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. 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. Gordon never met a stranger and to know him was to love him. Mamaw Kitty was of the Freewill Baptist Faith and faithfully attended the 2nd Freewill Baptist Church. Helen enjoyed traveling, visiting all but 2 states and traveling to 13 countries. Vickie was born January 22, 1952 in Ashland, Kentucky a daughter of the late Mitchell and Christine Vaughn Scarberry. Graveside services will be Monday, December 22nd at 11:00 AM in Dixon Cemetery, Westwood, KY. He was retired from AK Steel Corporation and was a member of the Ironton Elks Lodge BPOE #177, Ironton Moose Lodge, Ashland Eagles, Daniel Boone Aerie #2329, and VFW Post 8850. Surviving in addition to his loving wife, Deb, include 4 sons, Tony Morman of South Point, Dustin Shane Downs of Georgetown, Kentucky, James "Jay" Kelley Downs of Ashland, Kentucky, and Kasey Morman of Ashland, Kentucky. February 3, 2023 (40 years old) View obituary. Funeral services will be Monday, March 17, 2014 at 1:00 PM by Pastor Leo Ison and Bro. She was preceded in death by her first husband Earl Hunt Jr., her second husband Major Charles Edmond, a sister Marie Cantrell Leake (Tom), two brothers Donald Cantrell (Margaret) and Darrell Cantrell (Shirley), a daughter Helen Yvonne Hunt Berry, and a grandson Chris Burchett. 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. Clara was preceded in death, in addition to her parents, by her husband, Ray Middleton, Sr. in 1020, a grandson, a great grand daughter and 3 sisters. Surviving in addition to his father include a son, Douglas Kevin Stevens II of Ashland, Kentucky, a daughter, Kayla Michelle Stevens of Ashland, Kentucky. 8 great grandchildren, Joseph Jaden Bayes, Jeanna Lee Bayes, Logan Burns, Matt Burns, Bradley Reffitt, Natalie Reffitt, Kairi Stidham and Kadence Stidham. An avid reader, he was most passionate about the Bible and studied it daily. He was born July 5, 1933 and born again March 27, 2014. He was a true 'picker' long before picking became popular. She was a faithful member of the Hoods Creek Enterprise Baptist Church and always enjoyed the fellowship of her church family. Surviving include a daughter, Lesa Fields Spicer and husband Paul of Westwood, KY. A brother James Unrue and wife Kay of Russell, Kentucky, a sister Wilma Coburn and husband Arnold of Cannonsburg, Kentucky. Military Rights will be conferred Thursday, June 26, 2014 at 1:00 PM at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Northeast in Greenup County, Kentucky. Ora Jean Hill, 62, of Greenup, Kentucky, formerly of Westwood, died Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at Cabell Huntington Hospital following a sudden accident. Beverly Spears Obituary (1949 - 2023) - Paintsville, KY - The News-Gazette Thank you Paintsville and Johnson County for choosing us again this year as the Best Between The Lakes. Arrangements are under the direction of PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME. Kerry Preston 1949-2021 Kerry Preston, 71, of Offutt, died Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021. She was a homemaker and a faithful member of the Hoods Creek Baptist Church- 1st Enterprise Association. The family will have a private memorial service at a later date. A gift to your family, sparing them hard decisions at an emotional time. He was preceded in death, in addition to his parents, by a son, David Leslie Watts and a granddaughter, Sherri Ray. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Joann was born July 27, 1931 at Ashland, Kentucky a daughter of the late Herschel and Hazel Wells Gardner. Visitation will be this evening (Wednesday) from 6 - 9 PM at PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME. 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. Paul Holbrook, 91, of Westwood, Kentucky, died peacefully at Community Hospice Care Center, July 4, 2013 following an extended illness. Contributions may be made in June's memory to Community Hospice, 1480 Carter Avenue, Ashland, Kentucky 41101. He was a pipeline construction laborer and was of the Christian Faith. