Alice Faye Workman Smith 1942 – 2019 Alice Faye Workman Smith, 76, of Catlettsburg, went to be with her Lord Monday, February 25, 2019 at Kings Daughters Medical Center. Mrs. Smith was born October 3, 1942 in Floyd County, KY to the late Andrew J. and Charity Rose Gentry Workman. Alice was also preceded in death by the love of her life, Clayton Smith in 2015, and brothers, Joe Workman, Rex Workman, and Willie Workman. She was a loving mother and homemaker who enjoyed taking care of her...

Susan “Susi” Simpson Daniels passed away peacefully February 24, 2019, after a long, valiant battle with Parkinson’s disease. She was born Aug. 15, 1951, in Ironton, Ohio, to the late Frank Gates and Irma Fannin Simpson Jr. Susi is survived by her devoted husband Dennis Edward Daniels of Flatwoods, her sister Missi Simpson (Garry) Baker of Ashland and a brother, Frank G. Simpson (Ellen) of Nashville. She also leaves behind two stepsons, Christopher Daniels of Ashland...

Charles Wellman, 81, of Flatwoods passed away Feb. 23, 2019 in the Community Hospice Care Center. Mr. Wellman was born June 5, 1937, in Ashland, to the late John J. and Hazel Wellman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Steven Wellman; two brothers, Donald and Billy G. Wellman. Charles was a member of the Raceland Faith Church of God. He was a former employee of the State of Kentucky where he managed a group home for boys. He was a Kentucky Colonel, a...

Charles Thomas "Tom" Withrow, Sr, 70 of Flatwoods, formerly of Ashland passed away Friday November 24, 2017 at his home, his loving family at his side. Mr. Withrow was born February 24, 1947 in East Bank, WV to the Thelma Hicks Withrow McDowell and Charles Withrow. Tom honorably served his country in the US Army during the Viet Nam War and retired as a Marine Mechanic. His hobbies included golf, fishing, and spending time with loved ones; he was of the Baptist Faith. Survivors include his...

Willie "Bill" King, born February 1, 1923, joined his love, Nettie Sue Spears King in Heaven on November 21, 2017, at 6:51 a.m. while family gathered in his home to say their goodbyes. One of 12, Willie was born in Pike County, KY, to the late John and Clara Pruitt King. In addition to his wife of 58 and 1/2 years, he was preceded in death by two children, Billie Sue Bradley (Jerry) and David Lee King (Charlotte); one grandchild, Kelley Ann Stevens; three sisters, Sarah Elkins (Carl),...

Effie Charlene Clay Williamson, 93 of Catlettsburg passed away Wednesday November 1, 2017 at Knott County Health and Rehab in Hindman, KY. Mrs. Williamson was born February 4, 1924 in Boyd County, KY to the late Floyd and Laura Tomblin Clay. Effie was also preceded in death by her adoring husband of 74 years in February 2017, their son Dennie Williamson, daughter-in-law Lori Williamson, sisters Lelia Ball, Katheryn McKnight and Wyenna Vaughn, and brothers Howard Clay and Harold Clay. ...

James Ray Walker, 59, of Ashland peacefully passed away Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017 at Kings Daughters Medical Center in Ashland. Jimmy was born October 12, 1958 in Bridgeton, NJ, a son of James Robert and Betty Jo Spencer Walker of Flatwoods. Jimmy was a 1977 graduate of Millville Senior High School in Millville, NJ. He was employed with the State of New Jersey, Wheaton Glass Company and in the Parks & Recreation Department with the City of Ashland. Jimmy was active in sports and played...

Willie Blair Allen, 90, of Ashland, peacefully passed away Friday, October 20, 2017 at Kings Daughters Medical Center in Ashland. Mrs. Allen was born March 19, 1927 in Morgan County, KY, a daughter of the late William Blair and Rae Caskey Blair Dyer. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband Bill Allen, her brother Jerry Dyer, her sister Sue Hughes and a son-in-law William Hanners. Mrs. Allen was a member of Wildwood Baptist Church in Ashland. She served in...

Mary Helms Blankenship, 76, of Ironton, Ohio, went to be with the Lord Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017, in Harbor Healthcare Ironton. Mrs. Blankenship was born Jan. 9, 1941, in Ashland, a daughter of the late Vernon and Martha Hughes Helms. She was preceded in death by three sisters, Betty Moore, Paulette Williams and Nancy Helms; and two brothers, Robert "Bob" Helms and Cecil Helms. Mrs. Blankenship worked for Miller's Meat Market for most of her life. She was a devout Christian who attended...

Ernest J. Ratliff, 86, of Ashland, passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at Community Hospice. He was born June 16, 1931 in Paintsville, KY the son of the late Ernie and Mollie Trusty Ratliff. He was retired from Armco Steel and a member of Wildwood Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Barbara VanHorn Ratliff; one daughter, Robin VanHoose of Ashland; two sons, Larry (Jan) Ratliff of Somerset, KY and Greg (Kim) Ratliff of Ashland; one sister, Martha Workman of Waxahachie, TX; 5...