Katherine O. Taylor, 81, of Wurtland, Kentucky went to be with the Lord, Saturday, February 23, 2019 at Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland, Kentucky surrounded by her loving family. Katherine was born October 31, 1937 in Wurtland, Kentucky a daughter of the late David and Goldie Stevens Gillispie. She was a retired teacher’s aide from the Greenup County School system where she worked with disabled children. She was a charter member of the Chinns Branch Baptist Church in Wurtland. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one great-grandson Joey Kemper. She is survived by three sons Charles Edward (Roxanne) Taylor of Wurtland, Kentucky Randy (Pamala) Taylor of Raceland, K
Infant Liam Jaxen McDaniels passed away February 21, 2019 in King’s Medical Center in Ashland, Kentucky. Liam was born February 21, 2019 in Ashland, Kentucky a son Daniel Fredrick and Charlene Lacy Gillum McDaniels. He was preceded in death by one grandfather Michael McDaniels; great grandmother Vera Stephenson Adams, great grandfather Billy Joe Gillum, great grandparents Elmer and Agnes Swatman; great grandparents Glenn and Reba Murphy McDaniels. In addition to his parents he is survived by Three brothers Noah James McDaniels Ivan Jakub McDaniels Bearon Jayce McDaniels Grandparents Candi and Jerry Riffe of Greenup, Kentucky Charles and Donna Gillum of Wurtland, Kentucky Cheryl McDaniels of
Barbara Ruth Lyon, 64, of Ashland, Kentucky went to be with the Lord on Wednesday February 20, 2019 at King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland. Ms. Lyon was born April 29, 1954 in Portsmouth, Ohio a daughter of the late Sam Cantrell and Mary Lou Price. She was a New England Patriots and Boston Celtics fan and loved watching ball games. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two sisters Jerldene Keaton and Carol Jean Harris. She is survived by Two daughters Holly (Jon Gillum) Coffee of Greenup, Kentucky Mary Kate Lyon of Ashland, Kentucky One brother Kenneth (Joyce) Cantrell of Argillite, Kentucky Two sisters Sina Katherine (Harvey) of Mt. Home Idaho Judith C. (Gordie) Fle
Kenneth Edward Brown, 102, of Oldtown, Kentucky died peacefully on President’s Day, Monday, February 18, 2019 at his home in Oldtown, Kentucky. Mr. Brown was born on Independence Day, July 4, 1916 in Oldtown, Kentucky a son of the late Thomas Edward and Margaret Elizabeth LeMaster Brown. Kenneth was a farmer by trade, he was revered by all as the kindest and hardest working person they knew. Lovingly cared for these past ten years by his children, his tremendous spirit lives on in his progeny and in the nature he loved so much. He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Stella Faye (Stone) Brown, who died in 2009 at the age of 87. He was also preceded in death by five brothers; eight
Bernard Royster, 91, of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, formerly of Greenup, Kentucky passed away, Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at his home. Mr. Royster was born May 4, 1927 in Greenup, Kentucky a son of the late David Harvey and Phobee Jane Zornes Royster. He was preceded in death by his first wife Mary Elizabeth Wills Royster and his second wife Lahoma Mullins Royster; seven brothers Willard Royster, John Royster, Stanley Royster, Levi Royster, Melvin Royster, Joe Royster, and Mac Royster; and one sister Essie Bates He is survived by One son Michael (Brenda Grace Wolfe) Royster of Reynoldsburg, Ohio One daughter Teresa Bittoni of Columbus, Ohio Three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren Funeral
Samuel Richard Howard Jr. , 65, of Argillite, Kentucky passed away Thursday, February 14, 2019 at his home. Samuel was born January 19, 1954 in Ashland, Kentucky a son of the late Samuel And Odessa Barnett Howard. He was an autobody mechanic. He is survived by his life partner of 16 years Kimberly Morgan two sons Lawrence (Kelly Lezu) Fields of Argillite, Kentucky Richard Ben and Kimberly Howard one daughter Valarie (Philip) Bradley of Wheelersburg, Ohio three sisters Vanessa (Bob) Haney of Ashland, Kentucky Tammy (Danny) Perrock of Argiilite, Kentucky Polly (Rusty) Johnson of Russell, Kentucky Thirteen grandchildren Samuel Glen Fields, Jacob Kelly Fields, Bane Tackett, Lexi Spriggs, Skylar
Betty Jean Garvin, 83, of Flatwoods, Kentucky went to be with the Lord, Monday, February 11, 2019 at her home. Mrs. Garvin was born January 23, 1936 in Argillite, Kentucky a daughter of the late Everett and Carrie Fraley Litteral. Betty was a member of the Flatwoods Freewill Baptist Church and was a member and bass guitarist for the Smith Quartet, Gullett Family Gospel Group and Kings Children. She also played with Harry Gullett and her husband Bert Garvin. She was an Avon representative in which she was a member of the Avon Presidents Club. She loved working with Scouting where she won an award for working with scouting for the handicap Troop #168. She was finance chairman of the troops tha
Dennis Hemenway, 66, of Ashland, Kentucky formerly of Burlington, Massachusetts passed away Thursday February 7, 2019 at Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland, Kentucky. Mr. Hemenway was born July 28, 1952 in Burlington, Massachusetts a son of the late Adrianna Bourque Hemenway. Dennis enjoyed working on computers and cars. He also had a great love for camping and traveling. In addition to his mother he was preceded in death by one brother Richard Hemenway. He is survived by his loving wife Pamela A. Mattinson Hemenway Three sons Dennis E. (Cheryl) Hemenway Jr. of Danville, New Hampshire Brian R. (Jessica) Hemenway of Raymond, New Hampshire Todd J. Bovio of Ashland, Kentucky Three brother
Clifford Grubb, 63, of Russell, Kentucky passed away Tuesday February 5, 2019 at Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland, Kentucky. Mr. Grubb was born September 28, 1955 in Greenup County, Kentucky a son of the late Clifford Allen and Lucille Litteral Grubb. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one brother Rick Grubb. He is survived by Two sons Dwayne (Amanda) Grubb of Ashland, Kentucky Robert Grubb of Canastota, New York Two daughters Crystal Webb of Texas Christie Grubb of Greenup, Kentucky Three sisters Mary Price of Indiana Connie Houston of Greenup, Kentucky Priscilla Adams of Ironton, Ohio There will be no services at this time. Reed Funeral Home in Greenup, Kentucky
