Read recent and archived obituaries and memorial notices from The Independent. (2024)

Bettye Salmon 1948 - 2024Bettye Jayne Shaffer Salmon, 75, of Ashland, widow of Ronald W. Salmon, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at Community Hospice Care Center, with her family by her side. Bettye was born September 19, 1948, in Ashland, Kentucky, to the late James Edward and Parthena Katherine Riffe Shaffer. She was a...Obituary
Clara Rohach 1946 - 2024Clara Emily Rohach, 77 of Beavercreek, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, April 10. Clara was born September 23, 1946 the eldest of 10 children to the late Jesse and Alberta (Flatt) McKenzie. Also, preceding her in death, are four siblings. Clara leaves to cherish her memory, her beloved husband of 38 years, Ken...Obituary
Mark Hickman 1969 - 2024Mark David "Little Brother" Hickman, 54, of Ashland, KY, formerly of Louisa, KY finished his race and journeyed home Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Mark was born August 1, 1969, in Louisa, KY, a son of the late Donald Willis and Mary Ann McCormick Hickman. He was an old school cartoon fan...Obituary
Ramona Scaggs 1937 - 2024Ramona Edna Scaggs, 86 of Summit, died April 16th at Woodland Oaks. She was born August 19th, 1937 in Atlanta, GA, a daughter of the late Ruey and Hazel Maddix Collins. She and her brother Phil were raised by their grandparents, Neal "Pop" and Maggie "Mom" (McKnight) Collins of Catlettsburg. In addition to her...Obituary
John Euton 1938 - 2024John Euton, 86, of Flatwoods, Kentucky passed away Wednesday, April 17th, 2024, at Hospice Care Center in Ashland, Kentucky. Mr. Euton was born March 12th, 1938, in Portsmouth, Ohio, the son of the late James Euton and Grace Matheny Daughtry. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Betty (Mershon) Euton, who...Obituary
Oscar Alley 1940 - 2024Oscar Alvin Alley Jr. passed away peacefully at home on March 11th, 2024, due to complications from a spinal cord injury sustained in the Winter of 2022. Born in Williamson, WV on 11/4/1940 to Oscar, Sr. and Ilda "Suzie" Alley, Oscar is preceded in death by his only sibling Thomas Robert Alley who passed away in...Obituary
Darlene Cordle 1947 - 2024Darlene Jean Cordle, 77, of Ashland, Kentucky, passed away Monday, April 15, 2024, at her home with her son by her side. She was born Wednesday, March 12, 1947, in Steubenville, Ohio, a daughter to the late Delores Kazee Lowry, Kenneth Lowry, and Thurman Kazee. Darlene was retired from Marshall University, found joy...Obituary
Matt McNurlin 1969 - 2024Matthew Reed McNurlin, 54, of Ashland, passed away peacefully at Community Hospice Care Center, Saturday, April 13, 2024, with his family at his side. Matt was born July 22, 1969, in Van Nuys, California to the late Marvin "Buck" McNurlin and the late Lavonne Kemitz McNurlin. Matt proudly served his country in the...Obituary
Charles Rose 1954 - 2024Charles Alvin Rose, of Greenup, Kentucky went to be with the Lord, Saturday, April 13th, 2024, at home, surrounded by his loving family. He had just celebrated his 50th Anniversary to his devoted wife, Phoebe. Charles was born on August 1, 1954, in Ironton, Ohio, a son of the late Charles E. and Doris Bentley Rose....Obituary
Cora Holbrook 1924 - 2024Cora Jane Holbrook, 99, of Westwood, Kentucky, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, with her loving family by her side. She will be greatly missed by all who loved her.Death Notice
Ottis Stull 1942 - 2024The Golden Gates opened on April 10th 2024 to allow a bright soul to enter the Eternal Kingdom. Ottis Travis Stull, 81, Passed away peacefully at the Community Hospice Center in Ashland, KY, where he was surrounded by his family. Ottis was born on December 23, 1942 to the late Theodore and Bernice Stull of Russell,...Obituary
Homer Rose 1953 - 2024Homer Rose of Ashland, KY went home to be with the Lord on April 7th in Zephyrhills, Florida. Homer was born on July 29, 1953, to Russell and Celia Rose. He was a beloved husband of 32 years to Michele 'Mickie' Rose and an amazing father and grandfather. A Westwood boy and Fairview graduate, class of 71, Homer was...Obituary
David Fannin 1949 - 2024David Edward Fannin, formerly of Wheelersburg, Ohio, affectionately known as "Dave" to his family and friends passed away at his home on April 10, 2024, in California, Maryland after fighting a courageous battle with cancer for over 17 years. He was born on October 8, 1949, to Edward Burl Fannin and Rosemary Treat...Obituary