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM until service time Saturday. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 6 - 9 PM. 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 . Jesse Celve (JC) 'Beaver' Williams, 75, of Ashland, Kentucky, died peacefully Thursday evening, January 8th, at Community Hospice Care Center with his family at his bedside. Bekah was born June 3, 1985 in Huntington, West Virginia, a daughter of Perry and Myra Franklin Stevens of Westwood, Kentucky. Surviving include a son, Charles 'Buzz' McDowell and wife Marge of Ashland, Kentucky. Mike leaves behind his faithful, loving wife and best friend of 52 years, Dorothy 'Dottie' McGuire Barber. Contributions may be made in Jesse's memory to Community Hospice, 1480 Carter Avenue, Ashland, Kentucky 41101. Arrangements are under the direction of PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME. He was a retired master electrician with IBEW #317 Huntington, West Virginia, and was a member of the Hoods Creek Freewill Baptist Church. Jones-Preston Funeral Home : Paintsville, Kentucky (KY) Burial will be in the. A daughter in law, Joneta Whitt, 4 grandchildren, Teil (Helen) Smith, Matthew (Heather) Whitt, Tricia (Jamey) Halleck, Nate (Sara) Whitt, and 7 great grandchildren, Zachary Smith, Tyler Smith, Ian Smith, Colten Halleck, Madison Whitt, Dylan Halleck, and Mason Whitt. 4 Brothers, Kenneth Esham, Jim Esham, and Gary David Esham , all of Vanceburg, Kentucky and Joe Dale Esham of Salt Lick, Kentucky, and a sister Delores Bays of Vanceburg, Kentucky. 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. He was born March 23, 1951, to the late Robert & Virginia Cheeseman Stumph. He is survived by his daughter, Leisa Fowler-Sheridan, son-in-law Patrick, and two grandchildren, Julian and Madeline; a brother, J.C. and two sisters, Jo Blair and Donna Ellenberg. 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. GTE/Verizon and attended Mavity Freewill Baptist Church. 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. 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. Funeral services will be Saturday, February 1, 2014 at 11:00 am at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Russell, Kentucky, where Stephanie and Kylie attended. A brother Roger Menshouse and a sister Bertha Marcum, both of Ashland. Conrad Casper "Sonny" Hoenig, 64, of Ashland, husband of Dreama Dawn Abbott Hoenig, died Tuesday afternoon, January 27th, at Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital following a sudden illness. A memorial service will be Saturday, April 26th, at 7:00 PM at PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME by Bro. Surviving in addition to his loving wife include a son, Nicholas Edward Bradley, two daughters,Sarah Ellen Bradley and Katherine Grae Bradley, all of Ashland, Kentucky, and granddaughter Isabelle Grae Gallaher;two sisters, Madonna Ferrell of Russell, Kentucky, and Meschelle McCleese of Greenup, Kentucky, and a brother, Brett Bradley of Marion, Ohio. During World War II she served with Rosies Riveters in Willow Run, Michigan at the Willow Run Bomber Plant. A daughter, Barbara Jean Sperry. 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. 6 brothers, Bill Deering of Texas, Michael Bates and wife Carol of Flatwoods, KY, Paul Bates and wife Treva of Danleyton, KY, Jerry Bates and wife Jodi of Flatwoods, Mark Bates and wife Johnda of Greenup, KY, Jimbo Bates and wife Arthie of Wurtland, KY. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at the family cemetery at Harold, KY, on Friday, January 17 at 11:30 AM. He was a self employed carpenter and a WWII U.S. Army veteran. Two step-grandsons Jack (Lisa) Francis Jr.. James (Sandra) Francis, and one step granddaughter Jeannie Francis . Jones-Preston Funeral Home 807 South Mayo Trail Paintsville, Kentucky 41240 View Obituary Thursday, March 2, 2023 From the time your loved one is in our care, they are with us until the time the cremated remains are returned to you. Visitation will be today from 6 - 8 PM at PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME. He was owner and operator of several local businesses. He was a 2008 graduate of Boyd County High School, enjoyd animals and worked as a veterinarian Tech with Guardian Animal Clinic. Work here? Azie was awarded the Bronze Star and honorably discharge in 1945. