Obituaries

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

Feb 20, 2025

Jerry David Williams, 71, of Wurtland, KY, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, KY.

Jerry was born November 22, 1953, in Ashland, KY, to the late Elvie Williams and Lillian Ruth Gambill Williams. 

In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by his sister, Kathy Sue Williams McKenize.

Mr. Williams was an Electrician for...

Feb 13, 2025

Kenneth Carl Hughes, 57, of Raceland, KY, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at Louisville East Post Acute Care in Louisville, KY.

Kenny was born March 16, 1967, in Ashland, KY, to John C. and Patrica Ann Gilley Hughes.

Kenny was a retail manager for various department stores throughout his career. At his last place of employment, he specialized in training...

Jan 28, 2025

Hilda Markin Willis, 91, of Flatwoods, KY, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at Oakmont Manor in Flatwoods.

Hilda was born August 17, 1933, in Cheap, KY, to the late Homer Markin and Mae Williams Markin.

In addition to her parents, Hilda was preceded in death by her four brothers, Ellis, Earl, Homer Jr., Charles Markin; and her sister Ethel Sallie.

Hilda...

Jan 24, 2025

Victoria Blanche Sedlock Sefton, 79, of Raceland, KY, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025, at King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, KY.

Victoria was born May 5, 1945, in Hetzel, WV, to the late Andy Sedlock and Versie Cheek Sedlock.

Mrs. Sefton was a homemaker and a 1963 graduate of Logan High School in Logan, WV. She enjoyed working in her...

Jan 13, 2025

Freida Pauline Griffith Elswick, 79, of Flatwoods, KY, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025, at the Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland, KY.

Freida was born February 4, 1945, in Ashland, KY, to the late Virgil Griffith and Carrie Hayes Griffith. 

In addition to her parents, Frieda was preceded in death by her loving husband, Jimmie Allen Elswick; her son, Jimmie...

Jan 12, 2025

Rhonda Ray Kirkbride Pennington, 66, of Flatwoods, KY, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington, KY.

Rhonda was born July 30, 1958, in Ashland, KY, to the late Paul Kirkbride and Martha Jean Cordle Fortune.

In addition to her parents, Rhonda was preceded in death by two sisters, Sherry Bowman and Lou Ann Fortune.

Mrs....

Jan 6, 2025

Kenneth Keith Loyer, 85, of Russell, KY, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025, at King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, KY.

Kenneth was born July 31, 1939, in Ironton, OH, to the late Thomas Charles Loyer and Lillian Messenger Loyer.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Loyer was preceded in death by his brother, Frank Loyer.

Mr. Loyer was a Safety Coordinator...

Dec 31, 2024

Pamela Kay Walker Andrews, 83, of Russell, KY, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at Trinity Station Retirement Community in Flatwoods, KY.

Pamela was born March 25, 1941, in Rushville, IN, to the late Rudy Omega Walker and Margaret Jay Beaver Walker.

Mrs. Andrews was a retired business instructor at Ohio University Southern Campus in Ironton, OH. She was a member...

Dec 18, 2024

Karen Louise DeSalvi, 72, of Ironton, OH, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at the Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland, KY.

Karen was born March 7, 1952, in Ashland, KY, to the late Lucy Keeton Honaker.

In addition to her parents, Karen was preceded in death by her loving husband, Dean DeSalvi; and a sister, Ellen...

Dec 17, 2024

Patricia Mary Zayon Keeton, 83, of Flatwoods, KY, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland, KY.

Patricia was born December 14, 1941, in Philadelphia, PA, to the late Bernard and Mary Kavish Zayon.

In addition to her parents, Patricia was preceded in death by her husband of sixty years, Roscoe James...

Dec 12, 2024

Jerry David Huffman, 67, formerly of Greenup, KY, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 12, 2024, in Maryville, TN at his residence.

Mr. Huffman was born March 23, 1957, in Ashland, KY, to the late Robert Harold Huffman and Nellie Faye Willis Huffman.

In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by his son, Joshua Dustin...

Dec 8, 2024

Harry Arthur Shepard Jr., 65, of Ashland, KY, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at his residence in Ashland.

Mr. Shepard was born April 7, 1959, in Charleston, WV, to the late Harry Arthur Shepard Sr. and Wilda Katherine Simpson Shepard.

Harry was a self-employed contractor and a Charleston High School graduate in Charleston, WV.

Mr. Shepard is survived by his son,...

Nov 24, 2024

David Morgan Medley, 85, of Flatwoods, KY, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family.

Mr. Medley was born July 7, 1939, in Vanceburg, KY, to the late David Thomas Medley and Lettie Scaggs Medley.

In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by his nine brothers and three sisters.

Mr. Medley was a brakeman...

Nov 15, 2024

Rita Joyce Mullins Clay, 84, of Albertville, AL, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024, at Shepherd's Cove Hospice House in Albertville, AL.

Rita was born January 24, 1940, in Ashland, KY, to the late George William Mullins and Jane Adkins.

In addition to her parents, Rita was preceded in death by her loving husband, John Robert Clay, her brother, Bill Mullins,...