death by two brothers, Darrell and Doug (Liz) Conley; a sister, Bonnie (Archie)...

Aug 18, 2025

David Holbrook Duerk, 87, of Ashland, KY, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025, at Kingsbrook Lifecare Center in Ashland, KY.

Mr. Duerk was born on July 15, 1938, in Flatwoods, KY, to the late Otto F. and Nelly Mae Holbrook Duerk.

In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by his loving wife, Dorothy Lee Duerk, and his three...

Aug 9, 2025

Patricia Jo “Patty” Salyers, 57, of Ashland, Kentucky, passed away on August 9, 2025, at Community Hospice in Ashland.

Born on May 14, 1968, Patty spent her life rooted in the community where she was born and raised. She was a deputy jailer for Greenup County Detention Center and then a spunky volunteer bartender for the Greenup VFW Post 1168 and...

Aug 9, 2025

James “J.P.” Bailey, of Flatwoods, KY, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at Trinity Station Retirement Community

He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Thelma Caudill Bailey, and his brother, Michael Bailey. He is survived by his devoted wife of nearly 55 years, Nancy Nigra Bailey of Flatwoods; his son and daughter-in-law,...

Aug 6, 2025

David Earl Renfroe, 74, of Ashland, KY, passed away from an extended illness on August 6, 2025, at King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, KY.

David was born April 12, 1951, in Ashland, KY, to the late Armond and Verna Delores Griffith Renfroe.

In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by his brother, Alan Renfroe.

Mr. Renfroe was a cashier...

Aug 6, 2025

Earl Meek Jr., 97, of Louisville, KY, passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at his residence.

Mr. Meek was born January 28, 1928, in Huntington, WV, to the late Earl Meek Sr. and Mabel Meade Meek.

In addition to his parents, Earl was preceded in death by his loving wife, Josephine “Jo” Deere Meek, and his sister, Maudie Meek Lucas.

Earl was...

Jul 26, 2025

Elisha Lewis Jr., 96, of Flatwoods, KY, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Sanctuary of the Ohio Valley in Ironton, OH.

Mr. Lewis was born March 3, 1929, in Elliott County, KY, to the late Lish and Greta Castle Lewis.

In addition to his parents, Elisha was preceded in death by his loving wife, Mary F. Lewis; three brothers: Ike,...

Jul 13, 2025

John Paul Hensley, 80, of Worthington, KY, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at the Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland, KY.

Mr. Hensley was born in Baltimore, MD, on July 9, 1945, to the late John David and Lucille Owens Hensley, but was raised by his uncle and aunt, the late Dorsey and Olive T. Doniphan.

He was also preceded...

Jul 6, 2025

Betty Jane Taylor, 79, of Wurtland, KY, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her loved ones.

Betty was born March 10, 1946, in Wurtland, KY, to the late John and Zera Maynard Taylor.

In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by four brothers: John Taylor Jr., Charles Taylor, Malcolm Taylor, Denny Taylor; and...

Jun 28, 2025

Patricia “Helen” Fitzpatrick Boyd, 78, of Flatwoods, KY, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at her home.

Mrs. Boyd was born on August 15, 1946, in Richardson, KY, to the late Bill Ray and Elsie Chaffin Fitzpatrick.

In addition to her parents, Helen was preceded in death by two brothers, Jacob and Bill Ray Fitzpatrick Jr, and five sisters, Eva Bowen,...

Jun 23, 2025

Kathryn Dawn Preston, 68, of Flatwoods, KY, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025, at Oakmont Manor and Rehabilitation Center in Flatwoods, KY.

Kathryn was born in Ironton, OH, on September 11, 1956, to the late Elbert Leslie and Hilda Markin Willis.

Kathryn was a bank teller and self-employed housekeeper. She loved photography and was a member of First Apostolic Church in...

May 27, 2025

Vanessa Darlene Short Anderson Coleman, 70, of Ashland, KY, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, KY.

Mrs. Coleman was born November 5, 1954, in Ashland, KY, to the late William “Bill” Proctor Short and Reba Darlene Rice Short.

In addition to her parents, Vanessa was preceded in death by her first husband, Billy Joe...

May 9, 2025

Pamela Jane Rowan Williams, 70, of Flatwoods, KY, passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025, at Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland, KY, surrounded by her loved ones.

Mrs. Williams was born to the late William and Oma Jane Nelson Rowan on September 17, 1954, in Cincinnati, OH.

In addition to her parents, Pamela was preceded in death by her four brothers:...

Apr 16, 2025

Delilah Ruth Porter Fields, 70, of Ashland, KY, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at South Shore Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Ruth was born on June 12, 1954, in Ashland, KY, to the late Frances Marion Porter Jr. and Zella Mae Johnson Porter.

In addition to her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by a son, Phillip Fields, and a sister, Brenda...

Apr 14, 2025

Mackenzie R. Burkett, 29, of Greenup, KY, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025, in Ashland, KY.

Mackenzie was born August 25, 1995, in Ashland, KY, to Jim (Jerri) Ingles of Greenup, KY, and Cindy Burkett of Ashland, KY.

Mackenzie was preceded in death by a son, Joshua Burkett, a grandmother, Wilma Ingles, and a grandfather, Jerry Bullion.

Mackenzie was a Landscaper and...

Apr 9, 2025

Bernice C. Rober Doty, 77, of Ashland, KY, passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland.

Bernice was born on October 28, 1947, in Brooklyn, NY, to the late Bernard and Ethel Marie McNamara Rober.

Mrs. Doty was the owner/manager of Four Seasons Catering in Huntington, WV. She loved all animals. Especially her dog, Wendy, and...

Mar 18, 2025

Rosemary Allen Sergent, 81, of Grayson, KY, passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at the Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland, KY.

Rosemary was born September 16, 1943, in Ashland, KY, to the late Mae Whittaker Crum.

In addition to her mother, Rosemary was preceded in death by a son, Robert “Pete” Coburn; a granddaughter, Kala Rachelle Moore; stepfather, Lacy Crum;...

Mar 9, 2025

Virginia Ann Cordle, 86, of Ashland, KY, passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at the Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland, KY.

Virginia was born May 26, 1938, in Greenup, KY, to the late James and Mary Griffith Oney.

In addition to her parents, Virginia was preceded in death by her loving husband, Raymond Cordle; a son, Robert Cordle; three brothers:...

Feb 24, 2025