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.prestonfamilyfuneralhome.com. Visitation is Sunday evening from 6-8 PM. Contributions may be made in her memory to Temple Baptist Church, 124 Reid Street, Flatwoods, KY 41139, designated for the Churchs mission fund or for the Churchs Gideons fund. Additionally preceding her in death are two husbands: James Castle and Amos Dickerson. TINA LYNN GOBLE, 40, of Ret. She was preceded in death, in addition to her parents, by her husband, Norville Thompson in 1999, and 2 sons, Gregory Joseph Thompson in 1994 and Robert Russell Thompson in 2008, and a son in law, Bill Backofen in 1986. We only work with local florists so we can maintain the sense of urgency and quality of your selections. Entombment will be in the Rose Hill Burial Park Mausoleum. 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. Billy Wayne Mollett. Visitation will be Monday evening from 6:00-8:00 PM at the funeral home. Vickie Lynn Suttles, 61, of Lexington, Kentucky, formerly of Ashland, died Sunday in Lexington at St. Joseph's Hospital. Surviving, in addition to his loving wife, include a son, Jason Hammond, and fianc Ashley Holder, of Lexington, Kentucky. Sallie Marie Menshouse, 72, of Ashland, died Friday morning, June 27th, at Carter County Health Care following an extended illness. Surviving are daughters Cora Beth (Eddie) Prichard of Chesapeake, Ohio, and Rachel (Nick) Wyrick of Huntington, W.Va.; sons Michael (Hannah) Vickers of San Antonio, Texas, and James Vickers of Florida; three grandchildren, Samuel Joe Prichard, Skylar Bree Wyrick, and Julian Castro; and life-long friend and cousin Marlene (Paul) Cantrell of Danyleton, Ky. Joe was a caring and generous man, whose final act of kindness was to give of himself through Kentucky Organ Donor Affiliates. 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. 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. Funeral will be held on Friday November 30 at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of the Paintsville Funeral Home, with burial to follow Jim Skaggs, 82, of Keaton, died Monday, Nov. 20, 2017, at his home. Visitation will be from 10:00 am until service time Saturday, at the funeral home. 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. Alice was preceded in death, in addition to her parents by a brother, Steve Bates. Surviving are 3 daughters, Ethel Johnson and husband William of Haver Hill, Ohio, Catherine Sadler and husband Ron of Ashland, Kentucky, and Beverly Wellman and husband Carl E. of Ashland, Kentucky. http://www.theprestonfuneralhome.net/, Jones-Preston Funeral Home : Paintsville, Kentucky (KY) Ruby Marie Brown, 21, of Ashland, Kentucky, daughter of George and Nancy Hurley Brown, Jr. of Ashland, Kentucky, died Sunday evening, March 16, 2014. Graveside services will be Tuesday morning, July 1st, at 11:00 AM at Highland Memorial Gardens in South Point, Ohio. Claude Whitt1930 - 2015Claude Whitt, 84, of Ahsland, former owner and operator of Claudie's Auto Parts, died February 27th at home following an extended illness. He was an elementary boys basketball coach in the Fairview system. Arrangements are under the direction of Preston Family Funeral Home. Get real-time notifications of new services in your community directly to your email or feed reader. Mary was preceded in death, in addition to her parents, by two of her babies, Gary and Marlene, and a brother, James Johnson. Surviving include a son, Rex Yarber of Ashland, Kentucky. Donna was born October 13, 1923 in Logan, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Ira and Lena Vance Davis. John 14:2&3. Jones-Preston Funeral Home Inc Funeral Directors Funeral Planning Website 83 YEARS IN BUSINESS (606) 789-3501 807 S Mayo Trl Paintsville, KY 41240 OPEN 24 Hours 3. A memorial service will be held Monday, June 30, 3014 at 11:00 AM at PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME. Alice Karen Bates, 62, of Ironton, Ohio, formerly