Tammy Tomlin, 58, of Ashland, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at home on December 25, 2025, after a long battle with chronic illness. Born on September 27, 1967, Tammy was the youngest child of Ernest Tomlin and Geraldine Nolen Tomlin, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her son, Justin Tyler Hall, her sister, Ruth Ann Artrip; and her niece, Kayla Tomlin.  Tammy is survived by her siblings Tonda Porter, Alan Tomlin, and Rhonda Tomlin; her ch

Timothy Bryan Howard, 64, of Argillite, Kentucky passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at King’s Daughters’ Medical Center in Ashland, Kentucky. Tim was born July 21, 1961, in Ironton, Ohio, a son of Mary Ann Phelps Howard of Argillite and the late Robert Howard. There are no services at this time.

Elmer Ray Kazee, 71, of Greenup County Kentucky went to walk alongside his Lord and Savior on Friday, December 12, 2025, following a fatal collision on US 23. Elmer was born on April 15, 1954, to the late Oscar and Shirley Sparks Kazee in Greenup, Ky living a full and wonderful life. Preceded also in death by his brother, Daryl Kazee, and son, Gregory Shane Kazee. To those closest to him, he was known well for his gentle strength of character. Even through life's difficult

Gary M. Nylund Jr., 65, of Portsmouth, Ohio, passed away, Friday, December 12,2025, at River Run Healthcare of Portsmouth, Ohio. Gary was born September 26, 1960, in Portsmouth, Ohio, a son of Ethel McCallister Nylund of Portsmouth, Ohio and the late Gary Nylund Sr. Gary was a graduate of Portsmouth High School and formerly worked at Fiberoptics Co. in Florida for several years. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his wife Brenda Adams Nylund. In addition t

Ronald Ray Trippett Sr., 89, of Greenup, Kentucky, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Community Hospice Care Center Ashland, Kentucky surrounded by his loving family. Ray was born December 23, 1935, in Glenwood, West Virginia, a son of the late Eugene and Lillie Spurlock Trippett. Ray was a graduate of Milton High School in Milton, West Virginia and a graduate of Morehead State University with an associate in applied science / high school vocationa

Phyllis Maxine Lemaster, 86, of Russell, Kentucky, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday December 6, 2025, at her home. Phyllis was born October 9, 1939, in Flatwoods, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Clarence Clancy and Mary Douglas Lewis. Phyllis was a graduate of Russell High School and was a member of the Wurtland Missionary Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. She is survived by her husband of 67 years K

Arlene Nicely, 88, formerly of Wurtland, Kentucky, went home to be with the Lord, Monday, December 1, 2025, at Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland, Kentucky. Arlene was born January 29, 1937, in Boyd County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Arlie and Esther Evans Robinson. Arlene was a 1955 graduate of the former Ashland High School and worked many years at Ashland Oil in the payroll department. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother Harold Ge