Obituaries
Laverne Kay Salyers
Sep 6, 2026
Laverne Kay Harris Salyers, 78, of Argillite, KY, peacefully went to her heavenly home on Sunday, September 6, 2026, at The Jordan Center in Louisa, KY.
Laverne was born on July 29, 1948, in Ashland, KY, to the late James K. Harris and Wanda L. Caudill Harris.
In addition to her parents, Laverne was preceded in death by her loving husband of...
Stephanie Mae Blevins Gates
Sep 9, 2026
Stephanie Mae Blevins
It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved granddaughter, Stephanie Mae Blevins, who was born on September 22, 1989, and passed away on September 9, 2026.
Stephanie was deeply loved by her family and by the many people whose lives she touched. She will be remembered for her warmth, generous spirit,...
Jane Kay Rhodes Gillum
Sep 7, 2026
Jane Kay Rhodes Gillum of Flatwoods, KY, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 7, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Jane was born on February 4, 1950, in Indiana to the late Irvin G. Rhodes and Kathryn Meek Rhodes.
In addition to her parents, Jane was preceded in death by three brothers: her twin, James, Nathan, and Arthur; and...
Gilbert Louis Coleman
Aug 28, 2026
Gilbert Louis Coleman, 74, of Ashland, KY, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 28, 2026.
Mr. Coleman was born on February 5, 1952, in Ashland, KY, to the late Nathaniel Coleman and Ella Mae Westbrook Coleman. He was a beloved son, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, and his presence will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
In...
Dorothy Marie Morrison
Aug 28, 2026
Dorothy Marie Morrison, lovingly known as Marie, 76, of Flatwoods, KY, passed away on August 28, 2026, at the Ashland Community Care Center, surrounded by her family, leaving behind a beautiful legacy of faith, family, hard work, generosity, and a lifetime spent caring for others.
Marie was born on June 21, 1950, in Ashland, KY, to the late Charity Rose Gentry...
Clifford Marshall Williams
Aug 18, 2026
Clifford Marshall Williams, 79, of Flatwoods, KY, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at his residence, surrounded by his loved ones.
Clifford was born on April 2, 1947, in Flatwoods, KY, to the late Estelle Williams and Bertha Dehart Williams.
Mr. Williams was a carman for CSX Railroad.
He is survived by his loving wife of fifty-seven years, Helen Ruth Skaggs Williams...
Jerry Michael Brown
Aug 11, 2026
Jerry Michael Brown, 73, of Ironton, OH, passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at Harbor Healthcare of Ironton.
Michael was born on April 17, 1953, in Ironton, OH, to the late Charles Henry Brown and Francis Pauline Adkins Brown.
Mr. Brown was a mechanic for Pennsylvania Truck Lines, a volunteer firefighter for the Wurtland Fire Department, and a member of AmVets....
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...
