Sona Carol Adams Sparks, 73, of Ashland went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday morning, July 10, 2012, in Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland. She was born Oct. 19, 1938, in Ashland, a daughter of the late Oscar Earl and Remondia Bartee Adams. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Oscar...
Ellen Elizabeth Kretzer McKnight, 85, of Ashland, wife of Thomas McKnight Jr., died Saturday morning, July 7, 2012, in Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland following an extended illness. Ellen was born Aug. 28, 1926, in Van Lear, a daughter of the late Charles and Mimia Thomas Kretzer. She faithfully attended Westwood Wesleyan Church. Surviving in addition to her loving...
Jimmy Lenard Shelton, 71, of Ashland, died Tuesday in Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland. He was born May 19, 1941, in Ulysses, to the late Edgar and Virginia Louise McClintok Shelton. After 35 years of service, he retired as a rougher leader at Kentucky Electric Steel. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Ann Barker Shelton; sons Lt. Col....
Frances Susan Simpson Gibbs, loved mother, grandmother, aunt and friend, passed from this life Friday, July 6, 2012. She was born April 18, 1918, to Joseph and Maude Simpson near Rush, she was the last survivor of her 12 brothers and sisters. Her siblings were, Arthur Simpson, Blanche Simpson Kenley, Nellie Simpson, Janie Simpson Bates, Frank Simpson, Jimmy Simpson, Raymond...
Gene E. Farley, 83, of Ashland, died Tuesday, July 3, 2012, at his residence. He was born Dec. 7, 1928, in Huntington, W.Va., the son of the late W.F. and Grace Poston Farley. He was retired from Armco Steel in the blast furnace division and was a U.S. Army veteran who served in the Korean War. In addition to his...
Vada Kazee, 51 of Flatwoods, passed away July 1 in King's Daughters Medical Center with her family by her side. She was born Dec. 2, 1960, to Wanda George Waggoner and the late Alonzo Waggoner Jr. Vada was a beloved mother and sister, devoted wife and loyal friend to many. Survivors include her loving husband of 31 years, Ronald Kazee...
Goldie Hay, 97, of Grayson, died Saturday, June 30, 2012, in King's Daughters Medical Center in Ashland. She was born Jan. 23, 1915, in Ashland, a daughter of the late Charles Edward and Essie Wilson Grizzell. Goldie was a Christian and a member of Shepherd's Chapel. She was a loving mother and grandmother who taught her children the value of...
WILLIAM W. BELDON, 87, of Huntington, passed away June 27, 2012, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Born on August 25, 1924, in Ashland, Ky., he was the son of James and Harriet Beldon. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Frances E. Beldon. William is survived by his daughter...
Mrs. Roberta N. Hunnicutt Felty, 77, of Ashland, passed away on June 24, 2012, in King's Daughters Medical Center in Ashland. She was born on Sept. 30, 1934, in Carter County, the daughter of the late Marvin and Beulah Kouns Hunnicutt. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gabe Felty Jr.; and her infant...
Kyle Potter, 23, of Louisville, formerly of Ashland, died Sunday evening in Ashland. Kyle was born July 6, 1988, in Cabell County, W.Va., a son of Richard 'Rick' Potter of Ashland and the late Tara Jo Stevens Potter. Kyle was a graduate of Boyd County High School and Alice Lloyd College, with a business degree. Kyle was a talented baseball...