Burial will be in the Rose Hill Burial Park. Funeral service 2 p.m. Monday, Reger Funeral Chapel, Huntington; burial at Calvary Cemetery, Ashland, Ky. Visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until service time. Jerry was preceded in death by his loving wife, Kelli Wright Lowman in 2008 and his parents, E.B. She was preceded in death, in addition to her parents, by a brother, Doug Bishop. GTE/Verizon and attended Mavity Freewill Baptist Church. Vickie Lynn Suttles, 61, of Lexington, Kentucky, formerly of Ashland, died Sunday in Lexington at St. Joseph's Hospital. Would you like to offer Charles Everett Hagers loved ones a condolence message? D.C. was born April 19, 1936 in Lewis County, Kentucky, a son of the late Richard T. and Gladys Estep Esham. She was a retired Boyd County Shirley Ellen Trippett, 76, of Greenup, went to be with the Lord Friday, June 17, 2016, surrounded by her loving family at Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland. Reba was preceded in death, in addition to her parents, by her loving husband, Charles Justice in 2011. You have chosen us twelve out of the last fourteen years as the Best Funeral Home and for this we are grateful. Burial will be in the Bellefonte Memorial Gardens. Graveside services for Roberta will be Saturday, July 6, 2013 at Noon at the Kirby Flats Cemetery. Funeral services will be Thursday, October 23rd, at 1:00 PM with visitation from 11:00-1:00 at the First Baptist Church of Russell by Pastor Ken Gowin. Other surviving family members include, Sam Caudill, Cortnie Kirk, and Brittany Glover. Tyler was a funeral director and the Vice President of Preston Family Funeral Home in Ashland, Kentucky. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.prestonfamilyfuneralhome.com. Jones-Preston Funeral Home 807 South Mayo Trail Paintsville, Kentucky 41240 View Obituary Thursday, March 2, 2023 Visitation will be Tuesday from Noon until service time. Bill was retired after 32 years of service in the Blast Furnace at AK Steel Corporation. He was also preceded in death by a sister Marilyn Jean Colt and a beloved brother Robert Mitchell Hall. Middle son, Lieutenant Colonel John Christopher, U.S. Army and wife Soyon and their 4 sons, James, John, Daniel, Joseph, and daughter Sarah, all of Manassas, Virginia. 2 grandchildren, Raegan Gail Hoenig and Wrigley Dawson Fryman. Two daughters, Rita Evans of Dayton, Texas, Kimberly Middleton of Newman, Illinois, and a sister, Juanita Ruggles of Rush. He is survived by daughter Kathy Berry and her husband Tom, of Ashland, KY. Rosemary Farthing, 84, of Route 5, Ashland, died Sunday, January 12, 2014 at Community Hospice Care Center following an extended illness. Surviving include a daughter, Paula Thornbury and husband Stewart of Westwood, Kentucky and a son, Kent Holbrook and wife Donna of Westwood, Kentucky. Offer a gift of comfort and beauty to a family suffering from loss. Stephanie Stevens, and daughter Kylie Brooke Stevens, wife and daughter of Michael Stevens, of Ashland, Kentucky, died Monday night as the result of an automobile accident. Burial will be in the Bellefonte Memorial Gardens, Flatwoods, Kentucky. Obituaries Subscribe To Updates 04/03/2022 Robert Lee Fairchild Preston Funeral Home 04/03/2022 Phyllis Ann Burchett Preston Funeral Home 03/30/2022 3 great great grandchildren, Carson, Kyla, Bryce, and special neighbors, Bill and Penny Clark. She had true passion for education and the arts belonging to the Greenup County Education Association (former president), Eastern Kentucky and Kentucky Education Association Retired (serving on the Compliance and Constitution Committee), Goldenrod Chapter of American Business Womens Association (previous president), Flatwoods Poetry Society, Kentucky State Poetry Association, Kentucky Creative Arts Club, KYOWA Chapter of the Romance Writers of America (Secretary), Carter County Poetry Association, the Phoenix Writers Poetry Association , the National Federation of Press Women, Inc., was appointed by Governor Paul E. Patton as a member of the Board of Examiners and Registration of Architects (2001-2005), the Greenup County Goodwill circle of Kings Daughters and Sons, and served as a current board member and Chairman of the City Union at Kings Daughters and Sons Assisted Living. From the time your loved one is in our care, they are with us until the time the cremated remains are returned to you. Reba Justice, 76, of Westwood, KY, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Thursday, April 17, 2014 at KDMC in Ashland, KY, following an extended illness. Contributions may be made in Linda's memory to CASA of Northeast Kentucky, 2800 Louisa Street, Suite 202, Catlettsburg, Kentucky 41129. Mike was known for his storytelling and jokes at the annual McGuire family reunion. He was preceded in death, in addition to his mother, by several brothers and sisters. