She is survived by her loving son, J.R. Honaker and his fiance' Mabrie Davis, many relatives and a host of friends. 2 step brothers, Troy and Andy Holsinger. Betty Jo was born July 20, 1927 at Ashland, Kentucky a daughter of the late Vernal and Lillian Martin Thompson. She spent many years as a social worker with the Department of Health and Human Services in Summersville, West Virginia. He was born May 3, 1941 in Whitehouse to the late Ralph and Lenchie Wheeler Welch. He is survived by a son, Fred Weinfurtner of Coalgrove, Ohio. Funeral Services will be Friday, June 21, 2013 at 3:00 PM by Rev. October 5, 1942 - February 3, 2023 Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Tuesday. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.prestonfamilyfuneralhome.com. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.prestonfamilyfuneralhome.com. 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. 5 grandchildren that she loved dearly, Phillip Coffee, Natalie Fultz, Matthew Fultz, Bridget Coffee, and Jacob Smith. Funeral services will be Monday, January 12th at 11:00 AM at PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME by Pastor Jason Thomas. Her second husband, Homer Blair also preceded her. At his request, a private service was held Thursday, October 31, 2013 at Rose Hill Burial Park. She was a homemaker and attended Ross Chapel church. She was preceded in death, in addition to her parents, by her husband, Ray Newman, and a sister, Ruth Spradlin. 2 brothers, Billy Joe and Henry Conley of Ashland. A graveside service will be held at the family cemetery at Harold, KY, on Friday, January 17 at 11:30 AM. Visitation is Thursday, November 20, 2014 from Noon until 2:00 PM. He had the ability to bond with all kids and teenagers, setting an example by his own actions. Johnson County & Paintsville, KY Obituaries, 25+ indexes 3 brothers, Arby Rowe and wife Lilly of Greenup, KY, Dave Rowe (deceased wife Barbara)of Westwood, KY, and Paul Rowe and wife Cinda of Ironville, KY. A sister, Helen Imogene Wright and husband Fredof Catlettsburg, KY, 3 grandchildren, Brigette and husband Danny Devaney, Michael Hughes, Gary and wife Breanna Hatfield, and 2 great grandchildren, Isaiah Stills and Airen Hatfield,and a great friend, she considered as her daughter, Marie Hatfield. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.prestonfamilyfuneralhome.com or www.facebook/prestonfamilyfuneralhome. Casey was born September 3, 1990 in Ashland, Kentucky. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.prestonfamilyfuneralhome.com or www.facebook.com/prestonfamilyfuneralhome. He was preceded in death, in addition to his parents, by a sister, Deloris Rankin and brothers Roy C, James Russell Jr., George W., and Hubert Raymond Rankin. He was also a talented musician and loved to entertain. A memorial service will be this evening (Wednesday) at 7:00 PM at PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME by Brother Randy Biggs. Mary attended the Little Jewell Old Regular Baptist Church and was retired from the Piece Good Shop. Lieutenant Colonel Shelburn Ray Childers, 69, of Ashland, Kentucky, husband of Brenda Lemaster Childers, died peacefully, Wednesday, February 5, 2014, at Kings Daughters Medical Center with his loving family at his bedside. He also served in the 202d National Guard Army Band. If so, claim your Forever Free Basic Listing today! Visitation will be Tuesday evening, December 23rd, from 6 - 8 PM and an hour before services on Wednesday. Great- grand children :Gabrielle Norrod, Kiersten, Elena, Ryan, and Dana Quinlan, Kendall Lange, Josiah Fairchild, Desiree Gibson, Trevor (Susie)Fawbush. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. Betty Hughes, 84, of Westwood, died Friday morning at Oakmont Manor Health Care Facility following an extended illness. Sunny was a member of the Greenup Presbyterian Church and was a retired Design Engineer having worked over the years with Ashland Oil Inc., Dow Chemical, Eastman Kodak, Corps of Engineers, and NASA. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.prestonfamilyfuneralhome.com. David Herndon. death, in addition to her parents, by a brother, Harry H. Conley, and a sister. 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. He also served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict from 1952 - 1956. 2 grandchildren, Raegan Gail Hoenig and Wrigley Dawson Fryman. He was a 54 year member of the Local 248 plumbers and pipefitters retiring in December 1994. John 14:2&3. 2 sons, Robert Jenkins and wife Miriam of Flatwoods, Kentucky, Terry Jenkins and wife Freda of Russell, Kentucky. Stepfather Charles Meading of Ashland, Kentucky, 14 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Ralph was a musician and an entertainer who's career began in the early 60's singing for the local rock group 'The Outkast'. Arrangements are under the direction of PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME. and Olive Douglas Lowman. 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. Oliver Gregory Little, 53, of Chesapeake, Ohio, died peacefully on Saturday, October 11, 2014 at his residence following an extended illness. Azie is survived by his children, William Drake Meade and wife Carolyn ofGrovetown Georgia; Kathy Meade Frasure and husband Malcolm of Russell, Kentucky; DeborahMeade Jones and husband John of Russell, Kentucky; and Brian Azie Meade and wifeJoanie of Trenton, Ohio. She is also survived by two daughters, Debbie Garred of South Point, Ohio, and Donna Hamilton of Ashland; three stepdaughters, Rene Stringer Cheek of Mandeville, La., Lorna Stringer Gildig of Abita Springs, La., and Janda Stringer Cefalu of Destrehan, La. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. Bill Whitlock, 65, of Ashland, Kentucky, husband of Theresa Adams Whitlock, died Saturday afternoon at Kings Daughters Medical Center following an extended illness. Two daughters, Rita Evans of Dayton, Texas, Kimberly Middleton of Newman, Illinois, and a sister, Juanita Ruggles of Rush. Yes, flower arrangements are fulfilled and delivered by local florists from Paintsville. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lowell and Audie Rigsby Skaggs; and one sister, Rhoda Cordle. Janet was a former cafeteria manager with the Ashland Public School System and attended the First Baptist Church of Cannonsburg. February 3, 2023 (40 years old) View obituary. She was preceded in death, in addition to her parents, by 3 sisters, Nora Bluebaum, Dorothy Thompson, and Thelma Forbes. 2 daughters, Dana Christine Hennecke and husband Randy of Naples, Kentucky, and Nancy Gail Smith and husband Jeffrey of Ashland, Kentucky. She has also painted approximately twenty murals in schools, homes, and churches. She is also survived by brothers Larry Vickers (Lajeana) of Elizabethtown, KY and Garry Vickers (Helen) of Lancaster, KY and by sisters Debbie Woolsey (Bill) of Mt. At Jones-Preston Funeral Home, our primary goal is to fulfill each and every family's. Funeral services will be Saturday, January 18, 2014 at 11:00 AM at the Westwood United Baptist Church by Elder J.D. 4 grand daughters, Erica Campbell, Lauren Gullett, Sara Gearhart, Baylie Gullett, and a greatgrand daughter, Khloe Campbell. In addition to his parents he is survived by his grandmother, Alberta Murphy. She was retired from the Fairview Independent School System and a member of the Westwood Wesleyan Church. A sister, Patty Maupin (Denny) of Florida. Funeral services will be Friday, January 3, 2014 at 1:00 PM by pastor Dennis Hankins at PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME. He was a member of Fairview Baptist Church, serving as Deacon, former youth director, taught a college career class that is named after him, and was a Vacation Bible School worship leader. Preston Funeral Home Paintsville, Kentucky - imortuary.com Rickey Whitt and wife Kathy of Ashland, Kentucky. Condolences may be sent to the family at prestonfamilyfuneralhome.com or facebook.com/prestonfamilyfuneralhome. A brother, Robert Ratliff and wife Teressa. On December 24, 1958 , Phyllis Jane Marriott, age 87, of Greenfield, IN died Thursday February 24, 2023. Visitation will be Tuesday from 11:00 AM until service time. Cameron is survived, in addition to his loving parents, by a brother, Connor Matthew Wells, paternal grandmother, Judy Gullett Wells of Ashland, Kentucky, paternal grandfather Greg Wells of Catlettsburg, Kentucky, maternal grandparents Robin and Warren Salmons of Cannonsburg, Kentucky. A funeral service will be held on Sunday, March 5th 2023 at 11:00 AM at the same location. She was born on Oct. 7, 1939 a daughter to the late Howard Jackson and Nancy Wells Vickers. Jones-Preston Funeral Home : Paintsville, Kentucky (KY) Visitation is Friday from 11:00 AM until service time. A graveside service for Rene will be held Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at 2:00 PM at Docks Creek Cemetery in Kenova, West Virginia. She. Jones-Preston Funeral Chapel 807 South Mayo Trail Paintsville, KY 41240 View Obituary Burial for Pamela Wright 2:15 PM - 2:30 PM. Surviving include 3 sons, Donald Eugene Church and wife Donna of Willard, Kentucky, Kenneth Church and wife Anita of Catlettsburg, Kentucky, Glen Church and wife Christine of Florence, Kentucky. Obituaries. Charles was born September 28, 1945 in Ashland, Kentucky, a son of the late Van Donald and Bertha Alice Stanley Griffith. Visitation will be Sunday evening from 6 - 9 PM at the funeral Home. She was born December 27, 1927 in Catlettsburg, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Ernest and Lillian Robinette. Madelon was born June 21, 1922 in West Virginia, a daughter of the late John and Anna Meixner Watson. Jones-Preston Funeral Home | Paintsville KY - Facebook Bill was retired after 32 years of service in the Blast Furnace at AK Steel Corporation. He was a proud Unites States Army veteran, having served 2 tours of duty in Vietnam. He was a retired Insurance Salesman, owner of Esham Insurance Agency, and an Ordained Minister. It is not always possible to pay respects in person, so we hope that this small token will help. Rene was born November 7, 1931 at Toler, Kentucky in Pike County, a daughter of the late Lawyer and Georgia Griffey Ratliff. Chad Haggard. Donations may be made to Cannonsburg Methodist Food Pantry. 7 grand children and 6 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death, in addition to his parents, by his wife, Ruby Walsh Frasher, a sister, Delpha Lee Dameron, and a brother, Elmer Frazier. Kimberly An Jones1965-2013Kimberly Ann Jones, 47, of Westwood died August 13 at her home following a short illness.She is survived by her husband Dwayne. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Burial Park. A daughter, Vera Sue Harmon and husband Steven of West Palm Beach, Florida. 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. Connie was a member of the Hoods Creek Baptist Church of the 1st Enterprise Association and dearly loved to worship and fellowship with her church family. A daughter, Gail Miller of Ashland, Kentucky. Preston-Pruitt Funeral Home in Danville is handling arrangements. Richard Lewis Adams, 84, of Ashland, Kentucky, died Sunday afternoon at Pleasant Hill Rehabilitation Center in Piketon, Ohio, surrounded by his loving wife and children. He was born on September 15th, 1940 to the late Julia and Edward Fowler of Boyd County. Paintsville, KY 41240 U.S.A. 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. Duane was born April 21, 1926 in Wheeling, West Virginia, a son of the late Wiley Vernard and Ethel Margaret Junkins Armstrong. Interment will be in Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North East in Greenup County.Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the church.Preston Family Funeral Home in Ashland is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be Friday, December 27, 2013 at 1:00 PM at PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME by Brother Dan Pancake. Lexington, Kentucky 40502. Surviving in addition to his wife include a son, Charles L. Griffith and wife Karen of Winchester, Kentucky. We offer funeral and memorial services for all faiths. He was of the Baptist Faith and was a construction laborer. Contributions may be made in Mary's memory to the MS Society, 733 Third Avenue, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10017, or Community Hospice Care Center, 1480 Carter Avenue, Ashland, Kentucky 41101. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.prestonfamilyfuneralhome.com or Facebook/prestonfamilyfuneralhome. She was a member of the Church of Christ, Olive Hill, KY. Helen was born May 17, 1932 in Ashland, Kentucky a daughter of the late Charles and Goldia Mae Johnson Unrue. The Paintsville Funeral Home's dedication to Johnson County families began in 1948, with Lloyd and Julie Preston who founded the Paintsville Funeral Karen is to be remembered for her, unconditional love love for God and all who were blessed enough to have known her. Richard was born April 4, 1929 at Ashland, Kentucky a son of the late Richard and Mamie Fosson Adams. Visitation is Friday evening, December 26th from 6 - 8 PM. Ronald William Ratliff 1965 - 2014 Ronald William Ratliff, 49, of Ashland, Kentucky, husband of Cheri Chandler Ratliff, died Wednesday morning at his residence following a sudden illness. Visitation will be Tuesday from 11:00 AM until service time. Surviving are three grandchildren, Theressa Mullins (Nick Best) of Westwood, Jimmy Stambaugh of Ashland, and Cathy Shavers (Colin) of Ashland. Donna was born October 13, 1923 in Logan, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Ira and Lena Vance Davis. Step daughters, Ericka and husband Scott Worthington of Flatwoods, KY and Melinda James of Ashland, KY. 4 brothers Bobby Rigsby, Paul Rigsby and Pete Rigsby of Catlettsburg, KY and Eddie Rigsby of Ashland, KY. 4 sisters, Kay Rigsby of Ashland, KY, Lotus Cornwell of Tenessee, Margie Rigsby of Ashland, KY, Mary Rigsby Kazee of Florida, and 9 grandchildren. He attended Rose Road Chapel, was retired from the T&L Department at AK Steel, was an ordained minister in the Wesleyan and Holiness Association, enjoyed assisting in the building of local church and was a master gardener. Contributions may be made in Sonny's memory, In lieu of Flowers, to Fairview Baptist Church, 2040 Main Street, Ashland, Kentucky 41102. 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. All Rights Reserved. She was preceded in death, in addition to her parents, by a brother, Doug Bishop. An avid reader, he was most passionate about the Bible and studied it daily. Jerry was born July 17, 1951 in Ashland, Kentucky. Faye was born August 13, 1923 in Olive Hill, Kentucky,daughter of the late Riley F. and Flo Gooden Pelfrey. Updated Mar 1 . February 6, 2023 (68 years old) View obituary. He was considered, by his grandchildren, the greatest Papa in the world, and enjoyed fishing with them at Grayson Lake. 3 sisters, Carol Jean and husband Don Tackett of Ashland, Kentucky, Helen and husband Farron Frashure of Westwood, Kentucky, Patricia Brown of Ashland, Kentucky. in 1948 at 17 years old and served in the Korean War. Raymond Richardson and wife Kim of Elizabethtown, Kentucky. He retired from the U.S. Army after 20 years of service as a medic serving in both Korea and Viet Nam. Burial will be in the Carter County Memory Gardens. Additionally preceding her in death are two husbands: James Castle and Amos Dickerson. John was born December 11, 1923 in Elliott County, Kentucky, a son of the late Adam and Cynthia Fraley. Paul Holbrook, 91, of Westwood, Kentucky, died peacefully at Community Hospice Care Center, July 4, 2013 following an extended illness. 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. After he retired, he worked part time at the Diamond Links Golf Club. He was preceded in death, in addition to his mother, by a brother, Matthew Ratliff. Patricia VanGilder and husband Roger Lee of Southside, Alabama. She was preceded in death, in addition to her parents, by a son, Stan Cremeans in 2003, and a brother Rodney Stanley. He was a member of the Moore Street Tabernacle, a Vietnam Veteran, a retired 43 year crane operator from Armco/AK steel corporation, piano tuner, and Gospel Music singer and musician. 2 sisters, Jean Fraley of Ashland, and Alberta McDowell of Portsmouth, Ohio. Tyler was a funeral director and the Vice President of Preston Family Funeral Home in Ashland, Kentucky. Send simple,. Along with her other accomplishments, she published the following books : Life Is But A Journey, Ode To Jesse Staurt, Hamilton/Cantrell Genealogy, Hunt/Royce Genealogy. 5 great grandchildren, Micayla, Evan, Alison, Evan, and Isabelle. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vernon and Lillian Wells Rigsby, and by a special nephew that he talked about often, Randy Blanton. 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. Visitation will be from noon until service time. Our Mother is also survived by 2 sisters, Judy (Gary) Sallie of Summitt, KY, and Brenda Yonts of Summitt, KY. Six brothers, Elwood and Rita Doolin of Westwood, KY, Glen Doolin of Wurtland, KY, Charles and Pat Doolin of Arizona, Ellis and Pam Doolin, Jr. ofCatlettsburg, KY, Donald and Donna Doolin of Ona, WV, and David Doolin of Sandy Springs, SC. She was born September 9, 1935, in Paintsville to the late Harry (Hack) and Carrie Blanton McKenzie. June was a former Mary Kay representative, a book keeper with Den-Ral Construction and a former manpower employee at Kentucky Power Company and Calgon. 2 sisters, Judy Parker of Ashland and Jeanie Creamer of Westwood. Madelon was preceded in death, in addition to her parents, by her husband, Walter Stewart Venters, and a grandson, Otis Steele, Jr. Steve Fraley at PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME. Surviving in addition to his loving wife include 2 sons, Shane J. Moore and wife Kimberly of Salt Lick, Kentucky, and Jeromy C. Moore of Ashland, Kentucky. Enter your email below to have our funeral service notifications delivered to you. A memorial service will be held Monday, October 14, 2013 at 12:00 Noon at the 1st Assembly of God at Raceland, Kentucky by bro. 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. Larry Vencon Wheeler, 55, of Ashland, Kentucky, husband of Marie Parker Wheeler, died Tuesday, December 30th, at his residence following a sudden illness. by Fiance Karen Baldwin. A funeral service will be held on Sunday, March 5th 2023 at 11:00 AM at the same location. Visitation will be 11 AM Friday, September 5, 2014 at Preston Family Funeral Home and funeral services will follow at 1 PM. March 5th 2023 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Preston Funeral Home (136 Main St, Paintsville, KY 41240). Contributions may be made in her memory to Community Hospice, 1480 Carter Avenue, Ashland, Kentucky 41101. 2 nieces, Misty Dawn McCubbin and husband Curtis of Louisville, Tabitha Potter of Ashland, and a nephew, Jacob Potter of Ashland. She was a member of Westwood Enterprise Baptist Church. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 6 - 8 PM. Jesse was born May 11, 1939 in Ashland, a son of the late Palmer and Gladys King Williams. Jones-Preston Funeral Home | Paintsville, Kentucky | Ever Loved Contributions may be made in Betty's memory to Community Hospice, 1480 Carter Avenue, Ashland, Kentucky 41101. In addition, she is survived by three grandchildren, Tyler Preston of Westwood, LaShea Hutchinson and husband Branden of Westwood and Sharay Stoner and husband Adam of Lawrenceburg, KY and new precious great grandson Silas Boone Hutchinson.