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Ellouise Ison Roark, 87, of Flatwoods passed away Jan. 16, 2020 in Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital. Mrs. Roark was born Jan. 4, 1933 to the late James and Pearl Ratliff Ison in Flatwoods. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Garald Roark; four siblings, Bessie Steinpreis, J.T. Ison, C.B. Ison and Joyce Barber. Ellouise was a member of the Advance Memorial United Methodist Church where she sang in the choir and was a member of various groups for many years....

Rebecca Preston, 73, of Flatwoods passed away January 8, 2020. Rebecca was born August 5, 1946 to the late Harlan “Bill” and Florence Stamper. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Larry Preston and sister, Jo Ellen Stamper Watson. Rebecca was a member of the First Christian Church in Ashland. She enjoyed golfing, fishing, sewing, cars, music, and playing the guitar. Rebecca is survived by a host of cousins and friends. Funeral Services will be...

Gary Ray Bratton, 78, of Flatwoods passed away Jan. 1, 2020. Mr. Bratton was born July 13, 1941, in Ashland, to the late Raymond and Isabelle Bratton. Gary was a former Electronics Maintainer for CSX. He served his country proudly in the United States Air Force. He loved riding motorcycles and working in his garage. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Drema Bratton; along with his special friend Carol Brizendine. Private services were held at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North...

Dana Withrow, 58, of Flatwoods passed away Dec. 30, 2019 in Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital. Mrs. Withrow was born Sept. 27, 1961 in Ashland to the late Melvin Guy and Neva Marie Daniels. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by one brother, David King. Dana was of the Methodist Faith and a former Sunday School teacher. Her love was her family and being with her grandchildren. She enjoyed sending cards, crocheting and reading when she got the chance. Dana was an avid...

Katherine White, 62, of Flatwoods passed away Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019 at her residence. Mrs. White was born July 27, 1957 in Ashland to the late William and Palestine Daniels. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by on great-granddaughter, Braelynn Ousley. Katherine was known for her outgoing personality and ability to spin a story into something everyone wanted to hear. Children would flock to her and one of her passions was to care for all around her. She enjoyed reading...

Virginia Meadows, 98, of Russell passed away December 25, 2019 in Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital. Virginia was born November 18, 1921 to the late Lawrence and Lula Beard. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Clyde P. Meadows; daughter, Virginia Macky Meadows; sister, Anna Elizabeth Gibson, and brother, Dick Beard.   Virginia was an avid Kentucky Basketball Fan. She was an active member of the Mead Memorial United Methodist Church. She was a past...

Carol Jean McKenzie, 88, of Ashland passed away Dec. 18, 2019 at her home. She is preceded in death by her loving husband James “Jim” Carl McKenzie. Private services were held at Bellefonte Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers donations are suggested to the Greenup Christian Church at 711 Main St., Greenup, KY, 41144 Carman Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be left at carmanfuneral.com

Alice Dawn Leffingwell, 45, of Ashland passed away Dec. 14, 2019 at her residence. She was born Dec. 2nd 1974 to John and Denise (Cox) Huffman. She is preceded in death by her brother Paul David Huffman. She is the granddaughter of the late Herbert D. Cox and Katherine (Skidmore) Cox. John Huffman Sr. and Alice Bell Huffman. Great granddaughter to the late Paul and Alta Alice (Stamper) Skidmore. Alice was a housing specialist for Pathways. She enjoyed more than anything being with her...

Roger Allen Scott, 71, of Flatwoods, passed away December 7, 2019 in Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital. Mr. Scott was born August 20, 1948 to the late James and Kathleen Scott. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a daughter, Melissa Jane Scott; brother, Richard Lee Scott; and his best four legged friend Corky. Roger retired as an Engineer with the CSX Railroad. He was a member of the Wurtland Church of God. He enjoyed old cars, fishing, hunting, animals, bluegrass...

Alma Diane Vance, 76, of Flatwoods, KY answered her savior’s call Friday, Dec. 6, 2019 at Oakmont Manor. She was the daughter of Lauretta Barnhart Trimble and Etra Ivel Trimble. She was a life-long member of the First Christian Church, now Bridges Christian Church, in Russell, KY and a volunteer at Bon Secours Hospital. Mrs. Vance also enjoyed playing cards at the Russell Senior Center and in several card clubs with many friends. She was also a proud supporter of Compassion...