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 6 - 9 PM. Chad Haggard. Morris was born February 15, 2015 in Boyd County a son of Morris Maynard of Catlettsburg and the late Lisa Hatfield Maynard. Shirley was born Oct. 6, 1939, in Greenup, a daughter of the late Homer and Essie Sturgill Woods. Surviving include a son, John Fraley, Jr. and wife Debbie of Catlettsburg. We are proud to have NEVER offered Chinese caskets to our families who have entrusted us with their loved one. She was retired from Russell K Mart and Tri State Pediatrics. He was proceeded in death by two brothers, Leslie Adkins, Jr., and Chester Adkins and four sisters, Arlie May Adkins, Barbara Ellen Rowe, Mary Lee Adkins, and Joyce Ann Adkins. After retirement, Mike enjoyed working at River Bend Golf Club and hunting Indian artifacts with his brother Phil. He helped coach the Junior High girls to a league championship and was an assistant coach in the Ashland National Little League. Karen is to be remembered for her, unconditional love love for God and all who were blessed enough to have known her. Azie was born June 4, 1920 in Martin, Kentucky to Flora Stumbo Meade and James Lonnie Meade. At Jones-Preston Funeral Home, our sole purpose for being is to fulfill each and every Funeral Directors Association of Kentucky. Bobby was a member and Past Master of Rush Lodge #715 F&AM and Apperson Chapter York Rite Bodies. Surviving include a son, Charles 'Buzz' McDowell and wife Marge of Ashland, Kentucky. Betty Jo was born July 20, 1927 at Ashland, Kentucky a daughter of the late Vernal and Lillian Martin Thompson. Surviving include a son, Norville Thompson, Jr. and wife Linda, of Stanford, Kentucky. A military service will be presented today (Tuesday) at 1:30 PM at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North East under the direction of PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME. James was born July 7, 1963 in Ashland, Kentucky a son of Ernie Spears of Ashland and the late Patricia Huguenot Spears. Gordon Dell Fairchild, 69, of Westwood, Kentucky, loving husband of Ginny Fairchild, died peacefully on Friday, July 17th inKings Daughters MedicalCenter following an extended illness. Wanda Lee Rogers, 71, of Ashland, Kentucky, loving wife of Jack Rogers, died Friday evening, April 4, 2014 at Community Hospice Care Center with her family at her bedside following an extended illness. June was born April 24, 1939 in Ashland, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Jerrel and Vesta White Stanley. in 1968 and was Honorably discharged in 1972. February 6, 2023 (68 years old) View obituary. She was born December 27, 1927 in Catlettsburg, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Ernest and Lillian Robinette. 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. Funeral services will be Wednesday, April 8, at 1:00 PM at PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME. He enjoyed watching his U.K. Wildcats play basketball but only when the refereeing was fair. He appreciated the smell of a new car, the taste of filet mignon, cutting grass on his riding lawnmower and visiting his daughter and grandchildren in Virginia. He was preceded in death, in addition to his parents by a brother, Ronald Plummer. A service to celebrate his life will be held at PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME Tuesday, December 10thwith visitation from 11a.m.-1 p.m. and funeral service at 1 p.m. Burial will be at Colton Cemetery. 3 sisters, Lynette Speaks (Scott) of Raceland, KY, Lori Miller(George) of Cannonsburg, KY, Lisa Phelps (Robert) of Georgetown, KY, a grandson, Aayden Massie, and a special friend, Pam Shelton. Betsey Stringer, 72, of Ashland, wife and beloved soul mate of Bobby Joe Stringer, died peacefully Monday afternoon, June 10, 2013, in Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland following an extended illness. He was a member of Fairview Baptist Church and was retired from AEP Big Sandy Plant Store room. She is survived by her daughters, Mary and Jeff Ware of Ashland, Kentucky, Cathy Webber of New York City, New York, and Mickie and Ron Willis of Des Moines, Iowa; her grandchildren, Chris Ware and