All Tributes - Ashland, KY

Marilyn Joyce Cavin, 70, of Ashland, passed away Monday, September 28, 2020. She was born September 19, 1950, in Kenova, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Ernest and Ruby Nickell O’Bryan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Craig Allen Cavin; two infant daughters, Kimberly Kay Cavin and Joyce Ann Cavin; and a brother, Arthur O’Bryan. Marilyn was a member of Sandy City Free Will Baptist Church where she served as president of the Ladies Circle...

Clara Mae Slone, a lifelong resident of Ashland, passed away peacefully Monday, September 28, 2020 with her loving family at her side. Mrs. Slone celebrated her 90th birthday this year, born April 3, 1930 in Pontiac, Michigan. She was one of five children born to the late Vernon and Chloe Burchwell Fisher. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 57 years Lawrence Slone, four brothers Johnny Fisher, Buhl Fisher, Berchel Fisher, Art Fisher and an...

Eldon Woodruff Thompson, Jr., 89, of Ashland, passed away Saturday morning, September 26, 2020, in Woodland Oaks Health Care Facility. He was born July 11, 1931 in Ashland, Kentucky, a son of the late Eldon Woodruff Thompson Sr. and Margaret Ison Thompson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Jack R. Hood. Eldon retired following a long career with C & O Railroad. He served honorably in the United States Air Force during the Korean War and was of the Protestant...

Philip James Barnes, 80, of Ashland, passed away peacefully Saturday, September 26, 2020 at the Hospice Care Center in Ashland. Mr. Barnes was born May 19, 1940 in Zanesville, OH, a son of the late Samuel C. and Gladys Gaumar Barnes. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his son Brian K. Barnes. Philip worked many years in retail management. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Those left to cherish his memory include his daughter Karen Phillips and...

Janet Saunders Payne passed away on Friday, September 25, 2020. Janet was born September 21,1938 in Logan, WV, to Margaret Bailey Saunders and H.L. (Jack) Saunders. The family moved to Ashland, KY and several years later, Janet graduated from Ashland High School in 1956. Higher education was completed at Ashland Junior College, Marshall College, and Ohio State University. Janet began her teaching career at Hager Elementary in Ashland.  Janet married S. Keith Payne in...

Robert Dale McAlister, 74, of Catlettsburg, passed away Friday, September 25, 2020 at Kings Daughters Medical Center in Ashland. Mr. McAlister was born April 8, 1946 in Kenova, WV, a son of the late Robert Burl McAlister and Ruby Hitchcock McAlister Gorst. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-laws, Billie and John Hatten and Claude Gilkerson. Mr. McAlister was a member of the First Baptist Church, Russell. He retired from sales and served his...

Emma Jane Harper, longtime resident of Catlettsburg, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday September 25, 2020. Jane was under care of the Hospice Care Center in Ashland at the time of her passing, she was 84. Jane was born December 23, 1935 in Ashland, a daughter of the late Fred, Sr. and Ruth Williams Hunt. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 59 years Kelly Dawson Harper, Jr., and her brothers Fred, Bill and Don Hunt. Jane was a member of...

Judy Elizabeth Conner Nichols, 72, of Ashland, joined hands with her Lord and Savior on September 23, after a brief battle with cancer. The lifelong educator, activist, wife and mother leaves behind a legacy that reaches throughout Boyd County. Born to Addie and Emma Boone Conner of Catlettsburg, Judy excelled in all her endeavors, graduating as the valedictorian of Boyd County High School’s Class of 1966. Competitive, sharp and tenacious, she earned her first degree from Marshall...

Howard Craig Wallace, 72, of Catlettsburg, KY, passed away peacefully to his heavenly home on September 23, 2020 at the Hospice Care Center in Ashland, KY. Howard was born on April 11, 1948 in Pikeville, KY. He was a son of the late Virgil and Martha Bryant Wallace. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Judy Wallace; children, Michele Wallace Bailey of Lexington, KY and Craig Wallace (Megan) of Ashland, KY; and grandchildren, Quinn Bailey and Morgan Wallace. He is, also, survived by a...

Jennifer went home to be with the Lord suddenly Tuesday morning. Jen was full of life and loved by many. More importantly, she is a hero to her daughter Hollie Nicole and Mimi to her two grandchildren, Jaxson and Alayna. She is the beloved wife of Michael Lanham, daughter of Vivian Pruitt and her late father Sam Pruitt, all of Ashland, and sister of John Pruitt (Jennifer) of Florida. She is the fun-loving aunt of Zachary, Ethan, Abigail and Logan Pruitt and Isabella and Sarah Carpintero...