of Ashland, died peacefully Wednesday, October 9, 2013, at her residence. active and coached throughout his life in both Little League and Babe Ruth. Surviving in addition to his loving wife include a son, Joe Hoenig and wife Karen of Lexington, Kentucky. Surviving include his precious wife of 62 years, Jean Adkins Jenkins. Visitation is this evening (Friday, April 12, 2013) from 6 -9 PM. Visitation will be Tuesday from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM at PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME in Ashland, Kentucky. Chambers Funeral Services is independently owned and operated by Booney M. and his wife Robin Hayes. Our 24 Hour Obituary Telephone Line gives a summary of all funeral services. Ora was retired from Semet Solvay division of Allied Chemical and served in the US Army from January 1946 through January 1947. Gordon was born in Ashland, March 4, 1946 a son of the late Wallace and Thelma Fosson Fairchild. Ora Jean Hill, 62, of Greenup, Kentucky, formerly of Westwood, died Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at Cabell Huntington Hospital following a sudden accident. He had touched so many lives with his work and coaching, and made a great impact on his children and players and wanted to do the same with his grandchildren. 2 grandchildren that the sun rose and sat on, Karsyn Cheyenne Bates and Andrew Jason Mooney, both of Ironton, Ohio. Burial will be in the Smallwood Family Cemetery. A daughter, Samantha Massie of Westwood, Kentucky. Jones-Preston Funeral Chapel 807 South Mayo Trail Paintsville, KY 41240 View Obituary Burial for Pamela Wright 2:15 PM - 2:30 PM. Funeral services will be Saturday, February 1, 2014 at 11:00 am at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Russell, Kentucky, where Stephanie and Kylie attended. Interment with military honors will be in the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Northeast. Jones-Preston Funeral Home : Paintsville, Kentucky (KY) Casey was born September 3, 1990 in Ashland, Kentucky. 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. 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. Her strong Christian faith and devotion to family were her life's foundation. She is also survived by a sister, Freda Parsons of Ohio. A memorial service will be held in Linda's honor Monday evening at 7:00 PM at Preston Family Funeral Home. Jeff Potter, 47, of Ashland, Kentucky, died Saturday, April 26th, at Kings Daughters Medical Center following a short illness. Visitation will be at the church from 5:00 PM until service time. 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. Robert Pierce Mullen, 83, of Greenup, Kentucky, formerly of Huntington, West Virginia, died April 9, 2013 at Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland, Kentucky with his loving family at his bedside following an extended illness. 3 grandchildren, Stephanie Holbrook of Virginia, Cameron (Melinda) Holbrook of Ashland, Kentucky, and Nathan (Brooke) Holbrook of Illinois. 2 grandchildren, Raegan Gail Hoenig and Wrigley Dawson Fryman. He retired from. Visitation will be this evening (Wednesday) from 6 - 9 PM at PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME. He was "Poppie" to his 5 grandchildren, Hannah, Haylie, Macie and Trevor Downs and Toby Morman, who were the most precious things in the world to him. Mary Jane and her husband raised and exhibited champion Alaskan Malamute's for many years in Summersville. Bill was retired after 32 years of service in the Blast Furnace at AK Steel Corporation. At Jones-Preston Funeral Home, our primary goal is to fulfill each and every familys individual needs. 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. She was born April 18, 1931 in River to the late Paris and Mary Brown Murray. Visitation will be Sunday at the church from 1:00 PM until service time. He was a self employed maintenance contractor and a member of the Bethlehem Church United Baptist, Kenova, West Virginia. Kenneth Potter. Edward Fairchild Jr.. Interment will be in Dixon Cemetery in Westwood. Karyn was preceded in death by her grandmothers, Karen Wallace and. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Burial Park. Visitation will be at the church on Friday from 11:00 AM until service time. Funeral Services will be held Monday, June 3rd, at 11:00 A.M. at South Ashland United Methodist Church by Pastor Lance Campbell, Pastor Mike Rice & Pastor Larry Vickers with interment following in the Richmond Cemetery, Paintsville, Kentucky. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.prestonfamilyfuneralhome.com. 6 grandchildren, Melissa, Richard, Steve, Carla, Becky and David. Arrangements are under the direction of PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME. 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. Burial will be in the Ashland Cemetery. (Howard) Peel of Flatwoods, Ky. And one son, Edward. A memorial service will be at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Preston Family Funeral Home in Ashland. It was her wish to announce her new address is now heaven, and her desire was for her family and friends to come be with her. Azie was born June 4, 1920 in Martin, Kentucky to Flora Stumbo Meade and James Lonnie Meade. Interment will be in the Bellefonte Memorial Gardens, Flatwoods, Kentucky. She was a U.S. Navy veteran, a former Currier with Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital and a member of the Greenup VFW. Mary Etta Tackett Burke, 88, of Westwood, Kentucky, wife of Edgar Burke, died peacefully at her home, with her family at her bedside, Monday afternoon, April 15, 2013. 2 daughters, Dana Christine Hennecke and husband Randy of Naples, Kentucky, and Nancy Gail Smith and husband Jeffrey of Ashland, Kentucky. Surviving in addition to his loving wife of 48 years, Ann Hall Williams, and his mother, Beryle Williams, include 2 daughters, Heather Lee Bennett and husband Jason of Indianapolis, Indiana, and Holly Lynn Williams of Dayton, Ohio. We thank you for helping to support the family during their time of need, and will fondly remember your kind gesture. Ora was born August 31, 1926 in Lawrence County, Kentucky, a son of the late Bert and Gertrude Boggs Cooksey. She was preceded in death, in addition to her parents, by a grandson, Steven Holbrook, and two brothers, Ernest Robinette, Jr., and Edward Robinette. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church of Cannonsburg by Pastor Stan Williams. Funeral services will be Friday, December 27, 2013 at 1:00 PM at PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME by Brother Dan Pancake. Please feel free to call 24 hours a day at 606-788-0422. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Burial Park. Surviving in addition to his wife include a son, Charles L. Griffith and wife Karen of Winchester, Kentucky. It is not always possible to pay respects in person, so we hope that this small token will help. He was a member of the 13th Street Freewill Baptist Church where he enjoyed fellowship with his church family and loved the music. Funeral services will be Wednesday, April 23rd at 1:00 PM at PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME by Ben and Alisa Klepser. She was a member of the Church of Christ, Olive Hill, KY. She was a faithful member of the South Ashland United Methodist Church and was a former employee of the Dairy Cheer in Ashland. Shirley was born Oct. 6, 1939, in Greenup, a daughter of the late Homer and Essie Sturgill Woods. A celebration of Ralph's life will be Thursday, August 21st at 2:00 PM at PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME. In addition to his parents, Azie was preceded in death by his wife of 63 yearsAnna Lee Fyffe Meade; sisters: Dorothy Meade Holbrook, Belle Meade Howard;brothers: Astor Meade, James Lonnie Meade Jr. , daughter-in-law: Carrie JeanWhite Meade; and great-grandchildren: Tanner Drake Leight and Taylor MichaelLeight. Arthur was born April 8, 1952 in Boyd County, Kentucky, a son of the late John and Mary Withrow Nelson. He was preceded in death by his precious daughter, Bekah Stevens in April of 2013. Surviving include a son, Larry Robert Mullen of Washington, 3 daughters Kathy Statley of Jacksonville, Florida. 7 grand children and 6 great grandchildren. 