Tammy Lyon of Ashland, Kentucky, Jordan Ware of Ashland, Kentucky, Joe and Dena Cyr of Braselton, Georgia, Mike Cyr of Kailua,Hawaii, and four great grandchildren. Sister, Jean Woods and her husband Charlie of Ashland, KY. Grandson, Robby Berry of Ashland, and special nephew, Beau Martin and his wife Katie of Nashville, TN. Ralph was born December 23, 1948 at Ashland, Kentucky, a son of the late Ralph B. and Helen Carroll Morman, Sr. Ralph was preceded in death, in addition to his parents, by a brother, Ron Morman. Two daughters, Jean Ann Morton and husband John of Milton, West Virginia, Donna Herndon and husband David, of Ashland, Kentucky. She will be honored by her grandsons and great grandsons serving as pall bearers. If you are considering sending sympathy flowers to a family that has a loved one here}, you can send out funeral bouquets to Preston Funeral Home today. Arrangements are under the direction of PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME. Alice was preceded in death, in addition to her parents by a brother, Steve Bates. You can click this link to create an obituary. Mike leaves behind his faithful, loving wife and best friend of 52 years, Dorothy 'Dottie' McGuire Barber. Junior Ruggles. He also enjoyed farming and raising goats. Funeral Services will be Saturday, January 10th at 11:00 AM at Centenary United Methodist Church, 2901 Winchester Avenue, Ashland, KY by Rev. Ora began singing gospel music at the age of 14 and later he and Mildred were associated with the Christianaires Quartet for 25 years. her mother and father, a brother Jeremy Wells of Biloxi, Mississippi, and a sister, Mandy King of Nicholasville, KY. Kylie is survived by her father, maternal grandparents. Sheldon Wheeler, Pastor Rick Mays, and Rev. February 4, 2023 (44 years old) View obituary. Jones-Preston Funeral Home - Paintsville (606) 789-3501 How to support Beverly's loved ones Comfort Food During Hard Times Food has always been a go-to for people in mourning. Cordle and her second husband Cecil Stapleton. Mary was preceded in death, in addition to her parents, by two of her babies, Gary and Marlene, and a brother, James Johnson. the Website for Martin Smith Creations Limited . 6 great grandchildren, Brook, Katlynn, Samantha, Hannah, Hailee, and Alex. Steve Fraley at PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME. An avid reader, he was most passionate about the Bible and studied it daily. Cordle and her second husband Cecil Stapleton. Karyn Sue Louise Fields, 21, of Ashland, Kentucky, born September 8, 1992, passed on to be with our Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 13, 2013 after complications from a prolonged illness. If you have immediate need of our services, we're available for you 24 hours a day. She is survived by a sister, Kim Grant of Wurtland, KY, and 3 brothers, Cranston and Creighton Hill of Ashland, Jimmy Hill of Willowood, Ohio. 2 sisters, Rebecca Potter of Flatwoods, KY, and Hazel Weinfurtner of Ashland, Kentucky. He was born July 5, 1933 and born again March 27, 2014. Phone: 606-789-5315 Email: . Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at noon at the Fairview Baptist Church by Brother Mike Rice and Brother Justin Boyd.Burial will be in the heart of the community he loved so much, Westwood, Kentucky, in Dixon Cemetery. All Rights Reserved. Memorial contributions in Nieda's memory are welcome and may be sent to OLBH Meals on Wheels, Saint Christopher Drive, Ashland, Kentucky 41101 or South Ashland United Methodist Church Building Fund at 2203 29th Street, Ashland, Kentucky 41101. He was the former general manager of Machinery Incorporated and was a U.S. A son, Dwight Christopher "Chris" Childers of Lexington, Kentucky, a daughter, Melissa Gail "Missy" Childers of Lexington, Kentucky, and 2 grandchildren, Sierra and husband Travis Dawson of Little Rock, Arkansas, and Spencer Childers of Lexington, Kentucky. Surviving include his daughter, Amy Rucker and husband Brandon of Rush, Kentucky. Tyler dearly loved his family and enjoyed working in the family business with his Dad. Rebekah Leah 'Bekah' Stevens McDavid, 27, of Westwood, Kentucky, wife of Adam Craig McDavid, died Friday morning, April 12, 2013 at Kings Daughters Medical Center following a sudden illness. Joann was born July 27, 1931 at Ashland, Kentucky a daughter of the late Herschel and Hazel Wells Gardner. Surviving include 2 daughters, Margaret Daniels of Ashland, and Willia Skeans of Ashland. He was born November 28, 1922, in Boyd County, Ky., a son of