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Earl Dwayne Powell, 84, of Okeechobee, FL, went home to be with the Lord on November 24, 2021 in the West Palm Beach FL, VA Medical Center. He was born February 19, 1937 in Flatwoods to the late William “Boomer” and Alta Dills Powell. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two sons, Jimbo Powell; one brother, Tom Powell and his ex-spouse, Billie Lea Powell. Earl was a proud veteran of the United States Navy serving in the Korean War and was a past Mason....

Lindsey Blackwell of Ashland, KY, passed away November 15, 2021 at the VA Medical Center in Lexington, KY. Lindsey was a 1975 graduate of Russell High School, served many years in the United States Navy and then worked for the United States Postal Service. Lindsey was preceded in death by his father, Ralph G. Blackwell, his mother, Rosemary Salyer Wadkins Blackwell and his beloved wife, Yolando Velasco. He is survived by a brother, Jack Blackwell and a sister, Margaret Blackwell King, as...

Leola Stacy Stafford, 91, passed away November 12, 2021 at her home in Sterling, Virginia. Mrs. Stafford was born July 24, 1930 in Hazard, KY to the late Dewey and ­­­­Ethel Stacy. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Phillip Stafford, her daughter Sandra Stafford, her stepmother Lucy Stacy, and four brothers and sisters, Lloyd Stacy, Leonard Stacy, Viola Hubbard, and Jason Stacy. Mrs. Stafford enjoyed reading, spending time with...

Mrs. Boneva Back, 74, of Flatwoods, Kentucky went to her Heavenly home on Thursday, November 11, 2021. She was born October 9, 1947 in Greenup, KY, a daughter of the late Boyd and Hilma Burgess Willis. Boneva grew up in Greenup and spent her childhood riding horses. She was a member of the Greenup County High School Jazz band and a graduate of Morehead State University. Boneva was a member of Advance Memorial United Methodist Church for more than 40 years where she was active in the Bessie...

Keith Coffee, 85, of Russell, passed away November 5, 2021 in Oakmont Manor. Mr. Coffee was born August 28, 1936, in Logan, WV, to the late Earl and Vivian Kiser Coffee. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two brothers, Louie and Rickey Coffee. Keith was a former Brakeman from C&O Railroad and served his country proudly in the United States Air Force. In his home he has more than 215 trophies he had received over the years for the many races he had participated in...

Michael Roy Stewart – or Mike as most people knew him – died Tuesday evening, November 2, 2021, with his family by his side.  He was 73. Avid reader, lover of politics and Reds baseball, hater of socks and the designated hitter rule, Mike was born April 30, 1948, to Roy and Bessie Mae (Sansing) Stewart in Ashland, Kentucky. Some of his most notable accomplishments include graduating from Morehead State University in 1971, with degrees in political science and history;...

Bryan Mauk, 69, of Wurtland, passed away November 1, 2021. Bryan was born August 17, 1952, in Oklahoma City, OK, to the late Clarence and Bernice Campbell Mauk Jr. In addition to his parents and grandparents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Connie Mauk, and one brother-in-law, Michael Boyle. Bryan was a very active member of the Christ Temple Church in Huntington, where he enjoyed serving in the Men’s ministry. Woodworking was his passion as he liked creating something new with...

Sandra L. Firestine, 67, of Russell, KY went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 29, 2021.  Sandy was born January 2, 1954 to the late Frank and Mattie Firestine. Sandy was a graduate of Russell High School class of 1972, and a graduate of Eastern Kentucky University where she studied special education. Sandy was a Special Needs Teacher for Rock Hill School, and a member of Raceland Christian Church. Sandy also enjoyed meeting with her ‘COF’ Circle of Friends weekly,...

James “Jay Bob” Robert Allen, 64, of Worthington, went to be with his Lord and Savior October 21, 2021 in the Ashland Community Hospice Care Center surrounded by his family. Mr. Allen was born September 11, 1957, in Ashland, to the late James and Bobbie Johnson Allen. Jay Bob was a former employee of Ashland Oil, where he worked in safety and security. He was an avid Raceland Ram Football fan and loved watching UK Basketball. He enjoyed coaching kids in basketball and little...

Ronald C. Grimm, 68, of Flatwoods, passed away October 19, 2021 in King’s Daughters Medical Center. Mr. Grimm was born May 20, 1953 in Paintsville, to the late Carl and Ida Vanhoose Grimm. Ronald was a former employee of Miller Brothers where he worked in the strip mines. He loved to cut up and have a good time with family and friends. He was a comedian in his own mind and was funniest when he wasn’t meaning to be. He met no strangers and was hard not to love. He enjoyed...