Condolences may be sent to the family at www.prestonfamilyfuneralhome.com. Surviving include a son, Bruce Williams and wife Brigette of Goshen, Kentucky, a daughter, Kimberly Laslo of Westwood, Kentucky, 4 grandchildren and a sister, Wanda Doty of Westwood. 6 grandchildren, Melissa, Richard, Steve, Carla, Becky and David. 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. 5 grandchildren that she loved dearly, Phillip Coffee, Natalie Fultz, Matthew Fultz, Bridget Coffee, and Jacob Smith. She was an avid gardener and took advantage of every sunny day to tend to her flowers and yard gardening. 8 great grandchildren, Trinity Crisp, Emma Vance, Kali Vance, Cody Withrow, Katie Withrow, Tyson Withrow, Ryan Mayle, Toby Mayle, and 7 step great grandchildren, Breanna, Shelby, and Riley Grensberry, Beau Smith, Wiley, Lincoln, and Alivia Evans. Larry Vencon Wheeler, 55, of Ashland, Kentucky, husband of Marie Parker Wheeler, died Tuesday, December 30th, at his residence following a sudden illness. 7 grandchildren, Alex Kulas, Madison and Morgan Stevens, Wyatt Crawford, Adam, Barbara, and Sydney Collins, and a great grandson, Kaiden Blake. 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. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.prestonfamilyfuneralhome.com. Two sisters Karen Senters and Jill Watts, both of Ashland, Kentucky. A memorial service will be held this afternoon at Kingsway Church, 311 17th Street, Ashland, KY at 3:00 PM by Brother Randy Vance and Brother Shawn Tarr. She has also painted approximately twenty murals in schools, homes, and churches. She was preceded in death, in addition to her parents, by a brother, Doug Bishop. During World War II she served with Rosies Riveters in Willow Run, Michigan at the Willow Run Bomber Plant. 5 grandchildren, Jennifer Holbrook, Christy Kelly and husband Jack, Sandra Hayes and husband Paul, Todd Brownson, and Brad Wheeler. Surviving, in addition to his wife of 38 years, Ginny, include: 3 daughters, Vickie Crawford and husband Matthew of Vanceburg, Kentucky, Shawna Stevens and husband John of South Point, Ohio, Julie Leach of Chesapeake, Ohio. Keith is survived by the love of his life, his wife Nancy Ann Clay Hall. A sister, Dorene Jenkins of Carter County, grandson Enoch, and Lisa and Aaron's children. Keith was born January 25, 1956 in Ashland, Kentucky, the youngest son of the late James Mitchell and Hazel Louise Smith Hall. Funeral services will be Sunday, July 6th at 3:00 PM at the Oakland Avenue Baptist Church in Catlettsburg, Kentucky by Pastor Michael Blankenship. 6 grandchildren, Angela Nichole Bayes, Whitney Jo Bayes, Stacy Reffitt, Chris Reffitt, Stephanie Stidham, and Justin Stidham. 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. Stephanie was born April 21, 1982 at Ashland, Kentucky a daughter of Steve and Shari Chatfield Wells of Ashland, Kentucky. Work here? 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. Youngest and favorite singing partner, Bryan Kendall who inherited his Dad's storytelling and humor, of Ashland, KY. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 1:00 PM at PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME by pastor Mike Rice. Gordon never met a stranger and to know him was to love him. Visitation will be this evening (Monday) from 6 - 9 PM. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. One daughter, Shannon Star Morman of California. 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. From the time your loved one is in our care, they are with us until the time the cremated remains are returned to you. 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. 4 daughters, Barbara Dunn and husband Rodney of Ashland, Kentucky, Joyce Blanton and husband Bill of Ashland, Kentucky, Nancy Esham May of Boynton, Florida, and Judy Pruitt of Ashland, Kentucky. A celebration of Ralph's life will be Thursday, August 21st at 2:00 PM at PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME. Surviving include a son, Kenneth Venters and wife Linda, of Ashland, Kentucky, 3 grandchildren, Kristi Venters Sherlock and husband Cameron, Kyle David Venters, and Angie Salyers and husband Delbert. She was retired from, GTE/Verizon and attended Mavity Freewill Baptist Church. http://www.whas11.com/news/local/Three-teens-suspected-in-murder-of-former-Ballard-student-appear-in-court-106890393.html, http://www.kentucky.com/2010/11/05/1509796/woman-in-critical-condition-after.html, http://www.herald-dispatch.com/news/briefs/x1441920405/Saturday-night-obituary-update. A brother, Ellis Wicker of Franklin Furnace, Ohio, 2 sisters, Geneva Cooper of Columbus, Ohio, and Juanita Bell of Saga Nova, Florida. 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. Her second husband, Homer Blair also preceded her. A daughter, Angela Barber and husband Adam of Flatwoods, Kentucky. 