All Tributes - Ashland, KY

Pauline Crye, 93, of Cannonsburg, passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, while surrounded by her family, at the Community Hospice Care Center. She was born March 10, 1928 in Shobonier, Illinois, to the late Joseph and Lula Thieman Schmitt. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Bobby Gene Crye; a son, Jack Crye; son in law, Tim Williams; and siblings, Pearl Leininger, Ruth Schmitt, Joseph Schmitt, Jr., Freida Schmitt, John Schmitt, Claude Schmitt,...

Kenneth Campbell, 69, of Portsmouth, Ohio, passed away on Monday, June 14, 2021, at Southern Ohio Medical Center. Ken was one of nine children and was born July 14, 1951, in New Jersey. He worked for many years at Goodyear Tires. Those left to cherish his memory include his beloved daughter, Sibrena Campbell of Taylors, SC; three grandchildren, Clint Porter, Samantha Porter Guy and Brian Pratz; one great grandson, K.J. Guy; and a host of extended family members and dear friends. A...

John Cecil Skeans, 89, of Ashland, passed away on Sunday, June 13, 2021, in King’s Daughters Medical Center. He was born June 24, 1931, in Ashland, Kentucky, to the late John and Emma Sellards Skeans. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Michael Edward Skeans; two daughters, Kathy Ann Skeans and Debbie Lynn Skeans; and several siblings. John retired following a long career with Armco Steel. He served honorably in the United States Army during the Korean...

Kay Yvonne Saunders Barker, passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021. Kay was born March 27, 1937 in Logan, WV, to Margaret Bailey Saunders and H.L. (Jack) Saunders. The family moved to Ashland, KY and several years later, Kay graduated from Ashland High School in 1955. Higher education was completed at Ashland Junior College and Marshall College. Kay was an elementary school teacher at several local schools including Pogue Elementary in Ashland. She especially enjoyed teaching fifth and...

William D. (Danny) Estep, 74, of Ashland, KY passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at the Hospice Care Center. He was born on January 30, 1947 in Ashland, KY to the late William M. and Annis Day Estep. He was a graduate of Paul Blazer High School and enlisted in the U.S. Air Force after graduation. He went on to work many jobs and was hired to Armco Steel where he was in the T & L Department and retired after many years as an engine operator. He loved life, his family and was always...

James Robert (Bob) Martin, 90, of Ashland, KY passed away at Kings Daughters Medical Center on June 3, 2021. He was born in Oxford, MS on January 1, 1931 to Burl Martin and Ola Kemp Austin who preceded him in death. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son James (Jim) Martin whose wife Sharon survives. He was an equipment operator and a lifetime member of the IUOE #181. He was also an active member of Unity Baptist Church where he served as a deacon, Sunday school teacher...

Joyce Lynn Thompson, 61, of Greenup, passed away Thursday, June 3, 2021 at Kings Daughters Medical Center in Ashland. Joyce was born December 19, 1959 in Ashland, a daughter of the late Rushianna Franklin Barber and Clayton (Lynn) Barber of Gaston, South Carolina. In addition to her mother she was also preceded in death by a brother Tim Barber. Joyce was a 1978 graduate of Paul G. Blazer High School. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Those left to cherish her memory include her loving...

Helen Fannin McDonald, age 89, of Deltona, Florida passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2021. She is preceded in death by her parents, Harry Fannin and Madeline Fannin, son, Daniel K. McDonald, and brothers, Joe Fannin, David Fannin, and Ray Dean Fannin. She is survived by daughters, Rita Campbell, Kimberly D. Telleria, and Lisa McDonald, Sister, Hazel Lee Polakovs, 4 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 11, 2021, at STEEN FUNERAL...

Rosolene Evelyn Rice, 93, of Ashland, passed away Monday, May 31, 2021, surrounded by her family at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo, Mississippi. She was born June 1, 1927 in Ashland, Kentucky, to the late Elisha Charles Howard and Aliene Pemberton Howard. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 52 years, George F. Rice; son, David D. Blair; sister; Helen Hinkle; and brothers, Harold Howard and Bill McGuire. Rosolene was a member of Second Baptist...

Eunice V. Carter, 100, of Ashland, KY entered into eternal rest with her Lord and Savior Saturday morning, May 29, 2021. Eunice was born August 10, 1920 in Ashland (Westwood) a daughter of the late Alex and Mary Newman Fisher. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 40 years, Glenn A. Carter; a daughter, Pam Hess; a son Mark Carter; siblings and their spouses, Gerald and Jo Fisher; Theda and Gene Williams; Enid and Paul Holbrook; and daughter in law Liz Carter. Eunice...