All Tributes - Ashland, KY

Cheryl Ann Hall Blankenship, 66, of Ashland, KY went to be with the Lord, at her residence on September 28, 2023. She was born on August 23, 1957 in Ashland, KY to the late Harlan and Josalene “Jean” Gullett Hall. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her daughter Samantha Jo “Sammie” Sorrell and her brother Greg Hall. She was a graduate of Fairview High School, a LPN at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Huntington, WV for 27 years and was of...

Jack H. Wheeler, 91, of Ashland, died peacefully on Saturday, September 23, 2023, in Kingsbrook Lifecare Center. Jack was born on February 16, 1932, in Ashland, Kentucky to the late John Wesley and Mary Belle Salyers Wheeler. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Mae Dillon Wheeler; a son, Michael Franklin Wheeler; and a sister, Betty Wilder. Jack was a graduate of Ashland High School. Following graduation, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps...

Anita Kay Arrington, 77, of Catlettsburg, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023, in King’s Daughters Medical Center. Anita was born on February 4, 1946 at her family’s home in Catlettsburg, Kentucky. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Helen Twinam Ramsdell; husband, Ralph Arrington, Jr.; two sons, Jason Heath Arrington and John Frederick Carey; and a brother, Keith Ramsdell. Anita was a member of First Baptist Church of Cannonsburg. She was a 1964 graduate...

Sharon Lynn Ison, 72, of Rush, KY, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 19, 2023. Sharon was born in Ashland, KY on December 15, 1950, a daughter of Bonnie Borders Hayes of Russell, KY and the late Hubert Hayes. Sharon retired from the Boyd County School System and was a member of Mavity Freewill Baptist Church where she previously taught Sunday school and was a youth leader. In her free time, she loved spending time with family, playing scrabble and watching her favorite...

Irma Ratliff, 94, of Ashland, died peacefully Tuesday morning, in Kingsbrook Lifecare Center. Irma was born on September 4, 1929, in Louisa, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Lee and Addie Thompson Patrick. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 54 years, Walter Ratliff; brothers, Thomas Patrick, Lee Patrick Jr., Mack Patrick and Milton Patrick; and one sister, Nora Church. Irma began her working career at Sylvania in Huntington, West Virginia. The...

Roberta (Bobbi) Jeanne Vanover Scott, passed away September 16th of natural causes. The daughter of Virgil and Della Vanover, Roberta was 96 years of age and a resident of Trinity Station Retirement Community in Flatwoods, KY. Jeanne was born a twin on November 4, 1926, in Ashland on Glenn Street moving to Summit at age three. Raised through the depression she later worked at Johnson Dairy (Rockdale), Walker Shoes and Franks Shoes while starting a family. She was preceded in death by her...

Austin Robert “A-Rob” Robinson, 35, of Ashland, died Saturday, September 16, 2023 at his residence. He was born September 5, 1988 in Ashland, Kentucky the son of William “Bill” and Lisa Davis Robinson. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Richard Sands and Patricia Robinson, uncles, Richard Sands Robinson II, Gary Robinson, Granville Neal and cousin, Richard Sands Robinson III. He was the Managing Coordinator at Bethesda Services. He loved his family and friends,...

Caleb Michael Collins-Christian, 23, of Ashland, passed away Friday evening, September 15, 2023 at his residence. He was born March 3, 2000 in Huntington, West Virginia, a son of Matthew D. Christian of Effingham, IL and the late Sherry Ann Collins. Caleb attended Greenup and Boyd County Schools. He held several employments, most notably as a factory warehouse worker with Sherwin-Williams Paint. Those left to cherish his memory include his father Matthew D. (Tami) Christian of Effingham,...

Charles Eugene Wallace, 78, of Ashland, passed away Tuesday evening at the UK Medical Center in Lexington following a short illness. Mr. Wallace was born February 1, 1945 in Flatwoods, KY, a son of the late George and Otelia Dotson Wallace. Charles retired from AK Steel as a maintenance repairman after 40 years of dedicated service. He served his country proudly during the Vietnam War with the United States Marine Corps and was a member of the non denominational Christian Fellowship. Those...

Pamela Louise VanHorn, 66, of Catlettsburg, passed away Monday, September 11, 2023, in King’s Daughters Medical Center. She was born January 24, 1957, in Ashland, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Donald E. and Dorothy Brown VanHorn. In addition to her parents, a brother, James Allen VanHorn preceded her in death. Pam was a member of Wildwood Church of God. She was a graduate of Paul G. Blazer High School, Marshall University and received her Master’s degree from the University of...