On Friday March 3, 2023 a band of angels were dispatched from the throne room of Heaven, to a room at Riverview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center to escort home one of their soldiers here on Eart , Oliver Welch, age 81, of River died Tuesday February 28, 2023 at Pikeville Medical Center. We thank you for helping to support the family during their time of need, and will fondly remember your kind gesture. Clarence was born on August 8th, 1926, a son of the late Leslie Adkins, Sr. and Nannie Lee Moore. 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. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at 1:00 PM by Pastor Mike Rice at Fairview Baptist Church, Main Street, Westwood, Kentucky. Surviving include his loving wife, Rosemary Rogers Adams, and 3 sons, Roger and wife Anna Adams of Florida, Ralph and wife Vickie of Flatwoods, KY, and Rex and wife LeAnn of Cannonsburg, KY. Funeral services will be Thursday afternoon, September 19th, at 1:00 PM at the PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Ashland, Kentucky. 2 brothers, Paul Sturgill of Grayson, Kentucky and Melvin Sturgill of Murray, Kentucky, and a sister Jane Pennington of California. 2 step brothers, Troy and Andy Holsinger. Surviving in addition to his loving wife include 3 sons, Dwight Christian of Circleville, Ohio, Michael Christian, and wife Cindy of Dayton, Ohio, and Tim Christian and wife Anita of Riverview, Florida. He is also survived by his brother, Bernie Parsons (Debra) of Lloyd, KY, and two sisters, Bonnie Osborne of McDowell, KY, and Bea Coriell (Mike) of Raceland, KY, a great aunt, Dimple Clark, as well as many beloved nieces, nephews and extended family and friends. 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. He openly expressed his excitement for The Word with anyone willing to listen, and found no greater pleasure than to converse with someone hungry for more about Jesus. Leonard Ray Daniels, James Bascom Daniels, Letha Ralph Daniels, Rev. Interment, with Military honors by the VFW Post 8850 Ironton, Ohio and Patriot Guard Riders, will be in the Bellefonte Memorial Gardens, Flatwoods, KY. Funeral services will be held, Saturday, April 19, 2014 at 1:00 PM at Fairview Baptist Church by Brother Mike Rice. A daughter, Lisa Queen of Lexington, Kentucky, 4 sisters, Carol Martin, Connie Tackett, Donna Dunham, all of Ashland, and Nancy Jarvis of Columbus, Ohio. Funeral services will be Wednesday, April 30th, at 1:00 PM at PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME by Bro. Joe was of Baptist faith, a retired Clinical Hypnotherapist and a proud Marine. Helen enjoyed traveling, visiting all but 2 states and traveling to 13 countries. Preston Family Funeral Home in Ashland is in charge of arrangements. Ora L. Cooksey, 88, of Ashland, Kentucky, husband of Mildred Lawson Cooksey, died Monday evening at Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital following an extended illness. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. Search Paintsville obituaries and condolences, hosted by Echovita.com. Arrangements are under the direction of PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME. Opal was a homemaker and was a member of the Oak Springs United Baptist Church. Serving as pallbearers are John Burke, Jr., David Miller, Bill Bradley, Carl Conley, Delbert Salyers, and Cameron Sherlock. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Burial Park. Kevin Meenach and Bro. Preston Funeral Home Paintsville, Kentucky - imortuary.com Burial will be in the Rose Hill Burial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Community Hospice 1480 Carter Avenue, Ashland, Kentucky 41101 or Fairview Baptist Church Building Fund, 2040 Main Street, Ashland, Kentucky 41102. Funeral Services will be Thursday evening, August 29, 2013, at 8:00 PM at Preston Family Funeral Home in Ashland, Kentucky, by Minister Mark Keene. Gordon never met a stranger and to know him was to love him. Cameron was born March 9, 2005 at Ashland, KY. Serving as pallbearere are Bobby Joe Leadingham, Brial Miller, Bob Mills, Taylor Watts, Jacob Leadingham, Nick Deweese. He was owner and operator of several local businesses. He retired from the U.S. Army after 20 years of service as a medic serving in both Korea and Viet Nam. She will be honored by her grandsons and great grandsons serving as pall bearers. Surviving include a daughter, Paula Thornbury and husband Stewart of Westwood, Kentucky and a son, Kent Holbrook and wife Donna of Westwood, Kentucky. Funeral Services will be Saturday, July 12, 2014 at 11:00 am at PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Ashland, Kentucky, by Pastor Matthew Adams. Landon Taylor (LT) Daniels, Harold Lee Daniels, Earl Junior Daniels, Hazel Green Berube, Nancy Mildred McKenzie, Fannie Imo (Jean) Johnson, Bernice Phillips, Erlene Daniels and grandson Timothy Lee Cordle. the Hotstrip Mill at ARMCO in 1982. The family will have a private memorial service at a later date. Write your message of sympathy today. Entombment will be in Ashland Cemetery Mausoleum. He was a devoted Christian and faithfully evangelized the Gospel of Jesus Christ in area churches and held several tent revivals. At Jones-Preston Funeral Home, our primary goal is to fulfill each and every family's. Kerry Preston 1949-2021 Kerry Preston, 71, of Offutt, died Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021. Surviving in addition to her loving husband Sam include a son, Keith Grubb and wife Melissa of Cannonsburg, KY., 2 grandchildren which she, adored, Andrew Keith Grubb and Emily Renee Grubb. Gabriel Edward "Eddie" Walker, 61, of Westwood, Kentucky, husband of Rebecca Early Fields Walker, died Friday morning, June 20, 2014 at his residence following an extended illness. 