the late Andrew Collie Fairchild and Hattie Mullins Fairchild. Our mother is survived by six children and their spouses, Wilma and Cledius Collins of Grayson, KY, Kenny and Johnita Leadingham of Wayne, WV, LInda and Keith Miller of Cannonsburg, KY, Arlene and Ed Smith of Kenove, WV, Teresa and Bob Mills of Flatwoods, KY, and Terry and Tonya Leadingham of Boyd County, KY. She is also survived by 12 grand children and their families, Rebecca and Matt of Pedro, OH, Stacy Handley and Neil of Willard, KY, Bobby Leadingham of Ashland, KY, Brian and Sara Miller of Ashland, KY, April and Ernie Thompson of South Shore, KY, Jamie Miller amd Mallorie of Pedro, OH, Kayla Davis and Chris of Bellefonte, KY, Trista and Nick Deweese of Raceland, KY, Branden Leadingham and Cassie of Boyd County, KY, Michelle Williams of Olive Hill, KY, Chris Collins and Regina of Grayson, KY, and Justin Hutchinson of Cannonsburg, KY. Born December 30, 1954 in Sumter, South Carolina to the late James Edgar Preston and Thelma Louise Herindean Preston. The last few years they resided in the Ashland, Kentucky area where her husband worked for CSX.She is preceded in death by six siblings: Irene Elkins, Harold, KY; Arthur Langdon Layne, Harold, KY; Lenna Lynn Byrd Hubbard, Patriot, OH; Ottis Langley Layne, Sr., Catlettsburg, KY; Mary Ozetta Lee, Harold, KY; Anna Sue Clarke, Harold, KY. She is survived by one daughter, Wanda Sue Mattingly (Tom) of Lexington, KY; one son, James Pard Craft, Jr., and one granddaughter, Aries Craft, both of Flatwoods, KY.Visitation will be from 11 am to 1 pm followed by the funeral service at Temple Baptist Church, 124 Reid Street, Flatwoods, KY on Thursday, January 16. Wilson was born November 17, 1918 at Wayne County, West Virginia a son of the late John and Bessie Tabitha Dyer Frasher. Kernie Parsons, 65, of Ashland, KY, was found to be with our Lord on Friday, January 16, 2015. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.prestonfamilyfuneralhome.com or www.facebook/prestonfamilyfuneralhome. A daughter, Kirby Little Shergill and husband Karandeep of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 4 sisters, Becky Conner of Ina, Illinois, Kathy Maze of Belle Rive, Illinois, Tammy Garrison and Robin Little of Belleville, Illinois, and his constant companion Niles, his Jack Russell Terrier. All Obituaries | Preston Charles Funeral Home | Lockland OH funeral home and cremation Rosalind Givens Rosalind Laverne Givens, (affectionately known as Roz) was born on February 15, 1970, in Coffee County, Georgia to Janice Ellis and Lester Givens. http://www.herald-dispatch.com/news/briefs/x1441920405/Saturday-night-obituary-update, The Preston Funeral Home Kimberly An Jones1965-2013Kimberly Ann Jones, 47, of Westwood died August 13 at her home following a short illness.She is survived by her husband Dwayne. Tyler was born October 9, 1980 in Ashland, KY, a son of Jeff Preston of Westwood, Kentucky and Tammy Jo Brown Fannin of Virginia. Mary Magdalene Beach Whitt, 90, of Ashland, Kentucky, died peacefully Saturday evening, May 17, 2014 at her home, with her family at her side, following an extended illness. Curt was born November 9, 1947 at Ashland, Kentucky, a son of the late Junious and Mary Nelson Martin. Visitation will be Friday evening, December 19th, at PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME from 5 - 7 PM. Visitation will be held Wednesday, November 28, 2018 from 5 to 9 p.m., and November 29, 2018 Thursday 5 to 9 p.m. at the Paintsville Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Thursday, September 4th at 1:00 PM by Rev. Arrangements are under the direction of PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME. 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. 3 daughters, Becky Rice of Ashland, Kentucky, Michelle Bright of Seattle, Washington, and Melissa Burns of Ashland, Kentucky. He was preceded in death, in addition to his parents, by 2 brothers Tom and Clayton Esham, a sister Judy Phillips, and 2 great grandsons, Rodney E. Dunn II and Luke Aaron Dunn. The funeral service is an important point of closure for those who have suffered a recent loss, often marking just the beginning of collective mourning. We have the capability to stream your loved ones funeral via Facebook with our high definition camera. James Salyer, 86, of Coal Grove, Ohio, died peacefully Saturday morning at Kingsbrook Life Care Center, Ashland, KY, following an extended illness. (Howard) Peel of Flatwoods, Ky. And one son, Edward. She has also painted