Obituaries
Larry G Scott
Jul 10, 2026
Larry G. Scott Sr., 85, of Raceland, KY, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loved ones.
Mr. Scott was born on June 20, 1941, in Ashland, KY, to the late Orville Bruce Scott and Dora Click Scott.
In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by his loving wife, Shirley Kay Brewer Scott;...
Robert Allen Burton
Jul 8, 2026
Robert Allen Burton, 78, of Catlettsburg, KY, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loved ones.
Bob was born on May 6, 1948, in Ashland, KY, to the late James E. Burton Jr. and Nellie Faye Marshall Burton Alexander.
In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, James E. Burton...
Kalie Ailene Grubb
Jun 18, 2026
Kalie Ailene Webb Cope Grubb, 80, of Flatwoods, KY, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, KY.
Kalie was born on November 25, 1945, in Johnson County, KY, to the late Ozie and Anna L. Mead Webb.
In addition to her parents, Kalie was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Wesley K....
Wilma Lee Harris
Jun 16, 2026
Wilma Lee Harris, 76, of Delaware, OH, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at Grady Memorial Hospital in Delaware, OH.
Wilma was born on December 16, 1949, in Boyd County, KY, to the late Virgil and Janie Nolan Bullion.
In addition to her parents, Wilma was preceded in death by her loving husband, Larry James Harris; a sister, Alice Grizzle; a...
Diana Bell
Jun 13, 2026
Diana Bell, 79 of Flatwoods, KY, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Kings Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, KY.
She was born April 16, 1947, to the late Dewitt and Erma Edmon.
She was a graduate of Paul Blazer High School in Ashland, KY, and retired as a registered nurse. She devoted her life and career to caring for others. Diana...
Timothy Dale Kirk
Jun 5, 2026
Timothy Dale Kirk, 70, of Flatwoods, KY, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his loved ones.
Mr. Kirk was born on February 14, 1956, in Boyd County, KY, to the late Willie Owen Kirk and Lillian Cordle Kirk.
In addition to his parents, Timothy was preceded in death by a grandson, Elijah D. Kirk, and two...
Latisa Lou Roark
May 28, 2026
Latisa Lou Hodge Roark, 61, of Wurtland, KY, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at Wurtland Nursing and Rehabilitation, surrounded by her loved ones.
Ms. Roark was born on March 16, 1965, in Bluefield, WV, to Ruby Barker Hodge of Russell, KY, and the late Thomas R. Hodge.
In addition to her father, Latisa was preceded in death by her brother-in-law,...
James Curtis Caldwell
May 23, 2026
James Curtis Caldwell, 57, of Worthington, KY, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at ARH Advanced Care in South Williamson, KY.
Mr. Caldwell was born on November 26, 1968, in Ashland, KY, to Nora Hester Triplett Caldwell of Flatwoods, KY, and the late James Michael Caldwell.
Mr. Caldwell was an operations manager for Green Leaf and a United States Army Veteran....
Rella J Gullett
May 4, 2026
Rella J. Jones Gullett, 87, of Flatwoods, KY, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2026, at the Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland, KY.
Mrs. Gullett was born on April 10, 1939, in Pikeville, KY, to the late Hatler and Mae Adkins Jones.
In addition to her parents, Rella was preceded in death by a daughter, Dayle Brown, her brother, Tony Jones,...
George Patrick Akers
May 1, 2026
George Patrick Akers, 80, of Flatwoods, KY, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loved ones.
Mr. Akers was born on October 6, 1945, in Ironton, OH, to the late Charles Preston and Mary Josephine Norris Akers.
In addition to his parents, George was preceded in death by a sister, Cecilia Irving.
Mr. Akers was a Welder...
Wanda Lee Pack
Apr 7, 2026
Wanda Lee Cornwell Pack, 89, of Ashland, KY, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Woodland Oaks Healthcare in Ashland.
Wanda was born on March 11, 1937, in Wayne, WV, to the late Ormsby and Goldie Pack Cornwell.
In addition to her parents, Wanda was preceded in death by her loving husband, Charles William Pack; a son, James David Pack; her...
Gladys Hatfield
Mar 24, 2026
Our beloved Mother, GranGran, Sister, and Friend, Gladys Hatfield, entered the presence of our Lord at the age of 79 on March 24, 2026, at Kingsbrook Medical Center in Ashland, KY.
She was born on November 16, 1946, in Varney, WV, to the late Rosella and Raymond Justice Sr.
She was a woman of unwavering belief, whose love for the Lord shone...
John G. Riffe
Feb 26, 2026
John G. Riffe, 87, of Flatwoods, KY, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at Oakmont Manor in Flatwoods, KY.
Mr. Riffe was born on November 11, 1938, in Ashland, KY, to the late Willard and Lena White Riffe.
In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his loving wife, Doris Ann Burgess Riffe, and several siblings.
Mr. Riffe was...
Dudley Eugene Barker
Jan 21, 2026
Dudley Eugene Barker, 69, of Raceland, KY, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, KY.
Mr. Barker was born on February 29, 1956, in Grayson, KY, to the late Stanley Wayne Barker and Anna Lucille Barker.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Barker was preceded in death by a brother, Douglas Barker.
Mr. Barker was a...
Anthony Ray Brown
Jan 9, 2026
Anthony Ray Brown, 64, of Ashland, KY, passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026, at his residence.
Mr. Brown was born on October 2, 1961, in East Chicago, IN, to the late Alvin Earl Brown and Sylvia Lucelle Newbolds Brown.
In addition to his parents, Anthony was preceded in death by a brother, Danny Earl Brown.
Mr. Brown was a graduate of Crown...
Thomas Sherman Adams
Dec 8, 2025
Thomas Sherman Adams, 78, of Ashland, KY, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loved ones.
Mr. Adams was born on December 26, 1946, in Fallsburg, KY, to the late Manson and Mable Green Adams.
Tom worked in the shipping department at AK Steel in Ashland, KY. He stocked vending machines with AVI Foodsystems in Warren,...
Pamela K. Howell
Nov 28, 2025
Pam K. Howell, 60, of Raceland, KY, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loved ones.
Pam was born on April 1, 1965, in Russell, KY, to Helen Hensley Medley of Flatwoods, KY, and the late David Medley.
Mrs. Howell was the best homemaker, Mom, and Meme. She was also a 1983 graduate of Russell High...
Debra Lynn Stevens
Nov 21, 2025
Debra Lynn Francis Stevens, 72, of Ashland, KY, passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025, at King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, KY.
Debbie was born on December 20, 1952, in Ashland, KY, to Anita Faye Francis of South Shore, KY and the late Millard Cecil Francis.
In addition to her father, Debbie was preceded in death by her loving husband, Charles...
William Wilson Stephens
Nov 3, 2025
William W. Stephens, 64, Ashland, KY, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025.
Mr. Stephens was born February 7, 1961, in Elliott County, KY, to Josephine Griffith White of Ashland, KY, and the late Luther Stephens.
William was a truck driver for over thirty years before he retired. He loved watching westerns and spending time with his grandchildren.
William is survived by his...
Michael Alan Hale
Oct 30, 2025
Michael Alan Hale, 72, of Catlettsburg, KY, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025.
Mr. Hale was born on August 4, 1953, in Ashland, KY, to the late BW “Happy” and Ruth Kitchen Hale.
Mike was a loving father and family man. He was a retired Senior Captain for the Ashland Fire Department and was a Marine Vietnam War Veteran. He was...
