Frank “Frankie D” DeMartino, 63, of Ashland, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, January 15, 2021. He was born May 19, 1957 in Williamson, West Virginia, a son of the late Frank and Loretto DeMartino. Frank was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Ashland. He was a graduate of West Virginia University and worked in chemical sales at Danaher. Frank was an avid golfer, a 43 year member of Elks Lodge B.P.O.E 350 and served on the Ashland School Board for 10...

Earnest J. Lambert, 71, of Ashland, KY passed away at Kings Daughters Medical Center on January 15, 2021. He was born on July 3, 1949 in Scioto County, OH. He was preceded in death by his father Donald Harold Lambert and a sister Patty (David) Jenkins. He was a construction worker and served proudly in the US Marines. Earnest is survived by his loving wife Jessie Sparks Lambert of Ashland, KY, his mother Midge Cook Lambert of Chesapeake OH, a son Donald Harold Lambert II and wife Brittany...

Barbara D. Hall, 71, of Raceland, passed away Friday, January 15, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Hall was born May 27, 1949 in Sarah Ann, WV, a daughter of the late Delbert and Helen Headley Sargent. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a sister Brenda Lyons. Barbara was a loving homemaker to her family, she loved fishing, cheering on the UK Wildcats, loved to read about Amish, cooking and visiting Amish country. She loved spending time...

Elizabeth Forsyth Keathley, 99, of Ashland, passed away Friday, January 15, 2021 at Morning Pointe in Russell. Mrs. Keathley was born September 15, 1921 in Pikeville, KY, a daughter of the late Edward Ray and Miriam Harvey Forsyth. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 65 years Levi Keathley, her daughter Betsy Keathley McClain, brothers Thomas H. Forsyth, Virgil Forsyth and her sister Anna Margaret Roberts. Mrs. Keathley was a member of the Christ...

Dr. Marilyn Daniels Rutledge, 83, of Lexington, KY passed away on January 13, 2021 at her residence. She was born in Huntington, WV on May 27, 1938 to the late Charles Bishop Daniels, MD and Veronica Tierney Daniels DDS. Marilyn graduated from Holy Family Catholic School in 1956 and the University of KY in 1960. She went on to the University of Louisville Medical School and graduated with a MD degree in 1964, being one of four women in the medical class. She was a dedicated physician and...

Mark Steven Coffey, 67, of Ashland, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. He was born August 9, 1953, in Alexandria, Virginia, a son of the late Harold and Flora Saporta Coffey. His son, Dustin Coffey survives. A private service will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Steen Funeral Homes. To share a remembrance of Mark, please visit: steenfuneralhome.com.    

Cory Dale Mullins, 32, husband of Mary Heck Mullins, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Clark Regional Medical Center. Cory was full of life, laughter, and drive. He was caring, passionate, and intelligent. He will be immensely and abundantly missed by his wife, dog, Kaly, and cat, Fin. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his mother, Karen “Kristy” Rittenhouse Thomas; sister, Tracee (Ronald) Mullins; brothers, Ron Mullins, Bill (Kristal) Mullins, and Robbie...

Mary T. King, 94, of Ashland, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at Oakmont Manor. She was born July 14, 1926, in Isaban, West Virginia, to the late John H. and Martha Hunt Tompert. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank King; brothers, James Tompert, Cecil Tompert and Bill Tompert; sisters, Emily Stewart, Grace Stewart and Johnnie Daniels; and a nephew, J. Allen Stewart. Mary retired following a 25-year career with General Telephone Company. She...

Karen Jean Kanouse Holbrook, 74, transitioned from her earthly home in Nicholasville, Ky., to her eternal one with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Jan. 11, 2021, after a prolonged illness. She was born July 9, 1946 in St. Louis, Mo. as the first child of the late Fred and Velma Kanouse, and became big sister to Steve Kanouse, and the late John and Tom Kanouse. Raised in Ashland, Ky., Karen was a graduate of Paul G. Blazer High School and went on to a 38-year career as an executive secretary...

Jaymi Thacker Mullins, 62, of Ashland, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021. She was born January 29, 1958, in Cherry Point, North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her father, James Thacker in 1999. Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter, Sydney (James) Keeton of Flatwoods, KY; mother, Kathleen Thacker Kimbrell of Lexington, KY; brother, Dirk B. (Lori Leddy) Thacker of Lexington, KY: sister, Cary T. (Lew) Davis of Lexington, KY; two grandchildren, Barrett and...