Garnet was born to Audrey (Scott) and Charlie Nichols in Ashland, Kentucky in 1930. Patricia Ann Fitch Crank Dwyer, 71, of Ashland, Ky died Sunday, November 20, 2022 at the Community Hospice Care Center. She loved God, her family and her friends. Services for Julia will be conducted Friday, July 29, 2022 at 12:00 Noon at the Lazear Funeral Home Chapel by Brother David Robinette with burial to follow in Rose Hill Burial Park. Thomas Tom W. Menshouse was born December 12, 1946 in Ashland, Ky passed away in Florida December 4, 2021. She actively served as a member of the Parish council, leader of the Formation Committee, and was a founding member of The Guild of St. Monica. Phone: (606) 739-5155. She was a truly special soul whose energy, selflessness, and joy filled the room. Lazear Funeral Home is both honored and privileged to have been entrusted with the care of Blake. mso-font-signature:-536870145 1073786111 1 0 415 0;}p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal He is survived by his mother Kathleen McCarthy Hodges of Kentucky, a brother James B. Hodges of South Carolina, three sisters Lisha Pierce, Ann ReJene Seagraves, and Kathryn Michelle Hodges all of Kentucky , and a fianc Mary Damico and a step-son Justyn Damico. She is survived by her son Bryan (Donna) Dudley of Mohave Valley AZ, daughters Melissa Dudley of Crosslanes WV, Angie Broce of Ashland KY, 6 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, and a brother George (Jeanie) Porter of Greenup KY. Services will be held Friday October 7th at 2 P.M. at Lazear Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Gene Swartz with a private committal at a later date . She had one son Mark Evans Stinson of Flatwoods, Ky. She traveled to England, Hawaii, Caribbean, and other places of interest. Those surviving her include daughters, Carma Tatman, Ruth Bentley, Loving father of Robin (Charlie) Dewald and Kerri (Sonny) Haubner. Her hobbies were sewing, painting, and dancing. We're family. Contact Us. Friends may call at the funeral home one hour before service time Thursday. She is survived by two sons Ray A Thomas, Jr. and Duane (Christy) Thomas, two daughters Diana Thomas and Anna (Paul) Pace, four brothers Wilson (Julie) Hanners, Jr., George (Debbie) Hanners, Jack (Laurie) Hanners, and Donnie Hanners, a sister Peggy Easterling, seven grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. He is preceded in death by his father and sister Vickie Dale. He later worked and retired from AK Steel as a Clerk. She had a special love for animals and our veterans. Dorothy was born November 24, 1932, in Boyd County to the late George Walter and Carmie Wheeler Adkins. She is survived by a son James T. (Susan) Barber of Richmond, Ky, 6 daughters Patricia Sorrentino of Westwood, Ky, Sharon (JD) Robinsons of Greenup, Ky, Sandra (Danny) Williams of Fort Pierce, Fl, Louise Jones of Westwood, Ky, Jane (Bill) Nelson, Ashland, Ky and Connie Davis of Westwood, Ky, a stepson Donald (Brenda) Blevins of Raceland, Ky, a stepdaughter Sandra McDonald of Frankfort, Ky, 13 grandchildren and several great and great-great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker in her own home. Henry was born November 8, 1954 in Ashland, Ky a son of the late John Henry and Maple Chapman Pack. working with Pritchard Electric where he retired at age 62. James David Kindermann. We have been a family owned and operated full service funeral home serving the Ashland and Tri-State since 1962, providing comforting and reliable service to those mourning the loss of a loved one. She is preceded in death in addition to her parents by 4 brothers James Allen, Johnny Allen, Hobert Allen, and Virgil Allen and 1 sister Gracie Blankenship. one great-great-granddaughter and another great-great-granddaughter, who will be arriving any In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son Keith Lloyd Schrack and siblings Kerry Schrack, Kenny Lee Schrack, and Barbara Dicks. Born August 26th, 1941 in Logan W. VA. to the late Ernestine and Forest Gillenwater of Logan W. VA. She was employed at Holzer Medical Center and was a secretary at Addiville Elementary School. Ashland, KY (41101) Today. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Boyd County Animal Shelter. A graveside service for Henry will be conducted Saturday, August 13, 2022 at 11 AM at the Ashland Cemetery Mausoleum Chapel. Bob was born September 3, 1942, in Williamsport, Pennsylvania to the late George and Katharine (Stewart) Miller. She met her future husband, Cecil, July 2, 1945 at a USO dance at the U. S. Naval Training Station, Sampson, NY. Mary was born Lillian Jeanette Amburgey, 90, of Ashland, Ky died Wednesday, February 15, 2023 in Ashland. He died after a valiant battle with severe mental illness. Teresa was loved by many. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Burial Park. Services for Mary will be conducted Friday, July 8, 2022 at 1 pm at the Lazear Funeral Home Chapel in Ashland by Minister David Price with burial to follow in Kirby Flats Cemetery. Ed was born in West Point Pleasant, N.J., on August 11, 1934, to Anna Pentland Obituary. Lazear Funeral Home is both honored and privileged to have been entrusted with the care of Mr. Bowe. Carolyn was born March 26th, 1938. A memorial service will be held Sunday October 24th, 2021 at 3:00 P.M. at Wildwood First Church of God, with services being conducted by Pastor Steve Harris. Obituaries & Condolences. Low 42F. Ruth graduated from Ashland High School in the class of 1942 and began work as a telephone switchboard operator. Sharon Kay Conley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Darwin Kirk; five brothers Millard Adkins, James Adkins, Henry Ray Debord JR., 76, of Russell, passed away Sunday, December 4, 2022, in King's Daughters Medical Center in Ashland. Levisa Lazer obituaries. She will be missed by everyone. Once the youngest child started first grade she began her career as a credit counselor at the Ashland Credit Bureau until it was moved to West Virginia. After retirement, Mary and Keith traveled the country in their motor-home, and would often be gone for weeks at a time! He is survived by his mother, his wife Hope Kelley McKnight, two sons Tyler McKnight and Zachary Thomas McKnight both of Ashland, Ky, a daughter Grace McKnight of Ashland, Ky, and three sisters Luanne Colm of Ashland, Ky, Elaine Sparks of Ashland, Ky and Karen Beam of Georgia. He was a lifetime member of the investigating community for the Eagles Lodge #2329. Lazear Funeral Home is both honored and privileged to have been entrusted with the care of Mr. Taylor. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. Local; Statewide; 46 Ashland, KY (41101) Today. Lazear Funeral Home is both honored and privileged to have been entrusted with the care of Mr. Dale. Friends may call at the funeral home 1 hour before service time Thursday. He started work in 1948 at Sears and retired in 1984. She Virginia Faye Barker McGlone Kemper 89, of Ashland, passed away peacefully Friday, November 25, 2022 at her residence. Betty Ann Cabble, 92, of Ashland, Ky died Saturday, August 27, 2022 at Woodland Oaks. Lazear Funeral Home is both honored and privileged to have been entrusted with the care of Mrs. Adkins. Ed was a talented brick mason and had a heart of gold. Friends may call at the funeral home one hour before service time. She was also preceded in death in addition to her parents by her husband of 37 years Howard Walton, a daughter Jeanne Evans Burneka, a son Charles Evans, a grandson James Evans, her sisters Jewel, Lorraine, Louise, and Goldie and her brothers Ora, Chester, and Charles Fultz. He is also survived by his sister Patty Boyd VanHoose and Lazear Funeral Home is both honored and privileged to have been entrusted with the care of Mr. Sleeman. Chance of rain 90%.. mso-default-props:yes; She then worked an eight year stint at Kroger where she still got to see many of those faces she helped raise through the years. She became a dog groomer and also raised collie and poodle puppies. Paternal grandparents Elbert C and Mary Bowe. Lazear Funeral home is both honored and privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mrs. Gossett. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clora Ethel Blanton and John Norman Gilliam, Sr.; his brothers, Ervin Hassell Gilliam, John Norman Gilliam, Jr., Carl Edward Gilliam, Ralph Russell Gilliam, and Paul Homer Gilliam, and his sisters, Phyllis May Branham, Mary Louise Donta, Maxine Gilliam, and Janice Marie Ratliff. Rosemary Evans Stinson of Ashland, Ky born February 8, 1944 in Carter Co., Ky, age 78 died at home from complications of degenerative spinal disease. She was born November 23, 1949 in Ashland, Ky a daughter of the late Earl Meadows and Edith Hunter Meadows Hall. Lazear Funeral Home is both honored and privileged to have been entrusted with the care of Mrs. Ison. T. Jay loved cooking, dogs, and putting his horrible poetry on Facebook. In lieu of Flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Alcoholics Anonymous instead. Search Obituaries in The Independent - a space for sharing memories: search for life stories, milestones, guestbook entries, and celebrate life of your loved ones. Kermit worked as a self-employed