1 Brother, James Wendell Moore and wife Yvette of Ashland, Kentucky. She was a 2003 graduate of Fairview High School and attended Western Kentucky University. Linda Louise Love Allen, 67, of Ashland, Kentucky, wife of Billy Joe Allen, died Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at Kings Daughters Medical Center following a short illness. A stepson, Carl 'Rick' Combs and step daughters Martha Holbrook and husband Mike , Melissa Martin and husband Jeff, and Robin Cody and husband Jeff, all of Ashland, Kentucky. 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. Vernon, IN, Pamela Long (Henry) of Sitka, KY and Teressa Vickers of Zephyrhills, FL and by several nieces and nephews. 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. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until service time. 2 daughters, Charlotte Gullett (Larry) of Greenup, Kentucky, and Cheryl 'Sherry' Gearhart (Tim Thompson) of Russell, Kentucky. Clarence Adkins, 88, of Ashland, KY, died Thursday, October 9th, 2014, at Community Hospice Care Center of Ashland, KY. Johnny Genea Smallwood, 71, of Flatwoods, KY died Wednesday morning, September 3, 2014 at Community Hospice Care Center. Fred was born April 10, 1949 in Ashland, Kentucky a son of Evelyn Fraley of Niceville, Florida and the late George Fraley. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.prestonfamilyfuneralhome.com. Visitation is Wednesday from 10:00 AM until service time. Bill's life was his family and nothing meant more to him on this earth than the precious times they spent together. 7 Grandchildren and 7 Great Grandchildren. Several grand children and great grandchildren. Surviving include a son, Norville Thompson, Jr. and wife Linda, of Stanford, Kentucky. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.prestonfamilyfuneralhome.com. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.prestonfamilyfuneralhome.com or www.facebook.com/prestonfamilyfuneralhome. Funeral services will be Monday, March 17, 2014 at 1:00 PM by Pastor Leo Ison and Bro. 2 sisters Rae and Kay Thompson of Ashland, Kentucky, 8 grandchildren, Denise and Brian Miller, Valerie and Todd Cumpston, Tina and Lennie Isaacs, Tracy and Chris Porter, Shawn and Tina McDowell, Kim and Micah Hicks, Rusty VanHoose, and Chas VanHoose. She was well known in various genealogical chapters and authored several books on the ancestral history of the local area and families. Funeral services will be Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at Noon at the Meade Station Church of God by Pastor Rob Jordan. The memorial director will guide you through all facets of the service; including memorial flowers, casket choices, appropriate music selection, and local accommodations. The importance of saying "I love you" during COVID-19, Effective ways of dealing with the grieving process, Solutions to show your sympathy safely during the Covid-19 pandemic. Perry was a former Director of the Westwood Boys Club where he coached football. She was also survived by 19 great grandchildren. 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. Janet was born April 16, 1940 in Ashland, Kentucky a daughter of the late Dolver and Evelyn VanHorn Bishop. This website is designed to introduce you to our establishment, our caring staff, and provide information about available services. Entombment will be in the Rose Hill Burial Park Mausoleum with Masonic Rites by the officers and brothers of Fred Gross Lodge #953 F&AM. Betsey was born March 7, 1941, in Ashland, a daughter of the late Emerson and Virginia Layne Hunt. Opal was a homemaker and was a member of the Oak Springs United Baptist Church. She is also survived by a brother, Paul Brown of Ashland, KY, 5 sisters, April Brown of Ashland, KY, Mary Gullett (Jason) of Ashland, KY, Heather. She was an amazing "Mom" and "Mamaw" and spent her life caring for and helping others. Casey was born September 3, 1990 in Ashland, Kentucky. Arrangements are under the direction of PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME. He was married 63 years to his loving wife Sena Elizabeth (Hutchinson) Fairchild, who went to Heaven on October 2, 2006. 3 sons, Matthew Timothy Bayes (Bobbie Reffitt) of Ashland, Kentucky, Charles Joseph Bayes (Lora) of Ashland, Kentucky, and Dwayne Gregory Bayes of Ashland, Kentucky. Fred Fraley, 66, of Ashland, died Monday morning, May 11th at his residence. A brother, Robert Ratliff and wife Teressa. Funeral services will be Thursday, September 4th at 1:00 PM by Rev. Jerry Brewer. He was retired from the zinc grip lab at AK Steel. 