All Tributes - Ashland, KY

Mable Lee Marcum Gumm, 73, of Booneville, Kentucky, passed away Monday evening, July 13, 2020, in King’s Daughters Medical Center. She was born January 16, 1947, in Manchester, Kentucky, a daughter of the late William Banks and Nora Wade Banks. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Hughes Edward Marcum; a son, Lester Dwayne Gumm; daughter, Shirley Kay Marcum; 4 brothers and 5 sisters. Mable attended the Beattyville First Church of God. She enjoyed...

Connie Sue Reliford, 57, of Ashland, died peacefully Friday evening, at her home following an apparent heart attack. She was born February 21, 1963, in Ashland, Kentucky, a daughter of the late William “Hank” Highfield and Barbara Sue Damron Highfield. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved son, Joshua Brady Reliford in 2018. Connie was a 1981 graduate of Paul G. Blazer High School and received her associate’s degree in Early Childhood Development from...

  Harry Lee Schaeffer, 55 of Ashland, peacefully passed away Thursday, July 9, 2020 at his residence. Harry was born August 30, 1964 in Hazard, KY, a son of the late Harry Mac and Elizabeth Anita Sizemore Schaeffer. In addition to his parents, Harry was also preceded in death by his brother Jeff Schaeffer. Harry was an active member of Centenary United Methodist Church in Ashland. He was well known to assist Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny during holiday engagements. Harry earned his...

Luther Cash, 95, of Ashland, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2020 at the Hospice Care Center in Ashland. Luther was born December 24, 1924 in Campobello, SC. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Naomi Camp Cash, daughters Martha Vantillburg, Wanda Brooks and several brothers and sisters. Luther spent most of his working life in the Chicago area working as a local truck driver. He served his country honorably during World War II with the Army Air Corps. Survivors include his...

  Stephen Gordon Scaggs, of Raceland, formerly of Ashland, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2020 at Kings Daughters Medical Center in Ashland. He was 57. Steve was born April 21, 1963, in Ashland, a son of the late Vernon Gordon “Flash” and Brenda Ferguson Scaggs. In addition to his parents, Steve was also preceded in death by his brother Anthony Scaggs in 2015. Steve worked as a technician in Fiber Optics. Survivors include his daughter Cassandra Scaggs of Lexington and...

Billie Jean Osborne Lawson, 76, of Ashland, KY, went to her heavenly home, Sunday, July 5, 2020. She was born September 1, 1943 in Ashland, Ky. a daughter of the late William “Bill” Osborne and Katherine Erie Osborne. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her life companion and best friend Mike Mantle. Billie Jean was a graduate of Paul Blazer High School and worked at Corbin Limited for over 20 years. She was a dedicated Kentucky Wildcats fan and would always...

Janet Dee Fannin Mayhew 1930 - 2020 On Tuesday, June 30, 2020, Mrs. Janet Dee Fannin Mayhew passed away at her home at the age of 89. Janet was born on November 11th, 1930, and was a life-long member of the community. She was a graduate of Boyd County High School and served many years as the secretary for Cannonsburg Elementary School. Janet was a devout Christian, an active member of Cannonsburg Trinity United Methodist Church, and a charter member of the Greenhill Lodge #567 Order of the...

Steven Andrew Mays, 47, of Ashland, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 30, 2020, while surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 18, 1973, in Ashland, Kentucky, a son of Rick (Debbie) Mays of Ashland, and Linda McIntyre (Robert) Justice of Ashland. Steve was a 1991 graduate of Boyd County High School and graduated from Life Christian University with a degree in Theology. He was the former Pastor at Catlettsburg Harvest Church of God. In addition to his parents,...

Johnny Criss Abbott, 82, of Ashland, died peacefully Wednesday, June 24, 2020, in Woodland Oaks Health Care Facility. He was born October 26, 1937, in Ashland, Kentucky, a son of the late Leland and Geneva DeWitt Abbott. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a daughter, Paula Holtzapfel Hylton; son in law, David Billups; brother, Allen D. “Bud” Abbott; and two sisters, Jennie LeMaster and Mary Payne. Johnny was a 1955 graduate of Ashland Senior High School. He...

Armello “Glo” Fields DeRaimo of Ashland, KY went to her eternal home with Jesus on June 24, 2020. She was born in Ashland, KY on June 24, 1937 the daughter of the late William C. and Iva Fields. She was also preceded in death by her sisters Ginger Davis and Wanda Neudorfer Pack and her brother William C. (Bill) Fields III. Glo was a graduate of South Point High School, class of 1955. After graduation she moved to Sarasota, FL to attend The Ringling School of Art. It was in Sarasota...