painter and paper-hanger in the Ashland area for Slim Harris paint store on Winchester Avenue in the 1960s and independently in the 1970s. There will be a graveside service at the Rose Hill Burial Park Mausoleum on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at 12:00 pm, followed by a celebration of Bobs life at the Bellefonte Country Club. He was a lifetime member of the Military Order of Cootie Ruptent #2. Ruby was proud of her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, her siblings, and nieces and nephews. He was a laborer at Penco. Ed could fix anything and everything. Michael Reeves, 53, of Rush, Ky died Friday, July 30, 2021 at KDMC in Ashland. She was a member of Wildwood Baptist Church in Ashland KY at the time of her passing. He was a graduate of Boyd County High School in 1968, attended Morehead State University and retired from the ARMCO steel mill in the early 90s. Marvin Boggs officiating with burial to follow in Ky Veterans Cemetery North East. Buck was born November 6, 1934, in Ashland to the late Charles and Elizabeth Burke Elkins. Prior to the pandemic, Garnet stayed socially active with various groups such as the Wesley Sunday School Class at her church, in her community by being a Kings Daughters Hospital volunteer and in the world by participating in the Operation Christmas Child outreach. Lazear Funeral Home is both honored and privileged to have been entrusted with the care of Mr. Conley. Obituaries Public Notices 47 Sunday, April 30, 2023 E-Paper Pet of the Week: Auggie Allen instrumental in ACTC student success Allegiant-HTS still strong pair City of Russell votes on. There are no services planned due to COVID. Ronald Gene Perry of Ashland left this world to be with his heavenly father on Wednesday, June 8, 2022. She worked for the National Mines in 1963, for Dr. Gordon Gussler in 1968, and for Ashland Oil between 1991 to 1995. 23 at 1:00 pm at Kirby Flats Cemetery, W. Kirby Flats Road, Ashland, Ky., by Elder Greg Chaffins. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by siblings Melanie, Irene, Charles Jr, and Ronald. Ashland, KY (41101) Today. children, Deborah (Steve) Click, Wayne (Mary) Boyd and Nathan (Janni) Boyd, 7 grandchildren, Donations in Ryan's memory can be made online to National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) at donate.nami.org. line-height:115%; Buck Nancy Harris Justice, 92, of Russell, widow of Jack Justice, passed away Tuesday evening, January 24, 2023, at Community Hospice Care Center following a brief illness. Jean was born July 19, 1930, in Ashland, Kentucky. She was born May 8, 1947 in Salyersville, Ky a daughter of the late Buford and Myrtle Coffey Patrick. While deployed, he served on the USS James E. Kyes, USS Joseph Strauss, and the USS Reeves. He was preceded in death by his mother Bertha Caudill Leader and brother George Leader. A son of the late Clyde and Pansy Lambert Miles. Columbia. She will truly be missed by all who loved and knew her. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. at Lazear Funeral Home by Minister William Jarrell. Daughters Elizabeth Biel and Sharon King of Wheelersburg OH. 2022, at the Ashland Community Hospice Care Center. Obituaries. Lazear Funeral Home is both honored and privileged to have been entrusted with the care of Mr. Kirk. Burial will follow in Bethlehem Memorial Gardens where military honors will take place. Great grandchildren Allison McKenzie of Wheelersburg OH, Ginna Skala and Rylans Rae Langford of Winter Haven, FL. Step-grandfather of Katelyn (Joe) Gillispie, Taylor (Ryan) Rankin and Kevin Pennington. Friends may call at the church one hour before service time Tuesday. The family would like to thank special caregivers Jennifer Robinette and Claire Misbach for the assistance they provided to Naomi in the last year of her life, and all of those in the local medical community who assisted her. electrician by enrolling in the apprenticeship program with local IBEW 317. A time of visitation will be held at Lazear Funeral home from 6 8pm on Saturday, August 28th. Let it not be forgotten that Garnet was a woman who kept a prayer list and prayed over her family every day. Burnadean Allen Fryer, 91, of Ashland, Ky died Thursday, August 5, 2021 at her home. She is survived by a son John P. Gossett II (Bonnie) of Savannah, GA, a daughter Ann Marie Sally, two brothers Louis Cloran(Sandy) of Ironton, OH and Lawrence Cloran(Maureen) of Charlotte, NC, 4 grandchildren Kristen & Charles Gossett and Ashley & Stephanie Hinton and 7 great-grandchildren. He was born June 16, 1952 in Ashland, Ky a son of the late Virgil and Lula