Ronald Ross 1950 - 2024Dr. Ronald "Ron" Neil Ross, 73, of Flatwoods, Kentucky, passed away early Monday morning at his home. He was born September 27, 1950, in Huntington, West Virginia. He was the son of the late Donald Malcolm and Mary Riley Ross. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Timothy "Birddog"...Obituary
Frances Ross 1943 - 2024Frances Lee McGuire Ross, 80, of Catlettsburg, passed away Monday evening, April 8, 2024, at Trinity Station in Flatwoods, KY. Frances was born June 7, 1943, in Lawrence County, KY, a daughter of the late Milton and Dixie Compton McGuire. Frances was a dedicated member of Oakland Avenue Baptist Church in...Obituary
Roxanne Taylor 1957 - 2024Roxanne K. Taylor, 66, of Wurtland, passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon, April 9, with her family by her side. Roxanne was born September 2, 1957 in Lawrence County, Ohio to the late Larry Butler and Shirley Triplett of Coal Grove. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her son, Warren J....Obituary
Juanita Avila 1924 - 2024Juanita Lee Stewart Avila, 99 of Russell, passed away peacefully Monday, April 8, 2024, at the residence of her daughter. Juanita was born September 26, 1924, in Dawson Springs, Kentucky to the late Oma and Eula Morris Stewart. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband John Avila in 2016;...Obituary
JoAnn Renfroe 1930 - 2024JoAnn Teubert Renfroe, 94, of Stanford, Kentucky, formerly of Ashland, Kentucky, went peacefully to be with God and her family who have previously left us. She was surrounded by her family at home on April 8, 2024. She was born to the late Wyatt and Margaretta (Amon) Teubert and was preceded in death by her loving...Obituary
Roy Osborn 1946 - 2024Roy G. Osborn, 77, of Catlettsburg, passed away Monday, April 8, 2024 with his sons and daughter by his side. Roy was born November 21, 1946 in Floyd County to the late Kennith Eugene "Gabby" and Juanita Osborn. In addition to his parents, Roy was preceded in death by his brothers, Robert Fannin, Teddy Osborn, and...Obituary
Sandra McDonald 1947 - 2024Funeral Service for Sandra Lou Blevins McDonald, 76, will be 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at LeCompte Johnson Taylor. Tom Troth will be officiating. The burial will take place at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. until the time of service Wednesday. Sandra was born in Ashland, KY...Obituary
Johnny Cooksey Sr. 1941 - 2024Johnny Mack Cooksey Sr., 82, passed away April 3, 2024. Born Aug. 24, 1941, in Johnson County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Bennie Ray and Elizabeth Emogene McGuire Cooksey. John graduated from Boyd County High School in Ashland, Kentucky. Aviation and family were his passion. After leaving his Chief Pilot...Obituary
Carol Richardson 2024Carol Lynn Richardson (Riddle), loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, went to be with the Lord peacefully in the early morning of April 6th at UK King's Daughters Hospital in Ashland, Kentucky. She was 76 years old. She was the daughter of the late Ralph Riddle and Vivian Cassell Riddle. Carol...Obituary
Donna Blevins 1948 - 2024Donna Sue Blevins, 75, of Destin, Florida, formerly Flatwoods passed away peacefully Friday evening, April 5, 2024 in the Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital in Miramar Beach, Fl. Donna was born October 30, 1948 in Greenup County, Kentucky to the late Izeta Mae Rose Miller and Joseph Miller. In addition to her parents...Obituary
Anna McCarty 1943 - 2024Anna Mae Harris McCarty, age 80, of Franklin Furnace, Ohio passed away peacefully at King's Daughters Hospital on April 5, 2024. Ann was born on December 21, 1943 to Howse and Margaret Harris of Rush, Kentucky. She attended Boyd County High School. She worked at Ashland Crafts, Alexander's Restaurant in the Ashland...Obituary
Mary Arthur 1944 - 2024Mary "Mimi" Lee Arthur, 79, of Ashland, KY, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2024, in Ashland. She was born on July 30, 1944, in Ashland, KY. Mary, known for her sense of humor, infectious laugh, and big smile, was a beloved figure in the lives of her family and friends. She cherished her role as a loving aunt to...Obituary

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