March 5, 2013 at 2:00 PM at Bellefonte Memorial Gardens by Pastor Mike Gullett. 2 brothers, Junior Cooksey and Franklin Cooksey, and 4 sisters, Mary Jane Hills, Jean Bush, Doris Bolt, and Kitty Price. Funeral services will be Wednesday, April 8, at 1:00 PM at PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME. Surviving in addition to her loving husband Bill are: two daughters, Peggy(husband Richard Scott) of Woodstock, Georgia, and Darla J. Goodall of Barboursville, West Virginia; a half sister, Norma Shackleford of Ohio; three half brothers, Jim Pelfrey of Ohio, Dale Pelfrey and Barry Pelfrey of Florida; nine grand children; seventeen great grand children, and one great great grandson, whom she loved dearly. John was a bluegrass music fan and enjoyed spending time on the golf course. 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 Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8850 and the Kentucky American Legion. William Michael Rankin, known by his close friends as 'Bill', 62 years of age, of Catlettsburg, Kentucky, died Saturday morning, May 31, 2014 at his residence. Graveside services for Roberta will be Saturday, July 6, 2013 at Noon at the Kirby Flats Cemetery. A daughter, Brittany Pinkerman of Willowood, Ohio. 3 daughters, Linda Fairchild and husband Calvin, Barbara 'Bobbie' Fraley and husband Danny, Brenda Vanhoose and husband Randy, all of Ashland, Kentucky. A sister, Patty Hartman of Flatwoods, Kentucky. 7 grand children and 6 great grandchildren. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was an avid sports fan. 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. It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Charles Everett Hager (Paintsville, Kentucky), born in Landville, West Virginia, who passed away on March 3, 2023, at the age of 90, leaving to mourn family and friends. Burial will follow at Cumberland Memorial Gardens in London, with military rites. 2 grandchildren Austin and Ashton, and a sister Barbara McKnight Caudill. Opal was a homemaker and was a member of the Oak Springs United Baptist Church. He was self employed in the trucking industry. We serve all of Arizona with dignity and respect for the people we serve. Interment will be in the Bates Cemetery. He lived his life to show Jesus to others. Eddie was also a self employed automobile enthusiast, enjoying auto detailing and repair. A brother Jerry Gibson and wife Jean of South Point, Ohio. He was a retired welder from the United Mine Workers Association and former owner and operator of Frasher Pump and Engineering. She was born on Oct. 7, 1939 a daughter to the late Howard Jackson and Nancy Wells Vickers. He was an elementary boys basketball coach in the Fairview system. Shirley had worked as a counselor for several years at the Transitions Corp. half-way House in Verna Lucille McAllister, 86, of Ashland, died Saturday in Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital in Russell. 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. She faithfully attended Hoods Creek Enterprise Baptist Church and enjoyed the fellowship with her church family. Also special friends James Barber, Juanita Gullett, and daughter in law, Rebecca Fields Walker. Paul Edward Bradley, Jr., 61, of Ashland, Kentucky, husband of Laura Bruckse Bradley, died Sunday evening, October 19th, at Community Hospice following an extended illness. Joe was born Jan. 29, 1951, to the late Stanley and Hazel Kirk Bounds. Burial will be in Golden Oaks Memorial Gardens. It is a simple philosophy that has served us well all of the years that we have been in business here in Paintsville. Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 6 - 9 PM. Her life was a ministry to the Lord and she lived to be a Christian example to the young children in her path. Ray is also survived by 5 precious grandchildren, Matthew, Katherine, Evan, Kelsey, and Tori. Charles Elmer 'Blackie" Gibson. A daughter, Suzanne and husband Gary Simpson of Louisville, Kentucky. She was an avid gardener and took advantage of every sunny day to tend to her flowers and yard gardening. Tyler was a funeral director and the Vice President of Preston Family Funeral Home in Ashland, Kentucky. Rene Raceine Ratliff Bryan, 82, of Ashland, Kentucky, died peacefully Saturday morning, March 15th, at Community Hospice Care Center with her daughters at her bedside, following an extended illness. Keith Brian Hall, 58, of Ashland, Kentucky, entered eternal life and went "Out to Lunch" with a smile on Saturday, October 25th at his home, surrounded by his family. Two daughters, Jean Ann Morton and husband John of Milton, West Virginia, Donna Herndon and husband David, of Ashland, Kentucky. A daughter, Vera Sue Harmon and husband Steven of West Palm Beach, Florida. Funeral