approximately twenty murals in schools, homes, and churches. He was so proud of all of them. Visitation will be this evening (Wednesday) from 6 - 9 PM at PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME. Kernies greatest joy was to share our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, with family, friends and strangers alike. He will be sadly missed by all of us but would want us to laugh and rejoice. He was preceded in death, in addition to his parents, by his loving wife, Kathleen Greene Fraley, a son, Robert Eugene Fraley, a grandson, John Wesley Fraley, 3 sisters, Freda Salyers, Nanny Adkins, Virginia Sloan, and a brother Ferris Fraley. Surviving in addition to his loving wife, father, and stepmother, include a son, A.J. He was predeceased by : his father Everett Hager. Alice Karen Bates, 62, of Ironton, Ohio, formerly of Ashland, died peacefully Wednesday, October 9, 2013, at her residence. Funeral services will be Wednesday, June 4th, at 11:00 AM at PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME with Pastor Myron Stephens. She was a faithful member of the South Ashland United Methodist Church and was a former employee of the Dairy Cheer in Ashland. Jenny Jones, Allie Gillen (Jon), Lori Jones, and Megan Jones, a great grandson, Luke McDougal, great grand daughter Ada, and 2 more expected great grand children . A daughter, Samantha Massie of Westwood, Kentucky. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Anthony Bradley, in 2012. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. Paul loved spending time with his family and attending his childrens sporting events. Surviving in addition to his loving wife include 3 sons, Dwight Christian of Circleville, Ohio, Michael Christian, and wife Cindy of Dayton, Ohio, and Tim Christian and wife Anita of Riverview, Florida. Bill was born September 26, 1948 in Ashland, Kentucky a son of Frances Barnhill Whitlock, of Ashland, KY, and the late James H. Whitlock. Surviving are 2 sons, Jeff Esham and wife Katie of Cooper City, Florida, Tom Esham of Ashland, Kentucky. He is survived by his wife, Vivian Stafford Wheatley. Shirley is survived by one sister, Phyllis Howard of Ashland, KY. Other survivors include three sons, Darrell (Betty) Cordle of Avondale, AZ, Darvin (Betty) Cordle of Westwood, KY, Reid Cordle of Oil Springs, KY, two daughters, Sharon Hall of Lexington, KY and Nancy (Jim) Isham of Westwood, KY, one stepdaughter Doris (Jack) Francis of Catlettsburg, KY. She is survived by 9 grandchildren, John Douglas Hall, Roger Dale (Kelli) Cordle, Bronson Douglas (Tonya) Cordle, Robert Jason Hall, Tommy Lee Cordle, Travis Dean Cordle, Shelley Leigh (Donnie) Greer, Carrie Francis (Randy) Satterly and Jaclyn Michelle Wheatley. Our mother was the first born of 11 children, which in addition to, she was preceded in death by an infant brother, William Doolin, a sister, Joyce Ann Doolin Brown, a grand daughter, Christal Davis Mills, a great grandson, Wyatt Adam Mills, and a niece, Stacy Doolin. Cora Jean Newman1931 - 2015Cora Jean Meek Newman, 83, of Ashland, Kentucky, died peacefully Tuesday evening, January 6th at Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland. Casey Ryan Murphy1990 - 2014Casey Ryan Murphy, 24, of Ashland, Kentucky, son of Harold Ray and Brenda Kay Abrams Murphy, died Tuesday morning at his residence following a sudden illness. As the oldest funeral home in the area, we know that the most valuable thing we possess cannot be seen or touched it is your goodwill toward us. Lucille is a member of Temple Baptist Church. Betsey was born March 7, 1941, in Ashland, a daughter of the late Emerson and Virginia Layne Hunt. Jerry was born July 17, 1951 in Ashland, Kentucky. He was an elementary boys basketball coach in the Fairview system. In addition to his parents he is survived by his grandmother, Alberta Murphy. Clarence was born on August 8th, 1926, a son of the late Leslie Adkins, Sr. and Nannie Lee Moore. JW Call Funeral Home Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.prestonfamilyfuneralhome.com. He was retired from the zinc grip lab at AK Steel. 2 brothers, Billy Joe and Henry Conley of Ashland. Burial will be in the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North East. Services will be under the auspices of PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 3526 State Route 5, Ashland, KY 41102. She was a homemaker and attended Ross Chapel church. Graveside services will be held this morning at Hamilton Family Cemetery at 11:00 AM by Brother Keith Crum.