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. Burial will be in the Ratliff Cemetery. death, in addition to her parents, by a brother, Harry H. Conley, and a sister. He was preceded in death, in addition to his parents by a brother, Ronald Plummer. She leaves behind her mother, Angela Acerbis, father Richard Fields, step father Dean Acerbis. 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. Surviving in addition to her husband include 2 sons, Stephen Cremeans of Flatwoods, Kentucky, Paul Cremeans and wife Anna of Russell, Kentucky. 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. Dianna and husband Mark Woods of Gallipolis Ferry, Ohio. Burial will be in Golden Oaks Memorial Gardens. She was preceded in death, in addition to her parents, by her husband, Ray Newman, and a sister, Ruth Spradlin. Sam dearly loved his family and would do anything for any of them. He was retired head mechanic with the Ashland Independent School Board of Education and a member of the Lighthouse Gospel Tabernacle. Contributions may be made in Ray's memory to the Shriners Hospital for Children, at 1900 Richmond Road. Visitation will be Wednesday from 10:00 AM until service time. 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. Keith is survived by the love of his life, his wife Nancy Ann Clay Hall. Funeral Services will be Thursday, May 22nd, at 1:00 PM by Brother Steve Fraley at PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME. She will be honored by her grandsons and great grandsons serving as pall bearers. Contributions may be made in Tyler's memory to Community Hospice, 1540 Carter Avenue, Ashland, Kentucky 41101. 2 step children, Amanda and Nick Fields of Westwood, Kentucky. Bobby Gene Watts, 81, of Ashland, Kentucky, husband of 61 years of Ruth Jean McDowell Watts, died peacefully, Saturday, November 23, 2013 at Kings Daughters Medical Center. She was a homemaker and a member of the Fairview Baptist Church. Also special friends James Barber, Juanita Gullett, and daughter in law, Rebecca Fields Walker. Preston Family Funeral Home | Funeral service & cemetery in Ashland She was also preceded in death by 6 brothers, 5 sisters, and one grandson. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.prestonfamilyfuneralhome.com. She was retired from the Ashland Area YMCA where she was an administrative assistant for over 30 years. She is survived by 2 sons, George Thurman Justice and wife Betsy of Swansea, Illinois, and Charles Justice, Jr. and wife Cindy of Cross Lanes, West Virginia. Interment will be in the Bates Cemetery. Burial will be in the Bellefonte Memorial Gardens. Africa, and cousins, LaShea and husband Branden Hutchinson of Westwood, KY, and Sharay and husband Adam Stoner of Lawrenceburg, KY, and a precious second cousin, Silas Hutchinson. Entombment will be in the Edgewood Abbey Chapel Mausoleum at the Memorial Burial Park, Wheelersburg, Ohio. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.prestonfamilyfuneralhome.com or www.facebook/prestonfamilyfuneralhome. Junior Ruggles. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. August 25, 1932 - She was born May 11, 1922 in Chandlersville, KY, a daughter of late Francis Elcanah and Carrie Ramey Daniels. Burial will be in the Kirby Flats Cemetery. Memorial services will be held at a later date. He was predeceased by : his father Everett Hager. At Jones-Preston Funeral Home, our sole purpose for being is to fulfill each and every Funeral Directors Association of Kentucky. 3 grandchildren, Fred Fitch IV, Larri D. Terrell, and John D. Frasher. Visitation will be this evening, April 17, 2013 at the funeral home from 6-9 PM. ATTENTION: Effective January 1st, 2016, all obituaries will be viewable on Facebook. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.prestonfamilyfuneralhome.com. He is also survived by his brother, Bernie Parsons (Debra) of Lloyd, KY, and two sisters, Bonnie Osborne of McDowell, KY, and Bea Coriell (Mike) of Raceland, KY, a great aunt, Dimple Clark, as well as many beloved nieces, nephews and extended family and friends. 9 grandchildren, Jennifer, Shawn, Matthew, Joshua, Teriea, Courtney, Robert, Christopher and David.