Preston-Pruitt Funeral Home in Danville is handling arrangements. Chad Haggard. He was preceded in death by his precious daughter, Bekah Stevens in April of 2013. You may also click past listings to alphabetically find the name you are searching for. She was a homemaker and attended Ironville Independent Baptist Church. Gordon never met a stranger and to know him was to love him. Visitation is Wednesday from 10:00 AM until service time. Contributions may be made in Connie's memory (in lieu of flowers) to the Hoods Creek Baptist Church, c/o Richard Robinette, 4043 Camisha Court, Ashland, Kentucky 41102. She was preceded in death, in addition to her parents, by a son, Kenneth Allen Suttles, and a grand daughter Tiarra Nichole Phillips. Paul was a former employee of AK Steel,St. Funeral Services will be Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at 1:00 PM at Preston Family Funeral Home. John Landon Bradley, Jr., 39, of Ashland, Kentucky, died October 23, 2013 at Boyd Nursing and Rehabilitation Center following an extended illness. Funeral Services will be Saturday, January 10th at 11:00 AM at Centenary United Methodist Church, 2901 Winchester Avenue, Ashland, KY by Rev. Junior Ruggles. Funeral services will be Tuesday, April 8th at 11:00 AM by pastor Perry Young at PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME. Yes, simply click Add a photo located underneath the main photo of the obituary then upload the photos/videos you wish to share. The Paintsville Funeral Home's dedication to Johnson County families began in 1948, with Lloyd and Julie Preston who founded the Paintsville Funeral Funeral services will be, Friday, March 21st at 2:00 PM at PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME by Pastor Dennis Miles. Jeffrey was born April 24, 1945 a son of Beryle Williams of Ashland, Kentucky and the late Poe Jeffrey Williams, Sr. Jeff was retired after 37 years of service with AK Steel Corporation, served in Vietnam in the U.S. Army, was a 1963 graduate of Paul Blazer High School, and was a faithful member of the Meade Station Church of God. Visitation will be Thursday evening, at the funeral home, from 6 - 9 PM and Friday from 11:00 AM until service time. Lexington, Kentucky 40502. You have chosen us twelve out of the last fourteen years as the Best Funeral Home and for this we are grateful. Contributions may be made in Jesse's memory to Community Hospice, 1480 Carter Avenue, Ashland, Kentucky 41101. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. 2 brothers, Billy Joe and Henry Conley of Ashland. Azie is survived by his children, William Drake Meade and wife Carolyn ofGrovetown Georgia; Kathy Meade Frasure and husband Malcolm of Russell, Kentucky; DeborahMeade Jones and husband John of Russell, Kentucky; and Brian Azie Meade and wifeJoanie of Trenton, Ohio. Three daughters, Carloyn Bowling and husband Gary of Catlettsburg, Kentucky, Mary Ann Whetsel of Catlettsburg, Kentucky, and Brenda Wheeler and husband Burford of Ashland, Kentucky. She was a homemaker and a faithful member of the Hoods Creek Baptist Church- 1st Enterprise Association. Surviving include 2 sons, Donald Estep of Lasage, West Virginia, and Howard Randall Bryan of Ashland, Kentucky. Dale Barber and Bro. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. Memorial service will be 1 p.m. Monday at Preston Family s Bakery. We only work with local florists so we can maintain the sense of urgency and quality of your selections. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM until service time Saturday. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.prestonfamilyfuneralhome.com or Facebook.com/prestonfamilyfuneralhome. Current Services - Preston Funeral Home - FrontRunner Pro Lucille is a member of Temple Baptist Church. Surviving in addition to his loving wife include a son, Joe Hoenig and wife Karen of Lexington, Kentucky. He was a lifelong resident of Westwood, a member of the Westwood Christian Church, was a retired manager with Tom's Snack's Distributors, and enjoyed many years as a salesman with Westwood Motors. Condolences may be sent to the family at. Robert R. Hatfield, 79, of Catlettsburg, Kentucky, died Wednesday evening, May 15, 2013 at his residence. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 6 - 8 PM. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.prestonfamilyfuneralhome.com. James Delbert Spears, 51, of Ashland, Kentucky, died Sunday morning, January 18th, following a sudden illness at Kings Daughters Medical Center. Request Information He was born May 3, 1941 in Whitehouse to the late Ralph and Lenchie Wheeler Welch. He also was a huge fan of the Kentucky Wildcats. Funeral services will be Wednesday, April 30th, at 1:00 PM at PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME by Bro. Visitation will be at the church on Friday from 11:00 AM until service time. Surviving in addition to his wife include, 4 sons, Michael Lemaster and wife Sandy of Live Oak, Florida, Timothy Lemaster and wife Julie of Nicholasville, Kentucky, James Lemaster of Columbus, Ohio, and Benjamin Lemaster and wife Leslie of Russell, Kentucky. February 6, 2023 (68 years old) View obituary. 3 grandchildren, Holly Elizabeth Porter, Dakota Bennett, and Willow Rose Bennett. 8 great grandchildren, Joseph Jaden Bayes, Jeanna Lee Bayes, Logan Burns, Matt Burns, Bradley Reffitt, Natalie Reffitt, Kairi Stidham and Kadence Stidham. A funeral service will be held on Sunday, March 5th 2023 at 11:00 AM at the same location. Our mission is service; our goal is your family satisfaction. William John Fraley, 91, of Ashland, Kentucky, died peacefully, Friday, January 9th, at Wurtland Manor Health Care following an extended illness. Her second husband, Homer Blair also preceded her. 11 Great Grandchildren, 2 Great Great Grandchildren, and two sisters-in-law Ruby Daniels of Ashland, KY and Delores Miller of Willow Run, MI. She was a U.S. Navy veteran, a former Currier with Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital and a member of the Greenup VFW. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.prestonfamilyfuneralhome.com or Facebook/prestonfamilyfuneralhome. Delmar 'Sunny' Plummer, 80, of Ashland, Kentucky died Thursday, February 20, 2014 at Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland following an extended illness. Two step-grandsons Jack (Lisa) Francis Jr., James (Sandra) Francis, and one step granddaughter Jeannie Francis . Helen was born May 17, 1932 in Ashland, Kentucky a daughter of the late Charles and Goldia Mae Johnson Unrue. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the church. Please feel free to call 24 hours a day at 606-788-0422. Surviving include his precious wife of 62 years, Jean Adkins Jenkins. Ronald was a graduate of Boyd County High School, He attended Oakland Avenue Baptist Church in Catlettsburg, Kentucky and was a member of the Westwood Enterprise Baptist Church. Tyler was a funeral director and the Vice President of Preston Family Funeral Home in Ashland, Kentucky. Jeff Potter, 47, of Ashland, Kentucky, died Saturday, April 26th, at Kings Daughters Medical Center following a short illness. Burial will be in the Kirby Flats Cemetery. He is survived by : his spouse Rue Hemmie Childers Hager; his son Joseph Gilliam; his caregivers, Tammy Butcher and Carletta Fraley; his sisters, Rose Ellen Wells and Katherine Prater; his pet Cutie; and his friend Christians. Charles Elmer 'Blackie" Gibson. Also preceding him in death was a brother, Stanley Bounds. He was a proud Unites States Army veteran, having served 2 tours of duty in Vietnam. Thelma was preceded in death, in addition to her parents and husband, by a son, Roger Fitzer, a daughter, Linda Fitzer, and a grand daughter, Cheryl Fitzer. Arrangements are under the direction of PRESTON, FAMILY FUNERAL HOME. Per her request, there will be no services held. Surviving include 2 daughters, Amanda Bradley of Ashland and Madison Osborne of Carter County. Jones-Preston Funeral Home 807 South Mayo Trail Paintsville, Kentucky 41240 View Obituary Thursday, March 2, 2023 He was born September 15, 1949, in Drift, KY, to the late George and Opal Kidd Parsons (Harvey).He was a 1967 graduate of Martin High School in Martin, KY, and was employed with Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital from 1969 until his retirement over 30 years later. With the great dedication of my staff we are able to continue the tradition of providing thoughtful and compassionate care with the utmost integrity in your time of need. He was a retired millwright with Local 1519 and was of the Baptist faith. Edward Fairchild Sr., 90 of Westwood, Ky., went home to be with the Lord on Sunday October 27, 2013 at his home following a short illness. In addition to his parents he is survived by his grandmother, Alberta Murphy. James N. Preston and Irene Preston. Entombment will be in Rose Hill Burial Park mausoleum. He was a former employee with Pike Utilities. 