Latisa Lou Roark

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, Harry “Ron” Broam, and a nephew, Clayton S. Broam.

Latisa worked in management at King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, KY, from 1995 to 2010 and taught for one year in Mississippi. She was a graduate of Russell High School and Morehead State University.

In addition to her mother, Latisa is survived by her three daughters, Cassandra (Casey) Hamilton of Raceland, KY, Alyssa Roark of Ashland, KY, and Samantha (August) Lasko of Morehead, KY; three grandchildren: Addie, Raegan, and EJ Hamilton; her sister, Tamra Broam of Ashland, KY; a nephew, Clinton Hodge; and a host of extended family and friends.

A memorial service will be held at 2 P.M. on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at Bailey Family Funeral Home in Flatwoods, KY, with August Lasko officiating.

Visitation will be one hour before the service on Sunday at the funeral home.

Condolences can be expressed at www.baileyfamilyfuneralhome.com.