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. A brother in law, Marty Franklin of Summit, a sister in law, Leshia Routzon and husband Mike of Florence, Kentucky. Trust is certainly their top concern and so they specialize in tradition funerals, basic cremation, grief support, urn selection, and military funeral service services including offering veteran burial flags. Chad Haggard. A grandson, Braden Rucker, and a special nephew Jeremy Wright. Burial will be in the Ashland Cemetery. Velva June Cremeans, 75, of Ashland, Kentucky, wife of Milton Eugene Cremeans of 57 years, died peacefully Sunday morning, December 21st, in Community Hospice Care Center following an extended illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lowell and Audie Rigsby Skaggs; and one sister, Rhoda Cordle. Karen is to be remembered for her, unconditional love love for God and all who were blessed enough to have known her. 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. Drennen Clark 'D.C.' 2 grandchildren, Raegan Gail Hoenig and Wrigley Dawson Fryman. Condolences may be sent to the family at prestonfamilyfuneralhome.com or facebook.com/prestonfamilyfuneralhome. She was preceded in death, in addition to her parents, by a brother, Doug Bishop. Funeral Services will be Monday, January 5th at 11:00 AM at PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME by Brother Gary Salyers. Cora was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Louisa Chapter. preplanning, and grief support services to our community and the areas surrounding Paintsville, KY . A daughter, Danita Irwin and husband Charlie Mike of Edgewood, Kentucky. Condolences may be sent @ prestonfamilyfuneralhome.com. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.prestonwfamilyfuneralhome or Facebook/prestonfamilyfuneralhome. Condolences may be made to the family at www.prestonfamilyfuneralhome.com. She was the daughter of the late George and Margaret Cassaday. 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. Vickie Lynn Suttles, 61, of Lexington, Kentucky, formerly of Ashland, died Sunday in Lexington at St. Joseph's Hospital. Work here? Joann was born July 27, 1931 at Ashland, Kentucky a daughter of the late Herschel and Hazel Wells Gardner. Ora Jean was born May 23, 1951 at Ashland, Kentucky, a daughter of the late William and Helen Kazee Hill. Preston Funeral Home in Paintsville 136 Main St Paintsville, KY 41240 (606) 789-4212 Click to show location on map Zoom About Preston Funeral Home 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. Yes, simply click Add a photo located underneath the main photo of the obituary then upload the photos/videos you wish to share. We are proud to have NEVER offered Chinese caskets to our families who have entrusted us with their loved one. Fred was born November 8, 1954 at Ashland, Kentucky a son of the late Walter and Blanche Breeding Weinfurtner. Please feel free to call 24 hours a day at 606-788-0422. Steve Fraley and Bro. She was born January 29, 1929 at Lawrence County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Edgel and Mirandy Preston Rowe and was a member of the Westwood United Baptist Church. Funeral services will be Saturday, January 18, 2014 at 11:00 AM at the Westwood United Baptist Church by Elder J.D. 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. Surviving in addition to his loving wife include 3 sons: Jason, Brandon, and Josh Walker of Ironton, Ohio. 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. Funeral services will be Tuesday, July 21st at 10:00 AM at Preston Family Funeral Home by Pastor Ed Fairchild. There are also 27 great grandchildren. Gordon's family would like to thank the caring staff of Dr. Goebel and Dr. Nelson and the KDMC IV Therapy Department. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.prestonfamilyfuneralhome.com. We welcome you to our Web Site. Among his hobbies included antique hunting and selling. Wanda was born November 19, 1942 in Huntington, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Frank Ferguson and Goldie Shelins Ferguson Meadings. A grandson, Joshua Potter, a brother, Emory Slone of Ashland, Kentucky, and a sister Susie W. Blair of Ashland, KY. Betty Jo McDowell, 86, of Route 5, Ashland, Kentucky, died peacefully Friday, February 21st at St. Mary's Medical Center, with her loving family at her bedside, following a sudden illness. It is a simple philosophy that has served us well all of the years that we have been in business here in Paintsville. 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. Nieda was a 1957 graduate of Paintsville High School and a 1960 graduate of Norton Memorial Infirmary School of Nursing where she was President of her Senior Class. #5, Ashland, by Rev. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was an avid sports fan. Arrangements are under the direction of PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME. Visitation will be Friday evening, December 19th, at PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME from 5 - 7 PM. Contributions may be made in Paul's memory to First Baptist Church of Russell, 901 Ashland Drive, Russell, Kentucky 41169 or to Community Hospice, 1480 Carter Avenue, Ashland, Kentucky 41101. March 5th 2023 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Preston Funeral Home (136 Main St, Paintsville, KY 41240). Visitation will be from 11:00 AM until service time. Burial will be in the Hughes Family Cemetery in Lawrence County, KY. Visitation is Friday evening from 6- 8 PM at PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.prestonfamilyfuneralhome.com. 2 brothers, Marvin and wife Lydia of Cannonsburg, Kentucky and David and wife Judy of Catlettsburg, Kentucky. She was preceded in death, in addition to her parents, by a grandson, Steven Holbrook, and two brothers, Ernest Robinette, Jr., and Edward Robinette. Jesse was born May 11, 1939 in Ashland, a son of the late Palmer and Gladys King Williams. Visitation will be this evening (Tuesday) from 6 - 8 PM. Burial will be in the Carter County Memory Gardens. Interment will be in the Rose Hill Burial Park in Ashland, Kentucky. He had a special affection for her dog Peanut whose life he once saved. Nieces and Nephews, a special group of kids that he referred to as 'his babies', and a special companion, Bo, who cared for him as though he was his pup. Nieda was an active registered nurse for nearly 40 years and continued to help others through Community Hospice, delivering for Meals On Wheels, and was always a friendly face at Preston Family Funeral Home. He was a member of Fairview Baptist Church and was retired from AEP Big Sandy Plant Store room. Jerry was born December 22, 2014 at Boyd County, Kentucky. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.prestonfamilyfuneralhome.com or Facebook/prestonfamilyfuneralhome. 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. Surviving in addition to his loving wife include 4 sons, Gary Watts of Frankfort, KY, Keith Watts and wife Jill of Ashland, Kentucky, Bobby Watts and wife Mary of Ashland, Kentucky, and Billy Watts of Ashland, Kentucky. Paul loved spending time with his family and attending his childrens sporting events. She leaves behind her mother, Angela Acerbis, father Richard Fields, step father Dean Acerbis. Joe was of Baptist faith, a retired Clinical Hypnotherapist and a proud Marine. Surviving in addition to her loving husband include a daughter, Cathy Lynn and husband Steven Groves of Ashland, Kentucky. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.prestonfamilyfuneralhome.com. Burial will be in the Ashland Cemetery. He was a self employed carpenter and a WWII U.S. Army veteran. Visitation will be Wednesday from 11:00 AM until service time. Joe was born Jan. 29, 1951, to the late Stanley and Hazel Kirk Bounds. Visitation is Thursday, November 20, 2014 from Noon until 2:00 PM. Surviving, in addition to his loving wife of 66 years, include 2 sons, Don Cooksey and wife Debbie of Ashland, KY. Lucian Dean Cooksey and wife Linda of Frankfort, Kentucky. 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. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Burial Park. He was preceded in death by his father, Carl J. Moore, his mother and stepfather, Kathleen Nolan Moore & Sidney 'Jack' Kendrick, and a brother, Roger Moore. Clara Jo Middleton, 86, of Rush, KY, died peacefully Monday morning, July 27th at Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland following an extended illness. He and Deb enjoyed a 30 year marriage and loving relationship with their children, grandchildren and close friends. Lucille Maureen Layne Craft departed this life while under the care of Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital, Ashland, Kentucky on 14 Jan 2014. 'Huey Pig', as he was known by many, was a retired laborer from Ashland Laborer's Local 1445 and was a lifetime member of the NRA. 11620 Midland Trail, Ashland, Kentucxky 41102. Tyler dearly loved his family and enjoyed working in the family business with his Dad. He was currently employed with Distribution Now in Ironton, Ohio, and worked as a purchasing agent at Bayer Institute in Institute, WV. A funeral service will be held on Sunday, March 5th 2023 at 11:00 AM at the same location. She departed this life, filled with loving family on February 22, 2023. Shelburn Ray was retired from the U.S. Air Force after 25 years of devoted service. She received numerous honors and awards including ABWA Woman of the Year (3 times), KEA award for best news letter in EKEA, had a biographies published in Personalities of the South and Whos Who in Women of the World, and was awarded the honor of Kentucky Colonel. Willis D. Fowler, 73, of Boyd County, passed away after an extended illness Thursday morning in Loudoun Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Leesburg, Virginia.