Visitation will be Monday evening from 6:00-8:00 PM at the funeral home. A daughter, Barbara Jean Sperry. He was preceded in death by his precious daughter, Bekah Stevens in April of 2013. Patricia VanGilder and husband Roger Lee of Southside, Alabama. Jones-Preston Funeral Home 807 South Mayo Trail Paintsville, Kentucky 41240 View Obituary Thursday, March 2, 2023 8 great grandchildren, Joseph Jaden Bayes, Jeanna Lee Bayes, Logan Burns, Matt Burns, Bradley Reffitt, Natalie Reffitt, Kairi Stidham and Kadence Stidham. Mike leaves behind his faithful, loving wife and best friend of 52 years, Dorothy 'Dottie' McGuire Barber. 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. 1 Brother, James Wendell Moore and wife Yvette of Ashland, Kentucky. A step grand daughter, Jessica Salyers, 2 brothers, Eugene Cremeans of Ashland, Kentucky and Virgil Cremeans of Versailles, Kentucky, and 2 sisters, Eva Erwin and Judy Westley, both of Ashland, Kentucky, and several special nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Saturday, January 18, 2014 at 11:00 AM at the Westwood United Baptist Church by Elder J.D. Visitation will be Tuesday from 6:30 pm to 9:00pm at the funeral home. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at 1:00 PM at Fairview Baptist Church by Pastor Mike Rice. The caring staff at Preston Funeral Home provide peaceable and well-maintained grounds designed to meet the needs of every family and to commemorate the lives of those buried at the grounds. He was a 2008 graduate of Boyd County High School, enjoyd animals and worked as a veterinarian Tech with Guardian Animal Clinic. Please feel free to call 24 hours a day at 606-788-0422. Betty was also privileged to have been cared for by the staff of Oakmont Manor, she considered all of them her family. He is survived by his loving wife, Lovonda McClain Lockhart. February 6, 2023 (68 years old) View obituary. Paternal grandmother, Joyce Stevens of South Point, Ohio, and a brother Bryce. If you have immediate need of our services, we're available for you 24 hours a day. Several neices and nephews and a special grand dog, Pete. Over the years she has been active in her church both at Temple and other churches as Sunday school teacher and pianist with a special emphasis on missions. Raymond Richardson and wife Kim of Elizabethtown, Kentucky. 6 brothers, Bill Deering of Texas, Michael Bates and wife Carol of Flatwoods, KY, Paul Bates and wife Treva of Danleyton, KY, Jerry Bates and wife Jodi of Flatwoods, Mark Bates and wife Johnda of Greenup, KY, Jimbo Bates and wife Arthie of Wurtland, KY. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Surviving in addition to her husband include, 2 sons, Paul Kevin and Kelley Joe White. She was born 10 Aug 1921 at Harold, Kentucky to the late James Blaine and Ollie Hall Layne. Funeral services will be Friday, January 16th at 1:00 PM by Pastor, Charles Ferguson at the 13th Street Freewill Baptist Church. 3 great grandchildren, Cameron Walter Sherlock, Jessica and Jordan Salyers. Contributions may be made in Kitty's memory to the 2nd Freewill Baptist Church Building Fund. Two step-grandsons Jack (Lisa) Francis Jr.. James (Sandra) Francis, and one step granddaughter Jeannie Francis . James was born April 1, 1927 in Greenup County, Kentucky, a son of the late Granville Salyer and Dona Owens Neace. John 14:2&3. A funeral service will be held on Sunday, March 5th 2023 at 11:00 AM at the same location. She was a member of the Westwood Enterprise Baptist Church. Marys and Bellefonte Hospitals. A daughter, Jill Ann Chumbley and husband Rick of Manchester, Tennessee. Surviving, in addition to his wife of 38 years, Ginny, include: 3 daughters, Vickie Crawford and husband Matthew of Vanceburg, Kentucky, Shawna Stevens and husband John of South Point, Ohio, Julie Leach of Chesapeake, Ohio. Jones-Preston Funeral Home - Paintsville (606) 789-3501 How to support Beverly's loved ones Comfort Food During Hard Times Food has always been a go-to for people in mourning. 7 Grandchildren and 7 Great Grandchildren. He attended Sunday School and worshipped at Sheridan Freewill Baptist Church in South Point, Ohio. She was also preceded in death by 6 brothers, 5 sisters, and one grandson. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Cannonsburg, where she loved her church family, enjoyed the fellowship of others and was always willing to help in any way with any project the church under went. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.prestonfamilyfuneralhome.com. 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. Burial will be in the Carter County Memory Gardens. Joe was of Baptist faith, a retired Clinical Hypnotherapist and a proud Marine. She. Visitation will be held Wednesday, November 28, 2018 from 5 to 9 p.m., and November 29, 2018 Thursday 5 to 9 p.m. at the Paintsville Funeral Home. Drennen Clark 'D.C.' Vickie Lynn Suttles, 61, of Lexington, Kentucky, formerly of Ashland, died Sunday in Lexington at St. Joseph's Hospital. Two granddaughters, Amber Turner and Brittany Trent and a precious great grandson, 'Crazy' Braden Sprague. Fred was born April 10, 1949 in Ashland, Kentucky a son of Evelyn Fraley of Niceville, Florida and the late George Fraley. Our mission is service; our goal is your family satisfaction. Arrangements have been under the direction of PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME. Contributions may be made in Jesse's memory to Community Hospice, 1480 Carter Avenue, Ashland, Kentucky 41101. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.prestonfamilyfuneralhome.com or, www.facebook.com/prestonfamilyfuneralhome. Janet was born April 16, 1940 in Ashland, Kentucky a daughter of the late Dolver and Evelyn VanHorn Bishop. Visitation will be this evening (Monday) from 6 - 9 PM. Faye was preceded in death by; her parents,her first husband Fred Thompson; two sons, Roger Fred Thompson and Richard L. Thompson; two grand daughters, Leslie Scott and Valori Scott; a half brother, Don Pelfrey and two brothers, Warren and Jack Pelfrey. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. Jeff Potter, 47, of Ashland, Kentucky, died Saturday, April 26th, at Kings Daughters Medical Center following a short illness. He will be greatly missed by his nieces and nephews from the Barber and McGuire families. Serving as pallbearere are Bobby Joe Leadingham, Brial Miller, Bob Mills, Taylor Watts, Jacob Leadingham, Nick Deweese. Visitation will be Tuesday from 11:00 AM until service time. Cameron was born March 9, 2005 at Ashland, KY. Surviving in addition to his loving wife, Deb, include 4 sons, Tony Morman of South Point, Dustin Shane Downs of Georgetown, Kentucky, James "Jay" Kelley Downs of Ashland, Kentucky, and Kasey Morman of Ashland, Kentucky. She was preceded in death, in addition to her parents, by a brother, Doug Bishop. She was active in the Jesse Stuart Foundation, Art in the Park, and various activities with the Highlands Museum. a son, Trenton Dillow, and a special daughter she was raising, Bray Lynn Dillow. He was a retired Insurance Salesman, owner of Esham Insurance Agency, and an Ordained Minister. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at prestonfamilyfuneralhome.com . Surviving in addition to her loving husband Bill are: two daughters, Peggy(husband Richard Scott) of Woodstock, Georgia, and Darla J. Goodall of Barboursville, West Virginia; a half sister, Norma Shackleford of Ohio; three half brothers, Jim Pelfrey of Ohio, Dale Pelfrey and Barry Pelfrey of Florida; nine grand children; seventeen great grand children, and one great great grandson, whom she loved dearly. Joe Bounds, 64, of Ashland, Ky., husband of Erin M. Anderson Bounds, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2015, in Cabell Huntington Hospital. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.prestonfamilyfuneralhome.com. Graveside services will be Monday, December 22nd at 11:00 AM in Dixon Cemetery, Westwood, KY. Visitation is this evening (Tuesday) from 6 - 8 PM. A special cousin, James Donald Stanley of Worthington, KY and several nieces and nephews. The last few years they resided in the Ashland, Kentucky area where her husband worked for CSX.She is preceded in death by six siblings: Irene Elkins, Harold, KY; Arthur Langdon Layne, Harold, KY; Lenna Lynn Byrd Hubbard, Patriot, OH; Ottis Langley Layne, Sr., Catlettsburg, KY; Mary Ozetta Lee, Harold, KY; Anna Sue Clarke, Harold, KY. She is survived by one daughter, Wanda Sue Mattingly (Tom) of Lexington, KY; one son, James Pard Craft, Jr., and one granddaughter, Aries Craft, both of Flatwoods, KY.Visitation will be from 11 am to 1 pm followed by the funeral service at Temple Baptist Church, 124 Reid Street, Flatwoods, KY on Thursday, January 16. It is a time to share memories, receive condolences and say goodbye. Edward Fairchild Jr.. Interment will be in Dixon Cemetery in Westwood. A brother in law, Marty Franklin of Summit, a sister in law, Leshia Routzon and husband Mike of Florence, Kentucky. A memorial service will be this evening (Wednesday) at 7:00 PM at PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME by Brother Randy Biggs. Eddie was also a self employed automobile enthusiast, enjoying auto detailing and repair. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.prestonfamilyfuneralhome.com. A memorial service will be at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Preston Family Funeral Home in Ashland. He was a retired Insurance Salesman, owner of Esham Insurance Agency, and an Ordained Minister. Also preceding him in death was a brother, Stanley Bounds. Reba Justice, 76, of Westwood, KY, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Thursday, April 17, 2014 at KDMC in Ashland, KY, following an extended illness. He was of the Baptist Faith and was retired from the CSX Raceland Car Shops. She is survived by a sister, Kim Grant of Wurtland, KY, and 3 brothers, Cranston and Creighton Hill of Ashland, Jimmy Hill of Willowood, Ohio. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.prestonfamilyfuneralhome.com. Services will be under the auspices of PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 3526 State Route 5, Ashland, KY 41102. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. Search Paintsville obituaries and condolences, hosted by Echovita.com. If you have need of our services, please call us, day or night, at: Funeral Home Websites Powered by FrontRunner Professional. Condolences may be sent to the family at. He was preceded in death, in addition to his parents, by 2 brothers Tom and Clayton Esham, a sister Judy Phillips, and 2 great grandsons, Rodney E. Dunn II and Luke Aaron Dunn. Surviving, in addition to her loving husband of 55 years, include a son, James Ronald Coffee and wife Nita of Naples, Kentucky. Her life was a ministry to the Lord and she lived to be a Christian example to the young children in her path. James Thomas Wheatley II, 65, of Ashland, died Thursday, at his home following a sudden illness. He also served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict from 1952 - 1956. Faye was born August 13, 1923 in Olive Hill, Kentucky,daughter of the late Riley F. and Flo Gooden Pelfrey. Two step-grandsons Jack (Lisa) Francis Jr., James (Sandra) Francis, and one step granddaughter Jeannie Francis . A grandson, Joshua Potter, a brother, Emory Slone of Ashland, Kentucky, and a sister Susie W. Blair of Ashland, KY. Betty Jo McDowell, 86, of Route 5, Ashland, Kentucky, died peacefully Friday, February 21st at St. Mary's Medical Center, with her loving family at her bedside, following a sudden illness. A step daughter, Bennita Meeks and husband Jim of Catlettsburg, Kentucky. Charles Hubert 'Buddy' White, 75, of Greenup, Kentucky, died peacefully at his home, Friday morning, January 2nd, following an extended illness. She was a faithful member of the South Ashland United Methodist Church and was a former employee of the Dairy Cheer in Ashland. He was a member of Rose Hill Missionary Baptist Church for many years and enjoyed serving the church community by volunteering his time. Bill was a member of Heritage Freewill Baptist Church, retired from Marathon Petroleum as a millwright. She is preceded in death by six siblings: Irene Elkins, Harold, KY; Arthur Langdon Layne, Harold, KY; Lenna Lynn Byrd Hubbard, Patriot, OH; Ottis Langley Layne, Sr., Catlettsburg, KY; Mary Ozetta Lee, Harold, KY; Anna Sue Clarke, Harold, KY. She is survived by one daughter, Wanda Sue Mattingly (Tom) of Lexington, KY; one son, James Pard Craft, Jr., and one granddaughter, Aries Craft, both of Flatwoods, KY. Visitation will be from 11 am to 1 pm followed by the funeral service at Temple Baptist Church, 124 Reid Street, Flatwoods, KY on Thursday, January 16. He attended the Freedom Tabernacle in Webbville, KY, was a U.S. Army Korean War veteran, and was the owner and operator of Tireland of Ashland and Russell. Surviving are 2 sons, Jeff Esham and wife Katie of Cooper City, Florida, Tom Esham of Ashland, Kentucky. Jesse was born May 11, 1939 in Ashland, a son of the late Palmer and Gladys King Williams. She was preceded in death, in addition to her parents, by her husband, Ray Newman, and a sister, Ruth Spradlin. Jerry Ray 'Huey Pig' Moore, 63, of Ashland, Kentucky, husband of Laurie Woodburn Moore, died Monday morning at Community Hospice Care Center following an extended illness. Additional survivors include the extended family of John Burke, Sr. and the late Ethel Burke. After retirement, Mike enjoyed working at River Bend Golf Club and hunting Indian artifacts with his brother Phil. He was preceded in death, in addition to his mother, by a brother, Matthew Ratliff. He is survived . Condolences may be sent to the family at www.prestonfamilyfuneralhome.com or Facebook.com/prestonfamilyfuneralhome. Azie was awarded the Bronze Star and honorably discharge in 1945. 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. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.prestonfamilyfuneralhome.com. Surviving in addition to his wife include 2 sons, Marshall C. Nelson (Tiffany) and Arthur K. Nelson, both of Grayson, KY. A daughter, Ruth A. Nelson of Huntington, West Virginia. John was born November 13, 1973 at Ironton, Ohio a son of the late Linda Kaye Gullett Bradley and John L. Bradley, Sr. of Ashland, Kentucky. He was the former general manager of Machinery Incorporated and was a U.S. Alice was born March 20, 1951 at Ashland, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Isadore and Nellie Morgan Bates. Ralph Morman1948 - 2014Ralph Bernard Morman, Jr., 65, of Ashland, Kentucky, husband of Debra Cox Morman, died peacefully Sunday morning, August 17th, following an extended illness. . 7 great grandchildren, Haley, Caleb, Olivia, Jacob, Alleighson, Landon, Molly, and her precious dog, Chico. Eddie was born December 26, 1952 in Newport, Rhode Island, a son of the late James and Lorraine Pimental Walker. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.prestonfamilyfuneralhome.com. He was born June 17, 1939 in Paintsville to the late Wayne and Donna Pelphrey Tackett. 2 brothers, Billy Joe and Henry Conley of Ashland. Surviving in addition to his loving wife include a son, Joe Hoenig and wife Karen of Lexington, Kentucky. Bekah was employed with Fifth 3rd Bank and was a member of Fairview Baptist Church. Surviving include 2 sons, Curtis Allen Whitt and wife Linda of Ashland, Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lowell and Audie Rigsby Skaggs; and one sister, Rhoda Cordle. Simply browse the Paintsvilles obituaries listing you can find on this page or conduct a search on the web site with your loved ones name. You can search using the name of your loved one, or any family name for current or past services entrusted to our firm. Paul was a former employee of AK Steel,St. Betsey Stringer, 72, of Ashland, wife and beloved soul mate of Bobby Joe Stringer, died peacefully Monday afternoon, June 10, 2013, in Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland following an extended illness. Leonard Ray Daniels, James Bascom Daniels, Letha Ralph Daniels, Rev. Thank you Paintsville and Johnson County for choosing us again this year as the Best Between The Lakes. Surviving include a son, Bruce Williams and wife Brigette of Goshen, Kentucky, a daughter, Kimberly Laslo of Westwood, Kentucky, 4 grandchildren and a sister, Wanda Doty of Westwood. Surviving include 3 sons, Harry Miller, Walt Miller, and Dennis Miller, and wife B'Gail, all of Ashland, Kentucky. Bill and Theresa were the owners of Whitlock Photography, a lifelong passion they shared together. He was born June 13, 1966 in Greenup County a son of William and Patricia Potter. is also survived by a lifelong and dear friend Hobart Lemaster, close neighbors Lily Porter and George and Janie Kazee, and a host of family friends that will miss her greatly. Ora Jean was born May 23, 1951 at Ashland, Kentucky, a daughter of the late William and Helen Kazee Hill. Papa Azie had ten great-grandchildren:Kaylie Renee Leight, MaKenzie Beth Leight, Cooper Jakob Leight, Jayden LewisFrasure, Ava Nicole Frasure, Graesyn Renee Jones, Braden Cody Bamburg, DevonMichael Meade, Michael Dylan Frasure and Logan Adrian Leach. Shirley was born Oct. 6, 1939, in Greenup, a daughter of the late Homer and Essie Sturgill Woods. Arrangements are under the direction of PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME. 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'. He and Deb enjoyed a 30 year marriage and loving relationship with their children, grandchildren and close friends. He was a retired welder from the United Mine Workers Association and former owner and operator of Frasher Pump and Engineering. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM Monday until service time. 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. Wilson was born November 17, 1918 at Wayne County, West Virginia a son of the late John and Bessie Tabitha Dyer Frasher. Clarence was born on August 8th, 1926, a son of the late Leslie Adkins, Sr. and Nannie Lee Moore. Her second husband, Homer Blair also preceded her. Michele Meade, and Jeremy Brett Jones. She was born September 9, 1935, in Paintsville to the late Harry (Hack) and Carrie Blanton McKenzie. Emmett Huff, Jr., 87, of Route 5, Ashland, died peacefully Sunday evening, October 27, 2013 at Kingsbrook Life Care Center, with his family at his bedside, following an extended illness. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church of Cannonsburg by Pastor Stan Williams. Mary Jane was a member of the First Church of Christ Scientist in Boston, MA. 2 sons, Robert Jenkins and wife Miriam of Flatwoods, Kentucky, Terry Jenkins and wife Freda of Russell, Kentucky. If so, claim your Forever Free Basic Listing today! She is survived by 2 daughters, Sandra Carroll of Flatwoods, Kentucky, and Judith G. Hatfield and husband Rodney of Flatwoods, Kentucky. Charles was born September 28, 1945 in Ashland, Kentucky, a son of the late Van Donald and Bertha Alice Stanley Griffith. She is also survived by 22 great grandchildren. Keith is survived by the love of his life, his wife Nancy Ann Clay Hall. 2 grandchildren that the sun rose and sat on, Karsyn Cheyenne Bates and Andrew Jason Mooney, both of Ironton, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer D. Richardson in 2000. He was a retired engineer with Verizon, a proud WWII veteran, having served in the US Navy in the Pacific Theater, a member of the American Legion Post 76, Ashland, Kentucky and the VFW London, KY Post 3302. He was currently employed with Distribution Now in Ironton, Ohio, and worked as a purchasing agent at Bayer Institute in Institute, WV. Jesse was preceded in death, in addition to his parents, by his wife, Judy York Williams and 2 brothers, Vernon and Roger Williams. June was born April 24, 1939 in Ashland, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Jerrel and Vesta White Stanley. He was a self employed carpenter and a WWII U.S. Army veteran. He was of the Baptist Faith, was a Laborer with the Laborers Local 1445 of Ashland, and a member of the Ashland Eagles BPOE 350 Daniel Boone Aerie. No Preston Funeral Home Obits are listed at this time but if you need to send memorial flowers or funeral flowers, you can do so by clicking this link. He was the son of the late Gloria Jean McCallister and Paul Bradley, Sr. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Burial Park. She is survived by 3 daughters, Sharon and husband Rick Hall of Wurtland, Kentucky, Margaret and husband Roy White of Ashland, Kentucky, Kathy and husband Obby James of Raceland, Kentucky. Funeral services will be Tuesday, October 28th at 1:00 PM at PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME by Pastor Charlie Rice. He was a self employed maintenance contractor and a member of the Bethlehem Church United Baptist, Kenova, West Virginia. She was a former sales associate with Stecklers and Stars Clothing in Ashland for many years and was a member of the Ashland Chapter Order of Eastern Star. Terry William Murphy, 66, of Ashland, Kentucky, husband of Sarah McNabb Murphy, died peacefully, Thursday, March 27, 2014, at Community Hospice Care Center with his loving family at his bedside. Funeral services will be this afternoon, (Friday) at 1:00 PM at PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME by Bro. Visitation will be Wednesday from 11:00 AM until service time. Condolences may be sent to the family at. She was a U.S. Navy veteran, a former Currier with Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital and a member of the Greenup VFW. Surviving in addition to his father include 4 sons, Shane Michael Peterman and Zach Peterman of Owingsville, KY. Seth and Jonathan Maynard of Lafalette, Louisiana. Bobby Gene Watts, 81, of Ashland, Kentucky, husband of 61 years of Ruth Jean McDowell Watts, died peacefully, Saturday, November 23, 2013 at Kings Daughters Medical Center.