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Stephen Cole Maple, 35, of Flatwoods, passed away April 3, 2020 at his home. Mr. Maple was born Jan. 26, 1985, in Ashland, the son of Sherry and Tony Tharp. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Neva McCarty and Paul Wells. Cole was of the Christian Faith. He was a standout comedian who strived to make everyone laugh and smile; he was known to have never met a stranger. He enjoyed being the center of attention, loving people and could fix anything he put his hands on. In...

Noah Alexander Patrick York, one month, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at home. He is now in the arms of Jesus. Noah was born March 1, 2020 in the University of Cincinnati Medical Center to Laura Trussel and Alexander York. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Dianna Trussel; and paternal great-grandmother, Ann Patrick. Noah was a true warrior and overcame many battles during his fight. He showed admirable strength during his short time here and was...

Ruth Ann Yates, 87, of Greenup, KY passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 28, 2020 at her residence. She was born June 5, 1932 in Danleyton, Kentucky a daughter of the late Roscoe and Grace Caldwell Tackett. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a daughter Barbara Kelly; and granddaughter Terri Yates. Ruth was an avid University of Kentucky Basketball Fan. She enjoyed traveling, spending time with family and a hard worker. She was a member of the Unity Baptist Church...

Lola Mae Fannin Rice, 90, of Worthington, KY died peacefully on Friday, March 27, 2020 at the Community Hospice Center.   She was born September 1, 1929 in Raceland, KY.  A daughter of the late Homer and Lizabeth Allen Fannin.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Rice of Worthington, KY; brothers Elmo Fannin, Raceland, KY.; Carl Fannin, Lewis Fannin; and sister, Lillian Cooper of Baltimore, MD.  Lola was a 1947...

Geraldine Lunsford Malone, 72, of Worthington, passed away March 12, 2020 in the Ashland Community Hospice Care Center. Mrs. Malone was born Sept. 30, 1947, in Ashland, to the late Herman and Mary Lunsford. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Nathan Bowman. Geraldine was a member of the South Point Sheridan Freewill Baptist Church. She enjoyed watching her favorite shows on television, being with her friends and family and playing with her...

Theresa V. Bowling, 60, of Ashland passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at her residence. Mrs. Bowling was born Oct. 6, 1959 to the late Donald and Shirley Kiesel in Tiffin, OH. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by three brothers and one sister. Theresa was of the Catholic Faith. She loved being outside in the fresh air and sunshine playing with her grandchildren and taking them swimming at Greenbo State Resort Park. She is survived by her husband, Randall Bowling Sr.;...

Robert J. Braden, of Sarasota, FL, passed away March 5, 2020 at his residence. Mr. Braden was born July 31, 1939 to the late Leslie Joe and Leoris Dysard Braden in Ashland. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by one brother, Bill Braden. Robert was an avid University of Kentucky sports fan. He enjoyed horse racing, being outdoors, and spending time with his family, especially being with his granddaughters. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Phyllis Braden; one...

Verna Mae (Rice) Melvin passed away at her home on Friday, February 28 following a long illness, just shy of her 90th birthday. She was born on March 5, 1930 to the late Rev. John B. and Willa A. Heaberlin Rice of Wurtland. Verna was an LPN for 15 years on 2 East at Kings’s Daughter’s Hospital until 1976. She was a faithful member of the Wurtland Church of the Nazarene and served as a Sunday School teacher, pianist, organist and singer. She enjoyed reading and gardening and...

Casey Clayton Pennington, 37, of Flatwoods, passed away Feb. 28, 2020. Mr. Pennington was born May 17, 1982 to Cathy Pennington and the late William Jeffery Pennington. In addition to his father he is preceded in death by two brothers, Sean Michael Pennington and Jason Tyler Pennington. Casey enjoyed riding his 4-wheeler, fishing, target practicing and enjoyed spending time with family. Along with his mother, Cathy Pennington and her life time friend Buddy Gallion, he is survived by his...

Geneva Keen Presley, 86. It is with tremendous sadness that the family announces the passing of a much loved and adored mother, grandmother, and great-grandma, fondly known as mamaw to hundreds. A resident of Flatwoods, KY, for over 60 years, born March 6, 1933 in Davenport, VA. The daughter of the late Willie Oscar and Louisa Breeding Keen, owners of a family farm well known for producing sugarcane molasses. After graduating from high school, Geneva worked as a teaching assistant. She...