Blanton Spradlin. People started asking Garnet about her secrets to longevity and youthfulness (her photo was taken when she was 84), these are our observations. Caitlyn (Matthew) Noble, Ashton (Madeline) Boyd, Lydia Boyd and 11 great-grandchildren and Find an obituary, get service details, leave condolence messages or send flowers or gifts in memory of a loved one. Carol studied nursing and took care of many individuals in their homes throughout the years. Friends may call at the funeral home one hour before service time Friday. A mass of Christian Burial will be conducted Monday November 22nd, 2021 at11:00 A.M. at Holy Family Catholic Church by the V. Rev. His 40 year career Ruby and her husband Howard moved from Ohio and purchased the family farm where she grew up. Welcome to Caniff Funeral Home, Ashland, Kentucky. Garnet was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, her siblings and so many precious people in her life. Janie I Terreo, 95, of Ashland Kentucky, died Monday, December 13, 2021, peacefully at her home in Dayton, Ohio. He is preceded in death in addition to his parents by his wife Burnadean Allen Fryer who died August 5th, 2021. James David Shelton, 82, of Ashland, Ky., died Saturday, March. Not an influencer on the internet, but for 92 years she was an influencer with her family, friends and those who knew her. Lowe of Newbraunfels TX, and Cathy (Scott) Lawson of McCanto FL. He is survived by a brother Michael Tussey, several aunts and uncles, his grandparents Linda and Riley Evans, and a special friend Heather Cole. Mr. Beck also worked for the first half of his career on the east coast in technological fields involving polymers, plastics and textiles. He was a hardworking and music loving man. The family moved to Syracuse in 1945. She was a teacher, having taught 39 years in the Ashland Independent Schools: Hatcher and Oakview Elementary Schools, Coles Junior High School, and 20 years at Paul G. Blazer Senior High School from which she retired. If ya know, ya know! Aunt Sherry (Stanley) Northcutt of Fla. and Judy Bowe of Catlettsburg, Ky. Half brother Tyler (Jeni) Bowe and Half-sister Allie Bowe both of Lexington, Ky. She was born March 29, 1930 in Ashland, Ky a daughter of the late Kinnel and Dora Francis Helton. Or, visit our funeral home in person at your convenience. He enjoyed Nascar and loved his family and pets. Lazear Funeral Home is both honored and privileged to have been entrusted with the care of Mr. Reeves. Services will be conducted Tuesday November 23rd, 2021 at Lazear Funeral Home Chapel at 1:00 P.M. with burial to follow at Rose Hill Burial Park. {mso-style-type:export-only; Surviving to mourn his passing is his loving wife and caregiver of 52 years, Donna Jean Hannah Pinkerton, a son, Doug (Carrie) Pinkerton, of Ashland and his special grandson, Josh Pinkerton, of Catlettsburg. He is preceded in death by Pope Perry, Bertie Stringer, Phyllis Perry, Jean Perry, and Jim Stringer. Bob valued continuing education and earned many advanced certifications in insurance. 19, 2022, in Kings Daughters Medical Center, Ashland, Ky. A memorial service for Teresa will be held Saturday, December 10, 2022 at 1 p.m. by Pastor Jason Caudill at the Lazear Funeral Home Chapel in Ashland. Start the online planning process now, or meet with one of our pre-planning advisors. She is survived by her loving husband Larry Smith, two sons Larry Smith, Jr. of Louisa, Ky and Micheal Smith of Columbus, Oh, a grandson Shawn Smith, two brothers Donald and Sammy Spence of Tomahawk, Ky, and two sisters Bessie Anderson of Paintsville, Ky and Ruby Dheel of Louisa, Ky. Services for Minnie Sue Smith will be conducted Thursday, November 3, 2022 at 12:00 noon at the Lazear Funeral Home Chapel in Ashland by Minister Scott Mullett with burial to follow in Kentucky North East Veterans Cemetery. She enjoyed beach trips, going to Tennessee, camping, boating, and cheating at card games. Funeral services for Mike will be conducted Thursday, August 5, 2021 at 1 p.m. at Lazear Funeral Home in Ashland by Reverend Eddie Wiler with burial to follow in Ashland Cemetery. You are welcome to call us any time of the day, any day of the week, for immediate assistance. Once her daughters left for college, Pat decided to put her degree to use by opening her own business, Communications Connection (CCI). Funeral service at 2 p.m. April 21 at Steen Funeral Home. We accept obituaries only from the funeral home in charge. Ryan was born on Feburary 25, 1977 in Ashland, Ky. Condolences at hodappfuneralhome.com. Get directions Naomi and her sister Vernona were the two sisters for whom Sisters Lane in Boyd County is named. He graduated from Paul G. Blazer High School and briefly attended Ashland Community College. Fr. She was a member of Second Baptist Church where she was an active member. There will be no visitation. 