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  Hattie Jane McConnell, 77, of Wurtland, KY passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 peacefully with her family by her side. She was born on April 14, 1946 to the late Louis and Hattie Williams Menshouse. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 20 plus years Raymond McConnell, one son, Robert Eric “Robo” Sammons, and six brothers and three sisters. After many years of retail Hattie retired as manager from Hills Department Store. She was an avid sports...

Janice Coffee Workman, 84, of Russell, KY passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023 at Kings Daughters Medical Center. Mrs. Workman was born on February 5, 1939 to the late George and Alberta Murphy Coffee. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her loving husband James Workman, one son, Rick Coffee, two sisters; Patsy Johnson and Bobbie “Sis” Mays, and one brother William Coffee. Janice was a loving and devoted mother, wife, friend, and sister. She enjoyed taking care of...

Juanita Martin, 88, of Flatwoods, passed away May 17, 2023, in the Ashland Community Hospice Care Center.  Mrs. Martin was born December 3, 1934, in Louisa, to the late John C. and Iva J. Meade.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Joe Martin; and a sister, Mary McCarty.  Juanita was an exceptional cook and loved being outdoors. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and always put everyone before herself. In her free...

Ronald Edward Casto, 81, of Raceland, KY went to be with the Lord May 9th, 2023.  Ronnie was born July 7th, 1941 in Russell to the late William Clayton Casto and Dorothy Marie Callihan Casto.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Madonna Faye Casto. After nearly forty years and multiple roles, he retired as a control room operator from DuPont in Wurtland, KY.  Ronnie was a dedicated family man, married to Madonna for more than sixty years.  He...

Our beloved mother, Opal Huff Clarke passed away at her home on May 8, 2023, following an extended illness. Opal was born December 20, 1925, in Naples, Ky. to Allen and Margaret (Sark) Huff.   She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Darwin K Clarke of Ashland, Ky., daughter Kathy (Bob) Donta and son John D (Taunya) Clarke.  Surviving children are Rosemary Anderson of Bradenton, Fl, Terrie (Jack) Neufarth of Fort Thomas, Ky, Kevin (Beth) Clarke of Rush, Ky and Leif...

Russell Boyd, 70, of Ashland, passed away May 4, 2023, in the Ashland Community Hospice Care Center. Mr. Boyd was born June 12, 1952, in Ashland to the late Claude Boyd Jr. and Gloria Tufts Boyd. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one sister, Beverly Kitchen. Russell retired after many years of service from Armco Steel as a crane operator. After retiring he went on to be a truck driver, worked in fiber optics and he also worked for Mansbach Metal. Russell was an avid...

Larry Good, 76, passed April 28, 2023, in his Ashland home. Born New Year’s Eve 1946 in Advent, WV, lastborn child of Troy and Bessie Smith Good. He was preceded in death by his parents and several siblings. Larry was a former Technical Sergeant in the WVANG. After, his career was in Sales. He was active in the Eagles, Masons, and the VFW.” He is survived by two children, Patrick and Mary; along with two grandchildren, Samantha and Dana; one great-grandchild, Myra;...

Paul “P.R.” Maynard, 80, of Catlettsburg/Flatwoods/Raceland, passed away Apr 25th, 2023 at the Woodland Oaks Health Care Center in Ashland. PR was born Nov 4th, 1942, in Catlettsburg, a son of the late Paul J and Marjorie Stanley Maynard. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his loving wife, Janet Houston Maynard and two grandchildren - Raechel Maynard and Eric Maddix. P.R. retired from Armco Steel, attended church at Melrose Methodist and Flatwoods First...

Diana Milam, 52, of Flatwoods, KY passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023. She was born on May 10, 1970 to the late Toney and Sharon Milam. Diana was a Boyd County School Bus Driver for many years. She enjoyed hobbies such as being a part of the Ashland Eagles Club, her lovely kitties, Angel, Oreo, and Leo, as well as bingo, karaoke, and spending time with her family and friends. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by one infant daughter, Nikki and Godmother Bonnie Fugitte. Left...

Laura Mae Blythe, 75, of Flatwoods, formerly of Argillite, passed away April 19, 2023, in Oakmont Manor. Mrs. Blythe was born November 30, 1947, in Rush, to the late Bryant Moore and Laura Blythe Moore. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Lee Sharp; and one sister, Loretta Smiley. Laura was a retired teacher for the Ashland Independent School System as well as a retired LPN. She loved to crochet hats, blankets, sew quilts and giving her creations as...