Samuel W. Kozee, age 85, passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by loved ones on December 27, 2025.
He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend to all that knew him.
Sam was born on September 4, 1940 to the late Beecher and Ruby Kozee of Johns Run,...
Alice Joan Bryant Strickland, age 91, of Greenville, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2025, her son’s residence in Catlettsburg, Kentucky.
She was born March 31, 1934, in Posey County, Indiana, a daughter of the late Auburn and Mary Robb Bryant.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
Autumn Kay Watkins Hanshaw, age 49, of Catlettsburg, Kentucky, passed away Friday, January 2, 2026, at her residence.
She was born Saturday, November 20, 1976, in Boyd County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Charles Watkins and Mary Ferguson Spurlock.
Kay will be remembered for her joyful spirit and the laughter...
Bobby Lee DeBord, age 83, of Xenia, Ohio, passed away Friday, January 2, 2026, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born Tuesday, May 19, 1942, in Carter County, Kentucky, a son of the late Frank and Gladys Tabor DeBord.
Bobby loved fishing, bowling, woodworking, tinkering with clocks...
Michael Eugene Leadingham, age 65, of Olive Hill, Kentucky, passed away Friday, January 2, 2026, at UK-St. Claire Healthcare in Morehead, Kentucky, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born October 30, 1960, in Carter County, Kentucky, a son of Donald Kay and Loretta Hedge Garvin of Olive Hill, Kentucky...
Verlena Kaye “Bean” Middleton Turner, age 53, of Olive Hill, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at UK-King’s Daughter Hospital in Ashland, Kentucky, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born Sunday, October 8, 1972, in Alliance, Ohio, a daughter of Rufus Middleton of Olive Hill, Kentucky, and the...
Pamela Lynn Hartley Staggs, age 64, of Olive Hill, Kentucky, passed away December 17, 2025, at Carter Nursing and Rehabilitation.
She was born February 28, 1961, in Boyd County, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Bruce and Annie Sparks Hartley.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
Randy Dale Stratton, age 70, of Huff Run in Grayson, Kentucky, passed away Friday, December 5, 2025, at Community Hospice Center in Ashland, Kentucky.
He was born September 11, 1955, in Boyd County, Kentucky, a son of the late Curtis and Dorothy Williams Stratton.
Randy is survived by his wife of...
James “Jamie” Leonard Pennington, age 43, of Olive Hill, Kentucky went to be with the Lord Sunday, December 21, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loved ones.
He was born January 2, 1982, in Rowan County, Kentucky, a son of Johnny and Sharon Kilgore Pennington of Olive Hill, Kentucky.
Jamie...
Homer Lee Barker, age 81, of Olive Hill, Kentucky, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born Tuesday, June 6, 1944, in Carter County, Kentucky, a son of the late Arnel and Ruby Jeffrey Barker.
Homer enjoyed...
Frances Hammonds Parker, age 92 , of Olive Hill, Kentucky, passed away Monday, December 15, 2025, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born Wednesday, March 22, 1933, in Carter County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Dell and Rosa Lee Justice Hammonds.
Frances enjoyed sewing, clogging, traveling,...
Phyllis Burchett Maddix, age 91, of Olive Hill, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2025, at her daughter’s residence.
She was born September 23, 1934, in Carter County, Kentucky, to the late Charles W. and Clara Elizabeth Bailey Burchett.
Our mother, granny, sister, friend, a devoted Christian and a woman of...
Mr. William Douglas “Mugsy” Steagall, age 61, of Olive Hill, Kentucky went home peacefully to be with the Lord on Tuesday morning, December 9, 2025 while working on the road in Crossville, Tennessee.
He was born March 19, 1964, in Rowan County, KY a son of the late Clarence and...
Glenn D. Woolum, age 83, of Denton, Kentucky, passed away Monday, December 8, 2025, at Sanctuary of Ohio Valley in Ironton, Ohio.
He was born March 23, 1942, in Knox County, Kentucky, to the late Andrew and Maxine Hawn Woolum Spivey.
He enjoyed hunting fishing farming and spending time with his...
Teresa Stapleton, formerly of Olive Hill, KY, passed away at her home in Nicholasville on December 8, 2025, following an extended illness.
She was born on February 17, 1950, the daughter of the late Paul and Lorraine Wilburn Stapleton. Teresa graduated from Olive Hill High School in 1967 and continued...
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Wanda “Evelyn” Davis Conley, 98, on December 12, 2025.
Born on October 19, 1927, in Rush, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Sarah Alice McWhorter Davis.
In addition to her parents, Evelyn was preceded in death...
Marsha Lynn Marcum Hall, 48, a member of the Olive Hill Church of Christ, of Olive Hill, Kentucky, entered eternal rest on December 5, 2025, at the Community Hospice Center in Ashland, Kentucky, surrounded by her family and friends.
Marsha was born on July 11, 1977, to Tommy Darrell Marcum...
Jane Horton Huff Wilhoit of Grayson, Ky received her heavenly crown on December 2, 2025, where she was reunited with her lifetime sweetheart, Henry R. Wilhoit, Jr. who preceded her in death. Jane Horton was preceded in death by her parents Arthur and Phebe Lewis (Horton) Huff of Grayson,...
Mary Lillian Madison, age 77, of Ashland, Kentucky, passed away Monday, November 24, 2025, at Close to Home Assisted Living in Ironton, Ohio.
She was born Friday, March 27, 1948 in Carter County, Kentucky to the late Roy Melvin and Helen Dunbar Madison.
Mary was a member of First Baptist Church...
Lou Ella “Ellie” Porter Thompson, age 79, of Olive Hill, Kentucky, passed away Friday, November 28, 2025, at her residence.
She was born January 11, 1946, in Carter County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Paul and Arlene Goodan Porter.
She enjoyed cooking, gardening, traveling, going to yard sales and spending...