Obituaries
Marilyn Ann Ritter Powell
Nov 15, 2024
Marilyn Ann Ritter Powell, 73, of Flatwoods, KY, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, November 15, 2024, in Flatwoods.
Ms. Powell was born February 13, 1951, in Guymon, OK, to the late Glen C. Ritter and Norma James Ritter.
In addition to her parents, Marilyn was preceded in death by her two brothers, Doug and Fred Ritter.
Marilyn retired...
Kali Breeann Hulett
Nov 13, 2024
Kali Breeann Hulett, 32, of Ashland, KY, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington, KY.
Kali was born February 13, 1992, in Ashland, KY to Wesley and Stephanie Hicks of Ashland.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents: Bob Hicks, Larry Gene Hulett, and Evelyn Hulett; and one angel baby.
Kali was a manager...
Wilbur Burtis Taylor
Nov 12, 2024
Wilbur Burtis Taylor, 90, of Argillite, KY, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, KY.
Wilbur was born March 24, 1934, in Hazard, Perry County, KY, to the late Mitchell and Claudia Asher Taylor.
In addition to his parents, Wilbur was preceded in death by his loving wife of sixty-three years, Shirley Greene Taylor; two...
Jesse William Melvin
Nov 12, 2024
Jesse William Melvin, 77, of Flatwoods, KY, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington, WV.
Mr. Melvin was born October 23, 1947, in Wurtland, KY, to the late Cermilus and Clytie Ethel Colegrove Melvin.
In addition to his parents, Jesse was preceded in death by his loving wife of fifty-one years, Patricia Kaye Hensley Melvin;...
Zella Mae Johnson Porter
Oct 31, 2024
Zella Mae Johnson Porter, 88, of Ashland, KY, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones.
Zella was born, on January 19, 1936, in Long Fork, KY, to the late Orville “O.T.” Tarley Johnson and Belvia Hall Johnson.
In addition to her parents, Zella was preceded in death by her loving husband, Francis Marion Porter Jr.; a daughter,...
Michael "Mike" Oney
Oct 15, 2024
Michael “Mike” Oney, 73, of Flatwoods, KY, joined his wife and Savior on October 15, 2024, at the Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland, KY, surrounded by his loved ones.
Mr. Oney was born November 12, 1950, in Ashland, KY to the late James “Jim” and Mary Griffith Oney.
In addition to his parents, Mike was preceded in death by his loving...
Betty Lou Kinner
Oct 7, 2024
Betty Lou Fryer Kinner, 81, of Ashland, KY, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2024, at Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland, KY, surrounded by her loved ones.
Betty was born March 9, 1943, in Boyd County, KY, to the late Willis Fryer and Bessie Halley Fryer.
In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her loving husband, Billy...
Mary Belle Gillum Hall
Sep 1, 2024
Mary Belle Gillum Hall, 89, of Flatwoods, KY, passed away on September 1, 2024, at the Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland, KY.
Mary was born April 12, 1935, in Logan, WV, to the late Warner Gillum and Bertha Johnson Gillum.
In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her loving husband, Orville Hall Jr., and five siblings.
Mary was...
Louis Douglas
Aug 31, 2024
Louis Douglas, 96, of Flatwoods, KY, passed away on August 31, 2024, at the Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland, KY.
Louis was born July 13, 1928, in Ironton, OH, to the late Louis Douglas and Della Carroll Douglas.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Dorothy Lewis Douglas, and five siblings: Elsie McFann, Edna...
Bonnie Sue Yates Salyers
Aug 31, 2024
Bonnie Sue Yates Salyers, 74, of Flatwoods, KY, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at Trinity Station Retirement Community in Flatwoods surrounded by her loved ones.
Bonnie was born August 2, 1950, in Flatwoods to the late Dennis Raymond Yates and Grace May Baker Yates.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
John Earl Harris
Aug 21, 2024
John Earl Harris, 81, of Flatwoods, KY, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at his residence.
Mr. Harris was born May 19, 1943, in Russell, KY, to the late Earl and Lou Opal Miller Harris.
In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by a son Michael Wayne Harris, and his two brothers: Donald E. and Jack Harris.
John...
Bonnie Jean Hall
Aug 19, 2024
Bonnie Jean Chaffin Hall, 81, of Flatwoods, KY, passed away and was reunited with her loving husband Gary Hall, on what would have been their 64th wedding anniversary, Monday, August 19, 2024, at South Shore Nursing and Rehabilitation.
Bonnie was born February 9, 1943, in Lawrence County, KY, to the late Jessie Branham Chaffin.
In addition to her husband and mother, Bonnie...
Raymond Leslie Grubb
Aug 11, 2024
Raymond Leslie Grubb, Husband, Father, and Grandfather, 79, of Raceland, KY, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024, at Kingsbrook Lifecare Center in Russell, KY with his loving family by his side.
Raymond was born November 18, 1944, in Wurtland, KY, to the late George Leslie and Kathleen “Birdie” Grubb.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...
Deborah K Brown
Aug 1, 2024
Deborah K. Creech Brown, 70, of Flatwoods, KY, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024, in Flatwoods.
Deborah was born June 6, 1954, in Rowan County, KY, to the late Arthur Creech and Lillian Cox Creech.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Ronnie Creech.
Deborah was a payroll clerk for National Mines and an office manager...
Ronald Lee Adams
Jul 29, 2024
Ronald Lee Adams, 78, of Flatwoods, KY, went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 29, 2024, at Oakmont Manor in Flatwoods, KY.
Mr. Adams was born October 15, 1945, in Ashland, KY, to the late Audie and Phoebe Smith Adams.
In addition to his parents, Ron was preceded in death by his brother, Noah Adams, and three sisters, Janet “Jan”...
Richard Joseph Arthur Andre
Jul 26, 2024
Richard Joseph Arthur Andre, 63, of Ashland, KY, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024, at Wurtland Nursing and Rehabilitation in Wurtland, KY, surrounded by his loved ones.
Mr. Andre was born on December 11, 1960, in Abingdon, England, to the late Cecil Richard and June Elizabeth Walter Andre.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Andre was preceded in death by his...
Robert Lee Roberts
Jul 21, 2024
Robert Lee Roberts, 83, of Greenup, KY, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024, with his loving family by his side.
Mr. Roberts was born May 20, 1941, in Lynn, KY, to the late Thomas and Ruby Brown Roberts.
Robert was a Maintenance Worker for the Kentucky State Highway Department of Transportation. He enjoyed doing anything outdoors including yard work and gardening...
Mary Ann Caudill
Jul 9, 2024
Mary Ann Caudill, 97, of Canton, OH, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at The Gables of Canton in Canton OH.
Mary, known as Peggy by family and friends, was born to the late Aaron and Ruth Shotts on March 29, 1927, in Marshall, IL.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Orville Caudill;...
James Fredrick Wise Sr.
May 29, 2024
James Fredrick Wise, Sr., 63, of Flatwoods, KY, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington, WV.
James was born December 13, 1960, in Oxford, OH, to the late Milton Leroy Wise and Barbara Houser Wise.
James was a retired schoolteacher from NJTS (New Jersey Training School for Boys) for twenty years and also taught culinary...
Clarence "Bob" Robert Bailey
May 13, 2024
Clarence “Bob” Robert Bailey, 78, of Flatwoods, KY, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024, at King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, KY.
Mr. Bailey was born September 25, 1945, in Flatwoods, KY, to the late Clarence Edward Bailey and Ida Lillian Salyers Bailey.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers and one sister.
Mr. Bailey built...
