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...

Eric Alan Conley, 30, of Ashland, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2017, in King's Daughters Medical Center. He was born October 31, 1986, in Port St. Lucie, Florida, a son of Greg Alan Conley and Paula Decurgez Conley of Ashland. Eric was a graduate of Paul G. Blazer High School and Ashland Community College. He was of the Baptist faith and worked as a conductor for Norfolk & Southern Railroad. He loved riding motorcycles, traveling, UK sports, spending time with his family and making...

James Jerome Smith, 39, of Ashland, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at King's Daughters Medical Center. He was born November 10, 1977, in Ashland, a son of Gwen Ellison Masterson and the late Talmadge Smith. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a son, Tavon Smith; and a brother, Tyrone Ellison. Jerome worked for the Big Sandy Furniture Warehouse in Franklin Furnace, Ohio. He was a devoted family man with a larger than life personality. He will be missed by all...

Dorothy Childers Wooten 1932 - 2017 Dorothy Lee "Dottie" Childers Wooten, 85 of Barboursville, WV formerly of Catlettsburg, KY passed away Sunday September 24, 2017 at Emogene Dolin Hospice House in Huntington, WV. Mrs. Wooten was born July 30, 1932 in Catlettsburg to the late David and Sara Adeline Brown Childers. Dorothy was also preceded in death by her husband Jack Wooten in August, daughter Rita Scarberry Hulett, brothers Raymond Childers, Russell Childers, Ed Childers, and...