3409 13th Street. She kept her mind active by playing games and cards and was always a worthy competitor. 1501 Central Ave. Ashland, KY 41101. We offer funeral and memorial services for all faiths. He then, along with his wife, Sue, had a retail business in both Ashland and Lexington where they moved in 1992 to be close to their children. Lazear Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Lazear Funeral Home is both honored and privileged to have been entrusted with the care of Mrs. Quinlan. For years in a row, he volunteered at Charles Russell Elementary to teach children all about owls. Obituaries. He is preceded in death in addition to his parents by his wife Thelma Simmons Halley who passed in 1991, a son Laban Halley, Jr., a son-in-law James L. Hall, four sisters Lena Brown, Edna Halley, Audrey Stevens, and Claris Pack, and two brothers Trimble and Cornelius Halley. He is survived by a son Robert Watrous of Indiana, a daughter Kathy M. (Willie) Pyers of South Solon, Ohio, two stepchildren Gary (Kelly) Shoults of South Carolina and Pam Harris of Columbus, Ohio, a sister Kate (Dennis) Galliher of Columbus, Ohio, several grandchildren, and his companion Johnda McClanahan. Dawson Springs. She Teresa loved spending time with her family. There are no services planned at this time. He also leaves four nephews, Shannon (Stacy) Burnett, Ben (Deanna) Burnett, Joseph (Leah) Dixon III, and Adam (Kathryn) Dixon. Mike was born August 14, 1967 a son of Randel Reeves and Patricia Sexton in Boyd County, Ky. EDWARD HENRY WEBER III, 88 of Lexington, Ky., passed away peacefully on April 27, 2023. 1632 Central Ave | Ashland, Kentucky 41101. She loved her family and had a wonderful smile that could light up a room. Patricia was born August 11, 1951 in Johnson County, Ky a daughter of the late Troy and Hazel Spurlock Fitch. She was preceded in death by her amazing husband of 40 years, James Alford Hodges, 3 sons, Charles Philip Hodges, Norman Dennis Hodges, and Thomas Allen Hodges, a grandson, Chadwick Scott Collier, 2 sisters and 2 brothers Blake was born September 26th, 2007 in Ashland. Friends may call at the funeral home Sunday, February 12, 2023 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Lazear Funeral Home is both honored and privileged to have been entrusted with the care of Mr. Watrous. Services for Frances will be conducted Thursday, May 26, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. by Dr. Matt Shamblin at the Lazear Funeral Home in Ashland, Ky. with burial to follow in Golden Oaks Memorial Gardens. A mass of Christian burial will be conducted Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at 11 A.M. at Holy Family Catholic Church by V. Rev. He was married to Sylvia Stohlmann Gardner for 64 years. He was a retired GTE telephone technician and attended the Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses. He is preceded in death by his dad. Robert Grant Lowe, 88, of Burlington N.C. died Tuesday November 2nd, 2021. He played golf as often as possible, took his dog everywhere, and could easily be spotted by his Bob Marley license plate frame. Low 42F. Ken was in the Marines for 12 years and retired from Norfolk Southern. Flatwoods, KY 41139. He leaves behind daughter Qwinlyn Osborne and her husband Charles, daughter Natasha Smith and her husband Scottie, and daughter Hara Dowdy and her husband Adam, along with several grandchildren. Carol was the daughter of the late Nina and Cecil Caudle. Services were held Wednesday November 3rd, 2021 with burial in Ashland Cemetery. Corbin. Blake had a deep love of music but especially classic rock. Burial following at Church Cemetery in Rush Ky. Friends may call on the funeral home one hour before service on Friday. As the family Friends may call at the funeral home from 1 to 3 P.M. Sunday. By Nathan Hart, Report for America Corps Member. Elwood was born July 5, 1933 in Westwood to the late Albert and Ethel Porter Blevins. She married Arthur Shelton in Joseph Douglas Conley, 72, of Atlanta, Georgia passed away on February 25, 2023. She was 84 years old. Bev was born July 18, 1948 in Ashland, KY, a daughter of the late Rex B. and Edith Jean Thompson Savage. JR retired as truck driver and salesman with 20 years of Ronald Wilson Salmon, 75, of Ashland, passed away Sunday evening, March 12, 2023, at University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington.