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Betty Jo was born July 20, 1927 at Ashland, Kentucky a daughter of the late Vernal and Lillian Martin Thompson. He was an U.S. Army veteran of WWII, serving in the South Pacific, and was involved in three major engagements at New Guinea, South Philippines, and Luzon. He was born June 13, 1966 in Greenup County a son of William and Patricia Potter. I go to prepare a place for you, and if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you unto myself that where I am you may be also." Funeral services will be this evening (Tuesday) at 8:00 PM by Pastor Jim Webster and Brother Gary Salyers at Preston Family Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.prestonfamilyfuneralhome.com or Facebook/prestonfamilyfuneralhome. Karen and husband Carl Howard of Greenup, Kentucky. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Burial Park. Steve Fraley and Bro. 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. Mary was born June 21, 1923 at Ashland, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Arthur and Icie Arden Beach. Jesse was born May 11, 1939 in Ashland, a son of the late Palmer and Gladys King Williams. 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. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, December 24th, at 1:00 PM at PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME by Bro. Velva June Cremeans, 75, of Ashland, Kentucky, wife of Milton Eugene Cremeans of 57 years, died peacefully Sunday morning, December 21st, in Community Hospice Care Center following an extended illness. Arrangements are under the direction of PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME. James N. Preston and Irene Preston. 2 grandchildren and a great grandchild. She. She was preceded in death by her husband Clarence Douglas (C.D.) Donations may be made to Cannonsburg Methodist Food Pantry. After suffering his stroke, which he was a miracle to have survived, Perry continued to do whatever he could to share Jesus with others. He is survived by his by wife, Nell Wallin Skaggs of Keaton; one brother, Ralph Skaggs of Reynoldsburg, Ohio; three sisters, Betty Ratcilff and Jane Boggs of Flat Gap and Mary Barker of Frankie J. McKenzie, 80, of Louisa, died Thursday, July 21, 2016, in Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland. Visitation will be Saturday from Noon until service time. Preston-Pruitt Funeral Home in Danville is handling arrangements. In addition , Thomas Stumph, age 71, of Paintsville, KY, died Monday February 20, 2023. Arrangements are under the direction of PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME. Sister, Jean Woods and her husband Charlie of Ashland, KY. Grandson, Robby Berry of Ashland, and special nephew, Beau Martin and his wife Katie of Nashville, TN. Betty was born April 24, 1933 in Johnson County, Kentucky a, daughter of the late Harrison and Flossie Whitt Conley. 2 daughters, Charlotte Gullett (Larry) of Greenup, Kentucky, and Cheryl 'Sherry' Gearhart (Tim Thompson) of Russell, Kentucky. Funeral Services will be Saturday, April 13, 2013 at 11:00 AM at PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Ashland, Kentucky. Visitation will be from Noon until service time. Military Rights will be conferred Thursday, June 26, 2014 at 1:00 PM at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Northeast in Greenup County, Kentucky. 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. Brothers Ruben (Jennifer) Hatfield and Rick (Tonia) Hatfield both of Lafalette, Louisiana. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.prestonwfamilyfuneralhome or Facebook/prestonfamilyfuneralhome. She was a retired Boyd County Shirley Ellen Trippett, 76, of Greenup, went to be with the Lord Friday, June 17, 2016, surrounded by her loving family at Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland. She was a former State Board of Education employee and has worked in the Boyd, Greenup, and Fairview School Districts. In the following 2 years, Ralph approached Joe Perry and became the lead vocalist for the 'Joe Perry Project' from 1979 through 1980. Surviving include a son, Charles 'Buzz' McDowell and wife Marge of Ashland, Kentucky. the Hotstrip Mill at ARMCO in 1982. 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. He was a member of the South Ashland United Methodist Church, a retired pipefitter with AK Steel and a member of Fred Gross Lodge #953 F&AM. James Michael Barber, 76, of Ashland, left us Sunday, April 26, 2015 in Community Hospice Care Center to be with his newfound savior, Jesus Christ, after a sudden illness. Funeral services will be Friday, April 17th, at 1:00 PM at PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME by Rev. Ralph persued his music career and became a member of the former Warbux band with Punky Meadows, Rocky Issac, and Micky Jones in the band 'BUX'. 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. Thank you Paintsville and Johnson County for choosing us again this year as the Best Between The Lakes. Visitation is this evening (Tuesday, April 16, 2013) anytime after 5:00 PM at the church. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. 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. Her life was a ministry to the Lord and she lived to be a Christian example to the young children in her path. Cora was born June 24, 1931 in Busseyville, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Bourbon E. and Myrtle Hughes Meek. She was also preceded in death by 6 brothers, 5 sisters, and one grandson. Arthur was born April 8, 1952 in Boyd County, Kentucky, a son of the late John and Mary Withrow Nelson. She was active in the Jesse Stuart Foundation, Art in the Park, and various activities with the Highlands Museum. 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 . She was also preceded in death by a sister, Patty Rigsby Smallridge. Johnny Genea Smallwood, 71, of Flatwoods, KY died Wednesday morning, September 3, 2014 at Community Hospice Care Center. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 6 - 9 PM. She was preceded in death, in addition to her parents, by her husband, James Kretzer in 1995, two brothers, Wayne and Edward Cole and two sisters, Margaret Brewer and Shirley Main. 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. She was a homemaker and former care giver and a member of the 1st Baptist Church of Cannonsburg. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. Jones-Preston Funeral Home : Paintsville, Kentucky (KY) Brothers, Steven Fields and Kyle Hoose, sister Kristine Fields, niece Angel Hoose, adopted nephew Michael, Gamble, God daughter Angelina Camp and many family and friends who loved her dearly. Visitation is Sunday evening from 6-8 PM. Wright Family Cemetery Flat Gap, Kentucky 41219 View Obituary Visitation for Ruth Clay 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM. He also enjoyed seeing the country while hauling steel and other goods in his Diamond Rio semi. 18 grandchildren, Tammey Davison, Eugenia Strucher, Donna Yinger, Jeremy Estep, Angela Estep, Donald Estep, Julia Bryan, Renee Bryan, Bruce Bryan, Chris Bryan, Jasper Bryan, Joseph Layne (Julie), Jonathan Layne, Tasha Barrett (Chris), Scott Ball (Whitney), Laura Tackett (Bryan), Megan 'Little Granny' Parker, and Levi Parnell. Karyn was preceded in death by her grandmothers, Karen Wallace and. A sister, Sara Jo Browning of Ashland, and 3 nephews, Jeff, John, and James Browning, all of Ashland. James was also preceded in death, in addition to his parents, by his wife, Edna Stambaugh Salyer, a brother, Dewey Salyer, a sister, Ann LeMaster, and 2 nephews, Larry and Dewey LeMaster. 2 grandchildren that the sun rose and sat on, Karsyn Cheyenne Bates and Andrew Jason Mooney, both of Ironton, Ohio. Several neices and nephews and a special grand dog, Pete. Thelma Holmes Fitzer, 88, of Westwood, Kentucky, widow of James H. Fitzer, died Tuesday evening, December 16, 2014 in Kings Daughters Medical Center in Ashland following a sudden illness. 2 daughters, Morgan Shaye Ratliff Gipson and husband Chris, and Sarah Marybeth Ratliff, all of Ashland, Kentucky. Sallie Marie Menshouse, 72, of Ashland, died Friday morning, June 27th, at Carter County Health Care following an extended illness. John was born December 11, 1923 in Elliott County, Kentucky, a son of the late Adam and Cynthia Fraley. After retirement, Mike enjoyed working at River Bend Golf Club and hunting Indian artifacts with his brother Phil. Visitation will be from 10:00 am until service time Saturday, at the funeral home. Paintsville Obituaries - Latest Obituaries in Paintsville, KY - Echovita The funeral home was established in Inez, KY October of 1996 to serve the families of Martin County and West Virginia. He had a life long love of Diet Coke, Peanut Butter on Vanilla Wafers, Vienna Sausages and fried Bologna. Better Business Bureau Entombment will be in the Rose Hill Burial Park Mausoleum with Masonic Rites by the officers and brothers of Fred Gross Lodge #953 F&AM. Visitation is this evening (Friday, April 12, 2013) from 6 -9 PM. Funeral Services will be Thursday, May 22nd, at 1:00 PM by Brother Steve Fraley at PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. A daughter, Barbara Jean Sperry. Mary will be buried at the Hutchinson Cemetery between her two infant children. Funeral services will be Thursday, October 23rd, at 1:00 PM with visitation from 11:00-1:00 at the First Baptist Church of Russell by Pastor Ken Gowin. 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. 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. 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. Larry was born March 26, 1959 in Ashland, Kentucky a son of the late Vencon James and Daisy Byron Young Wheeler. Interment will be in the Bellefonte Memorial Gardens, Flatwoods, Kentucky. He was born July 5, 1933 and born again March 27, 2014. Arrangements have been under the direction of PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME. Contributions may be made in Betty's memory to Community Hospice, 1480 Carter Avenue, Ashland, Kentucky 41101. He enjoyed watching his U.K. Wildcats play basketball but only when the refereeing was fair. He appreciated the smell of a new car, the taste of filet mignon, cutting grass on his riding lawnmower and visiting his daughter and grandchildren in Virginia. If you have need of our services, please call us, day or night, at: Funeral Home Websites Powered by FrontRunner Professional. Visitation will be Thursday evening, at the funeral home, from 6 - 9 PM and Friday from 11:00 AM until service time. 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. Jesse was preceded in death, in addition to his parents, by his wife, Judy York Williams and 2 brothers, Vernon and Roger Williams.