Services will be Thursday, May 22nd, at 1:00 PM by Brother Steve Fraley at PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME. Visitation is Sunday evening from 6-8 PM. The memorial director will guide you through all facets of the service; including memorial flowers, casket choices, appropriate music selection, and local accommodations. Mary will be buried at the Hutchinson Cemetery between her two infant children. She was a homemaker and attended Ross Chapel church. He was a member of the South Ashland United Methodist Church, a retired pipefitter with AK Steel and a member of Fred Gross Lodge #953 F&AM. Contributions in Alice's memory may be made to the 1st Assembly of God, Annex Building Fund, 400 US 23, Raceland, KY 41169. His family and friends loved him dearly. A graveside service for Rene will be held Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at 2:00 PM at Docks Creek Cemetery in Kenova, West Virginia. Surviving in addition to her husband include 2 sons, Barry and wife Jo Anne of Ashland, Kentucky, Stephen and wife Sandy of Ashland. Ora was retired from Semet Solvay division of Allied Chemical and served in the US Army from January 1946 through January 1947. Arrangements are under the direction of PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME. Cora Jean Newman1931 - 2015Cora Jean Meek Newman, 83, of Ashland, Kentucky, died peacefully Tuesday evening, January 6th at Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland. Tom was born April 12, 1928 in Russell, Kentucky, a son of the late Elmo and Nancy McKenzie Lemaster. A sister, Mary Gossett of Columbus, Ohio. Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 4th 2023 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Sunday, March 5th 2023 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Preston Funeral Home (136 Main St, Paintsville, KY 41240). He had a special affection for her dog Peanut whose life he once saved. Mary attended the Little Jewell Old Regular Baptist Church and was retired from the Piece Good Shop. Terry enjoyed attending church at Fairview Baptist and was an avid golfer. Condolences may be sent to the family at. Burial will be in the Kirby Flats Cemetery. 2 grandchildren, Raegan Gail Hoenig and Wrigley Dawson Fryman. Kernie Parsons, 65, of Ashland, KY, was found to be with our Lord on Friday, January 16, 2015. Chad Haggard. 6 great grandchildren, Dylan and Sydney Horton, Seth and Casey Kelly, Payton and Rachael Hayes, and a host of friends. Yes, flower arrangements are fulfilled and delivered by local florists from Paintsville. Since our opening in 1924, we have focused on providing quality and value, knowing that the best way to remain in business in the future is to take extraordinary care of the people we are serving today. He is survived by daughter Kathy Berry and her husband Tom, of Ashland, KY. Visitation will be Sunday, June 2nd, from 5-9 P.M. at PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Ashland, Kentucky. Timothy B. Osborne, 55, of Olive Hill, Kentucky, died Saturday morning, April 4th, in Lexington following an extended illness. A daughter, Samantha Massie of Westwood, Kentucky. He was a member of Fairview Baptist Church, serving as Deacon, former youth director, taught a college career class that is named after him, and was a Vacation Bible School worship leader. Daniel (Glen) of Ashland, KY, Samantha Leachmon of Ashland, KY and Kimberly Brown of Bowling Green, KY. A half Sister, Christy Cantrell of Ohio, and a half Brother, Ritchie Cantrell of Tennessee. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lowell and Audie Rigsby Skaggs; and one sister, Rhoda Cordle. Mike was known best for his world class singing and was a bass singer for the Singing Kernels, a chorus he founded with the International Society of Barbershop Singing in 1989. Willy was preceded in death by his brothers, O.C, Sherman, and Burt and sisters, Charlene, Ann, Maxine, Mary Lou and Jean. Dale Henson. Surviving in addition to her husband include, 2 sons, Paul Kevin and Kelley Joe White. Opal Marie was born August 4, 1961 at Ashland, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Robert and Lillie Harr Rigsby. 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. Drennen Clark 'D.C.' Terry Harris. the Website for Martin Smith Creations Limited . 2 grandchildren and a great grandchild. Funeral services will be at 11:00 am, Wednesday,October 30, 2013, at the Preston Family Funeral Home, 3526 Ky. Rt. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ashland Community Hospice. 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. Joe was of Baptist faith, a retired Clinical Hypnotherapist and a proud Marine. A step grand daughter, Jessica Salyers, 2 brothers, Eugene Cremeans of Ashland, Kentucky and Virgil Cremeans of Versailles, Kentucky, and 2 sisters, Eva Erwin and Judy Westley, both of Ashland, Kentucky, and several special nieces and nephews. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.prestonfamilyfuneralhome.com. Funeral services will be Friday, January 10 , 2014 at 11:00 AM at the Preston Family Funeral Home by Pastor Randy Scaggs. Two Great-Great grandchildren Aiden and Adam Fawbush. Visitation will be Wednesday at the church from 11:00 AM until service time. She was a retired cook with the Ashland School system as well. After he retired, he worked part time at the Diamond Links Golf Club. 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. Our locations are handicapped accessible. 2 daughters, Cheryl Bryan Hayworth of Kernersville, North Carolina, and Carol Bryan of Westwood, Kentucky. Arrangements are under the direction of PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME. Surviving include 2 sons, Donald Estep of Lasage, West Virginia, and Howard Randall Bryan of Ashland, Kentucky. Funeral services will be Wednesday, April 8, at 1:00 PM at PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME. 2 sons, Doran Lockhart and wife Kim of Cedar Hill, Tennessee and Todd Lockhart and wife Daryl of Lexington, Kentucky. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Condolences can be sent to the family online at www.prestonfamilyfuneralhome.com, Alice Karen Bates, 62, of Ironton, Ohio, formerly of Ashland, died peacefully Wednesday, October 9, 2013, at her residence. Surviving include a daughter, Paula Thornbury and husband Stewart of Westwood, Kentucky and a son, Kent Holbrook and wife Donna of Westwood, Kentucky. Visitation will be Tuesday evening, December 23rd, from 6 - 8 PM and an hour before services on Wednesday. Funeral services will be Wednesday, April 23rd at 1:00 PM at PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME by Ben and Alisa Klepser. Curt is survived by his wife of 42 years, Freda, a daughter, Melissa Darlene, and 4 loving grandchildren, Austin, Riley, Ryan, and Jayden. Visitation will be Saturday from Noon until service time. Jeff enjoyed spending time with family and church friends and was especially fond of a good round of golf. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.prestonfamilyfuneralhome.com. He was a retired millwright with Local 1519 and was of the Baptist faith. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until service time. We hope our web site proves to be a convenient tool for your use. Azie was born June 4, 1920 in Martin, Kentucky to Flora Stumbo Meade and James Lonnie Meade. There's still time to send flowers to Charles Everett Hager's service. In addition , Thomas Stumph, age 71, of Paintsville, KY, died Monday February 20, 2023. Janet was born April 16, 1940 in Ashland, Kentucky a daughter of the late Dolver and Evelyn VanHorn Bishop. Arrangements are under the direction of PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME. Arrangements are under the direction of PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME. 5 grandchildren, Brandon Fowler, Bradley Queen, Trevor Queen, Trace Queen, and Kayleigh Litteral. www.prestonfamilyfuneralhome.com or www.facebook.com/prestonfamilyfuneralhome. Perry Thomas Stevens, 56, of Westwood, husband of Myra Franklin Stevens, died Monday morning, December 29th in Community Hospice Care Center following a 14 year battle from the result of a stroke he suffered on Christmas Day 2000. Ora began singing gospel music at the age of 14 and later he and Mildred were associated with the Christianaires Quartet for 25 years. Ora was born August 31, 1926 in Lawrence County, Kentucky, a son of the late Bert and Gertrude Boggs Cooksey. She was born September 9, 1935, in Paintsville to the late Harry (Hack) and Carrie Blanton McKenzie. You have chosen us twelve out of the last fourteen years as the Best Funeral Home and for this we are grateful. 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. Preston Family Funeral Home | Funeral service & cemetery in Ashland, Kentucky (606) 325-4946 prestonffh@gmail.com We are a family-owned and operated funeral home, serving Boyd and Greenup county since 2002. Visitation will be this evening (Tuesday) from 6 - 8 PM. Burial will be in the Dixon Cemetery in Westwood, Kentucky. 1 Brother, James Wendell Moore and wife Yvette of Ashland, Kentucky. Landon Taylor (LT) Daniels, Harold Lee Daniels, Earl Junior Daniels, Hazel Green Berube, Nancy Mildred McKenzie, Fannie Imo (Jean) Johnson, Bernice Phillips, Erlene Daniels and grandson Timothy Lee Cordle. She was a member of South Ashland United Methodist Church, past President of the United Methodist Women Society, past Chairperson of The Circle of Love and member of The Bible Sunday School Class. She was retired from, GTE/Verizon and attended Mavity Freewill Baptist Church. Donations may be sent to the First Baptist Church of Cannonsburg Building Fund. A funeral service will be held on Sunday, March 5th 2023 at 11:00 AM at the same location. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.prestonfamlyfuneralhome.com or Facebook.com/prestonfamilyfuneralhome. A brother, Ellis Wicker of Franklin Furnace, Ohio, 2 sisters, Geneva Cooper of Columbus, Ohio, and Juanita Bell of Saga Nova, Florida. Condolences may be sent to the family at. Condolences may be sent to the family at prestonfamilyfuneralhome.com or facebook.com/prestonfamilyfuneralhome. Sheldon Wheeler, Pastor Rick Mays, and Rev. Clyde Cecil Wallace, 75, of Ashland, Kentucky, husband of Wanoki Kingrey Wallace, died Friday evening, March 14th, at Kings Daughters Medical Center. Larry was born March 26, 1959 in Ashland, Kentucky a son of the late Vencon James and Daisy Byron Young Wheeler. It is not always possible to pay respects in person, so we hope that this small token will help. 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. Joe Bounds, 64, of Ashland, Ky., husband of Erin M. Anderson Bounds, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2015, in Cabell Huntington Hospital. Madelon Louise Venters, 92, of Ashland, Kentucky, died peacefully Thursday evening, January, 15th, in Oakmont Manor Nursing Care following an extended illness. He performed duties as Commander of Tactical Control Units deploying to various contingencies in countries throughout the world. If you have need of our services, please call us, day or night, at: Funeral Home Websites Powered by FrontRunner Professional. Funeral services will be Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at 11:00 AM at Preston Family Funeral Home by Pastor Bill Hammond (brother-in-law) and PastorLance Campbell. A graveside service will be Today, March 20, at, 1:00 PM at Golden Oaks Memorial Gardens by Brother Rick Jenkins. 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. Obituaries. He was preceded in death, in addition to his mother, by several brothers and sisters. Mom had a passion for life, was a child of our Lord and Savior and loved spending time with her children, grand children, and great grand children. Funeral Services will be Thursday evening, August 29, 2013, at 8:00 PM at Preston Family Funeral Home in Ashland, Kentucky, by Minister Mark Keene. If you should have any questions concerning any of the information you may find on our site, please do not hesitate to contact us at 606- 789-3501 or 888-789-3501 or email us at [emailprotected].Our 24 Hour Obituary Telephone Line gives a summary of all funeral services. 2 sisters, Rebecca Potter of Flatwoods, KY, and Hazel Weinfurtner of Ashland, Kentucky. It is a time to share memories, receive condolences and say goodbye. A daughter, Jill Ann Chumbley and husband Rick of Manchester, Tennessee. Donations may be sent to the First Baptist Church of Cannonsburg Building Fund. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the church. A funeral service will be held on Sunday, March 5th 2023 at 11:00 AM at the same location. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.prestonfamilyfuneralhome.com. Entombment will be in the Rose Hill Burial Park Mausoleum. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.prestonwfamilyfuneralhome or Facebook/prestonfamilyfuneralhome. He was preceded in death by his parents and step-father (Joe Harvey), and four brothers, Covon Parsons, Nolan Parsons, George Parsons and Dwight Parsons. A brother, Harold Howard, Jr., and wife Susan of Ashland, Kentucky, and a granddaughter , Sidney and husband Joey Alcorn of Grayson, Kentucky. Surviving in addition to his parents include 2 brothers, Rick Potter of Ashland, Steve Potter and wife Lisa, of Ashland. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.prestonfamilyfuneralhome.com. Ordering flowers from our site ensures that your order will reach us or the family in a timely manner, and your gesture of support will remain acknowledged in the Book of Memories for future generations. Visitation will be on Saturday from 11:00 AM until service time at the church. Doug was born January 4, 1959 in Ashland, Kentucky a son of Doug Stevens of Westwood, Kentucky and the late Rosemary Runyon Stevens. Graveside services will be held this morning at Hamilton Family Cemetery at 11:00 AM by Brother Keith Crum. Visitation is Friday from 11:00 AM until service time. Surviving in addition to her loving husband Sam include a son, Keith Grubb and wife Melissa of Cannonsburg, KY., 2 grandchildren which she, adored, Andrew Keith Grubb and Emily Renee Grubb. Funeral Services will be Friday, March 6 at Noon at Preston Family Funeral Home.