All Tributes - Ashland, KY

Michael Ray Sammons, 67, of Catlettsburg, passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at U.K. Medical Center. He was born July 19, 1953, in Ashland, Kentucky, a son of the late Grant and Barbara Jean Wright Sammons. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two siblings, Belva Lynn Sammons and Guy Bryan Sammons. Mike was the proprietor of Lube Equip. Inc. in Ashland. He served honorably in the United States Navy during Vietnam. He enjoyed golfing, hunting, fishing and...

Ronald “Possum” Evans, 69, of Catlettsburg, died peacefully on Monday, January 18, 2021, in King’s Daughters Medical Center. He was born May 9, 1951, in Ashland, KY, a son of the late Emmer and Pauline Lewis Evans. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Emmor Evans, Jr. Possum retired following a long career with Ashland Oil. He was a member of Elks Lodge B.P.O.E. 350. He enjoyed golfing, playing his guitar and deep sea fishing. Survivors include his loving...

Leslie Martin “Buddy” Voiers, 83, of Ashland, KY went to his Heavenly home at Woodland Oaks Health Care Facility on January 18, 2021. He was born on September 26, 1937 in Vanceburg, KY to the late Harlan and Thelma Davenport Voiers. He was retired from Ashland Oil Refinery and was also a broker and owner of Ashland Realty. He and his brother Kelly owned and operated the Grayson Lake marina for 35 years. He was a long time member of Old Orchard Christian Church but attended First...

Dr. Rodney Lee Buckson, 86, of Harrodsburg, Kentucky peacefully passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021. A retired Louisville pastor, he is survived by his wife of 60 years, Jill Wolfford Buckson, children Jed, Jamie, and Robin, grandchildren Bradley and Benjamin, and sister Pat. Immediate family will gather at his gravesite to observe his burial on January 20, 2021. A memorial service for extended family will be held in the Spring of this year.

Robert Allen Triplett Age 71 of Ashland, Kentucky passed away January 16, 2021 at his residence.  He was born January 22, 1949, in Ashland, Kentucky, a son of the late Dr. Harold and Phyllis Triplett. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Robert Allen Triplett II, in 2020.  Robert retired from AK Steel, proudly served his country in the United States Army National Guard, was a Mason and longstanding member of Elks Lodge 350 BPOE.  Robert was an...

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...