2 step brothers, Troy and Andy Holsinger. Visitation will be Sunday evening from 6 - 9 PM at the funeral Home. Funeral Services will be Monday, January 19th at 1:00 at PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME by Bro. Alice Karen Bates, 62, of Ironton, Ohio, formerly of Ashland, died peacefully Wednesday, October 9, 2013, at her residence. Leonard Ray Daniels, James Bascom Daniels, Letha Ralph Daniels, Rev. She was a member of the Russell Christian Baptist Church and attended Hilltop Baptist Church. Our Mother is also survived by 2 sisters, Judy (Gary) Sallie of Summitt, KY, and Brenda Yonts of Summitt, KY. Six brothers, Elwood and Rita Doolin of Westwood, KY, Glen Doolin of Wurtland, KY, Charles and Pat Doolin of Arizona, Ellis and Pam Doolin, Jr. ofCatlettsburg, KY, Donald and Donna Doolin of Ona, WV, and David Doolin of Sandy Springs, SC. Menu. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.facebook.com/prestonfamilyfuneralhome or www.prestonfamilyfuneralhome.com. Burial will be in the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North East. Wright Family Cemetery Flat Gap, Kentucky 41219 View Obituary Visitation for Ruth Clay 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Dale Henson. Willy was preceded in death by his brothers, O.C, Sherman, and Burt and sisters, Charlene, Ann, Maxine, Mary Lou and Jean. 3 daughters, Linda Fairchild and husband Calvin, Barbara 'Bobbie' Fraley and husband Danny, Brenda Vanhoose and husband Randy, all of Ashland, Kentucky. Madelon was preceded in death, in addition to her parents, by her husband, Walter Stewart Venters, and a grandson, Otis Steele, Jr. During World War II she served with Rosies Riveters in Willow Run, Michigan at the Willow Run Bomber Plant. Curt is survived by his wife of 42 years, Freda, a daughter, Melissa Darlene, and 4 loving grandchildren, Austin, Riley, Ryan, and Jayden. Cora Jean Newman1931 - 2015Cora Jean Meek Newman, 83, of Ashland, Kentucky, died peacefully Tuesday evening, January 6th at Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland. He had a life long love of Diet Coke, Peanut Butter on Vanilla Wafers, Vienna Sausages and fried Bologna. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church of Cannonsburg by Pastor Stan Williams. Bobby was also past Worthy Matron of Rush 546 Order of Eastern Star. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.prestonfamilyfuneralhome.com or www.facebook/prestonfamilyfuneralhome. Burial will be in the Dixon Cemetery. He strived to be the true definition of a Christian, to be like Christ, and reminded us all to read the Bible, follow Jesus and obey God. He is survived by his daughter, Andrea (Annie) Parsons of Catlettsburg, KY, his only child from a marriage to Diane Stone (Gullett) of Westwood, KY. Fred was born November 8, 1954 at Ashland, Kentucky a son of the late Walter and Blanche Breeding Weinfurtner. Surviving include a son, Charles 'Buzz' McDowell and wife Marge of Ashland, Kentucky. Bill was a member of Heritage Freewill Baptist Church, retired from Marathon Petroleum as a millwright. A grandson, Joshua Potter, a brother, Emory Slone of Ashland, Kentucky, and a sister Susie W. Blair of Ashland, KY. Constance Blanton Honaker, 69, of Ashland, Kentucky, widow of Jim Honaker, died Wednesday morning at University of Kentucky Albert Chandler Medical Center following an illness since Christmas eve. 3 great grandchildren, Tanner and Bailey Winfield, Robert Cooksey, and a sister, Jewell Johnson of Fallsburg, Kentucky. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Burial Park. We are here to help you. Military funeral honors will be conducted Monday, February 10, 2014 at 1:00 PM by Chaplain John Trainor, and the U.S. Air Force Detail at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Northeast. She spent many years as a social worker with the Department of Health and Human Services in Summersville, West Virginia. This website is designed to introduce you to our establishment, our caring staff, and provide information about available services. In accordance with Joe's wishes, there will be no services. Surviving in addition to his father include 4 sons, Shane Michael Peterman and Zach Peterman of Owingsville, KY. Seth and Jonathan Maynard of Lafalette, Louisiana. She was born on May 15, 1925 in Kansas City, Missouri. He is survived by a son, Fred Weinfurtner of Coalgrove, Ohio. 3 step sisters, Brenda McDonald, Sherry Holsinger, Gail Newman, and 2 grand children, Jackson and Chloe. Eldest son, Mike and wife Jami and their 2 sons, Jared and Derek, all of Ross, Ohio. He was retired head mechanic with the Ashland Independent School Board of Education and a member of the Lighthouse Gospel Tabernacle. "In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. He was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Delmas Jay Preston, Jr. and Nieda Preston McCallister and by maternal grandparents, George Brown and Josephine Brown. Ruby was born, March 19, 1992 , was a 2011 graduate of Greenup County High. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. During his career as a parent, he fixed everything from Barbie dolls to broken hearts and chased the boogey-man far away. 3 sisters, Vicki and husband Terry Hessler of Kettering, Ohio, Debbie and husband Jim Ketron of Denver, Colorado, and Dove Crum of Virginia Beach, Virginia. Chad Haggard. Interment will be in the Bates Cemetery. Kernies greatest joy was to share our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, with family, friends and strangers alike. In Clarence's memory contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place Memphis, Tennessee 38105. He was a retired Insurance Salesman, owner of Esham Insurance Agency, and an Ordained Minister. Dovie Darnell, 91, of Bellefonte, Kentucky, died peacefully Sunday evening, December 29, 2013, with her daughters at her bedside, at Saint Joseph Hospital, Lexington, Kentucky. Funeral services will be Wednesday, April 8, at 1:00 PM at PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME. He was the former owner and operator of Adkins Electronics in Ashland. He was preceded in death, in addition to his parents, by a sister, Deloris Rankin and brothers Roy C, James Russell Jr., George W., and Hubert Raymond Rankin. When you are interested in preplanning your burial, you can be sure your legacy will be secured and that you can easily have peace of mind. Sonny was born November 7, 1950 in Ashland, Kentucky, a son of the late Conrad Casper and Melba Evans Hoenig, Sr. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Louisa, Kentucky. Surviving in addition to his father include his wife, Stephanie Brown Spears. At Jones-Preston Funeral Home, our sole purpose for being is to fulfill each and every Funeral Directors Association of Kentucky. Helen was preceded in death, in addition to her parents, by her husband, Earl 'June Bug' Fields, a son, Ed Fields, and 2 brothers, Joseph Gerald Unrue and Kenneth E. Unrue. Ralph persued his music career and became a member of the former Warbux band with Punky Meadows, Rocky Issac, and Micky Jones in the band 'BUX'. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran, a member of Poage, Lodge #325 F&AM, and was a retired carpenter. She was preceded in death, in addition to her parents, by her loving husband, Edward Whitt, and a son, William Arthur Whitt. He was preceded in death, in addition to his parents, by his wife, Ruby Walsh Frasher, a sister, Delpha Lee Dameron, and a brother, Elmer Frazier. The caring staff at Preston Funeral Home provide peaceable and well-maintained grounds designed to meet the needs of every family and to commemorate the lives of those buried at the grounds. Arrangements are under the direction of PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME. Arrangements are under the direction of PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME. Funeral Services will be Tuesday, January 6th at 1:00 PM at the PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME. A new parking lot is underway for Preston Funeral Home.It will be located right next to the funeral home. 7 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. 2 sisters, Paula Sergent and husband Jim of Ashland, Kentucky, Deborah Stewart and husband Charlie of Summitt, Kentucky, and a brother, William A. Stevens and wife Rhonda of Cannonsburg, Kentucky. He was of the Baptist Faith, was a Laborer with the Laborers Local 1445 of Ashland, and a member of the Ashland Eagles BPOE 350 Daniel Boone Aerie. This location has proudly served the area with exceptional care for years and definitely will help guide your family through funeral etiquette, modify your memorial, funeral costs, directions to cemeteries, guestbook, online obituary creation, and telling your life story. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.prestonfamilyfuneralhome.com. He was a 54 year member of the Local 248 plumbers and pipefitters retiring in December 1994. Use the form above to find your loved one. Visitation will be Tuesday evening at 5:00 PM at Fairview Baptist Church. Janet L. White, 75, of Catlettsburg, KY, wife of Paul White, died Wednesday afternoon at Community Hospice Care Center following an extended illness. Obituaries. Betty was preceded in. Madelon Louise Venters, 92, of Ashland, Kentucky, died peacefully Thursday evening, January, 15th, in Oakmont Manor Nursing Care following an extended illness. He also served in the 202d National Guard Army Band. 3 grandchildren, Josh Cooksey, Jessica Winfield, and Chris Cooksey. Condolences may be sent to the family at. She is also survived by two daughters, Debbie Garred of South Point, Ohio, and Donna Hamilton of Ashland; three stepdaughters, Rene Stringer Cheek of Mandeville, La., Lorna Stringer Gildig of Abita Springs, La., and Janda Stringer Cefalu of Destrehan, La. Claim this page . Bill and Theresa were the owners of Whitlock Photography, a lifelong passion they shared together. Perry also managed a daily devotional, "Lighthouse Beam". Faye was born August 13, 1923 in Olive Hill, Kentucky,daughter of the late Riley F. and Flo Gooden Pelfrey. 7 grand children, 17 great grandchildren, and 9 great great grandchildren. 4 grandchildren, Michelle Crisp, Karrie Vance (Jeff), Keith Withrow (Tiffany), Sherry Cavezza (Ed). Condolences may be sent to the family at www.prestonfamilyfuenralhome.com. A daughter, Becky Jean Smith and husband Carl of Jamestown, Ohio. 2 brothers Gary and Tim Bishop and a sister Lois Lyons. Visitation will be Tuesday from 11:00 AM until service time. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.prestonfamilyfuneralhome.com or Facebook/prestonfamilyfuneralhome. Arthur Nelson 1952 - 2015 Surviving in addition to his loving wife include 3 sons: Jason, Brandon, and Josh Walker of Ironton, Ohio. 3 sisters, Melba White of, Ashland, KY, Caretta Gouge (Bill) of Cape Coral, Florida, and Phyllis Braden. Tonya King Poplin, 40, of Ashland, Kentucky, wife of Clint Poplin, died peacefully Thursday morning, April 24th, at Community Hospice Care Center following an extended illness. Ron was born June 23, 1965 in Huntington, West Virginia, a son of the late Mary Bess Goldie Ratliff and Clyde E, Ratliff (Ruth). Surviving include a daughter, Paula Thornbury and husband Stewart of Westwood, Kentucky and a son, Kent Holbrook and wife Donna of Westwood, Kentucky. 2 grandchildren, Carter Layne Moore and Whitney Whittaker and a great grandson, Addyson Schrann. Our goal is to offer helpful information about ourselves and the various choices available regarding the funeral process, all in a place that lets you set your own pace and be your own guide. Betty Jo Robinette Holbrook, 86, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 28th, in Woodland Oaks Health Care Facility following an extended illness. Two sisters Karen Senters and Jill Watts, both of Ashland, Kentucky. For individuals cared for through Preston Funeral Home, Three teens suspected in murder of former Ballard student appear in court Additionally preceding her in death are two husbands: James Castle and Amos Dickerson. Esham, 78, of Ashland, Kentucky, husband of Hazel Collins Esham, died Wednesday, July 9, in Kings Daughters Medical Center following an extended illness. Ora L. Cooksey, 88, of Ashland, Kentucky, husband of Mildred Lawson Cooksey, died Monday evening at Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital following an extended illness. Fred was born November 8, 1954 at Ashland, Kentucky a son of the late Walter and Blanche Breeding Weinfurtner. Surviving include 3 sons, Harry Miller, Walt Miller, and Dennis Miller, and wife B'Gail, all of Ashland, Kentucky. A sister, Dorene Jenkins of Carter County, grandson Enoch, and Lisa and Aaron's children. Sheldon Wheeler, Pastor Rick Mays, and Rev. Terry was born August 31, 1947 in Frenchburg, Kentucky, a son of Virginia Lee Holbrook Murphy of Ashland, Kentucky, and the late Kermit Murphy. Visitation will be Sunday, June 2nd, from 5-9 P.M. at PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Ashland, Kentucky. She was a member of the Westwood Enterprise Baptist Church. Clara was born January 8, 1929 in Rush, Kentucky a daughter of the late Everett and Frances Frasure Hamilton. Rickey Whitt and wife Kathy of Ashland, Kentucky. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.prestonwfamilyfuneralhome or Facebook/prestonfamilyfuneralhome. Contributions may be made in Tyler's memory to Community Hospice, 1540 Carter Avenue, Ashland, Kentucky 41101. Surviving include a son, Charles 'Buzz' McDowell and wife Marge of Ashland, Kentucky.