2 brothers, Marvin and wife Lydia of Cannonsburg, Kentucky and David and wife Judy of Catlettsburg, Kentucky. Contributions may be made in Jerry's memory to Community Hospice, 1480 Carter Avenue, Ashland, Kentucky 41101. Kitty Christine Cremeans Coffee, 73, of Ashland, Kentucky, wife of Ronald Coffee, passed away Wednesday morning, January 8, 2014 following a sudden illness. Surviving include a son, Gary Holbrook and wife Margaret of Catlettsburg, Kentucky. The memorial director will guide you through all facets of the service; including memorial flowers, casket choices, appropriate music selection, and local accommodations. He was born on September 15, A service to celebrate his life will be held at PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME Tuesday, December 10, In addition to his parents, Azie was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. 2 grandchildren and a great grandchild. 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. 1 Brother, James Wendell Moore and wife Yvette of Ashland, Kentucky. He is survived by his daughter, Leisa Fowler-Sheridan, son-in-law Patrick, and two grandchildren, Julian and Madeline; a brother, J.C. and two sisters, Jo Blair and Donna Ellenberg. Obituaries +3. John 14:2&3. Donations may be sent to the First Baptist Church of Cannonsburg Building Fund. Surviving include a son, Charles 'Buzz' McDowell and wife Marge of Ashland, Kentucky. Surviving in addition to his mother and loving wife include two brothers, Phillip Murphy and wife Diana of Catlettsburg, Kentucky, and Gary Murphy and wife Sherry of Raleigh, N.C.. Two sisters, Diane Morrison and husband Kent of Ashland, Kentucky and Yvonne Harper of Catlettsburg, Kentucky, 10 nieces and nephews along with several great nieces and nephews. Duane F. Armstrong, 88, of Catlettsburg, Kentucky, husband of Jessie Stewart Armstrong, died Wednesday morning, December 17th, at Community Hospice Care Center following an extended illness. 2 daughters, Cheryl Bryan Hayworth of Kernersville, North Carolina, and Carol Bryan of Westwood, Kentucky. Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at noon at the Fairview Baptist Church by Brother Mike Rice and Brother Justin Boyd.Burial will be in the heart of the community he loved so much, Westwood, Kentucky, in Dixon Cemetery. He had a life long love of Diet Coke, Peanut Butter on Vanilla Wafers, Vienna Sausages and fried Bologna. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Burial Park. Helen Lucille Unrue Fields, 82, of Westwood, Kentucky, died peacefully Sunday evening at Oakmont Manor, Flatwoods, KY, with her family at her bedside. A grandson, Braden Rucker, and a special nephew Jeremy Wright. Copyright 2008 - 23 Jones-Preston Funeral Home. 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. Jesse was preceded in death, in addition to his parents, by his wife, Judy York Williams and 2 brothers, Vernon and Roger Williams. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.prestonfamilyfuneralhome.com. Ray was born March 7, 1937 at Boyd County, Kentucky a son of the late Geneva Massingill Lockhart. Wright Family Cemetery Flat Gap, Kentucky 41219 View Obituary Visitation for Ruth Clay 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM. He was a proud Unites States Army veteran, having served 2 tours of duty in Vietnam. Visitation is Sunday evening from 6 - 9 PM. 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. 11 great grandchildren, Ryne and Kaitlyn Sallie, Emily Sallie, Craig, Alex, and Troy Cumpston, Shane and Cade Isaacs, Kasey and Cole Hicks, Kayla McDowell, Skyler Porter, Savannah McDowell, Chris Ringrose.. Funeral services will be Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at 2:00 PM by Bro. Stella Vivian Preston Obituary 2018 Stella Vivian Preston age 77, of Paintsville Ky., entered into rest on November 26, 2018. Burial will be in Golden Oaks Memorial Gardens. Connie was also past Associate Conductress of the Westwood Chapter OES # 569. Paintsville Funeral Home | Paintsville, Kentucky | Ever Loved Imogene Doolin Leadingham, February 14, 1938, born to the late Ellis and Rhoda Craft Doolin, Sr., in Redwine, Kentucky. Visitation is this evening, July 20th, from 6-8 PM. Visitation will be 11 AM Friday, September 5, 2014 at Preston Family Funeral Home and funeral services will follow at 1 PM. A daughter, Cindy Staton of South Point, Ohio, a sister, Stella Wallace, of Flatwoods, Kentucky, 6 grandchildren, Dwight Shane Christian, John Christian, Holly Christian, Nathan Biggs, Emily Biggs Bertsch, Jordan Biggs, several, great grandchildren and other extended family members. He was the former owner and operator of Adkins Electronics in Ashland. 2 grandchildren, Carter Layne Moore and Whitney Whittaker and a great grandson, Addyson Schrann. Thelma was born December 14, 1926 in Boyd County a daughter of the late Oliver Wendell and Clara Reffitt Holmes. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.prestonfamilyfuneralhome.com. the Website for Martin Smith Creations Limited . Helen graduated from Ashland Senior High in 1950, graduated with a MA in education from Morehead State University in 1974, and later received a Rank 1 in Kindergarten Education and as a Reading Specialist, having taught at ACTC and retiring from the Greenup County School System. Funeral services will be Monday, January 12th at 11:00 AM at PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME by Pastor Jason Thomas. 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. She was retired from Russell K Mart and Tri State Pediatrics. James was born April 7, 1930 at Denton, Kentucky a son of the late Sam and Bertha Kitchen Jenkins. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.prestonfamilyfuneralhome.com. She was a homemaker and a faithful member of the Hoods Creek Baptist Church- 1st Enterprise Association. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM until service time. 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. Joe was of Baptist faith, a retired Clinical Hypnotherapist and a proud Marine. We would appreciate any comments that could help us be more helpful to you and others who are looking for answers within the following pages.